Slidable cover for a battery housing
US5896277A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wraparound battery cover (10) which slidably attaches to the lower portion (24) of a housing (20) is provided. The radio cover comprises a front side (12) and a rear side (14) joined by a gripping portion (15). Locking pegs (21) snap-fit into corresponding openings (11) in the battery cover. A plurality of gripping surfaces (19) are provided upon the gripping portion (15) of the cover. Upon full engagment of the battery cover to the housing, the battery cover wraps around five sides of the housing, with the rear side covering a battery containment section (26) of the housing. The battery cover is easily removed from the housing by pulling the cover and the housing in opposite directions perpendicular to the direction of battery insertion.
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