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Battery holder for electronic apparatus

  • US 5,240,792 A
  • Filed: 05/05/1992
  • Issued: 08/31/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/13/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A battery holder for holding a coin-shaped battery for use in an electronic apparatus, the battery holder comprising:

  • a battery case having a battery insertion opening into which the coin-shaped battery is to be inserted;

    at least two protrusions provided at opposing positions on edge portions of the battery insertion opening;

    a first battery terminal having resiliency, located on one side of the battery insertion opening for contacting an edge of the coin-shaped battery; and

    a second battery terminal having resiliency, located at a bottom portion of the battery insertion opening for contacting a face of the coin-shaped battery;

    at least one of the protrusions having a cutout for receiving a tool for pushing the inserted battery clear of the at least one protrusion such that the battery may be removed from the battery insertion opening;

    whereby the resiliency of the first and second battery terminals holds the inserted battery in position against the protrusions and provides a requisite contact pressure between the battery terminals and the coin-shaped battery.

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