Battery assembly method comprising a separate battery connector and a flex circuit for use in an electronic device

摘要

A battery assembly for use in an electronic device is provided. The battery assembly may include a battery cell (e.g., a rechargeable battery cell), a battery connector for providing power from the battery cell to the electronic device, and a flex circuit electrically coupling the battery cell to the electronic device. The battery connector may be located adjacent the battery cell, and may include one or more alignment mechanisms for ensuring that conductive pads of the battery connector align properly with corresponding conductive elements of the electronic device. The battery cell may be fixed to the electronic device using an adhesive layer (e.g., double sided tape) placed between the cell and the electronic device. A tab may extend beyond the periphery of the battery cell to allow a user to pull or peal the battery cell from the electronic device for replacement or repair. In some embodiments, a tool may be used to grasp the tab.

主权项

1. A battery assembly for use with an electronic device, comprising:
a battery cell, comprising:
a top surface;a bottom surface;side walls coupled to the top surface and the bottom surface; and a separable battery connector operative to transfer power from the battery cell to an electronic device and placed adjacent one of the side walls of the battery cell wherein the separable battery connector is removably attached to the battery cell by an adhesive; and a conductive portion of the top surface of the battery cell that is coupleable to the separable battery connector via a flex circuit.