摘要 |
<p>A dual configuration housing for metal-air batteries. The housing expands to increase the exchange of gas between the metal-air batteries and an outside thereof when an electronic device connected to the housing performs a relatively higher power operation. The expanded housing can improve air access by increasing the space above a battery cell so that gas can more freely diffuse into the battery cell. The housing also improves the ergonomics of the housing and electronic device combination when the combination is likely to be held in the user's hand. The housing can expand automatically or manually, such as through a détente spring mechanism. The housing also contains features that improve the control of air access of the batteries, such as the addition of blocking elements, to further restrict the exchange of gases when the electronic device is off or performing a relatively lower power operation. Alternatively, the dual configuration housing is automatically placed in a configuration having a free gas exchange when the housing is held by the user.</p> |