US20120039053A1 - System and method for coupling a battery within an embedded system - Google Patents
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- an embedded system in yet another aspect, includes a modular housing.
- the modular housing includes a printed circuit board (PCB) further including a hole extending through the PCB.
- the embedded system further includes a battery having a portion configured to be inserted into the hole.
- PCB printed circuit board
- FIG. 4 is a perspective-view of the system shown in FIG. 3 .
- Battery 52 is positioned in a desired location relative to hole 58 .
- battery 52 extends a distance 68 from top surface 38 and a point 70 on a circumference of battery 52 .
- a portion 64 extends a distance 72 from bottom surface 66 and a point 74 on circumference of battery 52 .
- the distance 68 is about 0.54 inches and the distance 72 is between about 0.06 inches and about 0.075 inches.
- portion 64 extends through hole 58
- battery 52 is originated substantially perpendicularly with respect to top surface 38 .
- portion 64 is extended through hole 58 , battery 52 is supported within hole 58 such that a likelihood of battery 52 tilting with respect to the Z-axis is facilitated to be reduced.
- Battery holder 152 is inserted in cavity 170 such that prongs 156 and 158 extend above top surface 38 and such that prongs 160 and 162 extend below bottom surface 66 . More specifically, in the exemplary embodiment, prongs 156 and 158 are substantively parallel to top surface 38 , and prongs 160 and 162 are substantively parallel to bottom surface 66 . In the exemplary embodiment, top surface 38 is oriented in the Z-direction, and bottom surface 66 is oriented in a direction opposite to the Z-direction. Moreover, flap 166 is substantially parallel to top surface 38 and flap 168 is substantially parallel to bottom surface 66 .
- contact member 154 applies a force biased towards battery holder 152 to support battery 52 to reduce a chance of battery 52 tilting with respect to the Z-axis.
- battery holder 252 includes a first protrusion (not shown) at contact point 280 and a second protrusion (not shown) at contact point 282
- contact member 254 includes a first recess (not shown) that is substantially complementary to the first protrusion and contact member 254 includes a second recess (not shown) that is substantially complementary to the second protrusion.
- embedded system 400 includes any number of industry standard or custom volumes.
Abstract
A method for coupling a battery within an embedded system is described. The method includes creating a hole extending through a printed circuit board (PCB), inserting a portion of the battery into the hole, and electrically coupling the battery to at least one contact.
Description
- This application is a divisional of U.S. Ser. No. 12/246,200 filed on 06 Oct. 2008, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- The field of the invention relates generally to embedded systems and more particularly to systems and a method for coupling a battery within an embedded system.
- As the size and complexity of software and computer-related tasks grow, an ability of at least some known computers to handle the requirements associated with the software diminishes. More specifically, known computers are implemented on a printed circuit board and within a housing. Moreover, known computers are assigned a pre-determined volume based on industry standards. As such, space becomes valuable on the printed circuit boards because the volume is constrained.
- Moreover, other electronic components may also be coupled on the printed circuit board. For example, such electronic components may include a computer processor, a switch, a memory, and/or a power supply However, the more electronic components that are coupled to the printed circuit board, generally, the more likely it is that the printed circuit board may become “space-limited”. Hence, it is difficult to minimize occupancy of an area by the electronic components on the printed circuit board. Moreover, it may be difficult to fit the electronic components within a volume of the housing.
- In one aspect, a method for coupling a battery within an embedded system is described. The method includes creating a hole extending through a printed circuit board (PCB), inserting a portion of the battery into the hole, and electrically coupling the battery to at least one contact.
- In another aspect, a system for coupling a battery within an embedded system is described. The system includes a battery configured to provide power, and a printed circuit board (PCB) comprising at least one hole extending through the PCB. A portion of the battery is configured to be inserted into the hole.
- In yet another aspect, an embedded system is described. The embedded system includes a modular housing. The modular housing includes a printed circuit board (PCB) further including a hole extending through the PCB. The embedded system further includes a battery having a portion configured to be inserted into the hole.
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FIG. 1 is a side-view of an alternative embodiment of a system for use in coupling a battery within an embedded system. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the system shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a front view an alternative embodiment of a system of a system for use in coupling a battery within an embedded system. -
FIG. 4 is a perspective-view of the system shown inFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 5 is a front view of a further alternative embodiment of a system for coupling a battery within an embedded system. -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an exemplary battery holder and a contact member used with the system shown inFIG. 5 . -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of yet another alternative embodiment of a system for use in coupling a battery within an embedded system. -
FIG. 8 is front perspective view of yet another alternative embodiment of a system for use in coupling a battery within an embedded system. -
FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of the system shown inFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 10 is another perspective view of the system shown inFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the system shown inFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an embodiment of an embedded system. -
FIG. 1 is a side-view of asystem 50 for use in coupling abattery 52 within an embedded system (not shown inFIG. 1 ).FIG. 2 is a perspective view ofsystem 50. In the exemplary embodiment,system 50 includes aPCB 28 and abattery 52. In the exemplary alternative embodiment,battery 52 is a coin cell having a diameter ranging from about 14 millimeters (mm) to about 18 mm. Alternatively,battery 52 is a coin cell having a diameter of more than about 18 mm or less than about 14 mm.Battery 52 has apositive terminal 54 and anegative terminal 56. - In the exemplary embodiment, a
hole 58 extends throughPCB 28 such that a depth ofhole 58 measured along a Z-axis ofhole 58 is the same as athickness 59, measured along the Z-axis, ofPCB 28. In one embodiment,hole 58 has a cross-sectional area on the X-Y plane ranging from between about 0.19 inch2 to 0.31 inch2. Moreover, in the exemplary embodiment,hole 58 has alength 60, ranging from about 12.5 mm to about 14.5 mm, and awidth 62, extending substantially parallel to the Y-axis, ranging from about 1 mm to about 3 mm. In another example,hole 58 has alength 60 that is smaller than a diameter ofbattery 52 and haswidth 62 that is slightly longer than a thickness ofbattery 52. In the exemplary embodiment, aportion 64, indicated between dotted lines, ofbattery 52 extends throughPCB hole 58 from atop surface 38 ofPCB 28 to abottom surface 66 ofPCB 28. Whenportion 64 extends throughhole 58,battery 52 is oriented substantially perpendicularly with respect totop surface 38. In the exemplary embodiment,bottom surface 66 is substantially parallel totop surface 38. -
Battery 52 is positioned in a desired location relative tohole 58. For example, whenbattery 52 is positioned withinhole 58,battery 52 extends adistance 68 fromtop surface 38 and apoint 70 on a circumference ofbattery 52. Additionally, aportion 64 extends adistance 72 frombottom surface 66 and apoint 74 on circumference ofbattery 52. For example, in one embodiment, of thedistance 68 is about 0.54 inches and thedistance 72 is between about 0.06 inches and about 0.075 inches. In the exemplary embodiment, whenportion 64 extends throughhole 58,battery 52 is originated substantially perpendicularly with respect totop surface 38. Moreover, whenportion 64 is extended throughhole 58,battery 52 is supported withinhole 58 such that a likelihood ofbattery 52 tilting with respect to the Z-axis is facilitated to be reduced. - In another embodiment, a user manually inserts
battery 52 withinhole 58. For example in another embodiment,hole 58 could be shaped and/or oriented to enablebattery 52 to be inserted from any other direction relative tohole 58. In yet another embodiment,battery 52 is originated obliquely with respect totop surface 38.Hole 58 may have any cross-sectional shape or size. -
FIG. 3 is a front-view of analternative system 100 for use in coupling abattery 52 within an embedded system (not shown inFIG. 3 ).FIG. 4 is a perspective view ofsystem 100.System 100 includesbattery 52, a plurality ofcontact members wire traces contact pads members contact members PCB 28, andcontact pads PCB top surface 38.Contact pad 110 is electrically connected to wiretrace 106 andwire trace 106 is electrically coupled to anelectrical device 114, such as a processor or a memory device.Contact pad 112 is electrically coupled towire trace 108 andwire trace 108 is electrically coupled toelectrical device 114. - After
battery 52 is inserted withinhole 58, in the exemplary embodiment, adhesive is deposited at specific positions oncontact pads contact members contact pads contact member 104 is positioned to contactpositive terminal 54, andcontact member 102 is positioned to contactnegative terminal 56. - When heated and/or cured, the adhesive facilitates securing
contact member 104 to contactpad 110 andcontact member 102 to contactpad 112. An electrical connection is established betweenelectrical device 114 andbattery 52 aftercontact member 104 is secured to contactpad 110 and aftercontact member 102 is secured to contactpad 112. Upon establishing the electrical connection,battery 52 may supply power toelectrical device 114. Whenbattery 52 is inserted betweencontact members contact member 102biases battery 52 againstcontact member 104 to reduce a chance ofbattery 52 from tilting with respect to the Z-axis. Similarly, whenbattery 52 is inserted betweencontact members contact member 104biases battery 52 againstcontact member 102. In an alternative embodiment,contact members 102 and/or 104 are secured withrespective contact pads 112 and/or 110 with a mechanical fastener, such as a screw. -
FIG. 5 is a front-view of analternative system 150 for use incoupling battery 52 within an embedded system (not shown).FIG. 6 is a perspective view of anexemplary battery holder 152 and acontact member 154 used withsystem 150.System 150 includesbattery holder 152,battery 52, andcontact member 154. In the exemplary embodiment,battery holder 152 is fabricated from a conductive metal and includes a plurality ofprongs body 164 ofbattery holder 152.Battery holder 152 also includes a plurality offlaps body 164 in a direction that is generally opposite fromprongs cavity 170 is defined betweenflaps battery holder 152. - In the exemplary embodiment, a
hole 172 is created withinPCB 28. For example, in the exemplary embodiment, a depth ofhole 172, is the same asthickness 59 ofPCB 28. In the exemplary embodiment,hole 172 has alength 171, measured substantially parallel to the X-axis, that is longer than a diameter ofbattery 52, and awidth 173, measured substantially parallel to the Y-axis, that is wider than awidth 62 ofbattery 52. -
Battery holder 152 is inserted incavity 170 such thatprongs top surface 38 and such thatprongs bottom surface 66. More specifically, in the exemplary embodiment, prongs 156 and 158 are substantively parallel totop surface 38, and prongs 160 and 162 are substantively parallel tobottom surface 66. In the exemplary embodiment,top surface 38 is oriented in the Z-direction, andbottom surface 66 is oriented in a direction opposite to the Z-direction. Moreover,flap 166 is substantially parallel totop surface 38 andflap 168 is substantially parallel tobottom surface 66. - After adhesive is placed on
contact pad 112, in the exemplary embodiment,contact member 154 is positioned againstcontact pad 112, andcontact member 154 is positioned in contact with batterynegative terminal 56. - After
battery holder 152 is positioned such that eitherprong 156 and/or 158contacts contact pad 110 and such thatcontact member 154contacts contact pad 112, the adhesive is heated/cured to secureprong 156 and/or 158 withcontact pad 110 andcontact member 154 withcontact pad 112. Whencontact member 154 is secured to contactpad 112 andbattery holder 152 is secured to contactpad 110, an electrical connection is established betweenbattery 52 andelectrical device 114 such that power may be supplied toelectrical device 114. Whenbattery holder 152 is placed with respect toPCB 28, aportion 176, shown between dotted lines, ofbattery 52 extends throughPCB hole 172 and aportion 178, shown between dotted lines, ofbattery 52 extends throughPCB hole 172. Moreover, whenportion 176 extends withinhole 172, avertical distance 180 between atop surface 182 offlap 166 andtop surface 38 ranges from about 0.34 inch to 0.54 inch and avertical distance 184 between abottom surface 186 offlap 168 andbottom surface 66 ranges from about 0.06 inch to 0.09 inch. Whenportion 176 ofbattery holder 152 extends withinhole 172 and a portion ofbattery 152 is placed withincavity 170,flap 168 ofbattery holder 152 supportsbattery 152 to reduce a chance ofbattery 52 falling throughhole 172. Whenportion 176 ofbattery holder 152 extends withinhole 172 and a portion ofbattery 52 is placed withincavity 170,contact member 154 applies a force biased towardsbattery holder 152 to supportbattery 52 to reduce a chance ofbattery 52 tilting with respect to the Z-axis. - In another embodiment,
hole 172 is the same size as hole 58 (shown inFIG. 2 ). In yet another alternative embodiment,prong 160 and/or 162 contactsbottom surface 66 when theprong 160 and/or 162 is substantially parallel tobottom surface 66. - In yet another embodiment,
battery holder 152 does not include at least one ofprongs battery holder 152 includes more or less than fourprongs battery holder 152 does not include any ofprongs battery holder body 164 withcontact pad 110. In another alternative embodiment,contact member 154 is the same as eithercontact member 102 and/or 104 (shown inFIG. 5 ). -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of anexemplary system 200 for use incoupling battery 52 within an embedded system (not shown).System 200 includes abattery cap 202,battery 52,PCB 28, a plurality ofcontact members contact pads contact receptacles hole 58 has a length that is smaller than a diameter ofbattery 52 and has width that is slightly longer than a thickness ofbattery 52. In the exemplary embodiment,contact receptacle 208 includes ahole 212 that extends throughcontact receptacle 208, andcontact receptacle 210 includes ahole 214 that extends throughcontact receptacle 210. For example, in the exemplary embodiment, a depth ofhole 212 is the same as a thickness 213 ofcontact receptacle 208. As another example, a depth ofhole 214 is the same as a thickness 215 ofcontact receptacle 210. Contactreceptacles top surface 38 via a contact medium, such as solder or a screw. Eachcontact member contact member Battery cap 202 includes acavity 216 sized to receive a portion ofbattery 52. When fabricated, aportion 218 ofcontact member 204 extends beyond aninternal face 220 ofbattery cap 202 intocavity 216 and aportion 222 ofcontact member 206 extends outside aninternal face 224 ofbattery cap 202 intocavity 216. In the exemplary embodiment, eachinternal face cavity 216. Aportion 226 ofcontact member 204 remains embedded withinbattery cap 202 and aportion 228 ofcontact member 206 remains embedded withinbattery cap 202. Aportion 230 ofcontact member 204 extendsoutward battery cap 202 towardsPCB top surface 38 and anotherportion 232 ofcontact member 206 extendsoutward battery cap 202 towardstop surface 38. In the exemplary embodiment, eachportion battery cap 202 and to embedportions battery cap 202. - After
battery 52 is positioned withinhole 58,battery cap 202 is positioned such thatportion 230 is substantially aligned withhole 212 and such thatportion 230 extends throughhole 212. Moreover, whenbattery 52 is positioned withinhole 58,battery cap 202 is positioned such thatportion 232 is aligned withhole 214 andcontact member portion 232 extends throughhole 214.Portion 230 extends throughhole 212 and contacts withwire trace 106 viacontact pad 110.Portion 232 extends throughhole 214 andcontacts wire trace 108 viacontact pad 112. - Moreover, when contact is established between
portions contact member 204 andpositive terminal 54, and betweencontact member 206 andnegative terminal 56. When contact is established betweenportion 230 andwire trace 106, betweenportion 232 andwire trace 108, between positive terminal 54 andcontact member 204, and between negative terminal 56 andcontact member 206, an electrical connection is established betweenbattery 52 andelectrical device 114. Moreover, when electrical connection is established betweenbattery 52 andelectrical device 114,battery cap 202 supportsbattery 52 in a generally vertical orientation that is substantially parallel with respect to the Z-axis. - In an alternative embodiment, adhesive is dispensed on
contact pad 110 andcontact pad 112. Upon placement ofbattery cap 202, the adhesive is cured to secureportion 230 to contactpad 110 andportion 232 to contactpad 112. Whenportion 230 is secured to contactpad 110 andportion 232 is secured to contactpad 112,contact member 204 contacts withbattery 52, andcontact member 206contacts battery 52, an electrical connection is established betweenbattery 52 andelectrical device 114 such that power may be supplied toelectrical device 114. -
FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of anexemplary system 250 for use incoupling battery 52 within an embedded system (not shown).FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view ofsystem 250 andFIG. 10 is yet another perspective view ofsystem 250.FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment ofsystem 250.System 250 includes abattery holder 252, acontact member 254, acontact member 256,battery 52, andPCB 28.Battery holder 252 includes a plurality ofprongs contact member 254 includes aspring contact 262, andcontact member 256 includes aspring contact 264.Battery holder 252 also includes a plurality ofarms battery 52 to facilitate reducing a likelihood ofbattery 52 tilting with respect to the Z-axis. - In the exemplary embodiment, prongs 258 and 260 extend substantially parallel from a
main body 268 ofbattery holder 252, andbattery holder 252 includes aslot 270 that extends through aback surface 272 ofbattery holder 252.Battery holder 252 also includes a plurality ofside arms main body 164.Battery holder 252 includes acavity 277 defined betweenarms Contact member 254 is coupled withinbattery holder 252 at a plurality of contact points 280 and 282. - When
contact member 256 is attached tobattery holder 252, aprotrusion 288 ofcontact member 256 extends intocavity 277.Protrusion 288 may be of any shape or size. More specifically, whencontact member 254 is coupled tobattery holder 252, aprotrusion 290 ofcontact member 154 extends intocavity 277 viabattery holder slot 270. -
Battery holder 252 is fabricated from a nonconductive material. In the exemplary embodiment, a molding machine is used to fabricatebattery holder 252. - In an alternative embodiment,
battery holder 252 includes a first protrusion (not shown) atcontact point 280 and a second protrusion (not shown) atcontact point 282, andcontact member 254 includes a first recess (not shown) that is substantially complementary to the first protrusion andcontact member 254 includes a second recess (not shown) that is substantially complementary to the second protrusion. In another alternative embodiment,battery holder 252 includes a first protrusion (not shown) atcontact point 284 and a second protrusion (not shown) atcontact point 286, andcontact member 256 includes a first recess (not shown) that is substantially complementary to the first protrusion andcontact member 256 includes a second recess (not shown) that is substantially complementary to the second protrusion. - In yet another embodiment,
battery holder 252 includes a first recess (not shown) atcontact point 280 and a second recess (not shown) atcontact point 282, andcontact member 254 includes a first protrusion (not shown) that is substantially complementary to the first recess andcontact member 254 includes a second protrusion (not shown) that is substantially complementary to the second recess. In another alternative embodiment,battery holder 252 includes a first recess (not shown) atcontact point 284 and a second recess (not shown) atcontact point 286, andcontact member 256 includes a third protrusion (not shown) that is substantially complementary to the third recess (not shown) andcontact member 256 includes a fourth protrusion (not shown) that is substantially complementary to the fourth recess (not shown). - Each
contact member contact members - A plurality of
holes PCB 28. For example, a depth (not shown) of any ofholes thickness 59 ofPCB 28.Hole 292 may be the same as hole 58 (shown inFIG. 2 ) or hole 172 (shown inFIG. 6 ).Hole 298 has a length substantially parallel to the X-axis that is longer than a thinnest portion ofprong 258. Moreover, holes 300 and 298 each have dimensions that are substantially complimentary to that ofprongs - In the exemplary embodiment,
battery 52 is positioned within a portion ofbattery holder 252 to establish contact between positive terminal 54 andprotrusion 288, and viaslot 270, betweenprotrusion 290 andnegative terminal 56. Moreover,prong 258 is extended throughhole 298,prong 260 is extended throughhole 300,contact spring 254 is extended throughhole 294, andcontact spring 256 is extended throughhole 296. Whenprongs holes battery holder 252 is secured with respect toPCB 28 and supportsbattery 52. Moreover, when contact springs 254 and 256 are extended throughholes contact spring 254 andcontact pad 110, and contact is established betweencontact spring 256 andcontact pad 112, and eachrespective spring respective pad contact spring 254 extends throughhole 294 andcontact spring 256 extends throughhole 296, adistance 293 between contact springs 254 and 256 ranges from about 0.80 inches to about 0.86 inches. -
Battery holder 252 may have a varying thickness along the Y-axis to accommodate a raised portion ofbattery 52. For example, in the exemplary embodiment, aportion 304 ofmain body 268 is thinner than the remaining portion ofmain body 268. In another alternative embodiment,main body 268 ofbattery holder 252 has approximately the same thickness along the Y-axis. In another alternative embodiment,main body 268 ofbattery holder 252 has approximately the same thickness along the Y-axis, but may be of any dimension to accommodatebattery 52 of various thicknesses. - In an alternative embodiment,
protrusion 290 includes one or more projections, such as bumps, that facebattery 52 and are in contact withbattery 52 whenprotrusion 290 extends throughslot 270. In another embodiment,contact member 256 includes one or more projections, such as bumps, that facebattery 52 and that are in contact withbattery 52. In yet another alternative embodiment,contact member 256 does not includeprotrusion 288 but does include one or more projections thatcontact battery 52. In an alternative embodiment,protrusion 290 is divided into two sections with a slit, allowing for dual, independent contact points. -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an exemplary embeddedsystem 400. In the exemplary embodiment, embeddedsystem 400 includes aplane 402, such as a midplane or a backplane, and a plurality of modular boards withvolumes volume 404 includes aPCB 408 and the board involume 406 includes aPCB 410. Eachvolume FIG. 2 ) is an example of any ofPCBs systems FIGS. 1-5 and 7-12) are sized to fit within eithervolume 404 and/or 406. The cross-sectional area on the xy plane of eachPCB volume vertical distances 68 and 72 (shown inFIG. 1 ) conform to one of the CompactPCI and AdvancedTCA standards. As another example,vertical distances 180 and 184 (shown inFIG. 5 ) conform to one of the CompactPCI, VME, and AdvancedTCA standards. In an alternative embodiment, embeddedsystem 400 includes any number of industry standard or custom volumes. - In each embodiment illustrated herein, the use of dual contacts facilitates a more reliable connection to the respective battery. Moreover, the use of dual contacts and a recess in the cavity that accepts the battery, helps to keep prevents the battery from being inadvertently installed backwards. More specifically, a recess in the Y-axis is complementary to a raised portion of the battery, helping to prevent the insertion of the battery in the wrong orientation. Furthermore, in each embodiment, one contact is located along the Z-axis, for example, and the second contact is located at a significantly different orientation than the first contact, such that a battery installed incorrectly would not touch one of the two contacts. As a result, each respective battery holder is essentially “Murphy-proofed,”such that the battery will only fit within the holder in one orientation, or at the least, in cases where the battery were forced into the holder, wouldn't touch both contacts.
- Technical effects of the herein described methods and systems for coupling
battery 52 include providingsystems FIGS. 1-5 and 7-12) that comply with one of the CompactPCI, VME, and AdvancedTCA standards. A mounting depth of anybattery 52 used with any ofsystems holes holes PCB 28 for attaching electrical devices toPCB 28. - Exemplary embodiments of a method and systems for coupling a battery are described above in detail. The systems are not limited to the specific embodiments described herein. For example, the systems may be used in combination with other electrical systems.
- While various embodiments of the invention have been described, those skilled in the art will recognize that modifications of these various embodiments of the invention can be practiced within the spirit and scope of the claims.
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1-16. (canceled)
17. A system for coupling a battery to a printed circuit board, said system comprising:
a printed circuit board having an upper surface and a lower surface comprising at least one hole extending through said upper surface of said printed circuit board,
wherein said at least one hole is configured to receive a battery such that a thickness of the battery is substantially oblique relative to said upper surface of the printed circuit board when positioned within the at least one hole.
18. A system in accordance with claim 17 , wherein said battery comprises a coin cell that extends through said at least one hole.
19. An embedded system comprising:
a modular housing including a printed circuit board further including a hole extending through said printed circuit board; and
a battery having a portion configured to be inserted into the hole.
20. An embedded system in accordance with claim 19 , wherein said modular housing is configured to abide by one of a Compact Peripheral Component Interconnect (CompactPCI) standard, VME standard, and an Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture (AdvancedTCA) standard.
21. The embedded system of claim 19 , wherein said portion is configured to be inserted such that a thickness of the battery is substantially oblique relative to an upper surface of the printed circuit board when positioned within the hole.
22. The embedded system of claim 21 , wherein said portion of the battery is configured to be inserted such that a thickness of the battery is substantially perpendicular relative to said upper surface of the printed circuit board.
23. The system of claim 17 , wherein the thickness of the battery is substantially perpendicular relative to said upper surface of the printed circuit board when positioned within said at least one hole.
24. A method for coupling a battery provided within a system, said method comprising:
providing a printed circuit board having an upper surface and a bottom surface, the printed circuit board having at least one hole extending through at least the top surface; and
providing at least one hole within the printed circuit board such that a thickness of a battery may be positioned substantially obliquely relative to the upper surface of the printed circuit board.
25. The method of claim 24 , further comprising:
providing the battery configured to supply power.
26. The method of claim 24 , further comprising:
electrically coupling the battery to at least one contact.
27. The method of claim 24 , wherein the thickness of the battery may be positioned substantially perpendicular relative to the upper surface of the printed circuit board.
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