Patent ID: 7052798

Claim:
A device for mounting a source of electrical energy in a portable electronic apparatus, said device including a housing, capable of receiving said energy source, and a cover for closing said housing, the housing having, in proximity to its periphery, means for retaining the energy source and having at least a closed position in which said energy source is held in said housing, and the housing including an aperture towards the exterior located opposite a bottom, wherein said retaining means comprises tongues that can be deformed, extending from said bottom of said housing towards said aperture, the end of each of said tongues including a bent portion forming a support zone capable of being arranged on one face of said energy source oriented on the side of said aperture, and wherein said cover has holding means projecting into said housing intended to be arranged between the tongues and the periphery of the housing in order to allow the tongues to be held in said closed position.