CN217406205U

CN217406205U - Charging device

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Publication number: CN217406205U
Application number: CN202123159611.5U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 陈建江
Original assignee: ZTE Corp
Current assignee: ZTE Corp
Priority date: 2021-12-15
Filing date: 2021-12-15
Publication date: 2022-09-09
Anticipated expiration: 2031-12-15
Also published as: WO2023109414A1

Abstract

The application discloses charging device, including charging seat, plug, socket and trigger device, the socket is connected with the mobile device interface electricity that charges, and when the mobile device was placed at the charging seat, trigger device can be triggered, makes plug magnetism close socket to realize charging of mobile device. The charging device of the embodiment of the application is low in cost, and the mobile equipment can be charged more simply, reliably and conveniently.

Description

Charging device

Technical Field

The application relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, in particular to a charging device.

Background

Mobile terminals such as smart phones, tablet computers, notebook computers, and smart appliances have become essential electronic devices in people's daily life. At present, the charging of electronic equipment is mainly divided into wired charging and wireless charging. Although the wireless charging device is convenient to use, the induction coils are required to be arranged on the mobile device and the charging device, and the cost is high. Although the wired charging equipment is low in cost, the wired charging equipment is inconvenient to use, and usually, a handheld mobile phone is needed, and the other handheld charging equipment is plugged in and pulled out to realize charging. There is a wired charging device with a magnetic-type connector in the related art, but there are still many inconveniences in its use.

At present, how to realize charging of electronic equipment conveniently and at low cost is a problem to be solved urgently.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The following is a summary of the subject matter described in detail herein. This summary is not intended to limit the scope of the claims.

The embodiment of the application provides a charging device, which can improve the charging convenience of a mobile terminal.

In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a charging apparatus, which is applied to a mobile device, and the charging apparatus includes:

the device comprises a charging seat, a plug, a socket and a trigger device;

the charging seat is provided with an accommodating cavity;

the plug is at least partially arranged in the accommodating cavity;

the trigger device is at least partially arranged in the accommodating cavity;

the socket is arranged to be electrically contactable with a charging interface of the mobile device;

the charging seat is arranged to place the mobile device;

after the charging seat is placed on the mobile equipment, the trigger device is triggered to enable the plug to attract the socket.

The charging device of this application embodiment includes charging seat, plug, socket and trigger device, and the socket is connected with the mobile device interface electricity that charges, and when the mobile device placed at the charging seat, trigger device can be triggered, makes plug magnetism close the socket to realize charging of mobile device. The charging device of the embodiment of the application is low in cost, and the mobile equipment can be charged more simply, reliably and conveniently.

In some embodiments, the plug includes a first plug electrical conductor, a plug insulator, a second plug electrical conductor, a housing, and an electromagnet; the plug insulator is arranged on the outer periphery of the first plug conductor; the second plug conductor is arranged on the outer periphery of the plug insulator; the shell is arranged on the outer periphery of the second conductor; the electromagnet is set to have magnetic attraction after being electrified. The charging device of the embodiment of the application utilizes the controllable principle of the electromagnet, so that the plug can be automatically attracted or loosened as required, and the usability of the charging operation of a user is greatly improved.

In some embodiments, the plug further comprises a resilient member; the elastic member is in contact with the first plug conductor. Through the arrangement, after the plug and the socket are magnetically attracted, the elastic part is compressed by the conductor due to the magnetic force, so that a certain pressure is formed between the plug and the socket, and the good contact between the plug and the socket is ensured.

In some embodiments, the socket includes a boss and a base; the bulge part is arranged to be inserted into a charging interface of the mobile device; the base comprises a first socket conductor, a socket insulator and a second socket conductor; the socket insulator is arranged on the outer periphery of the first socket conductor; the second socket conductor is disposed at an outer periphery of the socket insulator. The socket of this application embodiment is used for charging mouthful the electricity with the mobile device and is connected, and can plug with the mobile device and be connected. The socket can be inserted into the mobile equipment for a long time, the use of a user cannot be influenced, and meanwhile, the socket can prevent dust and has the function of protecting the interface.

In some embodiments, the triggering device is a microswitch; after the charging seat is placed on the mobile equipment, the micro switch is triggered to be closed, so that the plug is attracted to the socket. By adopting the arrangement, when the mobile equipment is placed in the charging device, the microswitch is quickly switched on under the action of the gravity of the mobile equipment, so that the plug is attracted to the socket, and the charging of the mobile equipment is realized. The mobile device can be charged quickly and by one-hand operation.

In some embodiments, the triggering device is a sensor; and after the sensor senses the mobile equipment, the electromagnet plug is attracted to the socket. When the mobile equipment is placed in the charging device, the sensor senses the mobile equipment, so that the plug is attracted to the socket, and the charging of the mobile equipment is realized. The mobile equipment can be charged by one-hand operation, and the plug and the socket are not accurately aligned due to the magnetic attraction, so that the plug and the socket are automatically aligned, and the charging of the mobile equipment can be realized.

In some embodiments, the charging device further comprises a positioning member; the locating feature is configured to align the plug and the receptacle. By adopting the arrangement, the mobile equipment can be more accurate and convenient when being put into the charging seat.

In some embodiments, the charging device further comprises a baffle; the baffle sets up the charging seat both sides. Adopt above-mentioned setting, can place the suitable position of mobile device direction for it is more convenient to charge.

In some embodiments, the charging device further comprises a delay device; the delay device is set to delay the time when the plug starts to have magnetic attraction after the charging seat is placed on the mobile equipment. By adopting the arrangement, the electromagnet can be ensured to be started for attracting after the mobile equipment is placed stably.

Additional features and advantages of the application will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by the practice of the application. The objectives and other advantages of the application may be realized and attained by the structure particularly pointed out in the written description and claims hereof as well as the appended drawings.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the claimed subject matter and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the subject matter and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the subject matter and not to limit the subject matter.

Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a charging apparatus provided in an embodiment of the present application and having a mobile device placed therein;

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a plug, a socket and a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 3 is a schematic illustration of a plug provided by an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a plug provided in accordance with an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of a receptacle provided by one embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 6 is a schematic view of a receptacle provided by one embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 7 is a schematic view of a plug and socket combination provided by an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 8 is a schematic view of a microswitch circuit provided by one embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 9 is a schematic side view of a baffle provided in accordance with an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 10 is a schematic front view of a baffle provided in accordance with an embodiment of the present application.

Reference numerals:

the charging stand 100, the base 110, the supporting portion 120, the baffle 130, and the power receiving device 140;

plug 200, first plug conductor 210, plug insulator 220, second plug conductor 230, shell 240, electromagnet 250, elastic member 260, cable 270;

a socket 300, a boss 310, a base 320, a first socket conductor 321, a socket insulator 322, a second socket conductor 323;

a trigger 400, a control switch 410;

the mobile device 500.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like or similar reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar function throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are illustrative only for the purpose of explaining the present invention, and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. are used for distinguishing similar objects and are not necessarily used for describing a particular order or sequence.

In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship referred to in the description of the orientation, such as the upper, lower, front, rear, left, right, etc., is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for convenience of description and simplification of description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus, should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, the meaning of a plurality is one or more, the meaning of a plurality is two or more, and the above, below, exceeding, etc. are understood as excluding the present numbers, and the above, below, within, etc. are understood as including the present numbers. If the first and second are described for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, they are not to be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated or implicitly indicating the precedence of the technical features indicated.

In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise explicitly limited, terms such as arrangement, installation, connection and the like should be understood in a broad sense, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention in combination with the specific contents of the technical solutions.

In the description of the present invention, reference to the description of the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "an illustrative embodiment," "an example," "a specific example," or "some examples," etc., means that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the terms used above do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

Charging devices are commonly used electronic devices. In the related art, the wired charging device has lower cost than the wireless charging device, but is not convenient enough to use; wireless charging devices are more convenient to use than wired, but their cost is also high. The application provides a charging device, not only the cost is handed over the end and is used conveniently.

The embodiments of the present application will be further explained with reference to the drawings.

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of a charging apparatus provided in an embodiment of the present application and on which a mobile device is placed.

As shown in fig. 1, the charging device includes a charging base 100, a plug 200, a socket 300, and a triggering device 400. The cradle 100 can be used to house a mobile device 500. The charging dock 100 has a receiving cavity, and the plug 200 is at least partially disposed in the receiving cavity of the charging dock 100. Plug 300 is provided corresponding to plug 200. The triggering device 400 is at least partially disposed in the receiving cavity of the charging dock 100.

In an exemplary embodiment, the charging dock 100 includes a base 110 and a support 120. The plug 200 is disposed adjacent to the base 110 to facilitate electrical connection with the mobile device 500.

In an exemplary embodiment, the triggering device 400 is disposed adjacent to the supporting part 120 so as to be triggered by the mobile device 500. The triggering device 400 can be disposed at any position of the charging stand as long as it is ensured that the triggering device can be triggered by the mobile device 500.

In an exemplary embodiment, the socket 300 is plugged into a charging interface of the mobile device 500 and is placed corresponding to the socket 300 to charge the mobile device 500. By adopting the charging device of the embodiment, when the mobile device 500 needs to be charged, the mobile device 500 can be placed on the charging stand 100 only by one-handed operation, and charging can be realized. The mobile device 500 and the charging device are not required to be held by one hand, the placement position of the mobile phone is not strictly required, and only the plug 200 and the socket 300 are required to be approximately corresponding, so that the usability of the charging operation of a user is improved.

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of a plug, a socket and a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present application.

As shown in fig. 2, the receptacle 300 is plugged into a mobile device 500. The socket 300 may be provided according to the type of charging interface of the mobile device 500. The plug 200 is arranged to correspond to the socket 300 and the triggering device 400 is arranged to move the position of the device 500 from which it is set.

Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of a plug provided in one embodiment of the present application.

As shown in fig. 3, the plug 200 includes a first plug conductor 210, a plug insulator 220, and a second plug conductor 230. A plug insulator 220 is disposed around the outer periphery of the first plug conductor 210 and a second plug conductor 230 is disposed around the outer periphery of the plug insulator 220.

In an exemplary embodiment, the first plug conductor 210 is a spherical conductor in communication with the positive pole.

In an exemplary embodiment, the first plug electrical conductor 210 is resilient so as to mate with the first receptacle electrical conductor 321 of the receptacle 300 when the electromagnet is engaged.

In an exemplary embodiment, the second plug conductor 230 is an annular conductor in communication with the negative electrode.

In an exemplary embodiment, plug 200 further includes a housing 240. A housing 240 is disposed about the outer periphery of the second plug conductor 230 for protecting the plug 200.

In an exemplary embodiment, plug 200 also includes an electrical cord 270 for supplying power.

In an exemplary embodiment, cable 270 includes two positive and negative leads for use in charging mobile device 500.

In an exemplary embodiment, cable 270 further includes two positive and negative leads connected to electromagnet 250.

In an exemplary embodiment, the plug 200 may be cylindrical as shown in fig. 3, i.e., the cross-section of the plug 200 is circular. The plug 200 may also be oval, rectangular, etc. in cross-section to fit the mobile terminal charging interface.

Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of a cross-section of a plug provided in one embodiment of the present application.

As shown in fig. 4, a plug insulator 220 is disposed between the first plug conductor 210 and the second plug conductor 230. The plug 200 also includes an electromagnet 250. When the electromagnet 250 is energized, a magnetic field is formed between the second plug conductors 230, thereby generating a magnetic attraction force.

In an exemplary embodiment, the plug 200 further includes a resilient member 260. The resilient member 260 is disposed adjacent the first plug conductor 210 and abuts the first plug conductor 210. Upon magnetic attraction of the plug 200 and the receptacle 300, the first plug conductor 210 receives pressure from the second plug conductor 230 that is transmitted through the first plug conductor 210 to the resilient member 260 to cause the resilient member 260 to be compressed. The compressed elastic member 260 generates an elastic force on the first plug conductor 210, so that a certain pressure is maintained between the first plug conductor 210 and the second plug conductor 230 when the plug 200 and the socket 300 are magnetically attracted, and a good contact is maintained.

In an exemplary embodiment, the electromagnet 250 may be provided in a U-shape or other shape. For the convenience of winding processing, the electromagnet coil can be made into a cylindrical shape of a solenoid.

Fig. 5 is a schematic view of a receptacle provided by an embodiment of the present application.

As shown in fig. 5, the socket 300 includes a boss 310 and a base 320. The protrusion 310 may be inserted into a charging interface of the mobile device, and the base 320 may be disposed under the protrusion 310 to be in point contact with the plug 200. When the charging device of the embodiment of the application is used for charging the mobile device, the protruding part 310 end of the socket 300 is connected with the charging interface of the mobile device, and the base 320 and the plug 200 are electromagnetically attracted to obtain power feeding.

In an exemplary embodiment, the base 320 may be made of a permanent magnet, a magnetic material, or a material such as steel, iron, etc. that can be magnetically attracted.

Fig. 6 is a schematic top view of a socket according to an embodiment of the present application.

In an exemplary embodiment, the socket 300 may be a disk with a slightly circular cross section, and may also be an oval, rectangular, etc. cross section to facilitate electromagnetic engagement with the plug 200.

In an exemplary embodiment, receptacle 300 includes a first receptacle conductor 321, a receptacle insulator 322, and a second receptacle conductor 323. The socket insulator 322 is disposed around the outer periphery of the first socket conductor 321, and the second socket conductor 323 is disposed around the outer periphery of the socket insulator 322.

In an exemplary embodiment, the first socket conductor 321 is a circular conductor in communication with the positive pole.

In an exemplary embodiment, second socket conductor 323 is an annular conductor in communication with the negative electrode.

Fig. 7 is a schematic view of a plug and a receptacle provided by an embodiment of the present application.

As shown in fig. 7, when the plug 200 is used in cooperation with the socket 300, the base 320 of the socket 300 is disposed toward the plug 200. When the mobile device is charged, the convex portion 310 is connected to the charging interface of the mobile device, the first plug conductor 210 is electrically connected to the first socket conductor 321, the second plug conductor 230 is electrically connected to the second socket conductor 323, and the cable 270 supplies power. The plug insulator 220 provides insulation between the first plug conductor 210 and the second plug conductor 230, and the receptacle insulator 322 provides insulation between the first receptacle conductor 321 and the second receptacle conductor 323.

In an exemplary embodiment, the second plug electrical conductor 230 is provided with an outer shell 240 about its outer periphery. The housing 240 serves as insulation and protection for the plug 200.

The structure and the operation principle of the charging device of the present application are further described below in conjunction with the triggering device.

Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram of a microswitch circuit provided by one embodiment of the present application.

As shown in fig. 8, after the mobile device is placed in the charging device of the embodiment of the present application, the triggering device 400 is triggered, and the control 410 is closed. When the power connection device 140 is connected to the city, the 220V ac power is converted into 5V dc power, and at this time, the electromagnet 250 generates a magnetic field to pull in and insert into the socket 300 of the mobile device. When the charging device provided by the embodiment of the application is used for charging the mobile equipment, a handheld charging device is not needed, and the other handheld mobile equipment is only needed to be placed into the charging seat 100 of the charging device provided by the embodiment of the application, so that charging can be realized. Meanwhile, the charging device of the embodiment of the application adopts an electromagnetic attraction mode, the problem that accurate alignment is needed during charging is avoided, and automatic alignment charging is realized through electromagnetic attraction only by putting the charging seat 100 into the charging seat. The charging device of the embodiment of the application enables charging of the mobile equipment to be simpler, more reliable and more convenient.

In an exemplary embodiment, the triggering device 400 is a microswitch. The structure and the operation principle of the charging device of the present embodiment will be further described with reference to fig. 1 and 8. When a mobile device to be charged is placed on the charging dock 100, the receptacle 300 of the mobile device is placed opposite to the plug 200 of the charging dock 100. The weight of the mobile device 500 triggers the micro switch, which controls the switch 410 to turn on, thereby energizing the electromagnet 250 to create a magnetic field that creates an attractive force. The first plug conductor 210 of the plug 200 is in electrical contact with the first socket conductor 321 of the socket 300, and the second plug conductor 230 of the plug 200 is in electrical contact with the second socket conductor 323 of the socket 300, so that the mobile device can be charged when the power receiving device 140 is connected to the market. When the mobile device is fully charged or the user needs to use the mobile device and pick up the mobile device from the charging dock 100, the control switch 410 is turned off, the electromagnet 250 loses magnetism, the plug 200 is separated from the socket 300, and the mobile device can be conveniently taken out. The charging device of the embodiment of the application is not only reliable and convenient to charge, but also very convenient and fast to take away the mobile phone after charging.

In an exemplary embodiment, the triggering device 400 may also be a proximity sensor, an inductive sensor, or other device capable of detecting the function of the mobile device being put in or taken out. By adopting the sensor of the embodiment, the charging device is more attractive, and the use experience can be improved.

In an exemplary embodiment, the charging device further includes a delay circuit (not shown). The delay circuit may be electrically connected to the control switch 410. When the micro switch is turned on, the control switch 410 is turned on, and after the circuit is delayed for a certain time by the delay circuit, the coil loop of the electromagnet 250 is turned on, and the socket 300 on the mobile device side is moved. Adopt the charging device of this application embodiment, can ensure that mobile device places and charges after stable again, promote the safety in utilization. In order to further improve the user experience, it can be set that the plug 200 is separated from the socket 300 immediately after the micro switch is turned off and the delay circuit is not used, that is, the power supply of the electromagnet 250 is not cut off in a delayed manner. By adopting the charging device of the embodiment of the application, the plug 200 and the socket 300 can be disconnected immediately when a user takes up the mobile equipment, the charging device can not be driven, and the mobile equipment can be taken up conveniently.

In an exemplary embodiment, the charging device further includes a jitter elimination circuit, which avoids the influence caused by case or switch jitter, thereby further improving the operation experience.

In an exemplary embodiment, the charging device further comprises a pulse interference elimination circuit, so that pulse interference caused by on-off is avoided, and the operation experience is further improved.

Fig. 9 and 10 are schematic diagrams of a baffle according to an embodiment of the present application.

As shown in fig. 9 and 10, the charging device further includes a shutter 130. The baffles 130 are disposed on both sides of the charging device and adjacent to the base 110. The mobile equipment can be further guided to be placed into the charging device by additionally arranging the baffle, so that the mobile equipment can be placed in the middle position after being placed into the charging device, the plug 200 is basically aligned with the socket 300, the plug 200 and the socket 300 are automatically attracted and reset after the electromagnet 250 is electrified, and the charging is more convenient and faster.

In an exemplary embodiment, the charging device further comprises a positioning member (not shown). A positioning member is disposed adjacent to the base 110 for assisting in the alignment of the plug 200 with the receptacle 300 and also for the alignment of the mobile device with the charging apparatus.

The embodiment of the application provides a charging device which enables a charging mode of mobile equipment to be simpler and more reliable. When the charging device is used, the mobile equipment is only needed to be placed into the charging device, the plug 200 and the socket 300 of the charging device can be automatically attracted, the interval between the charging device and the socket is invalid, and the charging efficiency of the charging device is optimized.

The charging device provided by the embodiment is low in cost. There is no need to pre-set a charging coil in the mobile device, and only the socket 300 is inserted into a charging port of the mobile device. The charging device can use any mobile equipment. Compared with a wireless charging device, the charging device is lower in cost and better in adaptability. Meanwhile, the socket 300 used on the mobile device side in the embodiment can be inserted for a long time without affecting the use of a user, and meanwhile, the socket can prevent dust and has the function of protecting the interface.

The above description is intended to illustrate the preferred embodiments of the present application, but the present application is not limited to the above embodiments, and those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present application, and such equivalent modifications or substitutions are within the scope defined by the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A charging device is applied to mobile equipment and is characterized in that: the charging device includes:

the device comprises a charging seat, a plug, a socket and a trigger device;

the charging seat is provided with an accommodating cavity;

the plug is at least partially arranged in the accommodating cavity;

the trigger device is at least partially arranged in the accommodating cavity;

the socket is arranged to be connected with a charging interface of the mobile device;

the charging seat is arranged to be capable of placing the mobile device;

2. The charging device according to claim 1, wherein:

the plug comprises a first plug conductor, a plug insulator, a second plug conductor and an electromagnet;

the plug insulator is arranged on the outer periphery of the first plug conductor;

the second plug conductor is arranged on the outer periphery of the plug insulator;

the electromagnet is set to have magnetic attraction force after being electrified.

3. The charging device according to claim 2, wherein:

the plug further comprises a resilient member;

the elastic member is in contact with the first plug conductor.

4. The charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that:

the socket comprises a boss and a base;

the bulge part is arranged to be connected with a charging interface of the mobile device;

the base comprises a first socket conductor, a socket insulator and a second socket conductor;

the socket insulator is arranged on the outer periphery of the first socket conductor;

the second socket conductor is disposed at an outer periphery of the socket insulator.

5. The charging device according to claim 1, wherein:

the trigger device is a microswitch;

after the charging seat is placed on the mobile device, the micro switch is triggered, and the plug is attracted to the socket.

6. The charging device according to claim 1, wherein:

the triggering device is a sensor;

and after the sensor senses the mobile equipment, the plug attracts the socket.

7. The charging device according to claim 1, wherein:

the charging device further comprises a positioning part;

the locating feature is configured to align the plug and the receptacle.

8. The charging device according to claim 1, wherein:

the charging seat also comprises a baffle plate;

the baffle sets up the charging seat both sides.

9. The charging device according to claim 2, characterized in that:

the charging device further comprises a delay device;

the delay device is set to delay the time when the plug starts to have magnetic attraction after the charging seat is placed on the mobile device.

10. The charging device according to claim 4, characterized in that:

the base is made of a magnetic material.