EP3323185A1

EP3323185A1 - Charging station for telecommunications devices and electronic clocks

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Publication number: EP3323185A1
Application number: EP16757140.5A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Klemens DITTRICH
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2015-07-15
Filing date: 2016-07-12
Publication date: 2018-05-23
Also published as: AU2016292467A1; DE202016101967U1; US20180219392A1; CN107925254A; DE202015103714U1; CN107925254B; CA2992323A1; AU2016292467B2; WO2017008786A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a charging station for telecommunications devices, electronic clocks (10), and other small electronic devices, comprising a platform (2) which has an elongated receptacle (3, 4) and below which supply cables and plug-in connectors (6) for connection to the associated charging device (8) can be laid. The platform (2) is designed to fix the clocks (10) directly or via a clock charging device (11) for the charging process and for temporary storage.

Description

DESCRIPTION

Charging station for telecommunication devices and electronic clocks

The invention relates to a charging station for telecommunications equipment and electronic watches.

The well-known as smart phones telecommunications equipment and known as smart watches electronic watches allow the user to query the various services and thus to use virtually as a small computer. Thus, these watches or watches have a relatively high

Energy demand, so that the manufacturers of Watches also various charging options have been created. In the Apple Watch z. B. the charging made at the end of a day that a charging station is placed on the back of the watch so that the watch is kept ready for use via a kind of inductive charge. The connector or the clock charger is placed on the back and secured by a magnet of the exact contact. The disadvantage is that a separate supply unit is required for each clock. Apart from the associated costs is disadvantageous that, for example, in a household with five or six people and

Accordingly, five or six clocks a common charge, for example, in the evening is not readily possible. From DE 10 2013 009 880 A1 a charger is known, with the same time

Telecommunications devices, tablets and small computers can be powered, but not the o. G. Equipment.

The invention is thus based on the object, in particular for the simultaneous charging of a variety of smartwatches and others

electronic clocks to create a suitable charging station. The object is achieved according to the invention by a charging station for

Telecommunications equipment, electronic clocks and other electronic

Small devices solved, with at least one elongated recording having platform, below which supply cable and connectors for

Connection to the associated charger can be laid, the platform is designed to fix the clocks directly or via a watch charger for charging and temporary storage. On or in the platform so if necessary, a variety of watches can be arranged, all of which are connected to a charger, such as a USB charger, which takes over the central task of charging. There are no special tailored to the respective clocks

Watch Chargers needed, but actually only so-called connectors, d. H. Power connections for the actual clock. So it is extremely cheap, with the help of just a USB charger, a whole variety of different clocks when needed, for example, in the evening to charge at the same time. They are available to the individual users the next morning, without the need for special connections or the like.

According to an expedient embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the watch charger has on the ground a fixable in the elongated receptacles of the platform approach. On the platform, a variety of such watch chargers can be set to simultaneously load several such watches as described above. The watch charger with its connector sits next to other such watch chargers on a platform and is connected to the charger so that it is immediately available for recording or to connect to a clock. The same is true for everyone

adjacent, associated with the platform clock chargers. About the approaches or the plug a fast, accurate and secure connection of the watch charger with the platform is possible. The exact fit of the watch loaders on the platform is optimized by having the approach magnets with contact magnets

are correspondingly shaped and arranged, which are associated with the top wall of the platform receiving housing formed. In this way, the entire clock loaders can be so accurately connected to the platform that they always have the right seat and can be activated by the user immediately.

To the watch charger, on the platform next to another

Clock charging is arranged to be able to reach each well, it is provided that the clock charger has a tilted head plate, which is the clock receiving or fixing formed. Since such a connector operates as known magnetically, even with more or less strong inclination of the inclined head plate always a precise fit of the clock can be secured in the watch charger.

To ensure the exact connection of the clock charger with the USB charger of the platform and take as little space, the invention provides that the clock charger on the magnet

has opposite notches for the leading to the multiple plug-in charger charging cable in the top plate of the approach. The supply cable is therefore not on the top plate and the approach or is loosely next to it, but is arranged exactly fixed and can therefore not be confused with other cables. Precise positioning within or on the USB charger is so easy.

In addition to the use of watch loaders with lugs and

Stuck on the platform according to the invention also given the opportunity to stick them on the platform. For this purpose, it is provided that adhesive dots are provided at one or more locations on the upper edge of the plate webs, which are formed once or repeatedly fixing a watch charger. It is again pointed out that with the Watch charger here especially the Apple called by the company as a connector apparatus part is meant. This clock charger is thus releasably connected to the top of the plate webs, so it can be used together with other, next to it arranged watch chargers and, if necessary

be replaced.

Besides the two possibilities described, the platform with

Equip clock chargers or connectors, the platforms described can also be used for the supply of smartphones or others

electronic devices are used if as new

provided on the underside of the platform adapter magnets are provided, which are arranged with mounted on the top of adapters adapter magnets corresponding to the formed in the web base holes. These adapters can therefore be simply brought from below to the platform and plugged into the holes, where they are then automatically connected to the platform via the adapter magnets. The part of the adapters inserted through the holes is associated with the USB plugs for easy connection to a smartphone or Apple device.

The connection or assignment of the adapter to the underside of the platform and the insertion into the holes is further facilitated by the fact that the adapter in a hole in the land base insertable male part and a side wall and in the bottom adapter the connection cable and a plug receiving and there clamping slots , The adapter is therefore equipped with the same USB connector and the required connection cable so that the exact. By inserting or fixing on the bottom of the platform

Positioning is given, which allows a secure connecting or plugging the smartphone or the clock.

A preferred embodiment of the adapter provides that the adapter has an inner part and a detachably connected to this housing. The adapter is thus formed in two or more parts, wherein the inner part and the housing z. B. are connected to each other via a latching mechanism and can be solved accordingly easily. If the adapter has a base plate designed as a compensating element, which is releasably connected to the housing, even a three-piece adapter is realized. A significant function comes to the foot plate, as a device for height adjustment of the adapter or to the

Height compensation is formed.

In particular, in the Apple devices, an operation of the surface is always given, since the elongate recordings limiting plate webs and / or the side wall of the housing in the region and at the level of the holes in the web base have a cutout. All areas of the surface of the

Smartphones or Apple devices are so safe and easy to reach with a finger.

According to a further development, that the elongated receptacles in the platform with a wireless charger holder for picking up and communication devices via a cable to the charger are formed connecting ^', preferably via a USB cable and charger. The individual devices can be connected via the wireless charger with the USB charger and plug it well visible and thus also operable in the described

Platform without fear of falling out.

In addition to the ability to use a platform with the elongated receptacles and assign a housing to hide the cables and other components therein, it is also possible according to the invention to form the platform as a tabletop with slots or with ABS molded parts, wherein the Barrier or slot base can be closed via a rocking executed bar having the plug receiving notches. This has the advantage that, for example, the corresponding components under the table top can be concealed or in her that you need to raise the USB plug practically only the rocking executed rod, which are otherwise effectively secured by this rod. The number of such a platform attributable watches and also

Of course, communication devices are limited. But to specify a larger number of up to 24 platforms and thus over 70 devices, is after the

Invention provided that one or more platforms for a variety of telecommunications equipment and electronic watches with a lockable roll container or cabinet are integratable and combinable, wherein the roll container or cabinet a fan, cable guides and / or

Has multiple sockets. This is a very appropriate specification to meet, without laying large amounts of cable. Rather, a large number of small devices can be supplied with the necessary energy at the same time by a suitable USB charger and in a clear manner.

An alternative embodiment of the invention provides that the

Platform as insert with a pickup a telecommunication device

is trained. It is therefore a charging station with a single recording for only one telecommunication device. The platform is designed as an insert and is used after appropriate installation in the housing.

Specifically, this is so designed that the receptacle on its upper side has a receptacle surrounding, laterally projecting collar, which rests with its underside on the wall of the housing.

For additional stabilization of the insert in the receptacle is the proposal, according to which the recording on its outer side reinforcing and / or spacer ribs. These ribs preferably extend in a vertical direction around the body of the receptacle. A further advantageous embodiment of the invention relates to the fact that the receptacle is designed releasably connectable with the adapter provided on its underside latching means. In alternative to the

described magnetic solutions, the recording can be connected via latching means with the adapter, this solution is practical for charging stations with a as with multiple shots. Conveniently, the locking means are located on the narrow front sides of the adapter or they are positioned at the corresponding locations of the recordings. The invention is characterized in particular by the fact that a

Charging station for one or more telecommunication devices, eg. B. is created for smartphones or tablets as well as for electronic watches, which can be used simultaneously for these types of devices. This is virtually only one embodiment, namely a certain platform with one or more elongated recordings necessary, which is associated with a USB charger, which is equipped with a variety of connections, so connected via appropriate clock chargers and USB plugs the power consumers of any kind to provide them with the necessary energy and data. In addition to the simple structure is particularly advantageous that a secure fit is ensured for the devices to be connected to the platform, so that the valuable individual devices are not endangered by falling out or the like.

Further details and advantages of the subject invention will become apparent from the following description of the accompanying drawings in which a preferred embodiment with the necessary details and individual parts is shown. Show it:

FIG. 1 a perspective view of a platform with a plurality of pluggable watch charging devices;

FIG. 1 a shows a clock with a connector or clock charger,

FIG. 2 shows the charging station with individual parts shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 shows a clock charger in side view, FIG. 4 shows the clock charger connected to the platform with a USB charger arranged under the plate,

Figure 5 shows a charging station with attachable watch charger for a

SmartWatch,

Figure 6 shows a charging station with attachable watch charger for a

SmartWatch,

Figure 7 is a bottom view of a platform with additional

Charging possibility for z. Smartphones,

Figure 8 provided for the supply of smartphones

Adapter according to FIG. 7,

Figure 9 shows the arrangement of several such adapters below a

Tabletop,

FIG. 10 shows a side view of the tabletop with adapters and a locking rod,

FIG. 11 shows a platform of a charging station with an attached iPhone,

FIG. 12 shows a roll container for a plurality of charging stations for a large number of watches and phones.

13 is a view in plan view,

FIG. 14 shows a receptacle without an adapter in perspective,

FIG. 15 shows a receptacle with adapter in perspective from above,

Figure 16 shows a receptacle with adapter in perspective from below

Figure 17 shows an adapter with housing and

Figure 18 shows an adapter with housing and foot plate. Figure 1 shows a charging station 1 with a platform 2, which has a plurality of elongated receptacles 3, 4. These elongated receptacles 3, 4 are equipped with clock chargers 1 1, 1 1 ', which can be connected via their supply cable 5 and not visible here connectors 6 with a arranged under the platform 2 USB charger 8. Thus, two, but ultimately four or more electronic clocks can be re-supplied with the necessary energy at the same time, with the USB charger 8 having correspondingly many leads 7 for the plug-in connections 6. In the distance to the elongated receptacles 3 in the grooves USB plug 46 are visible, which can be used to hold smartphones or similar devices or corresponding wireless chargers, so at the same time with the watches or watches 10 also a variety of other electronic devices to provide energy.

FIG. 1 a shows a smartwatch 10 which has a pin 9 at the side over which a wide variety of adjustments to the device are possible. Here, the back of the smartwatch 10 can be seen, where a contact surface 12 is provided for receiving watch chargers or so-called connectors 1 1. About there assigned magnets is a secure placement of the clock charger or connector always secured. With 13 the bracelet is called, which makes it clear that this is a wristwatch. The land bases 39 have holes 40 into which adapters can be inserted from below so as to make the USB plugs 46 accessible well and securely. The this elongated receptacles 3, 4 and the webs and land bases 39 having platform 2 is housed in a housing 20 so as to secure the still associated USB charger 8 and the cable connections that are needed to accommodate hidden and secured.

FIG. 2 clarifies that and how the platform 2 is let into the housing 20. On the side wall 24 and on the other walls housing magnets 63 are arranged, which correspond to plate magnets 62, so as to ensure an always accurate and secure fit of the platform 2 in the housing 20. In addition, the head wall 21 is a series of

Contact magnets 22, 23 associated with the approach 16 of the

Clock charger 1 1 associated magnets 17, 18 cooperate, so as to ensure a secure fit of the neck 16 in the housing 20 and des

Watch charger 1 1 in the elongated receptacles 3, 4 secure. As can be seen in FIG. 3, the associated sides of the projection 16 comprise the magnets 17, 18, while the opposite side 26 have notches 27 which again can be seen in FIG. 2 in order to accommodate the supply cables 28 in a safe and easy-to-assemble manner. The top plate 25 of

Watch charger 1 1 is tilted and has a receptacle or a

Inlet opening 14, in which a connector or the like or even just the clock can be inserted directly to provide them with new energy. This specially trained approach 16 is assigned to the bottom 15 of the clock charger 1 1 and secures as already mentioned an always secure fit of the

Clock charger 1 1 in the platform 2. Figure 4 shows an inserted into an elongated recess 3 approach 16 of a watch charger 1 first Visible here are also the two magnets 17, 18, which are arranged offset corresponding to the top wall 21 of the housing 20. Visible is also the inclined head plate 25, in whose

Inlet opening 14 a clock can be inserted. This insertion opening 14 thus serves as a kind of connector.

4 that the USB charger 8 consisting of two housing parts 8 ', 8 "is arranged underneath the platform 2. In the lower part of this USB charger 8' is a multiplicity of introductions 7 for the

Plug connections 6 are provided. A connector 6 is shown inserted into an introduction 7. The supply cable 28 extends in predetermined light arcs and within the head of the clock charger 1 1 in the aforementioned notches 27. In addition to the reproduced in Figure 4, for example compound of

Clock charger 1 1 with the platform 2, there is the further possibility to fix the required connectors on the plate webs 30 and their upper edge 31 via adhesive dots 32. The same is shown in FIG. 5 and also in FIG. 6, wherein FIG. 5 shows a connector for an Apple device, while FIG. 6 shows a smartwatch connecting part, which is provided with the reference numeral 11 '. In the outer plate web 30, a cutout 50 is shown, on the different surfaces of the Apple devices, for example, well with the Finger are reachable.

The points 33 at which the adhesive dots 32 are provided are predetermined and designed in such a way that the supply cables 5 can be easily guided over the holes 40 onto the underside 34 of the platform 2.

As already mentioned above, a multiplicity of introductions for plug-in connections 6 are provided on the underside 34 of the platform 2 and indeed assigned to the USB charger 8. In addition to the holes 40 for the lugs 16 of the watch charger 1 1 holes 40 'in the land bottom 39 are provided in order to attach the reproduced in Figure 7 adapter 36 to the bottom 34 of the platform 2 can. For this purpose, the underside 34 adapter magnets 35 which correspond to the adapter magnet 38, the top 37 of the

Adapters 36 are assigned. The latter can be seen in FIG. 8, wherein it is also clear that the upper part of the adapter 36 has a plug-in part 43

equipped, which can be inserted into corresponding holes 40 '. Beyond this plug-in part 43 projects beyond a USB plug 46, the supply cable is inserted into a slot in the adapter base 45 and in the side wall 44. For a secure mounting and a secure fit, in particular the USB connector 46 is secured. The adapter magnets are designated 38 and 38 '.

Instead of using a platform 2, it is also possible to use a table top 56, are introduced in the slots 57, as indicated in Figure 9, the individual adapters 36, 36 'to attach via the not recognizable here adapter magnets. On the other side of the table top 56, the slot 57 can be seen, in which a rod 58 is mounted rocking, so as to secure the protruding USB connector 46 can. These are

Notches 59 are formed in the rocking bar 58 which, as seen in FIG. 10, cover the USB plug 46. About the rocking design is given the opportunity to remove the rod 58 and so connect the adapter 36 and the USB connector 46 with the respective devices to be supplied. The already mentioned other energy-to-power devices can also be stored on the platform 2 via wireless chargers 51 according to FIG. 1, wherein a secure fit of the phone 53 is secured by a holder 52. About the USB cable 54, not shown here, the holder 52 and the wireless charger 51 are connected to the USB charger 8, not shown here.

A large number of such phones and watches can be supplied with the necessary energy at the same time, if appropriately trained

Platforms 2, 2 ', 2 ", 2"' are housed in a roll container 60. In addition to the large number of such platforms 2 is advantageous that the total supply via one or a few USB chargers 8 is possible in such a way that during the loading time unauthorized persons have no access to the individual devices, so that, for example, at the beginning of the work process for all users recharged devices are available.

Figure 13 shows the variant of the invention with a receptacle 3 for a single, not shown here telecommunications device. The receptacle 3 comprises a horizontally positioned and serving as a support for the insert 70 collar 65, which is oval in the broadest sense. In the

Recording 3 is the USB sticker labeled 46, which recognizes the

Connection between the telecommunication device and the adapter 36 and the cable 28 manufactures. Good to see in Figure 14 are below serving as a support

Collar 65 positioned reinforcing and / or spacer ribs, two of which are exemplified by the reference numerals 66, 66 'are provided. The ribs 66, 66 'on the outer side 72 of the receptacle 3 extend in the vertical direction and facilitate the use of the seat 70 in the housing, not shown here in conjunction with the collar 65 on the top 71 of the receptacle 3. At the bottom 73rd The receptacle 3 are in this embodiment, three locking means 67, 68, 69, by means of which a releasable connection between the insert 70 and the adapter, not shown in Figure 14 is possible. The locking means 67,68, 69 are to a certain extent positioned around the opening 39 in the web base 40 on its longitudinal sides. This is illustrated in FIG. 15, in which insert 70 and adapter 36 are connected to one another, so that the one not shown here

Telecommunications device can then be connected via the stick 46.

Finally, FIG. 16 shows the unit consisting of insert 70 and adapter 36, obliquely from below, with the now latched latching means 68, 69 on the underside 73 of the receptacle 3.

FIG. 17 shows an adapter 36 in the two-part variant for the USB or other stick 46 with a corresponding receptacle 78. The adapter 36 has an inner part 74 and an outer part 75 in the manner of a housing, which are connected to one another by latching, so that the connection about one

Actuate the handle 77 can be solved again. The housing 75 includes the walls 81, 82 and 87 and has the slot 47 ', which corresponds to the slot 47 of the inner part 74.

In addition to the two parts 74 and 75, the variant shown in Figure 18 with a three-piece adapter 36 has a base plate 76, the

Height adjustment or height adjustment of the adapter 36 is used. In addition to a bottom plate 82, the foot plate 76 has four walls 83, 84, 85 and 86, while the housing 75 comprises four walls 79, 80, 81 and 82.

All the above features, including the drawings alone

taken, are considered alone and in combination as essential to the invention.

Claims

1. Charging station for telecommunications equipment, electronic clocks (10) and other small electronic devices with at least one elongated

Recording (3, 4) having platform (2), below which supply cable (5) and connectors (6) for connection to the associated charger (8) can be laid, wherein the platform (2) the clocks (10) directly or via a

Clock charger (11) for charging and temporary storage is designed to be fixed.

2. charging station according to claim 1,

characterized,

that the watch charger (11) at the bottom (15) one in the elongated

Recordings (3, 4) of the platform (2) fixable approach (16).

3. charging station according to claim 2,

characterized,

in that the projection (16) has magnets (17, 18) which are correspondingly shaped and arranged with contact magnets (22, 23) which are associated with the head wall (21) of a housing (20) receiving the platform (2).

4. charging station according to claim 2,

characterized,

in that the watch charger (11) has an inclined head plate (25) which is designed to receive or fix the watches (10).

5. charging station according to claim 2 and 3,

characterized,

the watch charger (11) is mounted on the magnet (17, 18)

opposite side (26) notches (27) for the more

Connectors (6) carrying the charger (8)

Supply cable (5) in the top plate (25) and the projection (16).

6. charging station according to claim 1,

characterized,

that on the upper edge (31) of the plate webs (30) adhesive dots (32) are provided at one or more points (33) which are the clock charger (11) formed once or repeatedly fixing.

7. charging station according to claim 1,

characterized,

in that on the underside (34) of the platform (2) adapter magnets (35) are provided which are mounted on the upper side (37) of adapters (36)

Adapter magnets (38) corresponding to the web base (39) formed holes (40) are arranged.

8. charging station according to claim 7,

characterized,

in that the adapter (36) can be inserted in a plug-in part (43) which can be inserted into a hole (40) in the web base (39) and a side wall (44) and in the adapter base (45)

Connecting cable (5) and a plug (46) receiving and there

having clamping slots (47).

9. charging station according to claim 1,

characterized,

in that the adapter (36) has an inner part (74) and a housing (75) detachably connected thereto.

10. charging station according to claim 9,

characterized,

in that the adapter (36) has a foot plate (76) designed as a compensating element, which is detachably connected to the housing (75).

11. charging station according to claim 2,

characterized,

in that the plate webs (30) delimiting the elongate receptacles (3, 4) and the side wall (24) of the housing (20) have a cutout (50) in the region of and at the level of the holes (40) in the web base (39).

12. charging station according to claim 8,

characterized,

that the elongated receptacles (3, 4) in the platform (2) a wireless

Charger (51) with holder (52) for Phones (53) receiving and on

Cable (54) with the charger (8) are formed connecting.

13. Charging station according to one or more of the preceding

Claims,

characterized,

in that the platform (2) is designed as a tabletop (56) with slots (57) or ABS molded parts, wherein the web base (39) can be closed by means of a rocking bar (58) of the notches (59) receiving the plugs (46). having.

14. Charging station according to one or more of the preceding

Claims,

characterized,

that one or more platforms (2) for a variety of

Telecommunication devices (53) and clocks (10) with a lockable roll container (60) or cabinet are designed integratable and combinable, wherein the roll container (60) or cabinet has a fan, cable guides and / or multiple sockets.

15. Charging station according to one or more of the preceding

Claims,

characterized,

that the platform (2) as an insert (70) with a receptacle (3) for a

Telecommunications device is formed.

16. Charging station according to one or more of the preceding

Claims,

characterized,

the receptacle (3) has on its upper side (71) a collar (65) surrounding the receptacle (3) and protruding laterally.

17. Charging station according to one or more of the preceding

Claims,

characterized,

in that the receptacle (3) has reinforcing and / or spacer ribs (66) on its outside (72).

18. Charging station according to one or more of the preceding

Claims,

characterized,

in that the receptacle (3) is provided with on its underside (73)

Locking means (67, 68, 69) with the adapter (36) is releasably connectable.