JP2009136094A - Charger for mobile electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a charger for a mobile electronic apparatus which is applied to many types of mobile electronic apparatuss, facilitates attaching a mobile electronic apparatus or a battery by insertion, and prevents the inserted mobile electronic apparatus from dropping off. <P>SOLUTION: In this charger, a battery of a mobile electronic apparatus is inserted into housing space 2 having a contact face 3 so as to abut against the contact face 3. The terminal of the battery is connected with charging terminals 6, 6 mounted on the contact face to charge the battery. Insertion guides 4a are installed on both side faces perpendicular to the contact face of the housing space 2 and on the battery, respectively. A plate turning arm 8, of which the turning central shaft 7 is the edge facing the contact face in the opening of the housing space 2, is provided turnably in the internal direction of the housing space 2 against elasticity of a spring. Turning shafts pivotably provided on the free ends of the turning arm 7 are fixed to a pair of tapered rollers 10, 10, each of which the central direction becomes the minor diameter. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable electronic device, and more particularly to a charger thereof.

  An example of a charger for a conventional portable electronic device will be described with reference to FIG. 14. A charger 30 shown in FIG. 14 has a storage space 31, and the portable communication device 12 is inserted through an opening of the storage space 31. Then, the battery insertion guide (not shown) fitted to the portable communication device 12 is fitted with the insertion guide formed on the wall surface of the accommodating space 31, so that the battery is positioned. When inserted, the battery terminal is connected to a charging terminal provided in the accommodation space 31 so that the battery is charged.

  In this charger 30, the insertion guides are not fitted to each other except for a battery that meets the specifications, and erroneous insertion of a battery outside the specifications is prevented.

  However, when the battery is inserted into the charger 30, it is necessary to insert the battery while aligning the position of the insertion guide. Also, when inserting a heavy communication device with a high-capacity battery, the communication device is large and heavy, so that it is difficult to align, and it takes more time to insert.

  In order to facilitate the insertion of a large number of storage spaces, in a charger for a multiple-type portable communication device in which the storage spaces are inclined, a contact failure may occur when a battery is inserted, or a battery or There was a risk of dropping the portable communication device with the battery fitted.

  In the charger of the portable electronic device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-345667, the bottom plate portion of the L-shaped pressing member that rises from the end of the bottom plate portion is the bottom surface of the recess portion 3f in the concave portion 3f that accommodates the battery. It is arranged to slide and is urged by a spring. And the battery accommodated in the recessed part 3f press-contacts the charging plate provided in the recessed part 3f by the standing plate part. An inclined surface is formed at the upper end of the upright plate portion, and the battery is guided into the recess 3f by the inclined surface.

  The charger of the portable electronic device disclosed in the above Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-345667 has a problem that the pressing member slides on the bottom surface of the recess 3f, so that there is a frictional resistance and the insertion cannot be performed smoothly.

In addition, the type of portable electronic device that can be inserted has a problem that the difference in thickness is limited to the thickness range of the upright plate portion, and thus cannot be applied to many types of portable electronic devices.
JP-A-2006-345667, paragraphs 0012 to 0018, FIGS.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and the object of the present invention is to be applied to many types of portable electronic devices, and it is easy to insert a portable electronic device or a battery. It is an object of the present invention to provide a charger for a portable electronic device in which the worn portable electronic device is difficult to drop off.

  The charger of the portable electronic device according to the present invention inserts a portable electronic device or a battery unit in which a battery is fitted into an accommodation space having a contact surface so as to contact the contact surface. In the charger for charging the battery by connecting a charging terminal provided on the contact surface, insertion guides are inserted into the battery in the side surfaces on both sides orthogonal to the contact surface of the housing space and the battery, respectively. A plate-like rotation arm having a rotation center axis as an edge that faces the abutting surface of the opening portion of the accommodation space, and is provided with a guide portion on at least one of the insertion guides. A pair of tapered rollers having a small diameter in the center direction are fixed to a rotating shaft that is rotatably provided in the housing space against the elasticity of the housing, and is rotatably provided at a free end of the rotating arm. When the arm is pressed against the stopper by the spring force of the spring, the arm closes the opening of the housing space, and when the portable electronic device or the battery unit into which the battery is fitted is inserted into the housing space, The taper roller is configured to push the ridge line of the portable electronic device or the battery unit to which the battery is fitted to guide the battery to the accommodation position and press the battery against the contact surface.

  Further, in the charger of the portable electronic device, a plurality of the accommodating spaces are provided, and a plurality of batteries arranged so that the contact surfaces of the accommodating spaces are parallel to each other are simultaneously charged. It is a multiple type that can be.

  In the charger of the portable electronic device, each of the housing spaces is inclined with respect to the bottom surface.

  In the charger of the portable electronic device, a pair of rotary side guides having guide surfaces that are parallel to the side surfaces on both sides of each accommodation space are arranged on both sides of each accommodation space.

  According to the portable electronic device charger of the present invention, the portable electronic device can be applied to many types of portable electronic devices, the portable electronic device or the battery can be easily inserted, and the inserted portable electronic device is dropped. Hard to do.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to examples.

  1 is a perspective view showing a usage state of a charger of a portable communication device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 (a) is a plan view showing the charger, and FIG. 2 (b) is a diagram of the charger. FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the usage state of the charger. In FIG. 3, some members are omitted.

  The charger 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 has an accommodation space 2 for accommodating a portable communication device 12 fitted with a battery. A contact surface 3 with which the battery 13 contacts is formed on the wall surface of the housing space 2. The contact surface 3 is provided with charging terminals 6 and 6 of leaf springs pressed against the terminals 13a and 13a of the battery 13.

  Convex portions 4a and 4a are provided on the side surfaces 4 and 4 on both sides of the housing space 2 so as to be orthogonal to the contact surface 3 and tapered leading portions 4b and 4b are formed at the upper ends of the convex portions 4a and 4a. ing. A rotation center shaft 7 is rotatably supported on the edge of the opening of the accommodation space 2 facing the contact surface 3, and a tip of a plate-like rotation arm 8 integral with the rotation center shaft 7 is provided at the tip. The rotating shaft 9 is supported rotatably.

  A pair of tapered rollers 10 and 10 having a small diameter in the center direction are fixed to the rotary shaft 9. The taper roller 10 is made of resin or rubber, and is integrated with the rotary shaft 9 by two-color molding or adhesion.

  The rotating arm 8 is urged counterclockwise in FIG. 2B by a torsion coil spring (not shown), abuts against a stopper (not shown) in a natural state, and It is in a position to close the opening. The rotating arm 8 shown in FIG. 2 (b) is shown in two positions and can be rotated as indicated by arrows.

  A battery 13 is fitted to the portable communication device 12 shown in FIG. 3, terminals 13 a and 13 a are provided on the back surface of the battery 13, and recesses 13 b and 13 b serving as insertion guides are provided on the side of the battery 13. The depressions 13b, 13b have a lower end formed as a leading portion 13c.

  A method of using the charger of the portable communication device having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. When the portable communication device 12 is lowered downward from the state shown in FIG. 3, the lower surface of the portable communication device 12 pushes the taper roller 10 as shown in FIG. 4, and the rotating arm 8 rotates downward against the spring elasticity. Move.

  When the portable communication device 12 is further pushed into the accommodating space 2, the taper rollers 10 and 10 push the ridge line extending in the vertical direction of the portable communication device 12 as shown in FIG. 5. The taper rollers 10 and 10 press the battery 13 fitted to the portable communication device 12 so as to come into surface contact with the contact surface 3 and guide it toward the center. Therefore, the concave portion 13b of the battery 13 can be easily fitted to the convex portions 4a and 4a of the side surfaces 4 and 4 via the guiding portions 13c and 4b.

  The portable communication device 12 is further pushed into the housing space 2 so that the bottom surface of the battery 13 is brought into surface contact with the bottom surface 5 of the housing space 2 as shown in FIG. 6, and the terminals 13 a and 13 a of the battery 13 are connected to the charging terminal 6. It can be in a charged state to come into contact with.

  The mobile communication device 12 can be inserted between the taper rollers 10 and 10 and the contact surface 3 by setting the elasticity of the spring for urging the rotating arm 8 to an appropriate level. Can be pressed against the contact surface 3 to such a degree that it can be prevented from falling off. Since the friction between the taper rollers 10 and 10 and the portable communication device 12 is rolling friction, the frictional resistance is small, and the portable communication device 12 can be easily inserted and removed. Further, when the charger 1 is not used, the rotating arm 8 blocks the accommodation space 2 so that no dust enters the accommodation space 2.

  FIG. 7 shows a state in which the battery 15 having the terminal 15a, the recessed portion 15b, and the guiding portion 15c is fitted to the thin portable communication device 14 and is inserted into the charger 1 in a charged state. At this time, the rotating arm 8 is rotated toward the contact surface 3 side, but sufficient contact pressure between the battery 15 and the contact surface 3 is obtained.

  FIG. 8 shows a state where the pressure type battery 15A is inserted into the charger 1 in a charged state in a single state. FIG. 9 shows a state in which the thin battery 15B is inserted into the charger 1 in a charged state in a single state. In this way, many types of portable communication devices and single batteries can be charged by the charger 1 only by changing the rotation angle of the rotation arm 8.

  FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a usage state of a multiple charger 17 for a portable communication device that is Embodiment 2 of the present invention. In this charger 17, the bottom surface 17a and the top surface 17b are parallel to each other, and a plurality of accommodation spaces 2, 2. Each housing space 2, 2... Is provided with the same member as in the first embodiment. Although this charger 17 is a table type, in this way, in the multiple charger, the portable communication device and the battery can be easily inserted and removed, and the effect of the above-described first embodiment that the dropping is prevented is further enhanced. It becomes effective.

  FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a usage state of a multiple charger 18 for a portable communication device that is Embodiment 3 of the present invention. In this charger 18, the bottom surface 18a and the top surface 18b are non-parallel, and a plurality of accommodation spaces 2, 2... Each housing space 2, 2... Is provided with the same member as in the first embodiment. Although this charger 18 is a desktop type, since the upper surface 18b is inclined forward, the insertion and removal of the portable communication device and the battery are easier than those of the second embodiment depending on the installation location.

  FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a usage state of the charger 19 of the portable communication device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing members of the charger. In this charger 19, the bottom surface 19a and the top surface 19b are non-parallel, and in FIG. 13, a plurality of storage spaces 2, 2,... Yes. Each housing space 2, 2... Is provided with the same members as in the first embodiment, but is not shown.

  As shown in FIG. 13, a rotary side guide 20 is rotatably supported by bearings 19c and 19c. The left and right rotary side guides 20 and 20 are mirror symmetrical. The right side guide 20 on the right side is not shown.

  The rotary side guide 20 is formed with a guide surface 20a, a shaft 20d, and a sector side surface portion 20b, and a central angle of the sector side surface portion 20b is larger than 180 ° and a convex portion 20c is formed. The coil spring 21 arranged around the shaft 20d urges the rotary side guide 20 in the upper right direction in FIG. 13, and presses the sector side portion 20b against the upper and lower surfaces on both sides of the step 19e.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the rotary side guide 20 is used so that one of the guide surfaces 20a stands. In FIG. 12, the front guide surface 20a in the figure stands, and the rear guide surface 20a falls.

  And the convex part 20c of the upper type rotary side guide 20 protrudes. When the convex portion 20c is pushed in, the rotary side guide 20 rotates and the guide surface 20a protrudes upward. Then, when the rotary side guide 20 is further rotated and the edge of the sector side face 20b comes to the position of the step 19e, the rotary side guide 20 biased by the coil spring 21 moves to the right in FIG. Then, the convex portion 20c falls below the step 19e and is locked with the guide surface 20a standing. When releasing the lock, the rotary side guide 20 is pulled in the lower left direction in FIG.

  The charger 19 can be used as a desktop type in the posture shown in FIG. 12, and can also be used in a state where it is hung on the wall so that the bottom surface 19a abuts the wall. At this time, the higher side surface is set to the bottom, and the guide surface 20a of the lower rotary side surface guide 20 is set up. As described above, the portable communication device 12 can be easily inserted / removed regardless of whether it is a desktop type or a wall-mounted type, and the portable communication device 12 is prevented from falling off by the guide surface 20a.

It is a perspective view which shows the use condition of the charger of the portable communication apparatus which is Example 1 of this invention. FIG. 2A is a plan view showing the charger, and FIG. 2B is a schematic cross-sectional view for explaining the operation of the charger. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the use condition of the charger. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the same use condition in steps. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the same use condition in steps. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the same use condition in steps. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the other use condition of the charger. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the other use condition of the charger. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the other use condition of the charger. It is a perspective view which shows the use condition of the charger of the portable communication apparatus which is Example 2 of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the use condition of the charger of the portable communication apparatus which is Example 3 of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the use condition of the charger of the portable communication apparatus which is Example 4 of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the member of the charger. It is a perspective view which shows the conventional example of the charger of a portable communication apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Charger 2 Accommodating space 3 Abutting surface 4 Side surface, 4a Convex portion, 4b Guide portion 5 Bottom surface 6 Charging terminal 7 Rotating center shaft 8 Rotating arm 9 Rotating shaft 10 Taper roller 12 Portable communication device 13 Battery, 13a terminal, 13b recess, 13c lead-in part 14 portable communication device 15 battery, 15a terminal, 15b recess, 15c lead-in part 15A, 15B battery 17 charger, 17a bottom face, 17b top face 18 charger, 18a bottom face, 18b top face 19 charger, 19a Bottom surface, 19b Top surface, 19c Bearing, 19e step, 20 Rotary side guide, 20a Guide surface, 20b Fan-shaped side surface, 20c Convex portion, 20d shaft, 21 Coil spring

Claims (4)

A charging terminal in which a terminal of a battery is provided on the contact surface by inserting a portable electronic device in which a battery is fitted into an accommodation space having a contact surface or a single battery so as to contact the contact surface In the charger that is connected to the battery and charges the battery, an insertion guide is provided to extend in the battery insertion direction on each of the side surfaces orthogonal to the contact surface of the housing space and the battery, and the insertion guide At least one is provided with a guiding portion, and a plate-like rotary arm having an edge facing the abutment surface of the opening of the storage space as a rotation center axis is opposed to the elasticity of the spring toward the inside of the storage space. A pair of taper rollers having a small diameter in the center direction are fixed to a rotary shaft rotatably provided at a free end of the rotary arm, and the rotary arm is stopped by the elasticity of the spring. When the battery is pressed against the opening, the opening of the housing space is closed, and when the portable electronic device or the battery unit with the battery fitted is inserted into the housing space, the taper roller is fitted with the battery. A portable electronic device charger configured to push a ridge line of a portable electronic device or a single battery to guide the battery to a storage position and to press-contact the contact surface. The battery charger for a portable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the storage spaces are provided, and the plurality of batteries are arranged so that the contact surfaces of the storage spaces are parallel to each other at equal intervals. Charger for multiple portable electronic devices that can be charged simultaneously. The portable electronic device charger according to claim 2, wherein each of the housing spaces is inclined with respect to the bottom surface. The charger for a portable electronic device according to claim 3, wherein a pair of rotary side guides having guide surfaces parallel to side surfaces on both sides of each housing space are arranged on both sides of each housing space.

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