RU69330U1 - INTELLIGENT SOCKET FOR CHARGING BATTERIES AND POWERING PORTABLE RADIO ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES - Google Patents

Abstract

ESSAY

An intelligent socket is disclosed that can be installed in a building or on board a vehicle along with standard electrical outlets to generate direct current of a given voltage and power to charge the batteries of various devices and / or power various consumers of electricity. The device comprises a main unit connected to an external AC or DC source, and receiving control signals from one or more external control units. The device, the battery of which is to be charged, or the consumer is connected to the main unit using a connector that provides mechanical, electrical, and information communication between them. One or more control units may be located in said connectors or devices themselves.

When the device / consumer is connected through the connector to the IR, the control signal corresponding to the current and voltage values required to charge the battery of this device in the optimal mode is transmitted from the control unit to the main IR unit, after which the IR generates the indicated current and voltage, which are transmitted through the connector to connected device / consumer. It is possible to change the charging current and voltage over time according to the required charge program.

Description

2420-300845RU / 042

INTELLIGENT SOCKET FOR CHARGING BATTERIES AND POWERING PORTABLE RADIO ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES

DESCRIPTION

This utility model relates to the field of use of portable electronic devices equipped with batteries, in particular mobile phones and, more specifically, to a universal intelligent socket for charging the batteries of mobile phones and other devices, as well as powering the aforementioned devices.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Currently widely used portable electronic devices, for example, mobile (cellular) telephones, are composed of a battery that provides the telephone with power and requires periodic recharging from an external source of electricity. Further, for simplicity of presentation, we will consider all aspects of the present utility model as applied mainly to mobile phones.

Modern models of cell phones are sold together with a charging unit (converter or adapter) that connects to the phone itself through the appropriate connector and provides the required voltage and current.

One of the problems faced by mobile phone users is that the battery often requires recharging. The user is forced to carry a converter unit with him and connect it, for example, to a household power supply network to charge the phone’s battery. Despite the fact that the size and weight of the converter unit are reduced due to the continuous improvement of phone models, the need to carry it with you is inconvenient.

Known technical solutions that provide the ability to recharge the battery of a mobile phone using universal chargers. The universality of such chargers is, on the one hand, that there is one converter unit, and in addition to it, adapters are offered that are adapted to connect the battery removed from the phone to the converter unit. A different type of battery (for example, of a different size or with a different terminal arrangement) requires a different adapter with appropriate design features. Such a universal charger is disclosed, for example, in US Pat. No. 6,014,010.

On the other hand, the universality of chargers for mobile phone batteries lies in the fact that the chargers provide an output current that can take two values: for “smooth” charging - nominal (usually around 150-350 mA) and for fast charging - with large charging current (500-800 mA).

Universal chargers are widely known in which the user must manually set the required current (or voltage) with a special switch on the universal charger itself.

Chargers are also known that charge the battery when there is feedback from the battery — see US Pat. Nos. 4,443,752 and 6,184,653. In these patents, the signal from the temperature sensor located on the battery itself is used as feedback. When a predetermined temperature is exceeded, the battery power is suspended. Such a charger allows multiple batteries to be charged simultaneously. However, it is not disclosed whether these several batteries are the same or different.

Another close analogue of the device proposed in this solution is the Juice device, which is capable of simultaneously charging a mobile phone and laptop. This device, supplied to the market, has a charging unit and an adapter adapted for a specific type of mobile phone or laptop. For each laptop or mobile phone model, the user must purchase the appropriate adapter. Although this device allows you to charge both a laptop and a mobile phone’s battery, it does not provide an optimal battery charge mode, which is a significant drawback. In addition, the adapter is a simple adapter from one type of size to another.

Known technical solutions have one or several of the following disadvantages.

1) When changing the model of a portable device, which often occurs on the market, the user is forced to change the charger, which requires costs, which for some devices, for example, laptop computers or DVD players, can be significant.

It is very important to emphasize that the continuous production of new and new individual chargers for new devices inevitably entails the waste of resources and environmental pollution caused by the need to dispose of chargers that become unnecessary.

2) Using known chargers with fixed output parameters, only one device can be charged, while the user can have several different portable devices, the batteries of which each require their own charge parameters - current and voltage, which forces it, for example, to traveling, to have with you a whole range of different chargers (for example, for a mobile phone, PDA, laptop, camera, player, etc.), which causes significant inconvenience.

3) Existing chargers can charge no more than 1-2 devices at the same time, while the range of such devices is constantly increasing and it is becoming more common for many such devices to be in the same family, so the inability to charge several devices at the same time with one charger can cause inconvenience.

4) The existing universal manual chargers do not guarantee the consumer the safety of his device in case of an error when setting the charging parameters.

5) Existing universal chargers with a data bank programmed in them, combinations of charging currents and voltages for various devices, are not able to provide battery charge for new devices, data for which is not in this data bank.

6) For a number of chargers, during charging, the battery must be removed from the device, i.e. when the battery is charging, the device, for example, a mobile phone is inoperative.

7) A number of universal chargers provide the batteries of various devices with current and voltage of certain average parameters, while they do not take into account the fact that each battery (in the general case, for each phone model) has an optimal charge mode. When charging with a current and voltage that is not optimal for it, the charging time either increases, or the battery service life and its duration from a single charge decrease.

Based on the foregoing, there is a need for an intelligent power outlet (IR), which is capable of supplying voltage and current for charging batteries of various devices, including mobile phones of various types, in an optimal way for a given specific battery, moreover, several devices of different models can be charged simultaneously.

It is also desirable that the IR be able to produce any set of current / voltage due to the formation of the required current / voltage in the IR based on the information signal received from the device connected to the charge, in contrast to the known circuit with a microcircuit with a limited set of charging currents recorded on it / stresses.

When widely distributed in society, such a socket can provide people, for example, in an office, in a hotel, in an airplane, in a train, in a car, in other vehicles, the ability to charge mobile phones of various manufacturers. At the same time, the user can be sure that when using the charger according to this utility model, the battery of his phone will be charged in an optimal way, thereby eliminating adverse effects on the characteristics and life of the battery.

ESSENCE OF A USEFUL MODEL

In accordance with this utility model, a universal intelligent socket is proposed that provides the simultaneous charge of one or more mobile phones with batteries inserted in them, i.e. The battery is charged without removing it from the mobile phone.

This smart outlet can be installed in a building (residential building, office, hotel, etc.) along with standard AC power sockets, on board various vehicles (cars and trucks, buses, passenger rail cars, airplanes, etc. .), and is also mounted, for example, in office furniture or a home desk.

It should be emphasized that the present utility model provides the charging of several devices equipped with batteries at the same time, and the models and connectors of these simultaneously charged devices can be the same or different, i.e. the possibility of creating several independent charge channels is achieved, which makes it possible to simultaneously charge various devices, each of which will receive optimal ones, i.e. Charger current and voltage prescribed by its manufacturer.

The utility model is equally applicable to other devices equipped with batteries, such as laptop computers, camcorders, cameras, household appliances, toys, etc.

In addition, this utility model is also applicable for supplying direct current consumers, including those not equipped with batteries, such as, for example, portable radios, nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal hydride batteries, portable televisions, etc.

Intelligent socket (IR) (see Figure 1) in one embodiment of this utility model contains a main unit that is connected to an external power source of both direct (for example, the vehicle electrical system) and AC voltage (for example, an AC household voltage 220 V). This unit is designed to convert the input current and voltage from this external power source into charging currents and voltages of the required ratings. The main unit may include a network adapter that serves to convert the mains voltage and current into direct current of the required rating to provide power to one or more converters that operate independently of one another and ensure the simultaneous operation of the corresponding number of independent charge channels.

By means of one or more connectors (means of connection) connected to the main unit, various external devices are connected in order to charge their batteries. To connect a rechargeable device using an original connector, IR has one or more special outlet ports.

Between the IR and the charging device there are one or more control units designed to supply digital control signals to the main unit and receive digital information signals from the main unit. In this case, the control units can be placed in the connectors.

Each connector is designed for a specific model of a mobile phone (or other device) and generally has two connectors, one of which is connected to the particular model’s mobile phone (another device) with a battery inserted in it, and the other connector has a connector with a phone connected to it (by another device) is connected to one of the output connectors of the main unit. Thus, the connector provides electrical and mechanical connection of the charged device with IR. To this end, on the one hand, a connector is mounted on the connector corresponding to the input connector of the device to be charged, and on the other hand, a universal connector suitable for IR receptacle ports.

IR according to the present utility model can provide simultaneous connection and charge of one or more mobile phones (other devices). Models of charged devices can be both different and the same. Moreover, to charge the battery it does not need to be removed from the device, i.e., if the device is a mobile phone, then it remains fully operational during the charge.

When connecting a connector with a mobile phone connected to this connector, the battery of which you want to charge, the current and voltage necessary for charging the battery connected to this connector of the device are generated using one of the digitally controlled converters in one of the output connectors of the main unit. Moreover, each control unit is individually programmed for a particular device and provides the formation and transmission to the main unit of a digital signal containing information about what model of this connected portable device is and what charge parameters - current and voltage provided by the manufacturer of this device should be for it filed.

In the corresponding converter of the main unit, in response to the receipt of the aforementioned digital information about the required battery charge parameters of the connected apparatus, current and voltage are generated necessary to supply the battery charge circuits in this apparatus in the required manner.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Below the utility model is illustrated by a description of the preferred options for its implementation with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which:

Figure 1 illustrates the internal structure of the main unit of the smart outlet and its connection with external units, according to the utility model;

Figure 2 and Figure 3 illustrate examples of the location of the control units when connecting devices to an intelligent outlet according to various embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 4 explains the operations performed during operation of the smart outlet according to the present utility model.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Below (see Figs. 1, 2 and 3), preferred embodiments of the present utility model are described. It should be noted that the description is given with respect to the charge of the battery of a mobile phone, but this utility model is equally applicable to other devices equipped with batteries that need to be charged periodically. Such devices, as mentioned above, can be laptop computers, camcorders, cameras, household appliances, toys, etc.

An intelligent socket can be installed in the building along with standard AC power sockets, on board vehicles, and also mounted in office furniture, etc.

Intelligent socket (IR) according to (see Figure 1) an embodiment of the present utility model consists of a main unit (2) connected to an external power source, one or more control units (3), which in this embodiment are combined with connectors serving for connecting devices (4), the batteries of which are to be charged. Mentioned connectors serve as a means of connection. An external power source can be a household AC power network (for example, with a voltage of 110-220 volts), a constant voltage source (for example, 12 volts in a car), an on-board power source for any other vehicle (aircraft, trains, etc.) , AC to DC converter, etc. In one or more digitally controlled converters of the main unit (2), energy is converted from an external power source to voltages and currents that provide an optimal charge mode for each of the mobile phones connected simultaneously or separately through the corresponding connectors to the connectors of the main unit. In addition, in the main unit, the entire IR is protected against short circuit and galvanic isolation from the external power circuit. Various digitally controlled converters that convert current and voltage from an external source to current and voltage with specified parameters and based on the principle of pulse-width modulation are known and can be implemented in ways that are obvious to the specialist.

The connector provides a mechanical, electrical and digital information contact between the main IR unit, the control unit (3) and the battery-equipped device (4) connected to the IR to charge this battery. The use of various connectors is dictated by the variety of designs and sizes of the input connectors of mobile phones and other portable devices, as well as the charge parameters of their batteries, therefore, the mechanical function of the connector is to ensure the connection of the output connector of one of the converters of the main unit and the charging device (4).

An electrical contact is a wired connection through which a charging or supply current (voltage) is transmitted to charge the battery.

An information contact is a wired (or wireless, for example, Blue-tooth system) connection that is used to exchange digital data between the main unit and the control unit.

In one embodiment of the invention, there are one or more hardware control units (3) removed from the main unit by the number of converters (2) available in the main unit. In one embodiment (see FIG. 2), the control units are aligned with the corresponding connectors (for example, placed in one of the connectors of the connector) used to connect the recharged devices to the IR.

In other embodiments, the control units (3) can be placed directly inside the apparatus (4), the batteries of which are subject to charge (see Figure 3). Moreover, such placement of control units implies its implementation at the manufacturer of this device or can be performed independently by the user of this device.

The control unit (3) provides the control unit with a digital signal to the main unit that sets the specific values of the charging current and voltage required to charge the battery of the connected device (4).

The main unit, created on the basis of the microcontroller, converts the external mains (alternating or direct) current entering into it into the output voltage of the required value and the direct current of the necessary force in accordance with the control signal mentioned from the control unit.

Such a system of operation of the charger removes the limitations that exist if a set of parameters of the charging current is simply stored in the control unit memory and an external signal is received for the main unit that contains not the values of the required charging current and voltage, but a certain code containing the memory cell address in the main unit, which stores the necessary parameters of the charging current. These limitations are that if the device appears on the market with a new combination of charging current and voltage, the device will not find these new parameters in its memory and will not be able to issue them, despite the fact that it is physically capable of generating any combination of charging currents and voltage. To introduce new parameters into the memory of the main unit, it must be reprogrammed, in other words, either write new data to it, or replace the memory with another one containing new data.

The circuit proposed in this utility model with external control, which is carried out by one or more control blocks (3), and the ability of the main IR block to give out any values (taking into account technical limitations) of the charging current and voltage, is devoid of this restriction.

In one embodiment (see FIG. 2), the control unit (3) may be located in the connector housing.

It should be noted that the interconnections of the means 2 and the block 1 of the main block in figure 1 are shown in simplified form.

An information contact always takes place only between the main and control units, regardless of how the control unit is implemented:

- in the form of a chip located in the connector (Figure 2) or

- in the form of a similar chip, but placed by the manufacturer of the rechargeable device inside this device.

The control unit can be implemented, for example, on the basis of the K1446VG5 chip manufactured by Angstrem JSC, Russia. This chip is a storage device equipped with 128 bytes programmable rewritable flash memory. This microcircuit has the ability, in response to a digital request signal from the side of the main unit, to issue a control signal (or rather, to allow the main unit to read), recorded in its memory during programming, and containing digital information about which device is connected for charging (mobile phone , player, etc.), the model of this device (for example, Nokia) and the required charge parameters - current and voltage. In addition to the specific type of microcircuit mentioned, other microcircuits of a similar purpose with corresponding parameters can be used.

The embodiments described above are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same blocks in the drawings are denoted by the same numbers.

According to the first embodiment (the control unit (3) is located in the connector connector (3a)) shown in FIG. 2, the IR consists of a main unit (1) connected to

Figure 2, IR consists of a main unit (1) connected to an external power source, and converts through the converters (2) the voltage and current of the external power source into voltages and currents required to charge one or more batteries of recharged devices. One or more of these devices (4), for example, mobile phones, with batteries inserted in them, are connected to the main unit using connectors, each of which corresponds to a specific model of a mobile phone (or other device).

Each connector (connector) has connectors 3a and 3b at the ends, as well as several conductors connecting these connectors to each other. All connectors 3a in this embodiment are the same and are used to connect the connectors to the corresponding connectors (2a) of the converters (2) of the main unit.

Connectors 3b of each of the connectors can be diverse and correspond to the input connectors of specific devices (i.e., have the corresponding shapes, geometric dimensions, location and number of contacts). Thus, the type of connector 3b determines the connector itself and the model of the mobile phone or other device (4) that can be connected to the main unit to charge the battery through this connector.

When changing a mobile phone, the user simply needs to take the appropriate connector with a 3b connector suitable for the new phone model.

The control unit (3) located in one of the connectors of the connector (for example, 3a in FIG. 2) supplies the digital control signal to the main unit in the IR. This control signal contains information about what the values of the output current and voltage should be for the battery charge of the connected device.

The structure of the main unit is described below with reference to FIG. 1 and comprises at least one means (1a) for receiving control digital or analog signals from one or more control units (3) and generating control signals in response to and in execution of said control signals; one or several means (5) providing: receiving the driving signals from the means (1a), generating the output current and voltage required in accordance with the driving signals, necessary for charging the battery of the connected apparatus equipped with this battery (4), and transmitting through the appropriate means connection (3) (connector) to said apparatus (4) connected to this connector of generated current and voltage in accordance with the charge program required for this apparatus. In this case, the means (1a) contain a microcontroller or other means, which can be equipped, for example, with a memory device and other means known from the prior art, necessary for receiving control signals from the control units (3) and processing them for controlling the means (5) with the purpose of issuing the necessary output values of current and voltage, as well as generating a response to the control unit for its possible request (for example, in order to obtain confirmation of the suitability of this IR for a device connected to a charge (request ipa "friend or foe").

Means (1a) in combination with each of the means (5) forms one or several, according to the number of means (5), independent charge channels.

An example of the operation of IR can be described as follows:

Stage 1 (see Figure 4 (a)) - the main IR block, made on the basis of the microcontroller, provides a periodic direction of the encoded digital request signal to its connectors 2a. In the absence of connectors connected to these connectors, the operation of the main unit consists in the periodic direction of the signals to connectors 2a.

Stage 2 (see Figure 4 (b)) - when connecting a connector, in one of the connectors (for example, 3a) of which the aforementioned microchip-control unit (3) is mounted, to the output connector of the main unit 2a (without connecting a rechargeable connector to this apparatus), the request signal from the main unit gets the opportunity to go to the control chip (3). In response to this request, the control unit (3) transmits a digital control signal containing the information programmed in this control unit about what model the connected portable device is and what charge parameters - current and voltage provided by the manufacturer of this device should be supplied to it.

Stage 3 (see Figure 4 (c)) - this control signal enters the main unit, the converter (2) of which in response to it generates the corresponding charging parameters - the charging voltage and the corresponding value of the charging current limit. This voltage is supplied through the connectors 2a and 3a to the connector on the contacts of its connector 3b.

Stage 4 (see Fig. 4d)) when a corresponding device (4) is connected to connector 3b to charge its battery, the voltage available on the connector is supplied directly to the input terminals of this device and its battery is charged, while the main unit periodically measures current and voltage and controls their compliance with the set, introducing the necessary adjustments if necessary.

Data exchange between the control unit, regardless of its location, and the main unit is carried out in digital form according to a predetermined protocol, for example, single-wire, similar to how it happens when data is exchanged between a computer and another device, for example, connected via a USB port.

On the basis of this signal received from the control unit, the microcontroller of the main unit controls the system for converting the input mains current to the output current with the specified voltage and voltage control signal.

As a control unit, a more complex microcontroller can be used, which can be programmed to transmit various (i.e., containing information about charging currents and voltages different in different time periods) control signals to the main unit. In this case, it becomes possible to operate the IR according to a predetermined program - a schedule for changing the charge parameters over time. Between the control unit and the main unit, periodic information exchange can be carried out with the necessary frequency for transmission

signals corresponding to the necessary changes in the parameters of the charge / power (current value and its voltage) in time. All parameters of such information exchange - the polling frequency, the duration of each time stage, the charge parameters and other data are pre-programmed in the microcontrollers of the main and control units.

In this case, the operation algorithm is as follows:

- similar to the previous option, the main IR block, made on the basis of the microcontroller, provides periodic output with the required frequency of the request signal to its connectors 2a. In the absence of connectors connected to these connectors, the IR is in stand-by state and the main unit operates by periodically issuing the mentioned signals to connectors 2a;

- when a connector is connected to the output connector of the main unit 2a, in one of the connectors of which (for example, 3a) the aforementioned control unit is mounted, the request signal from the main unit gets the opportunity to go to the microcircuit - the control unit (3). In response to this request, the control unit generates a control signal containing the information programmed in this control unit on what model the connected portable device is and what charge parameters - current and voltage provided by the manufacturer of this device should be supplied to it at the first stage of operation,

- after a predetermined period of time, the control unit sends to the main unit a new command containing data in

regarding the new charge parameters required in the second time interval,

- in the same way the third, fourth and further stages of the time program are carried out.

One example of a charge program with changing charge parameters over time is the charge program for nickel-metal hydride or nickel-cadmium batteries, consisting of several 1.2 V cells. A similar program for a battery with a capacity of 10 ampere-hours in one embodiment may look like for example like this:

- the first 8-10 minutes of charge should be supplied with a weak charging current of 2.0-3.0 A - this is necessary to equalize the charge level of individual battery cells when charging with a weak current;

- Further, a charge of 10.0 A can occur for 1-1.5 hours;

- further - a charge of 5.0 A until the battery is fully charged;

- further - maintaining the charge in a pulsed mode with a current of 3 A every 10-15 min or 0.1 A continuously without time limitation.

In addition, one and the same battery, for example, nickel-cadmium, can be charged according to various programs: standard charge - the program is described above; accelerated charge - the program algorithm is the same, but at the second stage the charge is produced by increased current, up to 0.5 ° C or more; battery training - several cycles are performed, each of which consists of two stages - at the first stage, the battery is fully discharged, and then, at the second stage, the battery is fully charged according to the program described above.

If the control unit is placed differently, for example, inside a rechargeable device in the form of an integrated circuit in it or as part of the software of a rechargeable device, the algorithm of the system will remain the same.

The process of charging batteries of portable electronic devices using an intelligent outlet is described below for the case of placing control units in the connectors:

- the digital polling signal is periodically issued to the output terminals of the connector of the main unit in order to determine the fact of the connection of the corresponding connector to this connector;

- a connector is connected to the output connector of the main unit, in one of the connectors of which a control unit is mounted, containing, for example, the chip mentioned above;

- after connecting the connector and establishing electrical and information contact between the main and control units, the digital signal from the main unit gets the opportunity to reach the control unit;

- having received this interrogation signal, in the control unit, the memory of which contains pre-programmed digital information regarding the type and model of the device for which this connector is intended for charging the batteries, the charge parameters, the current and voltage of the charge, and other necessary data for this device, to the main unit allow reading of this information;

- read from the memory of the control unit the above information, which according to a special, for example, single-wire protocol, enters this main unit in the form of digital

protocol, enters this main unit in the form of a digital control signal;

- in the main unit, having received this digital control signal, they generate the current and voltage necessary to charge the battery of the device for which this connector is intended;

- the aforementioned charging voltage is supplied to the output connector of the connector;

- to the output terminal of the connector, to which the aforementioned charging voltage is applied, the apparatus is connected to charge its battery;

- the charging voltage is supplied to the input connector of the connected device and the charging current of the required value starts to flow from the main unit through the connector to the device.

For options for placing the control unit directly in the charged device, the charge process will contain the following operations:

- the digital polling signal is periodically issued to the output terminals of the connector of the main unit in order to determine the fact of the connection of the corresponding connector to this connector;

- connect the connector to the output connector of the main unit, while the operating mode of the main unit does not change;

- a device is connected to the connector, the battery of which is to be charged; in this case, an electrical and information contact is established between the main and control units; a digital signal from the main unit is able to reach a control unit located directly in the rechargeable device or implemented as part of the software of the rechargeable device;

- having received this interrogation signal, in the control unit, the memory of which contains pre-programmed digital information regarding the type and model of the device for which this connector is intended for charging the batteries, charge parameters (current and voltage required for this device) and other necessary data, the main unit is allowed to read this information;

- read from the memory of the control unit the above information, which is encoded by a special protocol, for example, single-wire, enters this main unit in the form of a digital control signal;

- in the main unit, having received this digital control signal, form the current and voltage necessary to charge the battery of this unit;

- the charging voltage is supplied to the input connector of the connected device and the charging current of the required value starts to flow from the main unit through the connector to the device.

In this case, the need to develop two charge parameters - current and voltage - is explained by the fact that there are a number of consumers (for example, some models of mobile phones, charge units of nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride and other batteries), in which there is no internal current limit, and the charging voltage is supplied directly to the battery. In this case, the lack of control over the charge current and its regulation by the IR can lead to failure of the battery and the entire phone;

Thus, in this utility model, an intelligent socket is disclosed that provides simultaneous charging of one or more mobile phones or other devices with batteries inserted in them in an optimal mode for these batteries.

The optimality of the charging mode is ensured by the fact that the parameters necessary for charging the battery of this type of device are uniquely set by the corresponding control unit installed in the connector through which this mobile phone or device equipped with a battery is connected to the IR.

IR can be equipped with a self-diagnosis system that constantly or periodically tests the operating parameters of the converter (for example, currents, voltages, temperatures, etc.) in order to determine their compliance with the specified ranges and issue the necessary information and / or control signals if deviations from the given.

The required charge program, current, voltage and other charge parameters in the disclosed IR are optimal, recommended by the manufacturer of the charged device, the charge program, current, voltage and other charge parameters.

DC consumers can be, for example: chargers for batteries of various shapes and designs that can be taken out of charge from their respective devices (for example, nickel-cadmium cylindrical, lithium-ion in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped, etc.)

An intelligent socket in accordance with this utility model provides the ability to charge multiple phones (or the mentioned devices) of one or different models at the same time, moreover, charging current and voltage with parameters optimal for each connector and, therefore, the phone (or the mentioned device) are given the battery charge of this particular connected device, which allows you to extend the battery life and provides additional amenities for owners of mobile phones and the aforementioned herdsmen.

Claims (10)

1. Intelligent socket (IR), installed in a building or on board a vehicle or built into furniture, containing a main unit (1), which ensures the conversion of direct or alternating current supplied to its input from an external power source into a constant current output from its output the forces and voltage necessary to charge the battery of at least one device (4) connected to the IR using the connection means (3), and generated in accordance with the control signals from the corresponding at least one external control unit, wherein the main unit comprises at least one means (1a) for receiving control signals from said at least one control unit and generating driving signals in response to said control signals; at least one means (5) providing reception of driving signals from means (1a), generating, in response to said driving signals, output currents and voltages with values necessary for charging the battery of said apparatus (4), and transmitting to said apparatus (4) formed current and voltage in accordance with the charge program required for this device. 2. The intelligent socket according to claim 1, characterized in that the information exchange between the main unit and the control unit is carried out in digital or analog form. 3. An intelligent outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that the means (1a) in combination with each of the means (5) form one or more, according to the number of means (5), independent charge channels. 4. The intelligent socket according to claim 1, characterized in that the means (1a) generates a signal to the control unit in response to a signal from a request from it about the suitability of the IR in terms of charge output parameters (current and voltage) for charging the battery of a connected device of a specific model. 5. An intelligent outlet according to claim 4, characterized in that the means (1a) is a microcontroller. 6. The smart outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that the control signals received from the control unit contain information about at least one of the following: the required charge parameters, the battery charge program, the type and model of the connected device for charging its battery through this control unit. 7. The smart outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that the main unit performs multiple periodic information exchange with the control unit with the necessary frequency to receive real-time control signals corresponding to the necessary changes in the parameters of the battery charge in time. 8. The intelligent socket according to claim 1, characterized in that it is equipped with a self-diagnosis system that constantly or periodically tests the operating parameters of the converter to determine their compliance with the specified ranges and issue the necessary information and / or control signals if they deviate from the set ones. 9. The smart outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that it is configured to show charging parameters separately for each of the charge channels, the results of the self-diagnosis system of the types and models of devices connected to charge, etc., on the display. 10. The smart outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that the required charge program and other parameters of the battery charge are optimal for a given battery.