TW201528643A - Vehicle wireless charging device - Google Patents

Abstract

A vehicle wireless charging device includes a ring-shaped hollow cup holder. The cup holder includes a sidewall. The vehicle wireless charging device further includes a wireless charging module. The wireless charging module includes a flat portion and a connecting portion connected with the flat portion. The flat portion contains an induction coil used to recharge electronic device. The connecting portion is pivotally connected to the sidewall of the cup holder. On the one hand, the vehicle wireless charging device of the present disclosure can improve the stability of the vehicle wireless charging device, on the other hand, it can enhance the universality thereof.

Description

Vehicle-mounted wireless charging device

The present invention relates to a wireless charging device, and more particularly to a vehicle-mounted wireless charging device.

At present, people use more different portable electronic devices (such as tablet computers and mobile phones) in their daily lives. Due to the portability and convenience of these electronic devices, inevitably, we will place them in the car. Or use these electronic devices. Since such electronic devices are basically battery-powered and have limited power, these electronic devices often experience a power outage.

Nowadays, although there are already vehicle-mounted charging devices for portable electronic devices, the charging devices usually only charge specific portable electronic devices, and are portable for various shapes and sizes. Electronic devices are less versatile. In addition, for the conventional vehicle-mounted wireless charging device, contact charging is often used, which needs to provide elastic contacts on the portable electronic device, which affects the appearance of the electronic device, and at the same time, the vehicle shaking may cause poor contact of the contacts, affecting Charging stability, and the life of the elastic contact will directly affect the stability of the wireless charging device. After using the wireless charging device for a period of time, the charging stability will be correspondingly reduced, affecting the charging efficiency.

To this end, the present invention provides a vehicle-mounted wireless charging device that is stable in charging and highly versatile.

A vehicle-mounted wireless charging device includes a cup holder having an annular hollow structure, the cup holder including a side wall. The vehicle-mounted wireless charging device further includes a wireless charging module, the wireless charging module includes a flat portion and a connecting portion connected to the flat portion, and the flat portion is provided with an induction coil for wirelessly charging the electronic device, the connecting portion and the cup holder The side walls are pivotally connected.

The vehicle-mounted wireless charging device of the present invention comprises a wireless charging module. The wireless charging module comprises a flat portion and a connecting portion connected to the flat portion. Since the connecting portion is pivotally connected to the side wall of the cup holder, the flat portion can cooperate with different widths of electronic components. The electronic device is charged by the induction coil at different inclinations after the device is placed. At the same time, the electronic device can be firmly engaged in the cup holder, so that the wireless charging module can stably charge the electronic device. In addition, the cup holder is an annular hollow structure, which can be used to accommodate different volume electronic devices, and the cup holder can also be used for accommodating items such as water cups, thereby enhancing the versatility of the vehicle-mounted wireless charging device.

1 is a perspective view of a vehicle-mounted wireless charging device of the present invention.

2 is an exploded perspective view of the vehicle-mounted wireless charging device shown in FIG. 1.

3 is a perspective view of the vehicle-mounted wireless charging device shown in FIG. 1 accommodating a small-sized electronic device.

4 is a perspective cross-sectional view of the vehicle-mounted wireless charging device housing the smaller volume electronic device shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of the vehicle-mounted wireless charging device shown in FIG. 1 accommodating a large-sized electronic device.

6 is a perspective cross-sectional view of the vehicle-mounted wireless charging device housing the larger volume electronic device shown in FIG. 5.

Embodiments in accordance with the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, and only the basic structure of the present invention is illustrated in a schematic manner, and thus only the configurations related to the present invention are shown.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the vehicle-mounted wireless charging device 100 of the present invention comprises an annular hollow cup holder 10 , a gasket 20 disposed on the inner wall of the bonding cup holder 10 , and a wireless charging module pivotally connected to the cup holder 10 . 30.

The cup holder 10 is a circular cylindrical structure in which both ends are open. It can be understood that the cup holder 10 can also be a rectangular annular hollow cylindrical structure or other polygonal annular hollow cylindrical structure. The cup holder 10 includes an annular side wall 11. The side wall 11 is provided with a receiving portion 12 and two guiding grooves 13 respectively located on both sides of the receiving portion. The receiving portion 12 is a cubic groove structure extending from the inner surface of the side wall 11 to the outer surface. The height of the accommodating portion 12 is the same as the height of the cup holder 10, and the width thereof is slightly larger than the width of the wireless charging module 30 to accommodate the wireless charging module 30. The guide groove 13 is disposed obliquely downward from the top of the housing portion 12 on the side wall 11 of the cup holder 10. The guide groove 13 includes a slide 131, a resisting portion 132, and a cutoff portion 133. The electronic device can slide into the cup holder 10 along the slide 131, and one end thereof can abut against the abutting portion 132. The slide 131 is disposed obliquely downward from the top of the accommodating portion 12 on the side wall 11 of the cup holder 10, and is a smooth track, which prevents the electronic device from scratching the outer surface of the electronic device when sliding along the slide 131 into the cup holder 10. The abutting portion 132 is joined to the lower end of the slide 131 and has a circular arc shape to abut the electronic device that is fixed to the guide groove 13 . However, the shape of the abutting portion 132 is not limited thereto. Preferably, the resisting portion 132 can be disposed to have a flexible flexible structure, thereby preventing the electronic device from colliding with the outer surface of the electronic device when it is quickly slid into the guide groove 13 and is in contact with the resisting portion 132. The cut-off portion 133 is located above the resisting portion 132, but does not cover the space above the slide 131. The user can place the electronic device on the slide 131 in a relatively free posture, thereby enhancing the convenience of use. It can be understood that the bottom of the cup holder 10 can also be sealed, and the bottom has no opening.

The gasket 20 is housed in the cup holder 10 and is made of rubber material. On the one hand, the frictional force can be increased, and on the other hand, the material is soft, and the scratch resistance can be prevented. However, the material of the gasket 20 is not limited thereto. . The pad 20 includes a first sidewall 21, a bottom portion 22, and a second sidewall 23. The bottom portion 22 extends perpendicularly in the same direction to form a first sidewall 21 and a second sidewall 23, and the first sidewall 21 is disposed opposite to the second sidewall 23. The first sidewall 21 is received in the receiving portion 12 and includes a rectangular flat plate 211 and a support post 212. The height and width of the rectangular flat plate 211 are smaller than the height and width of the receiving portion 12. The number of the support columns 212 is two, and is respectively connected to the opposite sides of the rectangular flat plate 211 in the vertical direction, and the height thereof is the same as the height of the receiving portion 12. A through hole 2121 is defined in the top end of the support post 212 away from the bottom portion 22. The bottom portion 22 includes a connecting portion 221 and a joint portion 222. One end of the connecting portion 221 is perpendicularly connected to the first side wall 21 , and the connecting portion 221 is received in the receiving portion 12 , and the other end of the connecting portion 221 is connected to the joint portion 222 . The joint portion 222 is circular, and its periphery is closely fitted to the inner wall of the cup holder 10 for sealing the lower opening of the cup holder 10. The second side wall 23 is perpendicularly connected to the joint portion 222 and opposite to the first side wall 21 . The second side wall 23 has an arc shape, and a groove 231 is respectively formed at a joint between the two ends and the joint portion 222. The shape of the groove 231 is the same as that of the abutting portion 132 and is provided corresponding to the abutting portion 132. In addition, the gasket 20 may be fixed to the inner wall of the cup holder 10 by means of a glue, but is not limited thereto.

The wireless charging module 30 is rotatably mounted on the top end of the cup holder 10 and includes a flat plate portion 31 and a connecting portion 32 connected to the flat plate portion 31. The flat plate portion 31 has a square plate-like structure, and its edge is connected to the connecting portion 32. It can be understood that the flat plate portion 31 can also be circular, rectangular or polygonal. An induction coil is disposed in the flat plate portion 31 to provide a wireless charging function. When the electronic device is attached to the flat portion 31, the induction coil in the flat portion 31 can charge the electronic device. The connecting portion 32 is an annular hollow cylindrical structure having a length equal to the distance between the two support columns 212.

The wireless charging module 30 further includes an elastic member 33 disposed between the flat plate portion 31 and the side wall 11 of the cup holder 10 and a rotating shaft 34 disposed inside the connecting portion 32.

The elastic member 33 includes a first elastic arm 331 that abuts against the side wall 11 of the cup holder 10, a second elastic arm 332 that abuts against the flat plate portion 31, and a ring 333 that connects the first elastic arm 331 and the second elastic arm 332. . The first elastic arm 331 has a U-shaped structure, and the side wall 11 abutting on the receiving portion 12 is disposed or embedded in the side wall 11 . The second elastic arms 332 are two metal strip-like structures that are disposed against the flat plate portion 31. It can be understood that the second elastic arm 332 can also be embedded in the flat plate portion 31 or fixed to the flat plate portion 31 by adhesive bonding. When the elastic member 33 is made, two points are selected at the same distance from the elastic metal strip at the middle position thereof, and the metal strip is vertically folded from the selected two points along the same plane to form the first elastic arm 331 at the first elastic arm. At the same distance from the two metal strips extending from 331, the two metal strips are respectively wound into loops 333, and the remaining portions of the two metal strips are in the same plane to form a second elastic arm 332. The first elastic arm 331 and the second elastic arm 332 are connected through the elastic ring 333, so that the elastic member 33 has elasticity.

It can be understood that the elastic member 33 can also include only the first elastic arm 331 and the second elastic arm 332. After the first elastic arm 331 is formed by an elastic metal strip, the two metal extending outward from the first elastic arm 331 The strips are directly bent at the same distance to form a second elastic arm 332, and the two metal strips of the second elastic arm 332 are in the same plane. Preferably, the bend is formed with rounded corners to increase the elasticity.

It can be understood that the elastic member 33 can also be formed by bending an elastic metal piece. Preferably, the bending portion is formed with rounded corners to increase the elasticity.

The rotating shaft 34 is used to fit the fixed wireless charging module 30. The rotating shaft 34 sequentially penetrates the through hole 2121 of one of the support columns 212, one end of the connecting portion 32, and the elastic member 33, and sequentially passes through the other end of the connecting portion 32 and the through hole 2121 of the other supporting column 212. The two ends of the rotating shaft 34 are respectively received in the side wall 11 at the top of the two sides of the receiving portion 12 in the vertical direction, thereby fixing the wireless charging module 30 to the top end of the receiving portion 12.

When assembling, the rotating shaft 34 is firstly inserted into the through hole 2121 of one of the support columns 212, one end of the connecting portion 32, the elastic member 33, and sequentially from the other end of the connecting portion 32 and the through hole 2121 of the other supporting column 212. Wear it out. Subsequently, the gasket 20 is adhered and adhered to the inner wall of the cup holder 10, and both ends of the rotating shaft 34 are respectively received in the side walls of the cup holder 10 at the upper portions of the two sides of the receiving portion 12 in the vertical direction. At this time, the first elastic arm 331 abuts against the side wall 11 of the cup holder 10, and the second elastic arm 332 abuts against the flat plate portion 31. The flat plate portion 31 can be completely housed in the housing portion 12. In other embodiments, the rotating shaft 34 may be omitted, and the first elastic arm 331 of the elastic member 33 may be partially or completely embedded in the side wall 11 at the accommodating portion 12 while the second elastic arm 332 is fixed to the flat plate portion 31. At this time, the flat plate portion 31 can also be elastically disposed at the top of the side wall 11.

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 simultaneously, the vehicle-mounted wireless charging device 100 of the present invention can charge the electronic device 200 of a smaller size. When the electronic device 200 needs to be charged, it is tilted into the cup holder 10 along the flat plate portion 31, at which time the body back cover presses the flat plate portion 31 to be placed. Since the elastic member 33 (shown in FIG. 2) provides a certain elastic force to the flat plate portion 31, the flat plate portion 31 can be closely attached to the rear cover of the body so that the induction coil in the flat plate portion 31 and the rear cover of the body can be The coils are well matched to efficiently charge the electronic device 200 while the flat portion 31 provides a certain supporting force to the electronic device 200. The bottom of the electronic device 200 is in contact with the second side wall 23 of the joint portion 222. Since the joint portion 222 and the second side wall 23 are made of rubber material, both of them can provide a certain friction and resistance to the electronic device 200. Force, on the other hand, because the two materials are soft, it can provide certain protection to the electronic device 200. The electronic device 200 can be firmly engaged in the cup holder 10 by the supporting force of the flat plate portion 31 and the frictional force and the resisting force provided by the engaging portion 222 and the second side wall 23. Preferably, the card slot structure can be added at a position where the pad 20 is pressed against the electronic device 200 to make the electronic device 200 more stable. When the width of the electronic device 200 is smaller than the diameter of the cup holder 10, the electronic device 200 can be charged in this manner.

Referring to FIG. 5, the vehicle-mounted wireless charging device 100 of the present invention can charge a larger-sized electronic device 300.

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 6 together, when the width of the electronic device 300 is greater than the diameter of the cup holder 10, the electronic device 300 can be laterally placed on the slide 131. It can be understood that the electronic device 300 can also be placed vertically. Go to the slide 131. The electronic device 300 slides obliquely into the guide groove 13 along the slide 131, and the bottom thereof is in contact with the abutting portion 132. Preferably, the resisting portion 132 can be disposed to have a flexible flexible structure, thereby preventing the electronic device from colliding with the outer surface of the electronic device when it is quickly slid into the guide groove 13 and is in contact with the resisting portion 132. Since the elastic member 33 provides a certain elastic force to the flat plate portion 31, the flat plate portion 31 can be closely attached to the rear cover of the body, so that the coils in the flat plate portion 31 are well matched with the coils in the rear cover of the body. The electronic device 300 is efficiently charged while the flat portion 31 provides a certain supporting force to the electronic device 300. In addition, the electronic device 300 is placed on the sliding guide 131 and is engaged by the abutting portion 132. The electronic device 300 can be firmly engaged in the guiding groove 13 provided on the side wall of the cup holder 10.

It can be understood that the vehicle-mounted wireless charging device 100 has a cylindrical structure, similar to an automobile built-in cup holder, and can be used for accommodating objects such as a water cup, and the flat plate portion 31 can provide an elastic clamping force to prevent objects such as a water cup from shaking.

The vehicle-mounted wireless charging device 100 of the present invention includes a flat plate portion 31 rotatably disposed at the top end of the cup holder 10. Since the elastic member 33 provides a certain elastic force to the flat plate portion 31, the flat plate portion 31 can be fitted with electrons of different widths. The different inclinations after the device is placed are closely attached to the back cover of the electronic device, and at the same time, since the electronic device is firmly engaged in the vehicle-mounted wireless charging device 100, the induction coil and the machine in the flat portion 31 The induction coils in the back cover can be well matched, so that the flat portion 31 can stably charge the electronic device. In addition, for the electronic device 200 of a smaller size, it can be placed directly in the cup holder 10 along the flat plate portion 31, and is fixed by the flat plate portion 31, the joint portion 222 and the second side wall 23, and the flat plate portion 31 is attached to the electronic device. The device 200 is charged on the back cover of the device 200, and for the electronic device 300 of a larger size, it can slide into the guide channel 13 along the inclined slide 131 disposed on the side wall of the cup holder 10, and is resisted. The flat portion 31 is attached to the back cover of the electronic device 300 and charged, so that the vehicle-mounted wireless charging device 100 can charge different electronic devices of different sizes, and the vehicle can be enhanced. The versatility of the wireless charging device 100.

In summary, the present invention has indeed met the requirements of the invention patent, and has filed a patent application according to law. However, the above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and equivalent modifications or variations made by the person skilled in the art of the present invention should be included in the following claims.

100‧‧‧Vehicle-type wireless charging device

10‧‧‧ cup holder

20‧‧‧ cushion

30‧‧‧Wireless charging module

11‧‧‧ side wall

12‧‧‧ Housing Department

13‧‧‧ Guide slot

131‧‧‧Slide

132‧‧‧Resistance Department

133‧‧‧cut-off

21‧‧‧First side wall

211‧‧‧ rectangular plate

212‧‧‧Support column

2121‧‧‧through hole

22‧‧‧ bottom

221‧‧‧Connecting Department

222‧‧‧ joints

23‧‧‧ second side wall

231‧‧‧ Groove

31‧‧‧ Flat section

32‧‧‧Connecting Department

33‧‧‧Flexible parts

331‧‧‧First elastic arm

332‧‧‧Second elastic arm

333‧‧‧rings

34‧‧‧ shaft

200, 300‧‧‧ electronic devices

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100‧‧‧Vehicle-type wireless charging device

10‧‧‧ cup holder

20‧‧‧ cushion

30‧‧‧Wireless charging module

13‧‧‧ Guide slot

Claims (9)

A vehicle-mounted wireless charging device comprising a ring-shaped hollow structure cup holder, the cup holder comprising a side wall, wherein the vehicle-mounted wireless charging device further comprises a wireless charging module, the wireless charging module comprising a flat plate portion and the flat plate The connecting portion of the portion is provided with an induction coil for wirelessly charging the electronic device, and the connecting portion is pivotally connected to the side wall of the cup holder. The vehicle-mounted wireless charging device according to claim 1, wherein the cup holder is provided with a guiding groove which is inclined downward from the top of the side wall. The vehicle-mounted wireless charging device according to claim 2, wherein the guide groove comprises a slide rail disposed obliquely, a resisting portion connected to a lower portion of the slide rail, and a cut portion located above the resist portion. The vehicle-mounted wireless charging device of claim 1, wherein the wireless charging module further comprises an elastic member disposed between the flat plate portion and a side wall of the cup holder, the elastic member comprising the same a first elastic arm of the side wall of the seat and a second elastic arm abutting against the flat plate portion, the elastic member is configured to abut the flat plate portion on the electronic device placed in the cup holder. The vehicle-mounted wireless charging device according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the connecting portion is a hollow cylindrical structure, the wireless charging module further includes a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is disposed in the connecting portion, and the two ends of the rotating shaft are respectively Contained in the side wall. The vehicle-mounted wireless charging device of claim 1, wherein the side wall is provided with a receiving portion for receiving the flat portion of the wireless charging module. The vehicle-mounted wireless charging device of claim 1, wherein the vehicle-mounted wireless charging device further comprises a pad housed in the cup holder, the pad including a bottom portion and extending vertically in the same direction along the bottom edge The first sidewall and the second sidewall are opposite to the second sidewall. The vehicle-mounted wireless charging device of claim 7, wherein the first side wall is provided with a through hole at a top end of the bottom portion, and the wireless charging module further includes a rotating shaft disposed in the connecting portion, the rotating shaft is worn. The through hole at the top end of the first side wall and the two ends of the rotating shaft are respectively received in the side wall of the cup holder. The vehicle-mounted wireless charging device of claim 7, wherein the connection between the two ends of the second side wall and the bottom portion is respectively provided with a groove, and the cup holder is arranged to be inclined downward from the top of the side wall. a guide groove, the guide groove includes a slide rail disposed obliquely, a resisting portion connected to the lower portion of the slide rail, and a cut portion located above the resisting portion, the shape of the recess of the second sidewall and the abutment of the guide slot The department and the deadline correspond to each other.