TWM509994U - Charge protection casing - Google Patents

Abstract

A charge protection casing adapted for accommodating an electronic device. The electronic device includes a back surface and two opposite side surfaces, and the two opposite side surfaces are connected to the back surface respectively. The charge protection casing includes a casing, a charging coil, and a signal transmission module is provided. The casing has a first portion and a second portion capable of engaging with each other. The first portion and the second portion that are engaged with each other together cover two opposite side surfaces and the back surface of the electronic device. The charging coil is disposed at the second portion of the casing. The signal transmission module is electrically connected to the charging coil and is electrically connected to the electronic device in a detachable way.

Description

Charging case

The present invention relates to a protective case, and in particular to a charging protective case.

The existing electronic device mainly charges the electrical energy provided by the fixed power source (for example, the commercial power) into the electronic device by using a wired charger. In the case of portable electronic devices, the portable electronic devices of different models or brands cannot share the same wired charger due to the different specifications of the universal serial bus connection. Therefore, users often have to respond differently. The portable electronic device carries different wired chargers, which causes troubles in use. Therefore, in recent years, wireless charging technology has gradually received attention.

The existing wireless charging technology mainly uses the electromagnetic induction method to charge the portable electronic device. In order to achieve the wireless charging function, the portable electronic device needs to be additionally connected with the wireless charging coil module. Since the existing wireless charging coil module is directly connected to the outside of the electronic device in an exposed manner, there is a problem that it is easy to fall off and is not aesthetically pleasing. In addition, since the wireless charging coil module needs to occupy the universal serial bus bar connection of the portable electronic device, in the case that the portable electronic device only has one universal serial bus bar connection port, the portable electronic device is It will no longer be able to connect to other electronic devices while charging.

The novel creation provides a charging protective case which at least improves problems such as easy falling off and unsightly.

The invention relates to a charging protective case, which is suitable for accommodating an electronic device. The electronic device comprises a back side and two opposite sides, and the opposite sides are respectively connected to the back side. The charging protection case comprises a housing, a charging coil and a signal transmission module. The housing includes a first portion and a second portion that are engageable with each other. The first portion and the second portion that are engaged with each other collectively cover the opposite sides and the back surface of the electronic device, and the first portion and the second portion are engaged with each other. The charging coil is disposed in the second portion of the housing. The signal transmission module is electrically connected to the charging coil and is detachably electrically connected to the electronic device.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first portion has at least one first engaging member, and the second portion has at least one second engaging member corresponding to the at least first engaging member.

In an embodiment of the novel creation, the second portion has a groove. The groove is for accommodating the signal transmission module.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device has a first signal transmission port. The signal transmission module includes a circuit board, a first signal transmission connector, and at least a second signal transmission port. The circuit board is electrically connected to the charging coil. The first signal transmission connector and the at least one second signal transmission connection are electrically connected to the circuit board. The first signal transmission connector is detachably inserted into the first signal transmission port to enable the charging coil to supply power to the electronic device via the signal transmission module.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the first signal transmission connector is inserted into the first signal transmission port, the charging coil sequentially supplies power via the circuit board, the first signal transmission connector, and the first signal transmission port. To the electronic device.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the second portion further has at least one opening, so that the at least one second signal transmission connector can be inserted into the corresponding at least one second signal transmission port via the at least one opening to The signal transmission module is electrically connected to the electronic device.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when at least one second signal transmission connector is inserted into the at least one second signal transmission port, the at least one second signal transmission connector sequentially transmits the connection via the at least one second signal. The circuit board, the first signal transmission connector, and the first signal transmission port are electrically connected to the electronic device.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first signal transmission port and the at least one second signal port are respectively a universal serial port connection (USB port), and the first signal transmission connector And the at least one second signal transmission connector is a universal serial connector (USB connector).

In an embodiment of the novel creation, the second portion receives and partially encloses the charging coil.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the housing further includes a third portion. The third portion is disposed between the charging coil and the electronic device, and the charging coil is located between the third portion and the second portion.

Based on the above, since the charging coil is integrated in the charging protection case, the user can be prevented from directly seeing the bare charging coil, and the charging coil can be prevented from falling off due to an external force during charging, so the charging protective case can be improved and easy to fall off. And unsightly and other issues. In one embodiment, the second signal transmission connector can be electrically connected to the electronic device via the second signal transmission connection through the second signal transmission port of the signal transmission module, thereby solving the conventional electronic device. The problem that the device can no longer be connected to other electronic devices while charging.

The above described features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent and understood from the following description.

1 is a schematic exploded view of a charging protective case in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a schematic view of the charging protection case of FIG. 1 assembled, wherein FIG. 2 omits the third part of the housing of FIG. 1 to clearly show the first part and the second part of the housing, the charging coil and the signal transmission module The relative configuration relationship between them. 3 is a schematic view of the electronic device and the charging coil of the charging protection case of FIG. 1 and the signal transmission module assembled. 4A is a schematic view of the electronic device assembled with the charging protective case of FIG. 1. 4B is a schematic view of the electronic device assembled with the charging protective case before being connected to other electronic devices. Fig. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of Fig. 4A.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5 , the charging protective case 100 is adapted to receive the electronic device 200 . The electronic device 200 includes a back surface SB and two opposite side surfaces (including the first side surface S1 and the second side surface S2), and the opposite sides are respectively connected to the back surface SB. The electronic device 200 can be a portable electronic device, such as a mobile phone or a tablet computer, but is not limited thereto. In addition to providing appropriate protection (such as scratch resistance and impact resistance) of the electronic device 200, the charging protective case 100 can also provide a wireless charging function.

Specifically, the charging protection case 100 includes a housing 110, a charging coil 120, and a signal transmission module 130. The housing 110 is a combined housing that includes a first portion 112 and a second portion 114 that are engageable with each other. The first portion 112 and the second portion 114 that are engaged with each other collectively cover two opposite sides (such as the first side S1 and the second side S2) and the back surface SB of the electronic device 200. In this embodiment, the housing 110 covers the other opposite sides of the electronic device 200 (such as the third side S3 and the fourth side S4) in addition to the first side S1 and the second side S2 of the electronic device 200. And the housing 110 has an opening O. The opening O exposes the display surface DS of the electronic device 200, that is, the display surface DS is not shielded by the housing 110. In the case where the electronic device 200 is a display device, the display surface DS may be a surface on which the display device outputs an image beam. In the case that the electronic device 200 is a touch display device, the display surface DS may be a touch operation surface of the touch display device.

As shown in FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 and FIG. 4 , the first portion 112 can have at least one first engaging member 1122 , and the second portion 114 can have at least one second engaging portion corresponding to the at least first engaging member 1122 . Piece 1142. For example, the first engaging member 1122 and the second engaging member 1142 can be male and female hooks, respectively, and the first engaging member 1122 and the second engaging member 1142 can have the same number. When the housing 110 is assembled, the second portion 114 may be first wrapped around the second side S2 of the electronic device 200, and then the first portion 112 is moved from the first side S1 of the electronic device 200 to the second side S2, and the first portion is moved. The engaging member 1122 and the second engaging member 1142 are engaged with each other. However, the specific types, numbers, and combinations of the first engaging members 1122 and the second engaging members 1142 are not limited to the above. Anyone having ordinary knowledge in the art can make some changes without departing from the spirit and scope of the novel creation.

The charging coil 120 is disposed at the second portion 114 of the housing 110. As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 5, the charging coil 120 is disposed on the second portion 114, for example, and the charging coil 120 does not cover the first portion 112, but is not limited thereto.

In the present embodiment, the housing 110 may further include a third portion 116. As shown in FIG. 5, the third portion 116 is disposed on the second portion 114, and the charging coil 120 is located between the third portion 116 and the second portion 114. For example, the third portion 116 is, for example, detachably disposed on the opening O shown in FIG. 2 to shield the charging coil 120 located therebelow. In other words, in this embodiment, the charging coil 120 is disposed between the third portion 116 and the second portion 114 through the arrangement of the third portion 116, and then the electronic device 200 is disposed on the third portion 116, that is, The third portion 116 is disposed between the electronic device 200 and the charging coil 120. As such, in addition to enhancing the visual consistency of the housing 110, the charging coil 120 can be suitably protected. However, the shape of the third portion 116 can be designed according to different needs, for example, the third portion 116 covers both the first portion 112 and the second portion 114. In another embodiment, the third portion 116 can also be provided with at least one hole (not shown) to facilitate assembly.

In other embodiments, as shown in FIG. 6, the charging protective case 100 may omit the third portion 116. In other words, the housing 110A of the charging protective case 100 may be constituted by the first portion 112 and the second portion 114A, wherein the second portion 114A houses and partially covers the charging coil 120 so that the user cannot directly see the charging coil 120 with the naked eye.

Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 , the signal transmission module 130 is electrically connected to the charging coil 120 and detachably electrically connected to the electronic device 200 . The signal delivery module 130 can be disposed in the housing 110. As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 5, the second portion 114 can have a groove G. The groove G can be used to accommodate the signal transmission module 130, and the signal transmission module 130 can be connected to the electronic device 200 by a physical component such as an electronic circuit.

Specifically, the electronic device 200 has a first signal transmission port 210. The signal transmission module 130 includes a circuit board 132, a first signal transmission connector 134, and at least a second signal transmission port 136, wherein the circuit board 132 is electrically connected to the charging coil 120. In this embodiment, the signal transmission module 130 can be connected to the charging coil 120 by a physical component such as an electronic circuit. Specifically, the signal transmission module 130 can further include a signal transmission line 138, and the signal transmission line 138 is disposed on the circuit board 132 to electrically connect the signal transmission module 130 and the charging coil 120. The signal transmission line 138 can be a flexible printed circuit board, but is not limited thereto.

The first signal transmission connector 134 is electrically connected to the circuit board 132 and can be disposed on the circuit board 132. The first signal transmission connector 134 is detachably inserted into the first signal transmission port 210 to enable the charging coil 120 to be electrically connected to the electronic device 200 via the signal transmission module 130. Specifically, when the first signal transmission connector 134 is inserted into the first signal transmission port 210, the charging coil 120 can be electrically connected via the circuit board 132, the first signal transmission connector 134, and the first signal transmission port 210. Power is supplied to the electronic device 200. The first signal transmission port 210 can be a universal serial bus port, and the first signal port connector 134 can be a universal serial bus connector, wherein the universal serial bus bar and the universal serial bus bar are connected. The type of device depends on the design requirements. For example, the universal serial bus port can be a USB Type-C port, and the universal serial bus connector can be a USB Type-C connector, but not limited thereto.

The second signal transmission port 136 is electrically connected to the circuit board 132 and can be disposed on the circuit board 132. The second portion 114 can have at least one opening H, so that at least one second signal transmission connector 310 can be inserted into the corresponding at least one second signal transmission port 136 through the at least one opening H to be transmitted via the signal. The module 130 is electrically connected to the electronic device 200. Specifically, when the at least one second signal transmission connector 310 is inserted into the at least one second signal transmission port 136, the at least one second signal transmission connector 310 can sequentially transmit the connection via the at least one second signal. The circuit board 132 , the first signal transmission connector 134 , and the first signal transmission port 210 are electrically connected to the electronic device 200 .

Therefore, the other electronic device 300 (such as a computer, a hard disk, etc.) can be electrically connected to the at least one second signal transmission port 136 through the at least one second signal transmission connector 310. When the electronic device is being charged, since the unique signal transmission port has been used, the problem that the conventional electronic device cannot be connected to other electronic devices at the same time is caused. The type of the second signal transmission port 136 may be the same as or different from the first signal transmission port 210. In addition, the second signal transmission port 136 can also be a universal serial bus bar connection, wherein the type of the universal serial bus bar port can be determined according to design requirements. For example, the second signal transmission port 136 can also be a USB Type-C port, but is not limited thereto. The second signal transmission port is connected to the second signal transmission port. In the embodiment, the number of the second signal transmission ports 136 is one, and the second signal transmission port 136 is located on the second side of the second side electronic device 200. S2, however, the number of the second signal transmission port 136 and its configuration position are not limited thereto.

In addition, the signal transmission module 130 may further include at least one electronic component 139. The at least one electronic component 139 is electrically connected to the circuit board 132 and disposed on the circuit board 132, which may be a microcontroller or other active component or passive component.

In summary, since the charging coil and the signal transmission module are integrated in the charging protection case, the user can be prevented from directly seeing the charging coil, and the charging coil can be prevented from falling off due to an external force during charging, and the charging protective case can be improved. Easy to learn and easy to fall off and not beautiful. In one embodiment, through the second signal transmission port of the signal transmission module, other electronic devices having at least one second signal transmission connector can be electrically connected to the electronic device via the second signal transmission connection, thereby It can solve the problem that the conventional electronic device cannot connect other electronic devices at the same time when the charging coil is connected.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the novel creation, and any person skilled in the art can make some changes without departing from the spirit and scope of the novel creation. Retouching, the scope of protection of this new creation is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached.

100‧‧‧Charging case
110‧‧‧shell
112‧‧‧Part I
114‧‧‧Part II
116‧‧‧Part III
120‧‧‧Charging coil
130‧‧‧Signal transmission module
132‧‧‧ boards
134‧‧‧first signal transmission connector
136‧‧‧Second signal transmission port埠
138‧‧‧Signal transmission line
139‧‧‧Electronic components
200‧‧‧Electronic devices
210‧‧‧First Signal Transfer Port埠
300‧‧‧Other electronic devices
310‧‧‧second signal transmission connector
1122‧‧‧First engagement parts
1142‧‧‧Second fittings
DS‧‧‧ display surface
G‧‧‧ Groove
H‧‧‧Opening
O‧‧‧ openings
S1‧‧‧ first side
S2‧‧‧ second side
S3‧‧‧ third side
S4‧‧‧ fourth side
SB‧‧‧ back
A-A'‧‧‧ cut line

1 is a schematic exploded view of a charging protective case in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a schematic view of the charging protective case of FIG. 1 assembled. 3 is a schematic view of the electronic device and the charging coil of the charging protection case of FIG. 1 and the signal transmission module assembled. 4A is a schematic view of the electronic device assembled with the charging protective case of FIG. 1. 4B is a schematic view of the electronic device assembled with the charging protective case before being connected to other electronic devices. Fig. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of Fig. 4A. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a charging protective case in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

100‧‧‧Charging case

110‧‧‧shell

112‧‧‧Part I

114‧‧‧Part II

116‧‧‧Part III

120‧‧‧Charging coil

130‧‧‧Signal transmission module

132‧‧‧ boards

134‧‧‧first signal transmission connector

136‧‧‧Second signal transmission port埠

138‧‧‧Signal transmission line

139‧‧‧Electronic components

200‧‧‧Electronic devices

1122‧‧‧First engagement parts

1142‧‧‧Second fittings

DS‧‧‧ display surface

G‧‧‧ Groove

S1‧‧‧ first side

S2‧‧‧ second side

S3‧‧‧ third side

S4‧‧‧ fourth side

SB‧‧‧ back

Claims (10)

A charging protective case is adapted to receive an electronic device. The electronic device includes a back surface and two opposite sides, and the two opposite sides are respectively connected to the back surface, and includes: a housing, including a first portion that can be engaged with each other; a second portion, the first portion and the second portion that are mutually engaged jointly cover the two opposite sides of the electronic device and the back surface; a charging coil disposed in the second portion of the housing; and a The signal transmission module is electrically connected to the charging coil and detachably electrically connected to the electronic device. The charging protective case of claim 1, wherein the first portion has at least one first engaging member, and the second portion has at least one second engaging member corresponding to at least the first engaging member. The charging protection case of claim 1, wherein the second portion further has a recess for receiving the signal transmission module. The charging protection case of claim 1, wherein the electronic device has a first signal transmission port, the signal transmission module comprising a circuit board, a first signal transmission connector and at least a second signal The first signal transmission connector and the at least one second signal transmission connection are electrically connected to the circuit board, and the first signal transmission connector is detachably connected to the circuit board. The first signal transmission port is inserted to enable the charging coil to provide power to the electronic device via the signal transmission module. The charging protection case of claim 4, wherein when the first signal transmission connector is inserted into the first signal transmission port, the charging coil sequentially passes through the circuit board and the first signal transmission connector. And the first signal transmitting port provides power to the electronic device. The charging protective case of claim 4, wherein the second portion further has at least one opening, so that at least one second signal transmitting connector can be inserted into the corresponding at least one through the at least one opening The two signal transmission port is electrically connected to the electronic device via the signal transmission module. The charging protection case of claim 6, wherein the at least one second signal transmission connector sequentially passes through the at least one second signal transmission connector when the at least one second signal transmission connector is inserted into the at least one second signal transmission connector The at least one second signal transmission port, the circuit board, the first signal transmission connector, and the first signal transmission port are electrically connected to the electronic device. The charging protection case of claim 6, wherein the first signal transmission port and the at least one second signal port are respectively a universal serial bus port, and the first signal transmission connection And the at least one second signal transmission connector are respectively a universal serial bus connector. The charging protective case of claim 1, wherein the second portion houses and partially covers the charging coil. The charging protective case of claim 1, wherein the housing further comprises a third portion disposed between the charging coil and the electronic device, and the charging coil is located in the third portion Between this second part.