WO2003105309A1

WO2003105309A1 - Charger and communication instrument unit using the charger

Info

Publication number: WO2003105309A1
Application number: PCT/JP2002/005758
Authority: WO
Inventors: 忠彦養父; 竹敏石原; 雅彦林
Original assignee: 三洋電機株式会社; 三洋テレコミュニケーションズ株式会社
Priority date: 2002-06-10
Filing date: 2002-06-10
Publication date: 2003-12-18
Also published as: AU2002306358A1; AU2002306358A8

Abstract

A charger, comprising a charger body (2) for installing, thereonto, a communication instrument body (1) having a first connector (61) at one end thereof, wherein a power supply cable (4) and a data communication cable (5) are selectively connected to the first connector (61), a guide part (22) for guiding the insertion of the communication instrument body (1) with the first connector (61) facing downward is formed in the charger body (2), a second connector (25) for fitting the data communication cable (5) thereto and a third connector (26) for fitting the power supply cable (4) thereto are installed in the charger body (2), and a socket (8) fitted to the first connector (61) of the communication instrument body (1) guided for insertion by the guide part (22) is installed on the charger body (2) and joined electrically to both connectors (26, 25) to allow a power supply and data communication to the communication instrument body (1) in the state of the first connector (61) of the communication instrument body (1) fitted to the socket (8).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a charger and a communication unit using the charger.

The present invention relates to a charger for a portable terminal device such as a mobile phone, and a communication unit using the charger.

2. Description of the Related Art Hereinafter, a portable electric telephone will be exemplified as a portable terminal device.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a conventional charger and a mobile phone, with the lower right side being the front side (see Japanese Patent Publication No. 2000-1570741). The communication device body (1) of the mobile phone is provided so as to be foldable by pivotally supporting (70) a second box (7) on a first box (6). A first connector (61) is provided on the front surface of the first box (6), and electrodes (65) and (65) are provided on the bottom surface, respectively. The first connector (61) has a data communication cable ( 5) The communication connector (50) or the power cord (4) connector (40) is selectively inserted.

On the charger body, projecting pieces (200), (200) and (200) projecting upward from the upper surface of the charger body (2) in contact with the side surface of the first box (6), and the electrodes (65) and (65) The power supply terminals (210) (210) that are in contact with are projected. A notch (# 0) is provided in the front of the charger body (2) to allow the communication connector (50) to enter the inside of the charger body (2).

A power cord (4) can be fitted on the back of the charger body (2). When charging the communicator body (1) using the charger body (2), the charger body (2) With the power cord (4) fitted in the charger, place the first box (6) on the charger body (2) inside the protruding pieces (200) (200) (200), and (210) (210) is brought into contact with the electrodes (65) (65). In this state, when the data communication cable (5) is fitted to the first connector (61) of the first box (6), data communication can be performed while charging.

However, in the conventional charger, it is necessary to fit the data communication cable (5) to the first connector (61) each time data communication is performed during charging, which is troublesome.

An object of the present invention is to easily perform overnight communication or charging by a charger capable of performing data communication during charging.

Disclosure of the invention

The charger body (2) is formed with a guide portion (22) for guiding the insertion of the communication device body (1) with the first connector (61) facing downward, and the charger body (2) includes: A second connector (25) into which the communication cable (5) fits and a third connector (26) into which the power cord (4) fits are provided. On the charger main body (2), a socket (8) that fits into the first connector (61) of the communication device main body (1) guided to be inserted into the guide part (22) is provided. The socket (8) is electrically connected to both connectors (26) and (25), and the first connector (61) of the communication device body (1) and the socket (8) are fitted. This allows power supply and overnight communication.

When charging the communication device (1) using the charger (2) or performing data communication, align the communication device (1) with the guide (22) of the charger (2). Then, the socket (8) and the first connector (61) of the communication device main body (1) are fitted. This enables charging or data communication. That is, if the communication device main body (1) is inserted along the guide portion (22), charging or data communication can be performed, so that operation for charging or data communication is simplified.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a charger according to the present invention,

Figure 2 shows the left side view of the charger,

Figure 3 shows the rear view of the charger, Fig. 4 shows the power supply connector viewed from the direction D in Fig. 3,

Figure 5 is a front view of the third connector,

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of FIG.

Figure 7 is a perspective view of the socket,

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 taken along a plane including the line BB.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the communication device body with the second box opened,

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 cut along a plane including the line A-A,

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a conventional charger and a mobile phone.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

(Overall overview)

Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a charger according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a left side view of the charger. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the charger.

The communication device body (1) of the mobile phone is inserted obliquely from above into the charger body (2), and the power cord (4) and the data communication cable (5) are inserted into the rear surface of the charger body (2). ) Is connected. The battery (30) described later is mounted on the back of the communication unit (1). The data communication cable (5) is a high-speed communication cable of, for example, 64 Kbps, and is connected to a slot card (not shown) inserted into a personal computer or the like.

The charger main body (2) is provided with a storage room (21) having an open upper surface, and the periphery of the front surface of the storage room (21) guides the insertion of the communication device main body (1) as described later. Guide portion (22) is formed. A socket (8) that fits into the communication device body (1) is provided inside the lower end of the guide section (22) in the storage room (21), and the socket (8) is connected to the power cord ( 4) and the data communication cable (5).

As shown in FIG. 2, the communication device main body (1) has a first protruding antenna (72). The second box (7) is pivotally supported (70) on the box (6), and is formed so as to be foldable. A connector (61) (see Figure 1) is provided. The first box (6) is guided by the guide section (22), and the second box (7) is opened with the first connector (61) and the socket (8) connected to perform data communication. It can be performed. That is, the charger main unit (2) and the communication unit main unit (1) can be combined and used as a communication unit.

A battery mounting surface (24) is formed on the rear surface of the charger body (2). A thin S battery (3) and a thick, large-capacity L battery (30) are selectively mounted on the battery mounting surface (24), and both batteries (3) and (30) are charged after charging. It is detached from the mounting surface (24) and mounted on the communication device body (1).

As shown in FIG. 1, a switch button (9) is provided on the front surface of the charger body (2), and an indicator lamp (90) (91) is provided on both sides of the switch button (9). ing. When the switch button (9) is pressed, the left indicator lamp (90) lights up, indicating that the socket (8) is energized. When the switch button (9) is further pressed, the indicator lamp (91) on the right side lights up, indicating that power is being supplied to the battery mounting surface (24). The lighting order of the indicator lamps (90) and (91) may be reversed left and right.

In the charger of this example, the battery (3) is attached to the communication device body (1) and fitted to the socket (8), or the battery (3) alone is attached to the battery mounting surface. It can also be charged by attaching it to (24). Furthermore, a battery (3) can be attached to the communication unit (1) to perform data communication during charging.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the communication device main body (1) with the second box (7) opened. A large number of operation buttons (10) (10) are provided on the upper surface of the first box (6), and the surface facing the upper surface of the first box (6) on the second box (7). Inside the communication device (1). A liquid crystal panel (71) for displaying a use state is provided. Search buttons (11) and (11) provided on the side of the first box (6) are pressed when searching the menu screen displayed on the liquid crystal panel (71).

As shown in Fig. 1, a small LCD (73) is provided on the opposite side of the liquid crystal panel (71) on the second box (7) to notify the user of instructions and the status of the communication device (1). Have been. Even if the main unit (1) is folded down and attached to the charger (2), the small LCD (73) faces diagonally upward. Can be confirmed. As described above, charging can also be performed at this time.

In other words, when the communication device (1) is folded, the usage status can be checked on the small LCD (73). When the communication device (1) is open, the usage status can be checked on the liquid crystal panel (71). This is convenient for the user.

The communication device body (1) is provided with an antenna (72) at the end opposite to the first socket (61) on the first box (6). Even when the communication device body (1) is attached to the charger body (2) and the second box (7) is folded, communication is possible by extending the antenna (72).

The information displayed on the small LCD (73) includes the rate during communication, specifically, 14.4K for packet communication and 9.6Κ for fax communication. When communication is not being performed, the small LCD (73) displays the remaining battery level, incoming call settings such as vibrate setting / silent setting, presence / absence of external messages, time, and received electric field level. Is displayed. Furthermore, at the time of an incoming call, the number of the other party and the name of the other party registered in advance are cited.

(Connector pin arrangement)

A communication connector (50) provided at the end of the data communication cable (5) fits below the battery mounting surface (24) on the rear surface of the charger body (2) shown in FIG. Connector (25) and power cord (4) A third connector (26) into which the power supply connector (40) fits is provided. Both connectors (25) and (26) have the same shape and are electrically connected to the socket (8). Since both connectors (25) and (26) have the same shape, the power supply connector (40) and the communication connector (50) also have the same shape.

FIG. 4 is a view of the power supply connector (40) as viewed from the direction D in FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is a front view of the third connector (26). Eighteen pins (41) and (41) are provided in a horizontal line in the power supply connector (40), and similarly eighteen pins (41) and (41) are provided in the communication connector (50). . The pins (41) and (41) are numbered in order from 1 to 18 from the right side, and the correspondence between the pin number of the power supply connector (40) and the electric signal transmitted by the pin is as follows.

1-pin, 18-pin ground

15-pin, 16-pin power supply

No other pins are used.

Similarly, the correspondence between the pin number of the communication connector (50) and the electric signal transmitted by the pin is as follows.

1-pin, 18-pin ground

3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17 pin Data communication

9-pin power supply

If the communication connector (50) is turned upside down and attached to the second connector (25), power will not be supplied correctly from pin 9. Since the communication connector (50) and the power supply connector (40) have the same shape, a projection (42) is provided on both connectors (50) and (40) to prevent the connector from being mounted upside down. . The second and third connectors (25) and (26) have fitting terminals (29) and (29) between which the pins (41) and (41) fit, and small recesses (29) into which the protruding pieces (42) fit. 26 a) is provided.

Of course, pins (41) and (41) are provided on the second and third connectors (25) and (26), and fitting terminals (29) and (29) are provided on the power supply connector (40) and the communication connector (50). You may. (Prevents connector from coming off)

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 3 as viewed from the C direction. The two connectors (25) and (26) are suspended from the board (27) in the charger main body (2) and are located in the through holes (28) of the charger main body (2). The socket (8) has the same shape as the power supply connector (40) and the communication connector (50).

As shown in FIG. 6, when the communication connector (50) is fitted to the second connector (25), the upper surface or the lower surface of the communication connector (50) and the periphery of the through hole (28) are close to each other. Even if a shock is applied to the communication connector (50) and the communication connector (50) is displaced, the upper or lower surface of the communication connector (50) is in contact with the periphery of the through hole (28) and the second connector (25) Is prevented from coming off. This structure is also used for the connection between the power supply connector (40) of the power supply cord (4) and the third connector (26).

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the socket (8), and has the same shape as the communication connector (50) as described above. The socket (8) has button pieces (80) and (80) provided on the side surface so as to be able to protrude and retract, and a claw piece (81) is provided inside the front end portion of the socket (8) so that it can protrude and retract. The button piece (80) is urged outward by a panel body (not shown) built into the socket (8), and when the button piece (80) is pushed inward, the claw piece (81) retracts, When the button piece (80) returns outward, the claw piece (81) protrudes. The claw piece (81) projects and engages with the opposing first connector (61). A mechanism in which the claw pieces (81) appear and disappear in conjunction with the pressing operation of the button pieces (80) is well known.

The internal structure of the socket (8) is the same as that of the power supply connector (26) shown in Fig. 4. The correspondence between the pin numbers of the socket (8) and the electric signals transmitted by the pins is as follows. become.

18 pin ground (1 pin not used)

3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17 pin data communication 15, 16 pin power supply

Therefore, the pins of the socket (8) are electrically connected to the pins for data communication of the second connector (25) and the pins of the third connector (26), and the socket (8) is connected to the communication device ( When the first connector (61) of 1) is fitted, both data communication and charging can be performed.

(Removal of the communication unit)

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 cut along a plane including line BB. Lock release buttons (20) and (20) are provided on both sides of the charger main body (2) so as to be able to be pushed in. The tip of the lock release button (20) is a button piece of the socket (8). 80). As shown in Fig. 1, when attaching the communication device body (1) to the charger body (2), insert the communication device body (1) obliquely upward toward the guide (22). The claw piece (81) of the socket (8) locks the first connector (61), and the communication device body (1) is firmly attached to the charger body (2). In this state, data communication can be performed by opening the second box (7), and since the operation button (10) faces obliquely upward, it is easy to push.

When removing

As shown in Fig. 8, push the lock release buttons (20) (20) inward. The button pieces (80) and (80) of the socket (8) are pushed into the lock release buttons (20) and (20), and the claw pieces (81) retract. The engagement between the claw piece (81) and the first connector (61) is released, and the communication device main body (1) can be detached from the charger main body (2).

(Prevent the communication unit from falling off)

As shown in FIG. 9, chamfered portions (60) and (60) are formed on the peripheral portions of the first box (6) and the second box (7) in view of appearance. By providing the chamfers (60) and (60), the finger is placed between the two boxes (6) and (7) when the first box (6) and the second box (7) are closed. Can be opened. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 cut along a plane including the line AA. In this example, the guide portion (22) is formed with a retaining projection (23) that fits into the chamfered portion (60) and prevents the communication device main body (1) from falling off. The retaining projection (23) fits into the chamfers (60) and (60) of both boxes (6) and (7) with almost no gap, and accommodates the L battery (30) attached to the communication unit (1). There is a gap between the rear wall of the room (21).

Thereby, when the communication device main body (1) is inserted along the guide portion (22), the communication device main body (1) is accurately guided in the insertion. This allows the communication

The insertion of (1) becomes easy, and after insertion, it is prevented from being detached from the communication device body (1). Also, since the chamfered portions (60) and (60) are fitted in the guide portion (), the first box (6) is also connected to the guide portion (22) when opening the second box (7). To prevent the battery from falling off the charger body (2). Therefore, the second box (7) can be opened with one hand.

The longer the guide unit (22) is, the easier it is to insert the communication unit (1). However, if the guide unit (22) is long along the side of the communication unit, the search button (11) Since (11) and the guide portion (22) are in contact with each other, the guide portion (22) is formed with a length that does not touch the search button (11).

In this example, when charging the mobile phone or performing data communication using the mobile phone, the communication unit (1) is connected to the guide (2 2) of the charger (2). Then, the socket (8) and the first connector (61) of the communication device body (1) are fitted. This enables charging or data communication. That is, if the communication device main body (1) is inserted into the guide portion (22), charging or data communication can be performed, so that operation for charging or data communication is simplified.

The power cord (4) and the data communication cable (5) are

(2) Since the connection is made from the rear side, the data communication cable (5) does not protrude forward, and the appearance is improved. Also, data communication cable (5) does not get in the way.

As described above, the socket (8), the communication connector (50), and the power supply connector (40) are formed in the same shape. Therefore, even when the communication unit (1) is attached to the charger body (2), it is detached from the charger body (2) and the power supply cord (4) is directly supplied to the first socket (61). The battery can be charged even if the connector (40) is inserted. Even when the communication device (1) is attached to the charger (2), remove it from the charger (2) and directly connect the communication connector of the data communication cable (5) to the first socket (61). Data communication is possible even if (50) is inserted.

Thus, when carrying the communication device body (1), if the power cord (4) or the overnight communication cable (5) is carried together, charging or data communication can be performed at a place where the user is away from home. If a power cord (4) or a data communication cable (5) is provided at a place where the user is away, charging or data communication can be performed without having the charger body (2). Of course, data communication can be performed while charging the communication unit (1).

In the above example, the data communication cable (5) is connected to a personal computer or the like via a slot card. However, the data communication cable (5) may be connected to a USB terminal of a personal computer or the like via a converter (not shown). Good. Also, a mobile phone has been exemplified as a device to be charged, but a mobile device such as a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) may be used.

Claims

The scope of the claims

1. It has a charger body (2) to which a communication device body (1) having a first connector (61) at one end is attached. The first connector (61) has a power cord (4) and a data cable. In the charger to which the communication cable (5) is selectively connected,

The charger body (2) is formed with a guide portion (22) for guiding the insertion of the communication device body (1) with the first connector (61) facing down,

The charger body (2) is provided with a second connector (25) into which the data communication cable (5) fits and a third connector (26) into which the power cord (4) fits. On the (2), there is provided a socket (8) that fits into the first connector (61) of the communication device body (1) guided to be inserted into the guide portion (設け),

The socket (8) is electrically connected to both connectors (26) and (25),

The first connector (61) of the communication unit (1) and the socket (8) are mated with the power supply and data communication to the communication unit (1) when the socket (8) is fitted. Charger.

2. A chamfered portion (60) is formed on the side of the communication device body (1), and the guide portion (22) is fitted to the chamfered portion (60) to form the communication device body (1). The charger according to claim 1, wherein a retaining projection (23) for preventing falling off is formed.

3. a communicator with the communicator body (1) to be charged;

The power cord (4) and the data communication cable (5) are selectively connected. The charger body (2) to which the communicator body (1) having the first connector (61) at one end is attached. Have

The charger body (2) is formed with a guide portion (Π) for guiding the insertion of the communication device body (1) with the first connector (61) facing down,

The charger body (2) is provided with a second connector (25) into which the data communication cable (5) fits and a third connector (26) into which the power cord (4) fits, On the charger body (2), there is provided a socket (8) that fits into the first connector (61) of the communication device body (1) guided to be inserted into the guide part (22),

The socket (8) is electrically connected to both connectors (26) and (25),

Consists of the first connector (61) of the communication unit (1) and a charger that enables power supply and data communication to the communication unit (1) when the socket (8) is fitted. Communication unit.

4. The communication unit according to claim 3, wherein an antenna (72) protrudes from an end of the communication unit main body (1) opposite to an end provided with the socket (8).

5. On the communicator body (1), on the surface facing up while inserted into the charger body (2), an LCD (73) that can display the usage status of the communicator body (1) 4. The communication unit according to claim 3, wherein the communication unit is provided.

6. The communicator body (1) is provided so as to be foldable, and the communicator body (1) is folded and inserted into the charger body (2). ) Is provided, and on the back of the LCD (73) on the communicator body (1), a liquid crystal panel (71) that is exposed when the communicator body (1) is opened is provided. The LCD (73) displays the usage status of the communication device (1) with 1) closed, and the LCD panel displays the usage status of the communication device (1) with the communication device (1) open. The communication unit according to claim 3, which is displayed in (71).