TWI636630B - 360 degree multi-directional magnetic socket - Google Patents

Abstract

A 360-degree multi-directional magnetic socket for wireless charging of at least one electronic device, comprising a plug body and a absorbing body. The plug body is connected to a mains socket, the absorbing body is connected to the plug body, and a plurality of first polarity adsorption points and a plurality of second polarity adsorption points are disposed on the surface, and the second polarity adsorption points surround each of the first Polar adsorption point setting. In this way, through the polarity distribution and the magnetic attraction principle of the first polarity adsorption point and the second polarity adsorption point, the adsorption position of the electronic device can be automatically fine-tuned and positioned to realize the effect of the intuitive application, thereby further improving the convenience of use.

Description

360 degree multi-directional magnetic socket

The invention belongs to the technical field of wireless charging devices, in particular to a 360-degree multi-directional magnetic socket, which utilizes a contact surface of 180 to 360 degrees for an electronic device to be easily magnetically connected to improve overall practical convenience. .

When the development of lithium-ion batteries or related battery technology is stagnant and cannot keep up with the energy requirements of 3C electronic devices and mobile smart devices, wireless charging technology has become a future energy technology development with the advantage of high convenience. Focus. Moreover, after the introduction of wireless charging technology into new smart phones, the application of wireless charging is increasingly understood and accepted by end users. At present, the mainstream practice of wireless charging technology can also be called inductive charging or non-contact inductive charging. It is a near-field sensing form that uses electromagnetic principle to transmit electrical energy from a power supply device (Tx) through inductive coupling. The technology is transmitted to a powered device (Rx) such that the Rx terminal can wirelessly take power and further convert to form electrical energy for charging an electronic device or directly as power to drive the electronic device.

However, in the prior art, the setting of the positioning mechanism is not often found between a mobile intelligent device and a wireless charging stand, which causes the mobile intelligent device to be easily slipped or dropped from the wireless charging stand by external force, which is not convenient for practical application. demand. At the same time, the induction coil in the mobile smart device is more difficult to align with the transmitting coil in the wireless charging stand, which seriously affects the charging efficiency. Taking the wireless charging device for a vehicle disclosed in Taiwan Patent No. I527334 as an example, a transmitting component and a plurality of first magnetic bodies are disposed on a charging board, and a receiving component and a plurality of components are disposed on a mobile device. a second magnetic body, wherein the first magnetic bodies are arranged in a first direction or even a second direction of the transmitting element, and the second magnetic bodies are also arranged in the second magnetic body One of the receiving elements is in a first direction, or even a second direction. In this manner, after the first magnetic body is coupled to the second magnetic body, the mobile device can be positioned on the charging board for wireless charging. However, the appearance of the mobile device cannot be accurately known by the user. When the position of the receiving component is used, the adsorption position needs to be adjusted according to experience, so that the convenience of use is limited and the market demand is not met.

In view of this, how to use the polarity characteristics of the magnetic components to match and set, so that the user can accurately adsorb the mobile device to the charging board through an intuitive operation, thereby achieving high convenience and high charging efficiency. This is the subject of the invention.

In view of the problems of the prior art, the object of the present invention is to provide a short and lightweight 360-degree multi-directional magnetic socket, so that the user can conveniently arrange the electronic device for high-efficiency charging operation.

According to the purpose of the present invention, the 360 degree multi-directional magnetic socket is used for wireless charging of at least one electronic device, and comprises a plug body and a absorbing body. The plug body is connected to a mains socket, the absorbing body is connected to the plug body, and a plurality of first polarity adsorption points and a plurality of second polarity adsorption points are disposed on the surface, and the second polarity adsorption points surround each of the first Polar adsorption point setting.

Wherein, the adsorption system has a semi-spherical shape or a donut shape, and the first polarity adsorption points are equally spaced in a first axial direction, a second axial direction and a third axial direction. Moreover, the 360-degree multi-directional magnetic socket further includes a power module disposed in the absorbing body and electrically connected to the plug body, the power module is provided with a safety switch, and the safety switch is disposed on the electronic device It is ensured that the adsorbing body is magnetically connected to each of the first polarity adsorption points and each of the second polarity adsorption points, so that the power module converts into a charging power source by using the commercial power of the commercial power socket and outputs the power to the electronic device. On the contrary, the safety switch is turned off when the electronic device is not magnetically connected to the absorbing body, and the power module is stopped to output the charging power. The power module is provided with an identification chip electrically connected to the safety switch, and the power source required for the electronic device is identified when the safety switch is turned on to output the DC or AC charging power to the electronic device. The safety switch is driven when the electronic device is not magnetically coupled to the absorbing body The power module outputs a warning signal to the electronic device.

Each of the first polarity adsorption points is provided with a contact point, and each of the contact points is electrically connected to the power module for outputting the charging power to the electronic device. An S-pole magnet is disposed in each of the first polarity adsorption points, and an N-pole magnet is disposed in each of the second polarity adsorption points, and the plug body is coupled to the adsorption body by means of magnet adsorption.

In summary, the present invention utilizes the arrangement of the second polarity adsorption points around each of the first polarity adsorption points to form two independent regions of the magnet, so that the electronic device is placed in the adsorption to the adsorption. The body can be automatically micro-slip through the two-pole principle of magnetism and magnetic repulsion to ensure accurate connection to improve the convenience of use and charging efficiency. In addition to being used for power conversion and voltage transformation, the power module further utilizes the setting of the safety switch to ensure the stability of power transmission between the 360-degree multi-directional magnetic socket and the electronic device, and the identification of the wafer is activated. Moreover, the 360-degree multi-directional magnetic socket can automatically output the electric energy that meets the requirements of the electronic device, thereby improving product adaptability and market applicability.

1‧‧‧360 degree multi-directional magnetic socket

10‧‧‧ plug body

11‧‧‧Adsorbed body

110‧‧‧First polarity adsorption point

1100‧‧‧Contact points

111‧‧‧Second polarity adsorption point

12‧‧‧Power Module

120‧‧‧Safety switch

121‧‧‧ Identification wafer

13‧‧‧Connecting magnet

14‧‧‧Signal connection components

2‧‧‧Electronic devices

20‧‧‧Connectors

3‧‧‧Market outlet

S1~S4‧‧‧ steps

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a schematic illustration of one embodiment of a preferred embodiment of the invention.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a second perspective view of a second embodiment of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a flow chart showing the operation of the second embodiment of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a schematic view showing the use of the second embodiment of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a schematic illustration of three embodiments of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

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Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the 360-degree multi-directional magnetic socket 1 is provided for at least one electronic device (not shown) The wireless charging is performed, and includes a plug body 10 and a absorbing body 11. The plug body 10 is connected to a mains socket (not shown) and connected to the adsorbing body 11. The surface of the adsorbing body 11 is provided with a plurality of first polarity adsorption points 110 and a plurality of second polarity adsorption points 111, and the like The second polarity adsorption point 111 is disposed around each of the first polarity adsorption points 110.

Please refer to FIG. 2 to FIG. 5 for a schematic view, a flow chart and a schematic diagram of the operation of the second embodiment of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the 360-degree multi-directional magnetic socket 1 is provided with a plug body 10, a absorbing body 11 and a power module 12 for at least one for a household plug of 110 to 240 volts (V). The electronic device 2 is wirelessly charged after being absorbing and connected, and the electronic device 2 is directly provided with or externally coupled to one of the joints 20 of the 360-degree multi-directional magnetic socket 1. The plug body 10 is connected to the absorbing body 11 and is connected to a mains socket 3. The power module 12 is disposed in the absorbing body 11 and electrically connected to the plug body 10. The power module 12 is provided with a safety switch 120. The identification chip 121 is electrically connected to the safety switch 120. The plug body 10 and the absorbing body 11 may be integrally formed or placed in an absorbing and connecting manner. The absorbing body 11 can be arranged in a semi-spherical shape with a wide angle of contact angle of 180 degrees, and a plurality of first polarity adsorption points 110 and a plurality of second polarity adsorption points 111 are disposed on the surface, and the first polarity adsorption points 110 are And being equidistantly distributed in a first axial direction (x), a second axial direction (y) and a third axial direction (z), and the second polarity adsorption points 111 are respectively adsorbed around the first polarity. Point 110 is set. However, it is conceivable that the surface of the joint 20 can be disposed in a concave arc shape and provided with the first polarity adsorption points 110 and the second polarity adsorption points 111, and the first polarity adsorption points 110 and the The arrangement of the second polarity adsorption points 111 is opposite to that of the adsorption body 11. For example, when the first polarity adsorption point 110 of the adsorption body 11 is provided with an S pole magnet, each of the second polarity adsorption points When an N-pole magnet is disposed in the 111, the N-pole magnet is disposed in each of the first polarity adsorption points 110 of the joint 20, and the S-pole magnet is disposed in each of the second polarity adsorption points 111. Each of the first polarity adsorption points 110 is provided with a contact point 1100. Each of the contact points 1100 on the adsorption body 11 is electrically connected to the power module 12, and each contact point 1100 on the connector 20 is electrically connected. A power component of the electronic device 2 is connected.

When the 360-degree multi-directional magnetic socket 1 is inserted into the mains socket 3, and one When the user attaches the electronic device 2 to the absorbing body 11, the 360-degree versatile magnetic socket 1 may include the following steps: the safety switch 120 determines in step S1 whether the electronic device 2 is actually connected to the 360 degree multi-directional magnetic socket 1? If the electronic device 2 is not magnetically connected to the absorbing body 11, the safety switch 120 is turned off in step S10, the power module 12 is stopped and the power cannot be output, and the safety switch 120 can perform step S11. The power module 12 is driven to output an alert signal to the electronic device 2 to alert the user to the operating state of the electronic device 2 or the 360-degree multi-directional magnetic socket 1. Incidentally, the power module 12 can be internally provided with a sensing unit for intelligently monitoring current, voltage, temperature, operating time and operating conditions, and reporting and alerting the user when an abnormality occurs.

If the electronic device 2 is magnetically connected to each of the second polarity adsorption points 111 via the first polarity adsorption points 110, the safety switch 120 is turned on, and the identification wafer 121 is driven to perform steps. S3: Determine whether the type of power required by the electronic device 2 is recognized? If yes, in step S4, the identification sheet 121 notifies the power module 12 to form a DC or AC charging power source by using the mains conversion of the utility outlet to transmit the contact points of the two adjacent ends of the connector 11 and the connector 20. 1100 is output to the electronic device 2. On the other hand, if the electronic device 2 does not have a built-in identity chip and the identification chip 121 cannot recognize the type of the required power source, the identification chip 121 stops the operation of the power module 12 and cannot output the charging power source in step S30.

Please refer to FIG. 6, which is a schematic diagram of three embodiments of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the 360-degree multi-directional magnetic socket 1 is provided with at least one plug body 10 and a absorbing body 11 for wirelessly charging at least one electronic device 2, and the plug body 10 is connected. The absorbing body 11 is also connected to a mains socket. The absorbing body 11 can be in the form of a doughnut shape with a wide angle of contact angle of 360 degrees, and the surface is provided with a plurality of first polarity adsorption points 110 and a plurality of second polarity adsorption points 111, and the second polarity adsorption points 111 is disposed around each of the first polarity adsorption points 110.

It is to be noted that the 360-degree multi-directional magnetic socket 1 can be configured with the plug body 10 of a plurality of types, and the connecting body 10 and the two ends of the adsorbing body 11 are respectively provided with a connecting magnet 13 and At least one signal connection component 14, such as a high speed signal connector (Pogo Pin) probes, shrapnel or pins. In this way, when the plug body 10 is affixed to the absorbing body 11 through the connecting magnets 13, the power, data, voltage, signal, message or thermal energy can be transmitted through the signal connecting elements 14 for the user to flex The corresponding plug body 10 is replaced by the mains socket of the national standard according to different national standards, thereby improving the overall product adaptability. Moreover, the plug bodies 10 of different specifications may have a colorless appearance to distinguish them.

The above description is only illustrative of preferred embodiments and not limiting. Any equivalent modifications or alterations to the spirit and scope of the invention are intended to be included in the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (9)

A 360-degree multi-directional magnetic socket for wireless charging of at least one electronic device, comprising: a plug body for plugging a mains socket; and a absorbing body connected to the plug body and having a surface The plurality of first polarity adsorption points and the plurality of second polarity adsorption points are disposed around the first polarity adsorption points, wherein the adsorption system has a semispherical shape or a donut shape. The 360 degree multi-directional magnetic socket according to claim 1, wherein the first polarity adsorption points are respectively in a first axial direction, a second axial direction and a third axial direction. Distance distribution. The 360-degree multi-directional magnetic socket according to the second aspect of the patent application is further provided with a power module, which is placed in the absorbing body and electrically connected to the plug body, and the power module is provided with a safety switch. And the safety switch is turned on when the electronic device is magnetically connected to each of the first polarity adsorption points and each of the second polarity adsorption points, so that the power module converts the utility power of the utility outlet to form a The charging power source is output to the electronic device. The 360 degree multi-directional magnetic socket according to claim 3, wherein the safety switch is turned off when the electronic device is not magnetically connected to the absorbing body, so that the power module stops operating and cannot output the Charger. The 360 degree multi-directional magnetic socket of claim 4, wherein the power module is provided with an identification chip electrically connected to the safety switch, and the safety switch is recognized when the safety switch is turned on. The type of power source required by the electronic device is to output the DC power or the AC power to the electronic device. The 360-degree multi-directional magnetic socket of claim 5, wherein the safety switch drives the power module to output a warning signal to the electronic device when the electronic device is not magnetically coupled to the absorbing body. Device. A 360 degree multi-directional magnetic socket as described in claim 6 of the patent application, wherein each of the first The polarity adsorption point is provided with a contact point, and each contact point is electrically connected to the power module for outputting the charging power to the electronic device. The 360-degree multi-directional magnetic socket of claim 7, wherein each of the first polarity adsorption points is provided with an S-pole magnet, and each of the second polarity adsorption points is provided with an N-pole magnet. . The 360 degree multi-directional magnetic socket according to claim 8, wherein the plug system is connected to the adsorbing body by means of magnet adsorption.