JP2003032903A - Multi-purpose charger - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a multi-purpose charger capable of conducting charging corresponding to charging various types of portable information terminal units, simultaneously charging the plurality of portable information terminal units, and transmitting data for using expansion functionalities of the portable information terminal machines. SOLUTION: This charger includes a charger body having at least more than one bus-slot with an evergization action through electrical connection with a power source by a power source supply means at an upper surface, and a charging connector which is detachably inserted in the bus-slot. The charging connector has a bus-joint, which is electrically connected with the bus-slot at a bottom end and a connecter head meeting a charging hole of each type of the portable information terminal units at an upper end. An interface base is provided at a bottom surface of the charger body, and a male joint, of which the one end is electrically connected with the bus-slot and the other end is connected with an outer part connecting device is provided inside the interface base. The connection device forms an interface card groove which is fitted into the interface base and has a female joint, in which the male joint on the interface base is inserted.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a multipurpose charging device, and more particularly, to a multipurpose charging device capable of charging at least one or more portable terminals, transmitting information, and executing extended functions. Regarding

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Mobile type personal digital assistants such as cellular phones, electronic translators, and personal digital assists (PDAs) are lightweight and convenient to store and store personal information. Because it has the advantages and advantages of being able to play audio and video,
So-called 3C (Computer, Communications, ConsumerEl
ectronics) is a rapidly growing field of high technology.

However, the mobile type personal digital assistants produced by each manufacturer have no normal specifications in common, such as a mobile phone, and they are products of the same manufacturer. Also, the specifications may differ depending on the model. Therefore, peripheral devices of respective models, such as a charging box, are not compatible and cannot be shared. Therefore, when the consumer replaces the mobile phone with a new model, he / she must use the peripheral device corresponding to the newly purchased model, and the peripheral device corresponding to the original model may be old or new. Rou,
It has no use. Therefore, it is not only a waste of money for the user, but also an unreasonable waste of resources.

A charging box (11) for a known mobile phone
For example, as disclosed in FIGS. 1 and 2, an insertion groove portion (15) for inserting a mobile phone (25) is formed in a base portion,
A charging connector (13) is provided in the insertion groove (15). When charging the mobile phone (25), the charging part (not shown) on the bottom surface of the mobile phone (25) is inserted into the charging connector (13) and the mobile phone (25) is fixed in the insertion groove (15). And power supply means (21)
To achieve the purpose of charging by electrically connecting to the power supply through. However, the above charging box can charge only one mobile phone at one time. Current users may have multiple telephone numbers according to different needs and may be using different mobile type terminal information processing devices. For such a user, the conventional charging box is certainly inconvenient.

Therefore, it is desired to provide a new device that solves various problems in the peripheral devices of the conventional portable information terminal. In other words, the advent of a device that can support various types of mobile phones with a single charging box and that can achieve not only charging but also data transmission / storing and sufficient use of extended functions has emerged for many years. Has been desired by users. This is the focus of the development of the present invention,
This is a problem to be solved by the inventor.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is a multipurpose charging device for use in portable information terminals such as mobile phones, which is compatible with various different models and is capable of charging a plurality of portable information terminals. An object of the present invention is to provide a multi-purpose charging device that can transmit data, save cost, and sufficiently use resources.

Further, the present invention is characterized by providing a multi-purpose charging device which can fully utilize the extended function of the portable information terminal by utilizing the external connection device.

[0008]

A multipurpose charging device according to the present invention comprises a charging device main body and a charging connector which is detachably inserted into the charging device main body, and an upper surface of the charging device main body is provided. A bus provided with at least one bus slot electrically connected to a power source by a power supply means and having an energizing action, and the charging connector is inserted into the bus slot and electrically connected to the bus slot. -The joint is provided at the bottom end, and the top end is provided with a connector head configured to correspond to the shape of the charging hole formed on the bottom surface of various portable information terminals. An interface seat is provided on the bottom surface of the charger main body, and a male joint having one end electrically connected to the bus slot and the other end connected to an external connection device is provided in the interface seat.

The external connection device connected to the male joint has an interface card groove to be inserted into the interface seat, and a female joint for inserting the male joint of the interface seat into the interface card groove. It is an external connection function module and has a storage medium for storing data. Further, the external connection device may be a signal transmission cable, one end of which is connected to a female joint connected to a male joint of the interface seat, and the other end is connected to the information processing apparatus or to the information processing apparatus. Connect Connect to a peripheral device.

[0010]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION A multi-purpose charging device according to the present invention is a multi-purpose charging device that can charge a portable information terminal such as a mobile phone and can fully utilize the extended functions of the portable information terminal. The charging device main body and a charging connector that is detachably inserted in the charging device main body are provided, and the upper surface of the charging device main body is electrically connected to a power source by a power supply means to provide an energizing action. The charging connector has at least one bus slot, and the charging connector has a bus joint inserted in the bus slot and electrically connected to the bus slot at a bottom end portion thereof, and at the top end thereof, various portable terminals. A connector head having a shape corresponding to the shape of the charging hole formed on the bottom surface of the information terminal is provided. An interface seat is provided on the bottom surface of the charger main body, and a male joint having one end electrically connected to the bus slot and the other end connected to an external connection device is provided in the interface seat.

The external connection device connected to the male joint has an interface card groove to be inserted into the interface seat, and a female joint for inserting the male joint of the interface seat into the interface card groove. It is an external connection function module and has a storage medium for storing data. Further, the external connection device may be a signal transmission cable, one end of which is connected to a female joint connected to a male joint of the interface seat, and the other end is connected to the information processing apparatus or to the information processing apparatus. Connect Connect to a peripheral device. In order to describe the structure and characteristics of such a multipurpose charging device in detail, specific examples will be given and described below.

[0012]

First Embodiment FIG. 3 discloses an exploded view of a multipurpose charging device according to the present invention. 4 is a side perspective view of the apparatus of FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing its usage. In the embodiments, the portable information terminals to which the multipurpose charging device of the present invention is applied will be described by taking a mobile phone as an example. However, the technique of the present invention is not limited to the electronic translator and the personal digital device.・ Assist (PD
Any of them can be applied to mobile type information processing terminal devices such as A).

In the multipurpose charging device according to the present invention, an insertion groove portion (35) for inserting the mobile phone (55) is formed on the upper surface of the charging device main body (31) which is the charging box of the mobile phone in the first embodiment. , A bus slot (37) is bored in the insertion groove (35). The inside of the bus slot (37) is electrically connected to a power supply by a power supply means (51) connected to the charging device main body (31) and has an energizing effect.

The charging connector (33) which is removably inserted in the bus slot is a bus which is tightly inserted in the bus slot (37) at the bottom end by a method such as locking. -Provide a joint (331). Of course, the bus joint (331) forms an electrical connection with the bus slot (37) within the bus slot (37). The upper end of the charging connector (33) which is detachably inserted is designed corresponding to the shape of the charging hole (not shown) provided on the bottom surface of the product of each manufacturer or the mobile phone of each model. That is, the connector head (335) corresponding to the charging hole of the mobile phone is formed. Therefore, the charging connector (3
By inserting the bus joint (331) of 3) into the bus slot (37), the mobile phone (5
5) the connector head (33) of the charging connector (33)
5) and can be stabilized. By inserting the power supply means (51) into the charging device body (31), charging of the mobile phone (55) proceeds.

An interface seat (41) is provided on the bottom surface of the charger body (31), and a male joint (43) electrically connected to the bus slot (37) is provided in the interface seat (41). . Further, in order to easily expand various functions of the mobile phone (55), the present invention further includes an MP3 player, a radio, a C
An external connection function module (45) such as a D player or a digital camera is provided. The external connection function module (45) has an interface card groove (455) corresponding to the shape of the interface seat (41), and a female joint into which the male joint (43) is inserted into the interface card groove (455). (45
3) is provided and is electrically connected to the bus slot (37) by inserting the male joint (43) into the female joint (453). Therefore, the data or the program stored in the external connection function module (45) and the mobile phone (55) is transmitted from both the external connection function module (45) and the mobile phone (55) and stored, or according to the program. Commands can be executed. Specifically, for example, personal data such as name and telephone number, article storage, MP3 reproduction, radio broadcast reception, digital camera image reproduction, or electronic translation function execution can be mentioned. In addition, the external connection function module (45) is configured to match the external appearance of the charging device main body (31), and the entire charging device has a stable shape so that the mobile phone (55) can be stably attached to the charging device main body (31). So that it can be inserted.

FIG. 6 discloses a charging outlet having a different shape. An object of the multipurpose charging device according to the present invention is to insert different types of mobile phones into the charging device main body (31) as described above and perform charging. Therefore, the charging connector (33) is detachably inserted so that it can be easily replaced. Each charging connector (3
3) (63) and (73) respectively correspond to the shapes of the charging holes provided on the bottom surface of the mobile phones of different models. Therefore, the connector heads (335) (635) (735)
Are formed in different shapes. However, the respective bus joints (335) (635) (735) inserted in the bus slots (37) are formed in the same shape. Therefore, when the multipurpose charging device according to the present invention is applied to a mobile phone of a model different from the mobile phone that is normally used, the existing charging connector is replaced with the charging connector (33)
It is only necessary to replace with (63) or (73), and it is not necessary to replace the entire charging device. Therefore, for the user, the purchasing cost of the peripheral device can be reduced, and the resources can be used more effectively.

[0017]

[Second Embodiment] FIGS. 7A and 7B disclose a second embodiment of the present invention. The multi-purpose charging device according to the second embodiment can be used when traveling, such as when traveling, and is convenient for carrying.
It is configured in consideration of obtaining power from a passenger car or the like. Therefore, the charging device body (61) of the second embodiment.
Reduces the volume as compared with the charging device main body (31) in the first embodiment. A bus slot (67) is formed on the upper surface of the charging device main body (61), and a charging connector (6) is formed.
3) Removably insert. In addition, the charging device body (6
An interface seat (41) and a male joint (43) are provided on the bottom surface of 1) for connection with an external connection function module (not shown). In addition, a connection portion of the power supply means (515) is provided on the side surface of the charging device body. Therefore, the power supply means (515) as disclosed in FIG. 7B.
When it is connected to a power source by means of a power source, charging can proceed directly to the mobile phone (553), and when an external connection function module (not shown) is connected without the power supply means (515) being connected, Telephone (55
3) Data can be transmitted, stored, or extended by its own power source. As a matter of course,
The charging connector (63) is a bus of the charging base (61).
The power supply means (515) may be directly fixed to the slot (67), and the power supply means (515) is not of a type to be inserted into the cigarette lighter of the automobile disclosed in the drawing, but may be a power supply means for a general power supply in the first embodiment. May be

[0018]

Third Embodiment FIGS. 8 and 9 disclose a third embodiment of the multipurpose charging device according to the present invention. In general, the outer shape of a mobile phone has a wide front width and a thin thickness. Therefore,
In the third embodiment, as disclosed in the drawing, a plurality of insertion groove portions (75) (753) (755) corresponding to the outer shape of the mobile phone are formed on the upper surface of the charging device main body (71), and the mobile phone (55), (553) and (555) are inserted sideways with respect to the front of the charging device. The insertion slots (75) (753) (755) are provided with bus slots (37) (67) (77), respectively, and charge connectors (33) (63) (73) corresponding to different models are formed.
Is detachably installed. Therefore, by connecting to the power supply by the power supply means (51), the insertion groove (75)
Mobile phone (55) inserted in (753) (755)
It is possible to charge (553) and (555) at the same time.

In order to use the extended function of the mobile phone,
As disclosed in FIG. 9, an interface seat (81) and a male joint (83) are provided on the bottom surface of the charging device body (71). In addition, the external connection function module (85),
Similar to the first embodiment, the interface card groove is formed and the female joint (853) is provided.

The charging connectors (33) (63) (7)
3) may be directly fixed to the insertion groove portions (75) (753) (755). In the third embodiment, the insertion groove portions (75) (753) are provided so that the mobile phones (55) (553) (555) are inserted sideways with respect to the front of the charging device.
Since (755) are formed in an array, it is possible to simultaneously charge a plurality of mobile phones and simultaneously transmit data to a plurality of mobile phones.

The multipurpose charging device according to the third embodiment can be modified in its embodiment as disclosed in FIG. That is, the external connection function module (85) may be a computer device in order to more fully utilize the extended functions of the mobile phone. In another embodiment shown, the signal transmission cable (90) is a female joint having one end connected to the male joint (83) of the interface seat (81) and the other end is a computer device (9).
5) or a peripheral device such as a hub that connects to the computer device (95). Further, the male joint (85), the female joint, and the signal transmission cable (90) are provided in order to speed up data access, reduce the volume of the entire device, save power consumption, and facilitate operation.
May employ universal serial bus (USB) compatible cables and joints.

[0022]

[Fourth Embodiment] FIG. 11 discloses a fourth embodiment.
The fourth embodiment is similar to the second embodiment disclosed in FIGS. 7A and 7B in that the volume is reduced to facilitate the carrying when going out, and a plurality of ( The charging device base (61) shown in FIG.
The slots (37) (67) (77) are removably inserted or fixed into one charging device base. Further, a connector portion (833) to which the signal transmission cable (90) is connected is provided on the side surface of the charging device base, and at least one or more power supply means insertion holes (89) and an external device connection hole are provided on the other side surface. (87) is provided. In FIG. 11, a mode in which a speaker (875) is connected is disclosed.

The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, modifications and changes that can be made by those skilled in the art, which have an equivalent effect on the technology and spirit of the present invention,
All of them belong to the claims of the present invention.

[0024]

The multipurpose charging device according to the present invention is capable of charging various types of portable information terminal devices, and it is not necessary to replace the entire charging device according to different portable information terminal devices. Further, it is possible to charge a plurality of mobile information terminals at the same time. Furthermore, it is possible to perform data transmission and the like by utilizing the extended functions of the information processing terminal device of the portable information terminal, and fully utilize these extended functions. Therefore, not only is it convenient for the user to use, but it is possible to reduce the purchasing cost of the user and to fully utilize the manufacturing resources.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a conventional charging device for a mobile phone.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a usage mode of a conventional charging device for a mobile phone.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the charging device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of the charging device of FIG.

5 is a perspective view showing a usage mode of the charging device of FIG. 3. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a charging joint different from the charging device of FIG.

FIG. 7A is an exploded view showing a charging device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7B is a perspective view showing a usage state of the charging device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an exploded view of a charging device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a rear perspective view showing a usage mode of the charging device of FIG. 8. FIG.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a usage mode of a charging device according to another mode of the third embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a charging device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

11 charging box 13 Charging connector 15 Groove 25 mobile phones 31 Charging device body 33 Charging connector 331 bus joint 335 connector head 35 insertion groove 37 bus slots 41 Interface Seat 43 Male joint 45 External connection function module 453 female joint 455 interface card groove 51 power supply means 515 power supply means 55 Mobile phone 553 mobile phone 555 mobile phone 61 Electric device base 63 charging connector 635 connector head 67 bus slots 71 Charging device body 73 Charging connector 735 connector head 75 insertion groove 753 insertion groove 755 insertion groove 77 bus slots 81 Interface seat 83 Male joint 833 connector 85 External connection function module 853 female joint 87 External device connection hole 875 speaker 89 Power supply means insertion hole 90 signal transmission cable 95 Computer equipment

Claims (26)

[Claims] 1. A charging device used for charging a portable information terminal such as a mobile phone, comprising a charging device main body and a charging connector detachably inserted into the charging device main body. At least one bus slot electrically connected to a power source by a power supply means and having an energizing action is provided on the upper surface of the charger main body, and the charging connector is inserted into the bus slot and the bus slot. A bus joint electrically connected to the bottom end portion, and a connector head configured to correspond to the shape of the charging hole formed on the bottom surface of various portable information terminals at the top end. Multipurpose charging device. 2. A male joint, one end of which is electrically connected to the bus slot and the other end of which is connected to an external connection device, in which an interface seat is provided on a bottom surface of the charger main body. The multipurpose charging device according to claim 1, further comprising: 3. The multi-purpose according to claim 1, wherein an insertion groove portion for inserting a portable information terminal device is formed on an upper surface of the charging device main body, and the bus slot is formed in the insertion groove portion. Charging device. 4. The external connection device connected to the male joint has an interface card groove to be inserted into the interface seat, and a female joint for inserting the male joint of the interface seat into the interface card groove. The multi-purpose charging device according to claim 2, wherein the multi-purpose charging device is an external connection function module. 5. The multi-purpose charging device of claim 4, wherein the external connection function module has a storage medium for storing data. 6. The external connection device is a signal transmission cable, one end of which is connected to a female joint connected to a male joint of an interface seat, and the other end is an information processing device or an information processing device. The multi-purpose charging device according to claim 2, wherein the multi-purpose charging device is connected to a peripheral device connected to the device. 7. The multipurpose charging device according to claim 6, wherein the male joint and the female joint are joints compatible with a universal serial bus. 8. The multipurpose charging device according to claim 1, wherein the charging connector is tightly inserted and fixed in the bus slot. 9. The multipurpose charging device according to claim 1, wherein the power supply unit is a power supply unit that uses a cigarette lighter for an automobile as a power source. 10. The multi-purpose charging device according to claim 1, wherein at least one or more external device connection holes for extended functions are provided on a side surface of the charging device body. 11. A plurality of bus slots are arranged on the upper surface of the main body of the charging device side by side with respect to the front of the charging device, and charging connectors corresponding to different models are detachably attached to the respective bus slots. The multipurpose charging device according to claim 1, wherein at least one or more portable information terminals of different models are provided in the charging device main body, and charging can be performed simultaneously. 12. A charging device used for charging a portable information terminal device such as a mobile phone, comprising: a charging device main body;
An interface seat, and at least one charging connector for inserting a charging unit provided on a bottom surface of the portable information terminal is provided on an upper surface of the charging device body, the interface seat being the charging device body. A multi-purpose charging device, characterized in that a male joint is provided on the bottom surface of the male connector, one end of which is electrically connected to the charging connector and the other end is connected to an external connection device. 13. An external connection device for connecting to the male joint is provided with an interface card groove to be fitted into the interface seat, and a female joint for inserting the male joint of the interface seat into the interface card groove. The multi-purpose charging device according to claim 12, wherein the multi-purpose charging device is an external connection function module. 14. The multipurpose charging device as claimed in claim 13, wherein the external connection function module has a storage medium for storing data. 15. The external connection device is a signal transmission cable, one end of which is connected to a female joint connected to a male joint of an interface seat, and the other end is an information processing device or an information processing device. The multipurpose charging device according to claim 12, wherein the multipurpose charging device is connected to a peripheral device that is connected to the device. 16. The multipurpose charging device according to claim 15, wherein the male joint and the female joint are joints compatible with a universal serial bus. 17. The multipurpose charging device according to claim 12, further comprising a power supply connection hole for connecting a power supply means to the side surface of the charging device body. 18. The multipurpose charging device according to claim 17, wherein the power supply means is a power supply means that uses a cigarette lighter for an automobile as a power source. 19. At least one bus slot electrically connected to a power source by a power supply means and having an energizing action is provided on an upper surface of the charging device body, and the bus connector is provided at a bottom end of the charging connector. 13. The multipurpose charging device according to claim 12, further comprising a bus joint that is detachably inserted into the slot and that is electrically connected to the bus slot. 20. The side surface of the charging device body is further provided with at least one or more connection holes for connecting an external connection device for utilizing the extended function of the portable information terminal. Multi-purpose charging device. 21. An insertion groove portion for inserting a portable information terminal device is formed on an upper surface of the charging device body, and the bus slot is formed in the insertion groove portion.
The multipurpose charging device according to. 22. A plurality of bus slots are arranged on the upper surface of the main body of the charging device side by side with respect to the front of the charging device so that a plurality of portable information terminals can be charged at the same time. The multipurpose charging device according to claim 12, wherein 23. A charging device used for charging a portable information terminal device such as a mobile phone, wherein a plurality of bus slots are formed on the upper surface of the charging device body so as to be arranged laterally with respect to the front surface of the charging device. However, each of the bus slots is provided with a charging joint corresponding to the charging unit provided at the bottom of the portable information terminal device, so that it is possible to charge a plurality of portable information terminal devices at the same time. A multipurpose charging device characterized in that 24. At the upper ends of the plurality of charging joints, joint heads corresponding to charging parts of mobile terminals of different models are formed, and each bottom end has a common shape. Formed the bus
The multi-purpose charging device according to claim 23, wherein the multi-purpose charging device is inserted into a slot. 25. The charging device body further comprises an interface seat, and the interface seat is provided with a male joint having one end electrically connected to the bus slot and the other end connected to an external connection device. 24. The multipurpose charging device according to claim 23. 26. The insertion slot for inserting a portable information terminal device is formed on the upper surface of the main body of the charging device, and the bus slot is bored in the insertion groove. Multipurpose charging device.