Charging dock

Abstract

A charging dock having an unpowered state and an powered-up state, including: a charging dock body; a movable claw assembly coupled to the charging dock body by a movable ferrule, wherein the movable claw assembly having a movable snap hook coupled to the movable ferrule; an linkage mechanism coupled to the movable snap hook; and a line holder coupled to the linkage mechanism, wherein the line holder housing a charging line. The charging dock is in the unpowered state and the line holder sinks when the movable snap hook is in a loosened position. The charging dock is in the powered-up state, the linkage mechanism raises the cable holder, and the charging cable is inserted into the main unit, when the movable snap hook moves into the clamping position.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This application relates to a charging dock, and more particularly to a charging dock that can switch between an off-device state and an on-device charging state. [Previous Technology]

[0002] In the prior art, although electronic devices can be used handheld, when driving, working, recording videos, or live streaming, handheld electronic devices restrict the user's hands from holding them, which not only reduces work efficiency but may also cause operational hazards and affect the user's life safety. Therefore, the problem of fixing electronic devices urgently needs to be solved.

[0003] In addition, to extend the operating time of electronic devices, simultaneous charging is a feasible solution. Charging via a charging cable often offers higher charging efficiency, produces less electronic waste, and is less likely to affect environmental electromagnetic waves. However, charging cables connecting electronic devices often experience charging interruptions due to loose charging ports. Furthermore, after prolonged use, the connection interface may become unstable, making the device being charged susceptible to damage due to unstable current.

[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a charging dock to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. [Summary of the Invention]

[0005] In order to solve the problems of the above-mentioned prior art, the purpose of this application is to provide a charging stand that can fix electronic devices and solve the technical problems that the charging state of electronic devices is easily interrupted and the charging current is unstable, which causes the electronic devices to be easily damaged.

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a charging dock having an unused state and an used state, comprising: a charging dock body; a movable claw assembly connected to the charging dock body via a movable ring, the movable claw assembly having a movable hook connected to the movable ring, the movable claw assembly being configured to fix a host computer; a linkage mechanism connected to the movable hook; and a cable holder connected to the linkage mechanism, the cable holder housing a charging cable; when the movable hook is in a released position, the charging dock is in the unused state, and the cable holder is lowered; when the movable hook moves to a locked position, the charging dock is in the used state, the linkage mechanism drives the cable holder to move upward, and the charging cable is inserted into the host computer.

[0007] In some embodiments of this application, the movable claw assembly further includes a hook release member configured to release the movable hook from the charging dock body by pressing.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the linkage mechanism further includes a push rod cap. When the movable hook moves to the locking position, the push rod cap is pushed down by the movable claw assembly to drive the linkage mechanism.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the movable claw assembly further includes a magnet, and the charging base body further includes a movable metal plate. When the movable hook moves to the loosened position, the magnet attracts the movable metal plate to fix the movable claw assembly to the push rod cap.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the linkage mechanism further includes: a push rod, which is pressed down by the movable hook when the movable hook is in the locking position; a base fixing member, which is connected to the charging base body; and a movable lever member, which is connected to the push rod; when the push rod is pressed down, the movable lever member sinks down and drives the charging line to move upward.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the linkage mechanism further includes an elastic element connected to the movable lever. When the movable hook is in the loosened position, the elastic element pulls the movable lever to cause the line mounting seat to sink.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the linkage mechanism further includes a clamping member connected to the movable lever member, the clamping member having a movable track; and the line mounting seat also having a movable shaft; when the clamping member moves upward, the movable shaft slides within the movable track, causing the line mounting seat to move upward.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the line holder further includes a line track in which the line holder slides.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the charging dock body further includes a side positioning bracket, which is configured to fix the host from the left and right sides of the host.

[0015] In a second aspect, this application also provides a charging dock having an unused state and an used state, comprising: a charging dock body; a movable claw assembly connected to the charging dock body via a movable ring, the movable claw assembly having a movable hook and a hook release member connected to the movable ring, the hook release member being configured to release the movable hook from the charging dock body after being pressed; a linkage mechanism connected to the movable hook, the linkage mechanism further comprising a push rod cap; and a cable holder connected to the linkage mechanism, the cable holder housing a charging cable; when the movable hook is in a released position, the charging dock is in the unused state, and the cable holder is lowered; when the movable hook moves to a locked position, the charging dock is in the used state, the push rod cap is pushed down by the movable claw assembly, driving the linkage mechanism, the linkage mechanism driving the cable holder upward, and the charging cable is inserted into the host.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this application provides a charging dock with an unloaded state and an loaded state. By linking the movable claw assembly and the line mounting seat, when the movable claw assembly grips the host, the line mounting seat simultaneously moves the charging line upward to be inserted into the host, ensuring the connection stability between the charging line and the host. This solves the technical problems of existing electronic devices being difficult to fix, charging being easily interrupted, and unstable charging current causing easy damage to electronic devices.

[0017] The following detailed description, with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, will make it easier to understand the purpose, technical content, features and effects of this application.

Implementation Method

[0018] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The following descriptions of the embodiments are with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are used to illustrate specific embodiments that this application can be implemented. The directional terms mentioned in this application, such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "side," etc., are only for reference to the directions in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for the purpose of explaining and understanding this application, and not for limiting this application. In addition, it should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for the purpose of illustrating and explaining this application, and are not intended to limit this application. Referring to the drawings, the same element symbols represent the same elements.

[0019] Referring to Figures 1, 3 and 4, Figure 1 is a perspective view of a charging dock according to an embodiment of the present application, Figure 3 is a perspective view of a movable claw assembly according to an embodiment of the present application, and Figure 4 is a side cross-sectional view of a charging dock in an unloaded state according to an embodiment of the present application. This application provides a charging dock 10, which has an unloaded state and an loaded state, comprising: a charging dock body 11; a movable claw assembly 12 connected to the charging dock body 11 via a movable ring SS, the movable claw assembly 12 having a movable hook H1 that is linked to the movable ring SS and configured to fix the host 20; a linkage mechanism 13 that is linked to the movable hook H1; and a cable mounting seat 14 that is linked to the linkage mechanism 13, the cable mounting seat 14 housing a charging cable PLG; when the movable hook H1 is in the detached position, the charging dock 10 is in the unloaded state, and the cable mounting seat 14 is lowered; when the movable hook H1 moves to the locked position, the charging dock 10 is in the loaded state, the linkage mechanism 13 drives the cable mounting seat 14 to move upward, and the charging cable PLG is inserted into the host 20.

[0020] It should be further noted that the host device 20 can be a handheld electronic device, such as a mobile phone, tablet, car navigation system, camera, translator, e-reader, and personal digital assistant (PDA). With the charging dock provided in this application, the aforementioned electronic devices can be charged stably via a power line, reducing the need for manual operation by the user and improving convenience and safety.

[0021] Please refer to Figure 2, which is a perspective view of a charging dock according to another embodiment of this application. In this embodiment, the charging dock body 11 further includes a side positioning bracket 30. Through this side positioning bracket 30, the user can quickly place the main unit 20 from the side, and when the charging dock 10 is placed in a moving vehicle, the side positioning bracket 30 can be used to stabilize the main unit 20 to prevent it from falling off when encountering bumpy roads. In another embodiment of this application, the charging dock body 11 is also equipped with a wall mount for fixing to a wall surface.

[0022] Referring again to Figures 3 and 4, the movable claw assembly 12 further includes a latch release member R1, which is configured to release the movable latch H1 from the charging base body 11 upon pressing. In one embodiment of this application, the movable claw assembly 12 can also move relative to the charging base body 11 via the movable ring SS. When the latch release member R1 is pressed, the user can slide the movable claw assembly 12 horizontally or diagonally upward to release the engagement state between the movable claw assembly 12 and the host 20, making it easier for the engagement part of the movable claw assembly 12 to disengage from the side of the host 20. The latch release member R1 can be configured to have a pressing stroke, allowing the user to press upward to slide the latch release member R1 within the pressing stroke, thereby releasing the movable latch H1 from the charging base body 11.

[0023] Please refer to Figures 4 through 6 provided in this application below. Figure 4 is a side cross-sectional view of a charging dock in an unused state according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 5 is a side cross-sectional view of a charging dock in a transitional state between a used state and an unused state according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 6 is a side cross-sectional view of a charging dock in a used state according to an embodiment of this application.

[0024] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, the linkage mechanism 13 also includes a push rod cap PT. When the movable hook H1 moves to the locking position, the push rod cap PT is pushed down by the movable claw assembly 12, driving the linkage mechanism 13. As the movable hook H1 gradually engages with the main unit 20, the push rod cap PT is gradually pressed down, and the charging line PLG correspondingly rises gradually until it is inserted into the main unit 20. Through the linkage between the push rod cap PT and the movable hook H1, when the user places the main unit 20 on the charging base body 11 and uses the movable claw assembly 12 to fix the main unit 20, the charging line PLG is also inserted into the main unit 20 at the same time, thereby improving the ease of use of the electronic device and ensuring the connection stability of the charging line PLG. Since the charging line PLG is installed inside the line mounting base 14 and the main unit 20 is secured by the movable claw assembly 12, even if the charging base 10 is subjected to violent shaking, the connector end of the charging line PLG and the interface of the main unit 20 will not be shaken by force. Therefore, the connection stability between the charging line PLG and the main unit 20 is improved, and the application range of the main unit 20 is expanded.

[0025] It should also be noted that the charging dock 10 provided in this application can also be used for non-charging line connection. The charging line PLG can also be replaced with other types of lines, such as a TYPE-C line that can be used for both signal transmission and charging, or other signal transmission lines.

[0026] In one embodiment provided in this application, the linkage mechanism 13 further includes a push rod PR, a base fixing member L1, and a movable lever member L2. When the movable hook H1 is in the locked position, the push rod PR is pressed down by the movable hook H1. The base fixing member L1 is connected to the charging base body 11, providing a fulcrum for the rotation of the movable lever member L2. The movable lever member L2 is connected to the push rod PR; when the push rod PR is pressed down, the movable lever member L2 sinks down, causing the charging line PLG to move upward.

[0027] In one embodiment provided in this application, the linkage mechanism 13 further includes an elastic element SP, which is connected to a movable lever L2. When the movable hook H1 is in the disengaged position, the elastic element SP pulls the movable lever L2 to cause the charging line PLG to sink. Therefore, when the charging dock 10 is not equipped with the host 20, the linkage mechanism 13 can also be fixed in the sunken state and will not be shaken. Specifically, due to the design of the linkage mechanism 13, the connector (e.g., USB type C) installed on the line holder 14 can be prevented from breaking due to improper removal by the user. At the same time, when the charging dock 10 is not equipped with the host 20, the connector of the line holder 14 sinks to avoid damage caused by external force; when the host 20 is inserted, the connector of the line holder 14 rises, so that the host 20 is electrically connected to the external base to correctly transmit data.

[0028] It should be noted that the loosening position of the active hook provided in this application is not limited to the loosening state shown in Figure 4. In this application, the state in which the active hook H1 is separated from the push rod cap PT can be regarded as the loosening state.

[0029] Please refer to Figure 7, which is a side cross-sectional view of the charging dock in a second unused state according to an embodiment of this application. In one embodiment provided by this application, the movable claw assembly 12 further includes a magnet M1, and the charging dock body 11 further includes a movable metal piece MS. When the movable hook H1 moves to the loosened position, the magnet M1 attracts the movable metal piece MS to fix the movable claw assembly 12 to the push rod cap PT. Therefore, when the charging dock 10 is not connected to the host 20, the user can also fix the charging dock 10 in the second unused state shown in Figure 7. At this time, the movable claw assembly 12 can be fixed on the charging dock body 11, preventing the movable claw assembly 12 from being shaken and damaged when the host 20 is not installed. The movable metal piece MS can be a metal piece containing iron or other magnetic metals.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 8 and 9. Figure 8 is a perspective view of the charging dock in an unused state according to an embodiment of this application, and Figure 9 is a perspective view of the charging dock in an used state according to an embodiment of this application. The charging dock 14 also includes a clamping member L3 connected to a movable lever L2. The clamping member L3 has a movable track L31; and a charging dock P1. The charging dock 14 also has a movable shaft O. When the clamping member L3 moves upward, the movable shaft O slides within the movable track L31, causing the charging dock P1 to move upward. When the charging dock 10 is in an unused state, the movable shaft O is located at the end of the movable track L31 away from the clamping member L3. When the charging dock 10 is in a used state, the movable shaft O is located at the end of the movable track L31 close to the clamping member L3. The base fixing member L1 provides a pivot for the clamping member L3 and the movable lever L2 to rotate.

[0031] In one embodiment provided in this application, the line mounting seat 14 further includes a line track 111, and the line seat P1 slides within the line track 111, further providing the movement stability of the line mounting seat 14.

[0032] This application has at least the following beneficial effects: It provides a charging dock with an unloaded state and an loaded state. By linking the movable claw assembly and the line mounting seat, when the movable claw assembly grips the host, the line mounting seat simultaneously moves the charging line upward to be inserted into the host, ensuring the connection stability between the charging line and the host. This solves the technical problems of existing electronic devices being difficult to fix, charging and signal transmission being easily interrupted, and unstable charging current or transmission signal causing easy damage to electronic devices.

[0033] It should be noted that the combination of the various elements in this application preferably forms the above-mentioned multiple embodiments, but this should not be construed as a limitation on this application. That is, the various elements in this application may have more combinations, and are not limited to the above-mentioned multiple embodiments.

[0034] Specific examples have been used in this document to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the technical solutions and core ideas of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0035] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a charging dock according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 is a perspective view of a charging dock according to yet another embodiment of this application. Figure 3 is a perspective view of a movable claw assembly according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 is a side cross-sectional view of a charging dock according to an embodiment of this application in a first unloaded state. Figure 5 is a side cross-sectional view of a charging dock according to an embodiment of this application in a transitional state between a loaded state and a first unloaded state. Figure 6 is a side cross-sectional view of a charging dock according to an embodiment of this application in a loaded state. Figure 7 is a side cross-sectional view of a charging dock according to an embodiment of this application in a second unloaded state. Figure 8 is a perspective view of a wiring holder when the charging dock is in an unloaded state according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 9 is a perspective view of a wiring holder when the charging dock is in a loaded state according to an embodiment of this application.

Claims

1. A charging dock having an unloaded state and an loaded state, comprising: a charging dock body; a movable claw assembly connected to the charging dock body via a movable ring, the movable claw assembly having a movable hook linked to the movable ring, the movable claw assembly being configured to fix a main unit; a linkage mechanism linked to the movable hook; and a cable holder linked to the linkage mechanism, the cable holder housing a charging cable; when the movable hook is in a released position, the charging dock is in the unloaded state, and the cable holder is lowered; when the movable hook moves to a locked position, the charging dock is in the loaded state, the linkage mechanism drives the cable holder to move upward, and the charging cable is inserted into the main unit.

2. The charging dock as claimed in claim 1, wherein the movable claw assembly further includes a latch release member configured to release the movable latch from the charging dock body by pressing.

3. The charging dock as described in claim 1, wherein the linkage mechanism further includes a push rod cap, wherein when the movable hook moves to the locking position, the push rod cap is pushed down by the movable claw assembly to drive the linkage mechanism.

4. The charging dock as described in claim 3, wherein the movable claw assembly further includes a magnet, and the charging dock body further includes a movable metal plate, wherein when the movable hook moves to the detached position, the magnet attracts the movable metal plate to fix the movable claw assembly to the push rod cap.

5. The charging dock as claimed in claim 1, wherein the linkage mechanism further comprises: a push rod, wherein when the movable hook is in the locked position, the push rod is pressed down by the movable hook; a base fixing member, the base fixing member being connected to the charging dock body; and a movable lever member, the movable lever member being connected to the push rod; wherein when the push rod is pressed down, the movable lever member sinks down, causing the charging line to move upward.

6. The charging dock as described in claim 5, wherein the linkage mechanism further includes an elastic member connected to the movable lever member, wherein when the movable hook is in the disengaged position, the elastic member pulls the movable lever member to cause the cable mounting base to sink.

7. The charging dock as claimed in claim 5, wherein the linkage mechanism further includes a clamping member connected to the movable lever member, the clamping member having a movable track; and the cable holder further includes a movable shaft; when the clamping member moves upward, the movable shaft slides within the movable track, causing the cable holder to move upward.

8. The charging dock as claimed in claim 1, wherein the charging dock body further includes a cable track in which the cable holder slides.

9. The charging dock as claimed in claim 1, wherein the charging dock body further includes a side positioning bracket configured to secure the main unit from the left and right sides of the main unit.

10. A charging dock having an unloaded state and an loaded state, comprising: a charging dock body; a movable claw assembly connected to the charging dock body via a movable ring, the movable claw assembly being configured to fix a host computer, having a movable hook linked to the movable ring and a hook release member, the hook release member being configured to release the movable hook from the charging dock body upon pressing; a linkage mechanism linked to the movable hook, the linkage mechanism further comprising a push rod cap; and a cable holder linked to the linkage mechanism, the cable holder housing a charging cable; when the movable hook is in a released position, the charging dock is in the unloaded state, and the cable holder is lowered; when the movable hook moves to a locked position, the charging dock is in the loaded state, the push rod cap is pushed down by the movable claw assembly, driving the linkage mechanism, the linkage mechanism driving the cable holder upward, and the charging cable being inserted into the host computer.

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