Automatic charging stand and method of using the same

Abstract

The present invention provides an automatic charging stand and a method for using the same, including a positioning panel, a clamping block assembly, a trigger device and a charging connection module, wherein the clamping block assembly includes a first clamping block, a second clamping block and a clamping drive device, the clamping drive device is connected to the first clamping block and the second clamping block, the clamping drive device drives the first clamping block and the second clamping block to move toward or away from a placement position along a horizontal clamping direction, the trigger device is located at the placement position, the charging connection module includes a connection bracket, a charging connector and a connection drive device, the charging connector is close to a supporting portion and is relatively fixedly arranged on the connection bracket, the connection bracket can move along a horizontal clamping direction, the connection drive device is connected to the connection bracket and drives the connection bracket to move toward or away from the placement position along a vertical direction. The automatic charging stand can be adapted to different smart devices, thereby improving the adaptability of the charging device, and since the connection and separation processes are all fully automatic, the simple connection and use greatly improves the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of intelligent charging equipment, and in particular to an automatic charging stand and a use method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Charging smart devices such as mobile phones has become a part of people's daily lives. Various types of chargers have appeared on the market, which are divided into wired charging and wireless charging. The general operation of wired charging is to plug in the power adapter and the mobile phone charging head. After charging is completed, you need to unplug the charging head and the power adapter. Each charging has four actions. Wireless charging can omit the two actions of plugging and unplugging the charging head. However, the efficiency of wireless charging is generally lower than that of wired charging. Summary of the invention

[0003] The first object of the present invention is to provide an automatic charging stand that is convenient to connect and use.

[0004] The second object of the present invention is to provide a method for using the automatic charging stand.

[0005] In order to achieve the first purpose of the present invention, the present invention provides an automatic charging seat, including a positioning panel, a clamping block assembly, a trigger device and a charging connection module. The bottom of the positioning panel has a supporting portion. The clamping block assembly includes a first clamping block, a second clamping block and a clamping drive device. The first clamping block and the second clamping block are respectively arranged on the horizontal sides of the positioning panel. The first clamping block, the second clamping block and the supporting portion form a placement position. The clamping drive device is connected to the first clamping block and the second clamping block. The clamping drive device drives the first clamping block and the second clamping block to move toward or away from the placement position along the horizontal clamping direction. The trigger device is located at the placement position. The charging connection module includes a connecting bracket, a charging connector and a connecting drive device. The charging connector is close to the supporting portion and is relatively fixedly arranged on the connecting bracket. The connecting bracket can move along the horizontal clamping direction. The connecting drive device is connected to the connecting bracket and drives the connecting bracket to move toward or away from the placement position along the vertical direction.

[0006] It can be seen from the above scheme that the smart device is initially supported by the supporting part, and then the first clamp and the second clamp are driven to clamp the smart device in the horizontal direction, and finally the connecting bracket and the charging connector are driven to move toward the smart device and insert and connect, so as to provide for subsequent connection and charging. Moreover, the charging connector can be moved and relatively fixed relative to the connecting bracket, so the automatic charging seat can be adapted to different smart devices, thereby improving the adaptability of the charging device. Since the connection and separation processes are fully automatic, the simple connection and use greatly improves the user experience.

[0007] A further solution is that the charging connection module also includes an adjusting slider, the connecting bracket is provided with a horizontal adjusting groove along the horizontal clamping direction, the charging connector is arranged on the adjusting slider, the adjusting slider is movably arranged at the horizontal adjusting groove, and the adjusting slider is relatively fixedly connected to the connecting bracket.

[0008] A further solution is that the horizontal adjustment groove is provided with an opening toward the outside in the horizontal thickness direction, and the adjustment slider passes through the opening and can move along the horizontal thickness direction, and the charging head can also be easily replaced.

[0009] A further solution is that the charging connection module also includes a pin and a nut, the adjusting slider is provided with a limit slot, the limit slot is located in the horizontal adjustment slot, the pin passes through the two side walls and the limit slot of the horizontal adjustment slot, and the nut is located on the outside of the horizontal adjustment slot and connected to the pin.

[0010] As can be seen from the above, through the arrangement of the horizontal adjustment slots, openings, pins and nuts, the relative positions of the adjustment slider and the charging connector can be adjusted according to smart devices of different widths and thicknesses, thereby further improving the adaptability of this case.

[0011] A further solution is that two supporting parts are provided at the bottom of the positioning panel, the two supporting parts are arranged along the horizontal clamping direction, and the charging connector is located between the two supporting parts.

[0012] As can be seen from the above, the smart device can be stably supported by the two supporting parts, and then the charging connector can be smoothly inserted and connected to the smart device.

[0013] A further solution is that the automatic charging seat also includes a main control board, the trigger device adopts a travel switch, the travel switch is arranged on the main control board, the trigger part of the travel switch passes through the positioning panel and is located at the placement position, and the main control board is located on the back side of the positioning panel.

[0014] A further solution is that the trigger part and the charging connector are located on both sides in the vertical direction.

[0015] As can be seen from the above, by directly setting the travel switch on the main control panel, the smart device can be conveniently placed for detection, and the trigger part and the charging connector are located on both sides in the vertical direction, so that when the smart device is overlapped with the positioning panel, it is aligned with the charging connector, and in actual use, the positioning panel is inclined in the vertical direction, that is, the charging stand is in a tilted state when in use. The mobile phone can slide to the supporting part by gravity, and then realize the alignment and connection, and can also drive the trigger device by gravity. The trigger device can trigger the clamping of the two clamps, and can also realize the triggering circuit breaker function to realize the automatic disconnection and connection of the power grid.

[0016] A further solution is that the automatic charging stand also includes a main control board, and the pin or nut is electrically connected to the main control board.

[0017] As can be seen from the above, the pin or nut is electrically connected to the main control board, and a trigger signal can be sent to the main control board by touching the pin or nut, thereby realizing the unlocking function.

[0018] In order to achieve the second object of the present invention, the present invention provides a method for using an automatic charging stand, the automatic charging stand adopts the automatic charging stand of the above-mentioned solution, and the method for using includes a positioning step;

[0019] The positioning steps include:

[0020] Connect the charging connector to the smart device, and place the smart device at the placement position and supported by the supporting part;

[0021] The first clamping block and the second clamping block move toward the smart device and clamp the smart device;

[0022] Securely connect the charging connector to the connection bracket.

[0023] It can be seen from the above scheme that when using it for the first time, the smart device is positioned first. Specifically, the charging connector is connected first, and after clamping, the corresponding position of the charging connector is found. Finally, the charging connector is fixedly connected to the connecting bracket, and then the matching position of the charging connector is retained, so that it can be accurately aligned during subsequent connection or separation.

[0024] In order to achieve the second object of the present invention, a method for using an automatic charging stand is provided, wherein the automatic charging stand adopts the automatic charging stand of the above-mentioned solution, and the method for using the automatic charging stand comprises a connecting step;

[0025] The connection steps include:

[0026] A trigger signal from a trigger device is received;

[0027] Outputting a clamping drive signal to a clamping drive device;

[0028] A connection drive signal is output to the connection drive device.

[0029] It can be seen from the above scheme that the smart device is placed in the placement position, and then the trigger device detects and triggers the signal, then the first clamp clamps and centers the smart device with the second clamp, and finally the connection drive device drives the charging connector to move toward the smart device and completes the accurate alignment connection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of an automatic charging stand embodiment of the present invention in a connected state.

[0031] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of an embodiment of an automatic charging stand of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 3It is an exploded view of an embodiment of the automatic charging stand of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 4 Detailed description of the invention The figure is an exploded view of the charging connection module in the automatic charging station embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 5 It is an exploded view of the charging connection module in the automatic charging stand embodiment of the present invention from another perspective.

[0035] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the automatic charging stand of the present invention in a connected state.

[0036] Figure 7 It is a system connection diagram of an automatic charging stand embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 8 It is a flow chart of the positioning steps in the embodiment of the method for using the automatic charging stand of the present invention.

[0038] Fig. 9 It is a flow chart of the connection steps in the embodiment of the method for using the automatic charging stand of the present invention.

[0039] Fig.10 It is a flow chart of the separation steps in the embodiment of the method for using the automatic charging stand of the present invention.

[0040] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] Automatic charging station embodiment:

[0042] Reference Figures 1 to 6 The automatic charging seat 1 includes a positioning panel 11, a mounting base plate 12, a clamping block assembly, a trigger device 15 and a charging connection module. The positioning panel 11 is located on the front side and is arranged in a flat plate shape. The bottom of the positioning panel 11 has two supporting parts 111, and the two supporting parts 111 are outwardly protruding lining blocks. The two supporting parts 111 are arranged along the horizontal clamping direction X. The positioning panel 11 is provided with a groove body 112 between the two supporting parts 111, and the groove body 112 extends along the vertical direction Y. The positioning panel 11 is provided with two slide grooves 113 in the middle, and the two slide grooves 113 are collinear and extend along the horizontal clamping direction X. The positioning panel 11 is provided with an arc-shaped positioning groove 114 on the back side end face of the slide groove 113, a window 115 is provided between the two slide grooves 113, and a window 116 is provided above the window 115. The positioning panel 11 is provided with a perforation 117 at the upper part in the vertical direction.

[0043] The mounting base plate 12 is located on the inner side of the positioning panel 11, and a first mounting block 121 and a second mounting block 123 are provided on the mounting base plate 12. The first mounting block 121 is located in the middle and extends in the horizontal clamping direction X. The first mounting block 121 is provided with a slide groove 122 along the horizontal clamping direction X, and the slide groove 122 has an arc-shaped positioning wall. The second mounting block 123 is located at the lower part of the first mounting block 121 and arranged in the center. The second mounting block 123 extends in the vertical direction Y. The second mounting block 123 is provided with a mounting groove 124 along the vertical direction Y. The mounting groove 124 has side walls on both horizontal sides, and the outer ends of the side walls are provided with positioning steps 125. The positioning steps 125 on both sides extend along the vertical direction Y.

[0044] The clamp block assembly includes a first clamp block 21, a second clamp block 22, a worm 24, a gear 25, a screw 26, a screw 27 and a clamping drive device 23. The clamping drive device 23 uses a motor. The worm 24 is connected to the output shaft of the clamping drive device 23. The gear 25 is located on the outer side of the worm 24 and meshes with the worm 24. The gear 25 is located in the middle of the slide 122. The screw 26 and the screw 27 are respectively connected to the axial ends of the gear 25. The screw 26, the screw 27 and the gear 25 rotate synchronously coaxially. The screw 26 and the screw 27 are both rotatably arranged on both sides of the slide 122, and the screw 26 and the screw 27 can be fixed in position by bearings.

[0045] The first clamping block 21 and the second clamping block 22 are respectively provided with baffles at the outer ends, and the inner end surface of the first clamping block 21 is provided with a slider 211, and the slider 211 is provided with an arc-shaped outer wall. The slider 211 is penetrated with a screw hole along the horizontal clamping direction X, and the inner end surface of the second clamping block 22 is provided with a slider 221, and the slider 221 is provided with an arc-shaped outer wall. The slider 221 is penetrated with a screw hole along the horizontal clamping direction X. When the positioning panel 11 is covered on the outer side of the slide groove 122, the two slide grooves 113 correspond to and are connected with the slide groove 122. The first clamping block 21 and the second clamping block 22 are respectively arranged on the horizontal sides of the positioning panel 11 and are located on the outer side of the positioning panel 11. The sliders 211 and the sliders 221 pass through the slide grooves 113 respectively and are located in the slide grooves 122. When installing, they can be installed from water The flat outer side is installed, the screw 26 is meshed with the slider 211, the screw 27 is meshed with the slider 221, and the arc-shaped outer walls of the slider 211 and the slider 221 are respectively matched with the arc-shaped positioning wall gaps of the arc-shaped positioning groove 114 and the slide groove 122, and then under the driving action of the clamping drive device 23, the screw 26, the screw 27 and the gear 25 are driven to rotate synchronously, and then the slider 211 and the slider 221 are driven to move along the horizontal clamping direction X. The first clamping block 21 and the second clamping block 22 can be moved in opposite directions through the setting of the thread, and the first clamping block 21 and the second clamping block 22 on both sides and the supporting portion 111 at the bottom form a placement position, so the first clamping block 21 and the second clamping block 22 can move toward or away from the placement position along the horizontal clamping direction X.

[0046] The charging connection module includes a connection bracket 31, a charging connector 32, an adjustment slider 33, a worm 37 and a connection drive device 36. The connection drive device 36 adopts a motor. The worm 37 and the connection drive device 36 are arranged in the installation groove 124, and the worm 37 is connected to the connection drive device 36.

[0047] The connecting bracket 31 includes a flat plate portion and a horizontal adjustment groove 311 located below the flat plate portion. The horizontal adjustment groove 311 has two side walls 312 in the vertical direction. The flat plate portion is connected to the upper side walls 312. The flat plate portion covers the worm 37 and the connecting drive device 36, and is positioned and matched with the positioning steps 125 on both sides. Then, the connecting bracket 31 can move in the vertical direction on the mounting groove 124. The back side of the flat plate portion is provided with a tooth portion 313 in the vertical direction. The horizontal adjustment groove 311 extends along the horizontal clamping direction X. The horizontal adjustment groove 311 is provided with an opening 315 toward the outside in the horizontal thickness direction Z, and the two side walls 312 are penetrated with positioning holes 314.

[0048] The adjusting slider 33 is movably arranged at the horizontal adjusting slot 311. The adjusting slider 33 is provided with a limiting slot 331. The limiting slot 331 is arranged in a U-shaped open slot. The limiting slot 331 is located in the horizontal adjusting slot 311. The pin 34 passes through the two side walls 312 and the limiting slot 331 of the horizontal adjusting slot 311. The nut 35 is located outside the horizontal adjusting slot 311 and connected with the pin 34. In the specific assembly, an avoidance slot is provided in the middle of the flat plate portion. The avoidance slot is connected with the positioning hole 314. The pin 34 is installed into the positioning hole 314 from the avoidance slot at the upper position. The nut 35 is threadedly connected with the pin 34 at the lowest position, and then the two side walls 312 are clamped to achieve relative fixation of the adjusting slider 33.

[0049] The charging connector 32 is fixedly arranged on the adjusting slider 33. The charging connector 32 can be any conventional connection port. By adjusting the adjusting slider 33 in the horizontal clamping direction X, or adjusting the adjusting slider 33 through the opening 315 to adjust along the horizontal thickness direction Z, and the relative fixation of the adjusting slider 33, the position of the charging connector 32 can be adjusted and relatively fixed. The positioning panel 11 is located outside the mounting groove 124, and the position of the window 115 corresponds to the gear 25, and the position of the window 116 corresponds to the clamping drive device 23. The connecting bracket 31 is located at the groove body 112, and the cover plate 13 is covered on the outside of the groove body 112, the window 115, and the window 116, and then the connecting bracket 31 can also be covered and pressed, and the tooth portion 313 is engaged with the worm 37. Under the drive of the connecting drive device 36, the connecting bracket 31 and the charging connector 32 can be moved in the vertical direction.

[0050] Reference Figure 7The automatic charging stand 1 also includes a main control board 14, and the trigger device 15 adopts a travel switch, which is arranged on the main control board 14. The trigger part of the travel switch is located at the placement position after passing through the positioning panel 11 and the cover plate 13. The trigger part and the charging connector 32 are located on both sides in the vertical direction, and the charging connector 32 is located between the two supporting parts 111. The main control board 14 is located on the back side of the positioning panel 11. In addition, the pin 34 or the nut 35 is electrically connected to the main control board 14 through a wire, and the main control board 14 is also electrically connected to the clamping drive device 23 and the connection drive device 36.

[0051] Automatic charging stand usage example:

[0052] Applied to the above-mentioned automatic charging stand 1, the method for using the automatic charging stand includes a positioning step, a connection step and a separation step, referring to Figure 8 , Figure 8 It is a flow chart of the positioning step in the method for using the automatic charging stand. When performing the positioning step, first perform step S11, remove the adjustment slider, connect the charging connector 32 to the smart device 10, and then perform step S12, place the smart device 10 at the placement position and supported by the supporting portion 111, at which time the adjustment slider is located at the horizontal adjustment groove, and then perform step S13, output a clamping drive signal to the clamping drive device 23, so that the first clamp block and the second clamp block centrally clamp the smart device 10, and then obtain the corresponding position of the adjustment slider for the current size of the smart device, and finally perform step S14, fix the adjustment slider to the connecting bracket, that is, fix the position of the charging connector 32.

[0053] Reference Fig. 9 , Fig. 9 It is a flow chart of the connection steps. When executing the connection steps, first execute step S21, place the smart device in the placement position, and the smart device is stably supported by the supporting part 111, the smart device touches the trigger end of the travel switch, and then the main control board 14 receives the trigger signal of the trigger device 15, and then execute step S22, the main control board 14 outputs a clamping drive signal to the clamping drive device 23, and then drives the first clamp block and the second clamp block to clamp the smart device 10 in the center, and finally executes step S23, the main control board 14 outputs a connection drive signal to the connection drive device 36, and then adjusts the slider to move upward, with the help of the clamping of the clamp block, the charging connector 32 is accurately inserted into the charging port of the smart device, and the charging operation can be performed later.

[0054] Reference Fig.10 , Fig.10It is a flow chart of the separation step. When executing the separation step, first execute step S31, by touching the screw with a finger, the main control board 14 receives a low-level trigger signal, and then execute step S32. The main control board 14 outputs a first separation drive signal to the connection drive device 36, and then adjusts the slider to move downward. With the help of the clamping block, the charging connector 32 is separated from the charging port of the smart device. Finally, execute step S33, the main control board 14 outputs a second separation drive signal to the clamping drive device 23, and then drives the first clamp and the second clamp to separate the smart device 10.

[0055] The above embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present case, and may have more variations in actual applications. For example, the trigger device may adopt other forms, such as a photoelectric switch, a capacitive switch or an inductive switch, as long as it can detect the installation of the smart device. In addition, the charging head can be directly connected to the connecting bracket, and the position of the charging head can be adjusted and relatively fixed through the structure, which can also achieve the purpose of the present invention. There are many ways to fix the adjusting slider, and conventional methods such as buckles or slots can be used.

[0056] As can be seen from the above, the supporting part initially supports the smart device, and then drives the first clamp and the second clamp to clamp the smart device in the horizontal direction, and finally drives the connecting bracket and the charging connector to move toward the smart device and realize the insertion connection, so as to provide subsequent connection and charging. Moreover, the charging connector can be moved and relatively fixed relative to the connecting bracket, so the automatic charging stand can be adapted to different smart devices, thereby improving the adaptability of the charging equipment. Since the connection and separation processes are fully automatic, the simple connection and use greatly improves the user experience.

Claims

1. Automatic charging station, characterized in that: include: A positioning panel, wherein the bottom of the positioning panel has a supporting portion; The clamping block assembly comprises a first clamping block, a second clamping block, a worm, a gear, a first screw, a second screw and a clamping drive device, the clamping drive device adopts a motor, the worm is connected to the output shaft of the clamping drive device, the gear is located on the outer side of the worm and meshes with the worm, the first screw and the second screw are respectively connected to the axial ends of the gear, the first screw, the second screw and the gear rotate coaxially and synchronously, the first clamping block and the second clamping block are respectively arranged on the horizontal sides of the positioning panel, the first clamping block, the second clamping block and the supporting portion form a placement position, the clamping drive device and the first clamping block , the second clamping block is connected, the inward end surface of the first clamping block is provided with a first slider, the first slider is penetrated with a screw hole along the horizontal clamping direction X, the inward end surface of the second clamping block is provided with a second slider, the second slider is penetrated with a screw hole along the horizontal clamping direction X, the first screw is meshed with the first slider, the second screw is meshed with the second slider, under the driving action of the clamping drive device, the first screw, the second screw and the gear are driven to rotate synchronously, and then the first slider and the second slider are driven to move toward or away from the placement position along the horizontal clamping direction X; a trigger device, the trigger device is located at the placement position; A charging connection module, the charging connection module includes a connection bracket, a charging connection head, a worm and a connection drive device, the connection drive device uses a motor, the charging connection head is close to the supporting portion and is relatively fixedly arranged on the connection bracket, the connection bracket can move along the horizontal clamping direction, the worm is connected to the connection drive device, and engages with the worm through the tooth portion. Under the drive of the connection drive device, the connection bracket and the charging connection head are moved toward or away from the placement position in the vertical direction.

2. The automatic charging stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging connection module also includes an adjusting slider, the connecting bracket is provided with a horizontal adjusting groove along the horizontal clamping direction, the charging connecting head is arranged on the adjusting slider, the adjusting slider is movably arranged at the horizontal adjusting groove, and the adjusting slider is relatively fixedly connected to the connecting bracket.

3. The automatic charging station according to claim 2, characterized in that: The horizontal adjustment groove is provided with an opening toward the outside in the horizontal thickness direction, and the adjustment slider passes through the opening and can move along the horizontal thickness direction.

4. The automatic charging stand according to claim 3, characterized in that: The charging connection module also includes a pin and a nut. The adjusting slider is provided with a limiting groove, and the limiting groove is located in the horizontal adjustment groove. The pin passes through two side walls of the horizontal adjustment groove and the limiting groove. The nut is located on the outside of the horizontal adjustment groove and is connected to the pin.

5. The automatic charging stand according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: Two supporting parts are provided at the bottom of the positioning panel, the two supporting parts are arranged along the horizontal clamping direction, and the charging connector is located between the two supporting parts.

6. The automatic charging stand according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The automatic charging seat also includes a main control board. The trigger device adopts a travel switch, which is arranged on the main control board. The trigger part of the travel switch passes through the positioning panel and is located at the placement position. The main control board is located on the back side of the positioning panel.

7. The automatic charging stand according to claim 6, characterized in that: The trigger part and the charging connector are located on two sides in the vertical direction.

8. The automatic charging stand according to claim 4, characterized in that: The automatic charging stand also includes a main control board, and the pin or the nut is electrically connected to the main control board.

9. The method for using the automatic charging station is characterized in that: The automatic charging stand adopts the automatic charging stand as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8 above, and the method of use includes a positioning step; The positioning step comprises: Connecting the charging connector to a smart device, and placing the smart device at the placement position and supported by the supporting portion; The first clamping block and the second clamping block move toward the smart device and clamp the smart device; The charging connector is fixedly connected to the connecting bracket.

10. The method for using the automatic charging station is characterized in that: The automatic charging stand adopts the automatic charging stand according to any one of claims 1 to 8 above, and the method of use includes a connecting step; The connecting step comprises: receiving a trigger signal from the trigger device; outputting a clamping drive signal to the clamping drive device; A connection drive signal is output to the connection drive device.

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