Charging box and electronic equipment assembly

Abstract

The invention discloses a charging box and an electronic equipment component, the charging box comprises a shell, a sliding block, a charging module and a driving component, the shell is provided with an accommodating cavity which is formed from the surface of the shell to the inside, and the accommodating cavity is used for accommodating an electronic device; the shell is provided with a communication port beside the accommodating cavity; the sliding blocks are installed on the shell, at least two sliding blocks are arranged at intervals, and the sliding blocks and the communication ports are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence mode; the sliding block is configured to abut against an electronic device; the charging module is arranged in the shell, the charging module is partially installed on the sliding block, and the charging module is used for charging an electronic device; the driving assembly is connected with the sliding block, and the driving assembly can drive the sliding block to move at the communicating opening so as to adjust the position of the sliding block in the containing cavity.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic products, and more particularly, to a charging box and an electronic device assembly. BACKGROUND

[0002] The charging box is a kind of accessory for providing charging and storage functions for electronic devices, especially portable electronic devices, and is commonly used for electronic devices such as wireless earphones, smart watches, smart bracelets, smart rings, etc.

[0003] Generally, the charging box and the electronic device need to have a certain degree of size matching. For example, when the charging box is used for wireless charging of a smart ring, the matching degree of the size of the smart ring and the charging box is required to be high, otherwise the charging efficiency will be affected. Therefore, many smart rings on the market that use a wireless charging scheme must be matched with a charging box corresponding to the outer diameter size thereof; this will cause problems such as inconvenience for consumers, increased purchase cost, complex production management, high production complexity and cost for the manufacturer.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new technical solution to solve the above technical problems. SUMMARY

[0005] An object of the present application is to provide a new technical solution for a charging box and an electronic device assembly.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present application, a charging box is provided, comprising: a housing having a receiving cavity opened from a surface thereof towards an interior, the receiving cavity being used to accommodate an electronic device; and the housing being provided with a communication port beside the receiving cavity; a slide block mounted to the housing, the slide block being provided at least in two intervals, and the slide block being provided in one-to-one correspondence with the communication port; the slide block being configured to abut against the electronic device; a charging module provided in the housing, and the charging module being partially mounted to the slide block, the charging module being used to charge the electronic device; a driving assembly connected with the slide block, the driving assembly being capable of driving the slide block to move at the communication port to adjust the position of the slide block in the receiving cavity.

[0007] Optionally, the charging module comprises a first battery, a circuit board and at least two first FPCs, the first FPCs being mounted in one-to-one correspondence with the slide blocks, the first FPCs and the first battery being electrically connected with the circuit board, and the first FPCs being provided with first wireless charging coils.

[0008] Optionally, the charging box further comprises a first magnetic element, the first magnetic element is mounted on the slider, and the first magnetic element is configured to attract the electronic device.

[0009] Optionally, the charging box further comprises a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor is mounted on the slider, and the pressure sensor is configured to sense the pressure of the slider acting on the electronic device.

[0010] Optionally, the driving assembly comprises a motor, a transmission shaft and a gear ring, the transmission shaft is arranged one-to-one corresponding to the slider; The output shaft of the motor is connected with one of the transmission shafts, the transmission shaft is provided with first transmission teeth, the gear ring is provided with second transmission teeth, and the slider is provided with third transmission teeth, the first transmission teeth of each transmission shaft are engaged with the second transmission teeth, and the first transmission teeth of each transmission shaft are engaged with the third transmission teeth of the slider corresponding thereto.

[0011] Optionally, the outer wall of the gear ring is mounted on the shell, and the inner wall of the gear ring is provided with the second transmission teeth.

[0012] Optionally, the slider is provided with a groove portion, the transmission shaft is partially accommodated in the groove portion, and the third transmission teeth are arranged on the inner side wall of the slider corresponding to the groove portion.

[0013] Optionally, the number of the sliders is three, and the three sliders are uniformly distributed around the central axis of the accommodation cavity.

[0014] Optionally, the shell has a first inner wall and a second inner wall corresponding to the accommodation cavity, the first inner wall and the second inner wall are curved surfaces curved away from the accommodation cavity; the radius of curvature of the first inner wall is greater than the radius of curvature of the second inner wall, and the first inner wall and the second inner wall are arranged alternately.

[0015] Optionally, the communication port is arranged on the first inner wall.

[0016] According to the second aspect of the present application, an electronic device assembly is provided, the electronic device assembly comprises the charging box of the first aspect, and further comprises an electronic device, when the electronic device is charged, the electronic device is located in the accommodation cavity, and the slider abuts against the electronic device.

[0017] The charging box provided by the embodiments of the present application can adapt to electronic devices of different sizes, and provide effective fixing and charging functions for electronic devices of different sizes. The charging box has high compatibility, thereby improving the use experience of consumers and being conducive to reducing production costs.

[0018] Other features of the present application, its nature and advantages will become apparent from the following detailed description of the exemplary embodiments of the application, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the application.

[0020] Figure 1 An exploded structural schematic diagram of a charging box according to an embodiment of the application is shown; Figure 2 An overall structural schematic diagram of a charging box according to an embodiment of the application is shown Figure One ; Figure 3 An overall structural schematic diagram of a charging box according to an embodiment of the application is shown Figure Two ; Figure 4 A partial structural schematic diagram of a charging box according to an embodiment of the application is shown Figure One ; Figure 5 A partial structural schematic diagram of a charging box according to an embodiment of the application is shown Figure Two ; Figure 6 A partial structural schematic diagram of a charging box according to an embodiment of the application is shown Figure Three ; Figure 7 A structural schematic diagram of a slider in a charging box according to an embodiment of the application is shown; Figure 8 A structural schematic diagram of a first housing in a charging box according to an embodiment of the application is shown Figure One ; Figure 9 A structural schematic diagram of a first housing in a charging box according to an embodiment of the application is shown Figure Two ; Figure 10 A structural schematic diagram of an electronic device in an electronic device assembly according to an embodiment of the application is shown.

[0021] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 1, charging box; 11, housing; 111, first housing; 112, second housing; 113, third housing; 110, receiving cavity; 100, communication port; 101, first inner wall; 102, second inner wall; 103, baffle; 12, slider; 120, groove portion; 121, third transmission tooth; 13, charging module; 131, first battery; 132, circuit board; 133, first FPC; 14, drive assembly; 141, motor; 142, transmission shaft; 1421, first transmission tooth; 143, gear ring; 1431, second transmission tooth; 15, first magnetic element; 16, pressure sensor; 2. Electronic device; 21. Outer ring; 22. Inner ring; 23. Second battery; 24. Second FPC; 25. Second magnetic element. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Various exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the figures. It should be noted that the relative arrangements, numerical expressions, and numerical values of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments are not limiting to the scope of the present application unless specifically stated otherwise.

[0023] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the scope of the application, its application, or uses.

[0024] Techniques, methods, and apparatus known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art can not be discussed in detail herein, but should be considered as part of the specification, where appropriate.

[0025] In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary, and not as a limitation. Thus, other examples of the exemplary embodiments can have different values.

[0026] It should be noted that like numbers and letters refer to like items throughout the drawings, and that, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be discussed further in subsequent drawings.

[0027] SUMMARY Figures 1-3 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present application, there is provided a charging box 1, the charging box 1 comprising a shell 11, a sliding block 12, a charging module 13, and a driving assembly 14, the shell 11 having a receiving cavity 110 opened from a surface thereof towards an interior, the receiving cavity 110 being used for accommodating an electronic device; and the shell 11 having a communication port 100 opened beside the receiving cavity 110; The sliding block 12 is mounted to the shell 11, the sliding block 12 being arranged at least in two intervals, and the sliding block 12 being arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the communication port 100; the sliding block 12 being configured to abut against the electronic device; The charging module 13 is arranged in the shell 11, and the charging module 13 is partially mounted to the sliding block 12, the charging module 13 being used for charging the electronic device; the driving assembly 14 being connected with the sliding block 12, the driving assembly 14 being capable of driving the sliding block 12 to move at the communication port 100, so as to adjust the position of the sliding block 12 in the receiving cavity 110.

[0028] In one specific example, the shell 11 comprises a first shell 111 and a second shell 112 detachably connected, for example, the first shell 111 and the second shell 112 are detachably connected by screws. The first shell 111 and the second shell 112 enclose a containing space, a part of the charging module 13 is installed on the slider 12, and another part is located in the containing space; the driving assembly 14 is arranged in the containing space. Wherein, the first shell 111 has a first surface arranged away from the second shell 112, and the receiving cavity 110 is recessed from the first surface of the first shell 111 towards the second shell 112.

[0029] For example, the cross sections of the first shell 111 and the second shell 112 are circular, and the first shell 111, the second shell 112 and the receiving cavity 110 are coaxially arranged.

[0030] The charging box 1 provided by the embodiment of the present application can be used to store and charge the electronic device 2, for example, the electronic device 2 can be a smart ring. When the electronic device needs to be charged, the electronic device is placed in the receiving cavity 110, and the at least two sliders 12 arranged at intervals abut the electronic device from different directions to position the electronic device, and the charging module 13 realizes charging of the electronic device. Optionally, the at least two sliders 12 are uniformly distributed relative to the central axis of the receiving cavity 110, so that the electronic device can be provided with more stable and reliable positioning effect. Since the sizes of the electronic devices 2 are not the same, for example, some smart rings have a larger diameter, and some smart rings have a smaller diameter, the charging box 1 provided by the embodiment of the present application can effectively adapt to smart rings of different sizes.

[0031] Specifically, referring to Figure 2 When the diameter of the smart ring is large, the slider 12 is controlled by the driving assembly 14 to move at the communication port 100, so that the slider 12 extends a short distance in the receiving cavity 110, so that the receiving cavity 110 can adapt to the smart ring with a larger size. Referring to Figure 3 When the diameter of the smart ring is small, the slider 12 is controlled by the driving assembly 14 to move at the communication port 100, so that the slider 12 extends a long distance in the receiving cavity 110, so as to ensure that the smart ring with a smaller size can be effectively fixed by the slider 12 after being placed in the receiving cavity 110.

[0032] In summary, the charging box 1 provided by the embodiment of the present application can adapt to electronic devices of different sizes and provide effective fixing and charging effect for electronic devices of different sizes; the charging box 1 has high compatibility, thereby improving the use experience of consumers and being conducive to reducing production cost.

[0033] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 4As shown, in one embodiment, the charging module 13 includes a first battery 131, a circuit board 132, and at least two first FPCs 133, each of which is installed on the slider 12, the first FPC 133 and the first battery 131 are electrically connected to the circuit board 132, and the first FPC 133 is provided with a first wireless charging coil.

[0034] In this specific example, the first battery 131 charges the electronic device 2 through the circuit board 132 and the first FPC 133; taking the electronic device 2 as a smart ring as an example, the smart ring includes an outer ring 21, an inner ring 22, a second battery 23, and a second FPC 24, wherein the second battery 23 is electrically connected to the second FPC 24, and the second battery 23 and the second FPC 24 are arranged between the outer ring 21 and the inner ring 22; the second FPC 24 has a second wireless charging coil.

[0035] When charging, the second wireless charging coil corresponds to the first wireless charging coil, and the charging conduction path is: first battery 131→circuit board 132→first FPC 133 (first wireless charging coil)→second FPC 24 (second wireless charging coil)→second battery 23.

[0036] Referring to Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the charging box further includes a first magnetic element 15, which is installed on the slider 12, and is configured to attract the electronic device.

[0037] In this specific example, the first magnetic element 15 and the second magnetic element 25 arranged on the electronic device 2 can attract each other, thereby automatically positioning the electronic device 2 effectively. Taking the electronic device 2 as a smart ring as an example, the user does not need to deliberately put the smart ring into the charging box at a certain angle, because each slider 12 is installed with a first magnetic element 15, and the second magnetic element 25 will be attracted to at least one of the first magnetic elements 15, thereby quickly and automatically positioning the smart ring.

[0038] For example, the number of sliders 12 arranged is three, and the three sliders 12 are evenly distributed around the central axis of the receiving cavity 110. The three evenly distributed sliders 12 not only can provide uniform, effective and stable positioning effect for the smart ring; and also facilitate the second magnetic element 25 to quickly and proximally attract at least one of the first magnetic elements 15.

[0039] Further, the three sliders 12 are arranged along the radial direction of the cross section of the shell 11.

[0040] Referring to Figure 4As shown, in one embodiment, the charging case further includes a pressure sensor 16 mounted on the slider 12, the pressure sensor 16 being configured to sense the pressure exerted by the slider 12 on the electronic device.

[0041] In this specific example, pressure sensor 16 can be used to measure the pressure exerted by the sensing slider 12 on the electronic device 2. For example, when the pressure sensor 16 in all three sliders 12 is activated simultaneously, it indicates that the size of the smart ring has been identified and it has been fixed. At this time, the sliders 12 stop moving, and the charging module 13 simultaneously begins charging the smart ring. When the smart ring is fully charged, the sliders automatically release their fixation. For example, the charging chip inside the smart ring detects the charging current and voltage. When the preset charging cutoff current and voltage are reached, the charging function is turned off, and the charging box is notified to stop charging and release the fixation via a reused wireless charging line as a communication line. Alternatively, the sliders can be released from the smart ring actively via an app, button, voice, or other means. After release, the consumer can remove the smart ring from the receiving cavity 110 with their fingers. Releasing the fixation means that all sliders are completely withdrawn from the receiving cavity 110 through the communication port 100 and no longer contact the smart ring.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment, the drive assembly 14 includes a motor 141, a drive shaft 142, and a gear ring 143, wherein the drive shaft 142 is configured to correspond one-to-one with the slider 12; The output shaft of the motor 141 is connected to one of the transmission shafts 142; the transmission shaft 142 is provided with a first transmission tooth 1421, the gear ring 143 is provided with a second transmission tooth 1431, and the slider 12 is provided with a third transmission tooth 121. The first transmission tooth 1421 of each transmission shaft 142 meshes with the second transmission tooth 1431, and the first transmission tooth 1421 of each transmission shaft 142 meshes with the third transmission tooth 121 of its corresponding slider 12.

[0043] In this specific example, the output shaft of the motor 141 is matched and connected with one of the transmission shafts 142, so that the motor 141 can drive the transmission shaft 142 to rotate, and the transmission shaft is the driving transmission shaft; while the driving transmission shaft rotates, on the one hand, it drives the slider 12 corresponding thereto to move, specifically to move along the radial direction of the cross section of the shell 11, through the mutual meshing action of the first transmission teeth 1421 of the driving transmission shaft and the third transmission teeth 121 corresponding thereto. On the other hand, the driving transmission shaft drives the gear ring 143 to rotate through the mutual meshing action of the first transmission teeth 1421 of the driving transmission shaft and the second transmission teeth 1431 of the gear ring 143, and the rotation of the gear ring 143 further drives the remaining driven transmission shafts to rotate, and the rotation of the driven transmission shafts can finally drive the sliders 12 corresponding thereto to move, specifically to move along the radial direction of the cross section of the shell 11.

[0044] Referring to Figure 5 In this specific example, for example, the output shaft of the motor 141 rotates counterclockwise to drive the driving transmission shaft to rotate counterclockwise, and the slider corresponding to the driving transmission shaft moves toward the central axis of the shell 11; at the same time, the driving transmission shaft drives the gear ring 143 to rotate counterclockwise, and the gear ring 143 drives the other two driven transmission shafts to rotate counterclockwise, so that the other two sliders also move toward the central axis of the shell 11; in this way, the size adjustment principle of "from large to small" is realized. In the case that the output shaft of the motor 141 rotates clockwise, the size adjustment principle of "from small to large" can be realized, which will not be described here.

[0045] Referring to Figure 5 , Figure 6 In one embodiment, the outer wall of the gear ring 143 is mounted to the shell 11, and the inner wall of the gear ring 143 is provided with the second transmission teeth 1431.

[0046] In this specific example, the outer wall of the gear ring 143 is used to form a mounting connection relationship with the shell 11, and the inner wall of the gear ring 143 is used to form the second transmission teeth 1431, so that the assembly of the gear ring 143 is simple and convenient, and space saving is facilitated.

[0047] In one specific example, the shell 11 further includes a third shell 113, and the third shell 113 is located between the first shell 111 and the second shell 112, and the outer wall of the gear ring 143 is mounted to the third shell 113. Further, the first battery 131 and the circuit board 132 are arranged between the second shell 112 and the third shell 113; the gear ring 143 is mounted on the side of the third shell 113 close to the first shell 111; the structure of the entire charging box is compact and the volume is small.

[0048] Referring to Figure 7As shown, in one embodiment, the sliding block 12 is provided with a recessed portion 120, and the transmission shaft 142 is partially accommodated in the recessed portion 120, and the third transmission tooth 121 is arranged on the inner side wall of the sliding block 12 corresponding to the recessed portion 120.

[0049] In this specific example, a part of the transmission shaft 142 extends into the recessed portion 120 of the sliding block 12 corresponding to the recessed portion 120, and the first transmission tooth 1421 of the transmission shaft 142 is engaged with the third transmission tooth 121 arranged on the inner side wall of the recessed portion 120; the transmission shaft 142 and the sliding block 12 are compactly matched, which is beneficial to save installation space.

[0050] Referring to Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment, the housing 11 is provided with a first inner wall 101 and a second inner wall 102 corresponding to the accommodation cavity 110, and the first inner wall 101 and the second inner wall 102 are curved surfaces curved away from the accommodation cavity 110; the curvature radius of the first inner wall 101 is greater than that of the second inner wall 102, and the first inner wall 101 and the second inner wall 102 are alternately arranged.

[0051] In this specific example, the inner wall of the accommodation cavity 110 is not arranged in a circular shape, but in a shape similar to a petal with the first inner wall 101 and the second inner wall 102 alternately arranged; in this way, space for the fingers to enter the accommodation cavity 110 is provided for the consumer to take and place the smart ring, thereby facilitating the consumer to use the charging box.

[0052] Referring to Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment, the communication port 100 is arranged on the first inner wall 101.

[0053] In this specific example, since the curvature radius of the first inner wall 101 is larger and more gentle, it is more convenient to arrange the communication port 100 and the sliding block 12.

[0054] Further, referring to Figure 9 As shown, the housing 11 is provided with a baffle 103 corresponding to the two sides of the communication port 100, and the baffle 103 can provide a guiding effect and a sliding path for the movement of the sliding block 12 at the communication port 100, so that the movement of the sliding block 12 is more smooth, and at the same time, the movement trajectory of the sliding block 12 is limited, so that the sliding block 12 always maintains the correct position during the movement.

[0055] According to another embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 10As shown, an electronic device assembly is provided, which comprises the charging box 1 as described above, and further comprises an electronic device 2, which is located in the accommodation cavity 110 when the electronic device 2 is charging, and the slider 12 abuts against the electronic device 2.

[0056] Although some specific embodiments of the present application have been described in detail by way of example with reference to the drawings, it is to be understood that the examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the present application. It is to be understood that modifications can be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the present application. The scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A charging case, characterized in that, The charging box comprises: a shell (11) having a receiving cavity (110) opened from its surface towards the inside, the receiving cavity (110) being used for accommodating electronic devices; and the shell (11) being provided with a communication port (100) beside the receiving cavity (110); a sliding block (12) mounted on the shell (11), the sliding block (12) being provided at least in two intervals, and the sliding block (12) being provided in one-to-one correspondence with the communication port (100); the sliding block (12) being configured to abut against the electronic devices; a charging module (13) provided in the shell (11), and the charging module (13) being partially mounted on the sliding block (12), the charging module (13) being used for charging the electronic devices; a driving assembly (14) connected with the sliding block (12), the driving assembly (14) being capable of driving the sliding block (12) to move at the communication port (100) to adjust the position of the sliding block (12) in the receiving cavity (110).

2. The charging case of claim 1, wherein, The charging module (13) comprises a first battery (131), a circuit board (132), and at least two first FPCs (133), the first FPC (133) being mounted in one-to-one correspondence with the sliding block (12), the first FPC (133) and the first battery (131) both being electrically connected with the circuit board (132), and the first FPC (133) being provided with a first wireless charging coil.

3. The charging case of claim 1 or 2, wherein, The charging box further comprises a first magnetic element (15) mounted on the sliding block (12), the first magnetic element (15) being configured to attract the electronic devices; and / or the charging box further comprises a pressure sensor (16) mounted on the sliding block (12), the pressure sensor (16) being configured to sense the pressure of the sliding block (12) acting on the electronic devices.

4. The charging case of claim 1, wherein, The driving assembly (14) comprises a motor (141), a transmission shaft (142), and a gear ring (143), the transmission shaft (142) being provided in one-to-one correspondence with the sliding block (12); an output shaft of the motor (141) being connected with one of the transmission shafts (142); the transmission shaft (142) being provided with a first transmission gear (1421), the gear ring (143) being provided with a second transmission gear (1431), and the sliding block (12) being provided with a third transmission gear (121), the first transmission gear (1421) of each transmission shaft (142) being engaged with the second transmission gear (1431), and the first transmission gear (1421) of each transmission shaft (142) being engaged with the third transmission gear (121) of the sliding block (12) corresponding thereto.

5. The charging case of claim 4, wherein, An outer wall of the gear ring (143) is mounted on the shell (11), and an inner wall of the gear ring (143) is provided with the second transmission gear (1431).

6. The charging case of claim 4, wherein, The sliding block (12) is provided with a recess portion (120), the transmission shaft (142) is partially accommodated in the recess portion (120), and the third transmission tooth (121) is arranged on the inner side wall of the sliding block (12) corresponding to the recess portion (120).

7. The charging case of claim 1, wherein, The number of the sliding blocks (12) is three, and the three sliding blocks (12) are uniformly distributed around the middle axis of the accommodation cavity (110).

8. The charging case of claim 1, wherein, The shell (11) is provided with a first inner wall (101) and a second inner wall (102) corresponding to the accommodation cavity (110), the first inner wall (101) and the second inner wall (102) are curved surfaces curved away from the accommodation cavity (110), the radius of curvature of the first inner wall (101) is greater than that of the second inner wall (102), and the first inner wall (101) and the second inner wall (102) are alternately arranged.

9. The charging case of claim 8, wherein, The communication port (100) is arranged on the first inner wall (101).

10. An electronic device assembly, characterized by The electronic device assembly comprises the charging box (1) according to any one of claims 1-9, and further comprises an electronic device (2), wherein the electronic device (2) is located in the accommodation cavity (110) when the electronic device (2) is charging, and the sliding block (12) abuts against the electronic device (2).

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