Thermometer charging seat and thermometer charging seat linkage system

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of thermometers, in particular to a thermometer charging seat which comprises a base, a charging and discharging control module is arranged in the base, and the charging and discharging control module is electrically connected with a connector and a battery. The charging and discharging control module is used for receiving electric quantity state information of another thermometer charging seat when the connector is electrically connected with the other thermometer charging seat, and receiving electric power supplied by a battery of the other thermometer charging seat when the electric quantity of the charging and discharging control module is lower than the electric quantity of the other thermometer charging seat. The utility model aims to solve the problem that in the prior art, when a thermometer charging seat needs to be charged, only an external power supply or mobile power supply equipment can be used for charging, and the charging is very cumbersome and inconvenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of thermometer technology, and in particular to a thermometer charging base, a food thermometer charging base, and a system for mutual charging between thermometer charging bases. Background Technology

[0002] Barbecue thermometers are suitable for outdoor grilling. They can be inserted into pieces of meat to determine the doneness based on the displayed internal temperature. For example, common metal probe thermometers have a metal probe that can be directly inserted into the meat.

[0003] However, existing barbecue thermometers require an external power source or power bank for charging. Therefore, when barbecuing, people need to bring not only the thermometer but also an external power source or power bank, which is cumbersome and inconvenient.

[0004] Therefore, the aforementioned technical problems need to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model proposes a thermometer charging base. When this thermometer charging base is connected to another thermometer charging base, the thermometer charging base with higher power can charge the thermometer charging base with lower power. The purpose is to solve the problem that when people are grilling meat, they need to bring an external power source or mobile power source to charge the thermometer in addition to bringing the thermometer, which is very cumbersome and inconvenient.

[0006] Another objective of this invention is to propose a system for linking thermometer charging bases, which enables different thermometer charging bases to charge each other, thus solving the problem that existing thermometer charging bases require an external power supply or power bank, which is cumbersome and inconvenient.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic technical solution proposed by this utility model is as follows:

[0008] A thermometer charging base includes a base, wherein the base has a charge / discharge control module, and the charge / discharge control module is electrically connected to a connector and a battery;

[0009] The charging and discharging control module is used to receive the power status information of the other thermometer charging socket when the connector is electrically connected to the other thermometer charging socket, and to receive power supplied by the battery of the other thermometer charging socket when its own power is lower than the power of the other thermometer charging socket, and to output power to the other thermometer charging socket when its own power is higher than the power of the other thermometer charging socket.

[0010] Furthermore, the charging and discharging control module includes a control circuit, a charging and discharging branch, a charging branch, and a power detection branch;

[0011] The control circuit is electrically connected to the charging branch to charge the thermometer;

[0012] The two ends of the power detection branch are electrically connected to the battery and the control circuit, respectively, to detect the power status information of the battery;

[0013] The two ends of the charging and discharging branch are electrically connected to the control circuit and the connector, respectively.

[0014] The signal terminal of the control circuit is connected to the connector to realize the transmission of power status information;

[0015] The control circuit is used to receive the power status information of the other thermometer charging dock when the connector is electrically connected to the connector of the other thermometer charging dock, and to control the charging and discharging branch to receive power supplied by the battery of the other thermometer charging dock when its own power is lower than that of the other thermometer charging dock, and to control the charging and discharging branch to output power to the other thermometer charging dock when its own power is higher than that of the other thermometer charging dock.

[0016] Furthermore, the insertion portion of the connector is exposed on the outside of the base.

[0017] Furthermore, the connector includes a connecting bracket;

[0018] The connecting bracket is connected to a slot;

[0019] The slot has two conductive slots for charging and discharging, and one slot for data transmission and power signal transmission.

[0020] The connector includes a protrusion for covering the slot, the end of the slot being exposed on the surface of the protrusion.

[0021] Furthermore, the connecting bracket includes a connecting bracket body, a connecting plate, and a limiting plate;

[0022] The end of the slot away from the protrusion is connected to the connecting plate;

[0023] The limiting plate and the connecting bracket body together form an assembly area, and the assembly area limits the connecting plate within it.

[0024] Furthermore, the connector includes a second connecting bracket and a conductive post;

[0025] The conductive post includes two conductive posts for charging and discharging, and one conductive post for data transmission and power signal transmission.

[0026] Furthermore, the second connecting bracket includes a second connecting bracket body, a second connecting plate, and a second limiting plate;

[0027] One end of the conductive post is connected to the second connecting plate;

[0028] The second limiting plate and the second connecting bracket body together form a second assembly area, and the second connecting plate is assembled in the second assembly area.

[0029] Furthermore, the base also includes a magnetic element, which ensures stability when the thermometer charging base is plugged into another thermometer charging base.

[0030] In addition, a thermometer charging base linkage system is proposed, including two thermometer charging bases; the thermometer charging base is a type of thermometer charging base described above;

[0031] The two thermometer charging sockets are detachably assembled and electrically connected via a connector.

[0032] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0033] This utility model provides a thermometer charging dock, including a base. The base contains a charging / discharging control module electrically connected to a connector and a battery. The charging / discharging control module receives the battery status information of another thermometer charging dock when the connector is electrically connected to it, receives power from the battery of the other thermometer charging dock when its own battery level is lower, and outputs power to the other thermometer charging dock when its own battery level is higher. In other words, this thermometer charging dock can charge another thermometer charging dock, avoiding the cumbersome and inconvenient problem of needing an external power source or power bank when charging. Furthermore, a thermometer charging dock linkage system is proposed, enabling different thermometer charging docks to charge each other, effectively solving the technical problem of the original thermometer charging dock having a single function and requiring an external power source for charging, which is cumbersome. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the thermometer charging base according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the internal circuit structure of the thermometer charging base according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0036] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the charging connector according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the charging connector according to Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the internal structure of the connector according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0039] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the internal structure of the connector in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0040] Figure 7 This is a diagram of the linkage system for the thermometer charging base of this utility model;

[0041] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0042] 1-Base, 11-Charging / Discharging Control Module, 12-Connector, 13-Battery, 14-Magnetic Attachment, 15-Electrode Plate, 16-Display Screen, 2-Thermometer, 21-Electrode Plate, 111-Control Circuit, 112-Charging / Discharging Branch, 113-Charging Branch, 114-Power Detection Branch, 1121-Discharging Circuit, 1122-Charging Circuit, 121-Connecting Bracket, 122-Slot, 123-Protrusion, 1211-Connecting Bracket Body, 1212-Connecting Plate, 1213-Limiting Plate, 1214-Assembly Area, 124-Second Connecting Bracket, 125-Conductive Post, 1241-Second Connecting Bracket Body, 1242-Second Connecting Plate, 1243-Second Limiting Plate, 1244-Second Assembly Area, 100-Thermometer Charging Base Linkage System, 101-Main Thermometer Charging Base, 102-Auxiliary Thermometer Charging Base. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The following will be combined with the appendix Figure 1 To be continued Figure 7 The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0044] It should be noted that if the direction involved in the embodiments of this utility model is as shown in the accompanying drawings, the directional indication will also change accordingly if a certain posture changes.

[0045] Barbecue thermometers are frequently used in daily life. For example, when barbecuing, a barbecue thermometer is inserted into the meat to obtain the current temperature of the meat, making it easier for people to grill the meat and get delicious food.

[0046] A typical barbecue thermometer includes a temperature probe and a charging base. The charging base usually contains a battery, and the temperature probe, when plugged into the base, receives power to maintain its normal operation.

[0047] However, when the power in the charging dock is depleted, it needs to be recharged. In the current technology, it is usually necessary to configure an external power source or power bank to charge the charging dock, which requires the user to carry more things, which is inconvenient and cumbersome.

[0048] In response, the inventors have provided a thermometer charging dock linkage system, which aims to enable different barbecue thermometers to charge each other, thereby solving the problem that existing barbecue thermometers require a portable power source for charging.

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, a thermometer charging dock includes a base 1, on which a thermometer 2 is mounted, and the thermometer 2 is detachably electrically connected to the base 1. The base 1 also has a display screen 16, which displays the power information of the thermometer charging dock and the temperature information of the thermometer.

[0050] The base 1 has a charge / discharge control module 11, which is electrically connected to a connector 12 and a battery 13. The charge / discharge control module 11 is used to receive the power status information of another thermometer charging dock when the connector 12 is electrically connected to it, and to receive power supplied by the battery of the other thermometer charging dock when its own power is lower than that of the other thermometer charging dock, and to output power to the other thermometer charging dock when its own power is higher than that of the other thermometer charging dock.

[0051] It should be understood that during use, when the thermometer charging dock is connected to another thermometer charging dock through the connector 12, the charge and discharge control module 11 will obtain the battery power status information of the other thermometer charging dock, and then compare it with the power status information of the battery 13 in this thermometer charging dock to determine the thermometer charging dock with higher power. The charge and discharge control module 11 then controls the power flow in the circuit to charge the thermometer charging dock with lower power.

[0052] Specific examples Figure 2As shown, the charge / discharge control module 11 includes a control circuit 111, a charge / discharge branch 112, a charging branch 113, and a power detection branch 114. The control circuit 111 is electrically connected to the charging branch 113 to charge the thermometer. The control circuit 111 is connected to the battery 13 to detect the power status information of the battery 13. The control circuit 111 is also connected to the power detection branch 114. The charge / discharge branch 112 has a discharging branch 1121 and a charging branch 1122, and the two ends of the charge / discharge branch 112 are electrically connected to the control circuit 111 and the connector 12, respectively. The signal terminal of the control circuit 111 is connected to the connector 12 to realize the transmission of power status information.

[0053] It should be noted that, as Figure 1 As shown, the thermometer 2 has an electrode plate at the connection between it and the base 1. When the electrode plate 21 at the end of the thermometer 2 is connected to the electrode plate 15 of the base 1, the thermometer 2 can obtain power from the battery 13 through the charging branch 113.

[0054] It should also be noted that when this thermometer charging dock is connected to another thermometer charging dock via the connector 12, the charging and discharging control module 11 forms several circuit branches. After the control circuit 111 obtains the battery power status information of the other thermometer charging dock through the connector 12, the control circuit 111 sends the battery power status information to the power detection circuit 114. The control circuit 111 controls the power detection circuit 114 to compare the battery power status information of the other thermometer charging dock with the battery power status information of the battery 13 of this thermometer charging dock to determine the thermometer charging dock with the higher power level.

[0055] For example, if the comparison shows that the battery 13 of this thermometer charging dock has a higher charge, then the control circuit 11 controls the charge of the battery 13 to flow through the discharge branch 1121 in the charge / discharge branch 112 and the connector 12 to the battery of another thermometer charging dock. In this way, when the charge of this thermometer charging dock is higher than the charge of the other thermometer charging dock, the control circuit 112 is controlled to output power to the other thermometer charging dock.

[0056] For example, if a comparison reveals that the battery 13 of this thermometer charging dock has a lower charge level than the battery in another thermometer charging dock, then the control circuit 111 controls the battery charge in the other thermometer charging dock to flow through the connector 12 to the charging branch 1122 in the charging and discharging circuit 112 until it reaches the battery 13. In this way, when its own charge level is lower than that of another thermometer charging dock, the control circuit 112 is controlled to receive power supplied by the battery in the other thermometer charging dock.

[0057] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the insertion portion of the connector 12 is exposed on the outside of the base. It should be understood that this design facilitates the docking of two thermometer charging sockets.

[0058] In detail, the connector 12 includes a connecting bracket 121; the connecting bracket 121 is connected to a slot 122; the slot 122 has two conductive slots for charging and discharging, and a transmission slot for data transmission and power signal transmission; the connector 12 includes a protrusion 123 for covering the slot 122, and the end of the slot 122 is exposed on the surface of the protrusion 123.

[0059] The connector of another thermometer charging socket corresponding to the protrusion 123 has a recessed portion that recesses inward from one side of its base. This recessed portion contains several conductive posts 125. When the protrusion 123 is inserted into this recessed portion, the slot 111 abuts against the conductive posts 125 and forms an electrical connection. It should be noted that the number of slots 111 matches the number of conductive posts 125 to enable functions such as charging / discharging and data transmission.

[0060] To prevent the slots 122 and the conductive posts 125 from becoming loose due to frequent insertion and removal during the plugging and unplugging of the two thermometer charging sockets.

[0061] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, the connecting bracket 121 includes a connecting bracket body 1211, a connecting plate 1212, and a limiting plate 1213. The limiting plate 1213 is L-shaped. The end of the slot 122 away from the protrusion 123 is connected to the connecting plate 1212. The limiting plate 1213 and the connecting bracket body 1211 together form an assembly area 1214, which limits the connecting plate 1212 within it.

[0062] It should be understood that during the insertion of the two thermometer charging sockets, the connector 12 at this end of the thermometer charging socket will be subjected to a lateral outward force. Therefore, the limiting plate 1213 limits the connecting plate 1212 in the assembly area 1214 enclosed by the connecting bracket body 1211. When the connector 12 is subjected to a lateral force, the limiting plate 1213, due to its L-shaped shape, limits the connecting plate 1212 in the L-shaped angle area to prevent the position of the connecting plate 1212 from moving.

[0063] In another application scenario, the connector 12 can also be in this shape. Specifically, the connector 12 includes a second connecting bracket 124 and a conductive post 125; the conductive post 125 includes two conductive posts for charging and discharging and one conductive post for realizing data transmission and power signal transmission.

[0064] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the number of conductive posts 125 is three, and the function of each conductive post is set according to the actual situation. The number of conductive posts 125 is not limited to three, and also includes four or five cases.

[0065] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, the second connecting bracket 124 includes a second connecting bracket body 1241, a second connecting plate 1242, and a second limiting plate 1243; one end of the conductive post 125 is connected to the second connecting plate 1242; the second limiting plate 1243 and the second connecting bracket body 1241 enclose a second assembly area 1244, and the second assembly area 1244 assembles the second connecting plate 1242.

[0066] In summary, the connector 12 has two types: one with a protrusion 123 and the other with a recess. The cooperation of these protrusion and recess structures enables the two thermometer charging sockets to be stably connected.

[0067] During use, when the two thermometer charging sockets are plugged in, the connector 12 at the other thermometer charging socket end will be subjected to a lateral outward force. Therefore, the second limiting plate 1243 limits the second connecting plate 1242 in the second assembly area 1244 enclosed by the connecting bracket body 1241. When the connector 12 is subjected to a lateral force, the second limiting plate 1243, due to its L-shaped form, limits the second connecting plate 1242 in the L-shaped angle area to prevent the position of the second connecting plate 1242 from moving.

[0068] To further enhance stability when two thermometer charging sockets are plugged in, the base 1 also includes a magnetic element 14, which ensures stability when the thermometer charging socket is plugged into another thermometer charging socket.

[0069] It should be noted that another thermometer charging base is equipped with a magnetic attractor at the position corresponding to the magnetic attractor 14. This allows the magnetic attractors on both sides to attract each other when the two thermometer charging bases are plugged in, thereby increasing the stability of the two thermometer charging bases during plugging and preventing unstable connection between the two thermometer charging bases during plugging.

[0070] Additionally, a thermometer charging dock linkage system 100 is proposed, comprising two thermometer charging docks; the thermometer charging docks are the type described above; the two thermometer charging docks are detachably and electrically connected via connector 12. It should be understood that the detachable and electrically connected configuration includes docking via connectors on each side as described above, and also includes electrical connection of the two thermometer charging docks via a USB cable.

[0071] Furthermore, each thermometer charging dock can be equipped with multiple thermometers as needed. For example, one, two, or even more thermometers can be paired with each thermometer charging dock.

[0072] This thermometer charging dock linkage system can support the simultaneous use of multiple thermometer charging docks. In this embodiment, two thermometer charging docks are plugged into each other to achieve electrical connection.

[0073] In another usage scenario, such as when three thermometer charging docks are plugged in together at the same time, it should be understood that in this embodiment, each thermometer charging dock is provided with the corresponding connector 12. The connectors 12 located on different sides should be compatible and pluggable, such as the connector with protrusion 123 and the connector with recess as mentioned above. The cooperation of this concave and convex structure allows multiple thermometer charging docks to be spliced ​​together.

[0074] like Figure 7As shown, in an embodiment where three thermometer charging docks are arranged side-by-side, one of the thermometer charging docks equipped with the charge / discharge control module 11 is the main thermometer charging dock 101, and the other thermometer charging docks connected to this main thermometer charging dock are secondary thermometer charging docks 102. When multiple secondary thermometer charging docks are simultaneously connected to a main thermometer charging dock, the charge / discharge control module 11 obtains the battery status information of each secondary thermometer charging dock through each connector 12. Then, the control circuit 111 controls the power detection branch 114 to determine the thermometer charging dock with the highest current power level. The control circuit 111 then controls the power of the high-power battery to flow to other thermometer charging docks with lower battery levels.

[0075] In another usage scenario, if the power detection branch determines that the current main thermometer charging dock's power level is lower than any other auxiliary thermometer charging dock, the control circuit 111 will then control the flow of battery power from the auxiliary thermometer charging dock with the higher power level to the battery 13 of the main thermometer charging dock. Specifically, how the power flows in each circuit branch has been explained in detail above and will not be repeated here.

[0076] Based on the disclosure and teachings of the above specification, those skilled in the art can make changes and modifications to the above embodiments. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and described above, and some modifications and changes to this utility model should also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model. Furthermore, although some specific terms are used in this specification, these terms are only for convenience of explanation and do not constitute any limitation on this utility model.

Claims

1. A thermometer charging base, comprising a base, characterized in that: The base has a charging and discharging control module, which is electrically connected to a connector and a battery; The charging and discharging control module is used to receive the power status information of the other thermometer charging socket when the connector is electrically connected to the other thermometer charging socket, and to receive power supplied by the battery of the other thermometer charging socket when its own power is lower than the power of the other thermometer charging socket, and to output power to the other thermometer charging socket when its own power is higher than the power of the other thermometer charging socket.

2. The thermometer charging base as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The charge / discharge control module includes a control circuit, a charge / discharge branch, a charging branch, and a power detection branch. The control circuit is electrically connected to the charging branch to charge the thermometer; The two ends of the power detection branch are electrically connected to the battery and the control circuit, respectively, to detect the power status information of the battery; The two ends of the charging and discharging branch are electrically connected to the control circuit and the connector, respectively. The signal terminal of the control circuit is connected to the connector to realize the transmission of power status information; The control circuit is used to receive the power status information of the other thermometer charging dock when the connector is electrically connected to the connector of the other thermometer charging dock, and to control the charging and discharging branch to receive power supplied by the battery of the other thermometer charging dock when its own power is lower than that of the other thermometer charging dock, and to control the charging and discharging branch to output power to the other thermometer charging dock when its own power is higher than that of the other thermometer charging dock.

3. The thermometer charging base as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The connector's insertion portion is exposed on the outside of the base.

4. A thermometer charging base as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The connector includes a connecting bracket; The connecting bracket is connected to a slot; The connector includes a protrusion for covering the slot, the end of the slot being exposed on the surface of the protrusion.

5. A thermometer charging base as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting bracket includes a connecting bracket body, a connecting plate, and a limiting plate; The end of the slot away from the protrusion is connected to the connecting plate; The limiting plate and the connecting bracket body together form an assembly area, and the assembly area limits the connecting plate within it.

6. A thermometer charging base as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The connector includes a second connecting bracket and a conductive post; The conductive post includes two conductive posts for charging and discharging, and one conductive post for data transmission and power signal transmission.

7. A thermometer charging base as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The second connecting bracket includes a second connecting bracket body, a second connecting plate, and a second limiting plate; One end of the conductive post is connected to the second connecting plate; The second limiting plate and the second connecting bracket body together form a second assembly area, and the second connecting plate is assembled in the second assembly area.

8. A thermometer charging base as described in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: The base also includes a magnetic component, which ensures stability when the thermometer charging base is plugged into another thermometer charging base.

9. A thermometer charging dock linkage system, characterized in that: Includes two of the aforementioned thermometer charging docks; The thermometer charging dock is the thermometer charging dock as described in claim 8; The two thermometer charging sockets are detachably assembled and electrically connected via a connector.

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