Wearable sensor integrated charging device
By designing an integrated charging device for wearable sensors, the problems of insufficient power supply and protection for IMUs in environments without external power sources were solved, achieving continuous power supply and adaptability to multiple environments.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422559406.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-22
AI Technical Summary
Existing IMU integrated management charging devices cannot provide continuous power in environments without external power sources and lack protection against water, dust, and physical impact.
An integrated charging device for wearable sensors has been designed, including a top cover and a device base. The base contains multiple charging slots and a power source, forming a sealed cavity that provides power connection and protection.
It enables continuous power supply in environments without external power, and provides waterproof, dustproof and physical impact protection, improving the stability and applicability of wearable sensors.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of wearable sensor charging, especially relates to a wearable sensor integrated charging device. BACKGROUND
[0002] With the rapid development of intelligent devices and Internet of Things technology, wearable sensors represented by inertial measurement units (IMU) are increasingly important in various applications. Wearable sensors are widely used in aerospace, autonomous driving, robotics, virtual reality and other fields to measure the acceleration, angular velocity and attitude change of objects. However, the performance and stability of wearable sensors largely depend on their power management systems.
[0003] The existing IMU integrated management charging device cannot meet the power supply for IMU in the absence of external power supply environment; and cannot provide waterproof, dustproof and physical impact protection measures for IMU. SUMMARY
[0004] In view of the above shortcomings of the prior art, the utility model aims to provide a wearable sensor integrated charging device, which aims to power and protect multiple wearable sensors.
[0005] The technical scheme of the utility model is as follows:
[0006] A wearable sensor integrated charging device comprises:
[0007] an upper cover;
[0008] a device base, which is formed with an accommodating cavity open at the top, and is provided with a plurality of charging grooves at intervals in the device base, each of the charging grooves being used for placing a wearable sensor, and each of the charging grooves being provided with a charging end used for connecting the charging interface of the wearable sensor; and the device base and the upper cover jointly form a closed accommodating cavity.
[0009] a power supply, which is arranged in the device base, and has an output end connected with the charging end of each charging groove.
[0010] Optionally, the wearable sensor integrated charging device further comprises:
[0011] a connecting piece, by which the upper cover and the device base are connected in an openable and closable manner.
[0012] Optionally, the connecting piece is any one of a hinge, a latch or a buckle.
[0013] Optionally, the wearable sensor integrated charging device further comprises:
[0014] A sliding lock is arranged at the connection between the upper cover and the device base, and is used to lock the connection between the upper cover and the device base when sliding to a locking position; and is used to open the connection between the upper cover and the device base when sliding to an opening position.
[0015] Optionally, the wearable sensor integrated charging device further comprises:
[0016] A handle is rotatably arranged on the device base.
[0017] Optionally, a charging port is arranged on the device base, and the power supply is connected to an external power supply through the charging port to charge the wearable sensor placed in the charging groove.
[0018] Optionally, a connection port is arranged on the device base, and the connection port is used to connect an external device; the charging groove is provided with a data terminal, and the data terminal is used to connect a data interface of the wearable sensor; and the wearable sensor integrated charging device further comprises:
[0019] A line splitter is provided with a plurality of output terminals, each of which is used to connect a data terminal of one of the charging grooves; an input terminal of the line splitter is connected to the connection port; and the line splitter is used to receive an update signal output by the external device and output to the wearable sensor through the data terminal of the charging groove.
[0020] Optionally, a plurality of heat dissipation ports are arranged at intervals on the device base.
[0021] Optionally, the device base comprises a plurality of side surfaces, and a plurality of heat dissipation ports are arranged at intervals on at least one of the side surfaces.
[0022] Optionally, the wearable sensor integrated charging device further comprises:
[0023] A heat sink is attached to at least one of the side surfaces.
[0024] This utility model's technical solution comprises a top cover, a device base, and a power supply, forming an integrated charging device for wearable sensors. The device base has an open-top cavity with multiple charging slots spaced apart within it. Each charging slot holds one wearable sensor and has a charging terminal for connecting to the wearable sensor's charging interface. The device base and top cover together form a sealed cavity. The power supply is located within the device base, and its output terminal connects to the charging terminal of each charging slot. Thus, this integrated charging device for wearable sensors allows for the placement of multiple wearable sensors in the charging slots of the device base and enables charging of these sensors via the power supply. Furthermore, the sealed cavity formed by the top cover and device base provides waterproofing, dustproofing, and protection against physical impacts for the wearable sensors. Attached Figure Description
[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the product structure of an embodiment of the wearable sensor integrated charging device of this utility model.
[0027] Figure 2 This is a front view of an embodiment of the wearable sensor integrated charging device of this utility model.
[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 10, top cover; 20, device base; 21, charging slot; 30, connector; 40, sliding locking element; 50, handle; 60, heat dissipation vent; 70, charging port. Detailed Implementation
[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and effects of this utility model clearer and more explicit, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0030] In the embodiments and claims, unless otherwise limited, the articles "a," "an," and "the" also include plural referents, i.e. "a" or "an" can also mean "one or more" and "the" can also mean "one or more." If there is any conflict between a definition provided herein and any definition found in a document incorporated herein by reference, the definition provided herein prevails. The terms "first," "second," and the like, do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another, and the "first" "second" and / or the like can be used interchangeably with respect to the description of the technology. Thus, the features labeled as "first" and "second" can include at least one of the features.
[0031] It should further be understood that the word "comprise", "comprising", "comprises" and the like in the specification of the present application, are used herein to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. It should be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements can also be present. In addition, the word "connected" or "coupled" as used herein can include wirelessly connected or wirelessly coupled. As used herein the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0032] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that unless otherwise indicated, as used herein, the singular form "a", "an", and "the" include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, the term "includes" means includes but not limited to, the term "comprising" means including, but not limited to, the term "consisting of" means including, but not limited to, and the term "consisting essentially of" means including, with the exclusion of other items that materially affect the basic and novel characteristics, unless otherwise indicated.
[0033] In addition, the technical solutions among various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the realization of the ordinary skilled in the art, when the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or cannot be realized, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist, and is not within the protection scope required by the present application.
[0034] With the rapid development of intelligent devices and Internet of Things technology, wearable sensors represented by inertial measurement units are increasingly important in various applications. Wearable sensors are widely used in aerospace, autonomous driving, robotics, virtual reality and other fields, for precise measurement of object acceleration, angular velocity and attitude changes. However, the performance and stability of wearable sensors largely depend on their power management systems. Wearable IMU sensors are highly integrated sensors, usually composed of accelerometers, gyroscopes and magnetometers. In order to ensure the reliability of IMU in various complex environments, efficient power management solutions must be adopted. Power management not only ensures the normal operation of IMU, but also optimizes charging efficiency and prolongs battery life. Currently, separate power modules are commonly used, resulting in larger system size, increased weight, and inconvenience in charging management.
[0035] The existing IMU integrated management charging device cannot continuously supply power to the IMU in the absence of external power supply environment; and cannot provide protection measures such as waterproof, dustproof and physical impact for the IMU.
[0036] The utility model provides a wearable sensor integrated charging device.
[0037] Reference Figure 1 In an embodiment, the wearable sensor integrated charging device comprises:
[0038] an upper cover 10;
[0039] a device base 20, the device base 20 is formed with an open top containing cavity, a plurality of charging grooves 21 are arranged in the device base 20, each charging groove 21 is used for placing a wearable sensor, each charging groove 21 is provided with a charging end, the charging end is used for connecting the charging interface of wearable sensor, the device base 20 and the upper cover 10 are combined to form a closed containing cavity;
[0040] a power supply, arranged in the device base 20, the output end of the power supply is connected with the charging end of each charging groove 21.
[0041] In this embodiment, the device base 20 is formed with a top open accommodating cavity, so that the user can put the wearable sensor into the charging slot 21 of the device base 20, and the plurality of charging slots 21 are arranged at intervals, which can ensure that the wearable sensors placed therein will not be squeezed and collided, and the length, width and height of each charging slot 21 and the spacing between the plurality of charging slots 21 can be set according to the actual situation of the wearable sensor. The power supply can be a battery pack or a mobile power supply, so that it can still provide power for the wearable sensor in the absence of external power supply, increasing the multi-environment practicality of the wearable sensor integrated charging device, and avoiding the situation that it can only be used in an environment with external power supply; the output end of the power supply is led out through a wire to each charging slot 21 and connected with the charging end of the charging slot 21, so that the power supply can charge the wearable sensor in the charging slot 21 through the charging end of the charging slot 21. Placing the upper cover 10 on the top of the device base 20 can make the upper cover 10 and the device base 20 form a closed accommodating cavity, and the upper cover 10 and the device base 20 form the overall wearable sensor integrated charging device, which can be a cuboid, or the shape can be adjusted according to the actual situation and user demand. Further, in order to ensure the tightness of the upper cover 10 and the device base 20, the connection between the upper cover 10 and the device base 20 can be set to a nestable shape or other connectable shape. The accommodating cavity formed by the device base 20 and the upper cover 10 can also be provided with a waterproof sealing ring to play a waterproof role. The closed accommodating cavity can prevent external gas or objects from falling on the circuit board, and the accommodating cavity formed by the device base 20 and the upper cover 10 also has a protective effect on the outside of the wearable sensor integrated charging device, such as better load bearing effect on external force, which can provide protection against physical impact. In this way, when the wearable sensor needs to be put in for charging, the upper cover 10 can be opened, and when the wearable sensor does not need to be put in or is being charged, the upper cover 10 can be closed to form a closed accommodating cavity to power the wearable sensor therein and provide protection against water, dust and physical impact.
[0042] The utility model discloses technical scheme through upper cover 10, device base 20 and power supply constitute wearable sensor integration charging device, wherein, device base 20 is formed with the containment cavity of open top, and device base 20 is spaced apart and is provided with a plurality of charging grooves 21, and each charging groove 21 is used to place a wearable sensor, and each charging groove 21 is provided with the charging end, and the charging end is used for connecting the charging interface of wearable sensor, device base 20 and upper cover 10 form the containment cavity of closed combination, and power supply is arranged in device base 20, and the output end of power supply is connected with the charging end of each charging groove 21, so, the wearable sensor integration charging device in the scheme can place multiple wearable sensors through multiple charging grooves 21 in device base 20, and charges multiple wearable sensors through power supply, and the waterproof, dustproof and physical impact protection of wearable sensor are provided through the closed containment cavity formed by upper cover 10 and device base 20.
[0043] With reference to Figure 1 In an embodiment, the wearable sensor integration charging device further comprises:
[0044] The upper cover 10 and the device base 20 are openably and closably connected through the connecting piece 30.
[0045] In the embodiment, after the upper cover 10 and the device base 20 form the closed containment cavity, they can be fixedly connected through the connecting piece 30 to prevent the connection between the upper cover 10 and the device base 20 from loosening or the upper cover 10 from falling off the device base 20. Further, when the user puts in the wearable sensor, the upper cover 10 needs to be opened, so the upper cover 10 and the device base 20 are openably and closably connected through the connecting piece 30, such as through a hinge connection, which can not only play a role in fixed connection, but also enable the upper cover 10 to be opened or closed on the device base 20.
[0046] In an embodiment, the connecting piece 30 is any one of a hinge, a latch or a buckle.
[0047] In the embodiment, the hinge can be a hinge hinge, which can be opened and closed by 180 degrees to ensure that the wearable sensor can be put into the device base 20 for charging after the upper cover 10 is opened. It can also be a thin film hinge or a gas pressure hinge and the like. The latch can connect the upper cover 10 and the device base 20 to each other, and when it needs to be opened, it can be simply pulled out. The buckle can be quickly opened and closed by pressing or twisting. The specific connecting piece 30 can be selected according to the actual situation and user demand; in addition to the above-mentioned optional connecting piece 30, the upper cover 10 and the device base 20 can also be connected through a sliding rail, a magnetic connecting piece 30 or a chain and the like.
[0048] With reference to Figure 2In an embodiment, the wearable sensor integrated charging device further comprises:
[0049] A sliding lock 40 is arranged at the connection between the upper cover 10 and the device base 20, and is used to lock the connection between the upper cover 10 and the device base 20 when sliding to a locking position; and is used to open the connection between the upper cover 10 and the device base 20 when sliding to an opening position.
[0050] In the embodiment, the sliding lock 40 can be used to lock the connection between the upper cover 10 and the device base 20 when the wearable sensor integrated charging device is not in use, by sliding the sliding lock 40 to a locking position; and can be used to open the connection between the upper cover 10 and the device base 20 when the upper cover 10 needs to be opened, by sliding the sliding lock 40 to an opening position. The sliding lock 40 can specifically include a lock body, a lock tongue, and a control mechanism, wherein the lock body can be made of metal and has durability. The lock tongue is a key component for pushing and locking, and can generally slide inward or extend outward. The control mechanism can be a knob or other forms of control device to operate the switch of the lock. The locking state is to make the lock tongue slide into the slot with the length of the lock body, so as to lock the upper cover 10 and the device base 20; and the unlocking state is to make the lock tongue slide out of the slot, so that the upper cover 10 and the device base 20 can be freely opened.
[0051] Referring to Figure 1 In an embodiment, the wearable sensor integrated charging device further comprises:
[0052] A handle 50 is rotatably arranged on the device base 20.
[0053] In the embodiment, the handle 50 arranged on the device base 20 can improve the portability of the wearable sensor integrated charging device, and the user can more easily pick up and move the wearable sensor integrated charging device by hand strength; and the rotatable arrangement of the handle 50 can provide better operation convenience and flexibility, and the user can easily adjust the position of the handle 50 according to needs, so as to more comfortably carry the wearable sensor integrated charging device.
[0054] Referring to Figure 2 In an embodiment, the device base 20 is provided with a charging port 70, and the power supply is connected to an external power source through the charging port 70 to charge the wearable sensor placed in the charging groove 21.
[0055] In this embodiment, the power supply can be connected to the charging port 70 through a wire, and an external power supply can be connected through the charging port 70. In this way, the wearable sensor placed in the wearable sensor integrated charging device can be charged under the condition of an external power supply without consuming the energy of the power supply in the wearable sensor integrated charging device. The charging port 70 can also be provided in multiple to adapt to multiple different power supply interfaces.
[0056] In an embodiment, the device base 20 is provided with a connection port for connecting an external device, and the charging slot 21 is provided with a data terminal for connecting the data interface of the wearable sensor. The wearable sensor integrated charging device further comprises:
[0057] A line splitter is provided, which has a plurality of output terminals, each of which is used to connect the data terminal of one of the charging slots 21. The input terminal of the line splitter is connected to the connection port, and the line splitter is used to receive the update signal output by the external device and output it to the wearable sensor through the data terminal of the charging slot 21.
[0058] In this embodiment, the line splitter can connect the external device through the connection port, and then split and connect to the data terminal of each charging slot 21. In this way, the line splitter can output the update signal output by the external device to the wearable sensor in each charging slot 21, completing the data update of the wearable sensor. The connection port can also be provided on the device base 20. The specific position of the connection port is not shown in the drawings, and the position of the connection port can be set according to the actual situation and user demand.
[0059] Referring to Figure 1 In an embodiment, a plurality of heat dissipation ports 60 are provided on the device base 20.
[0060] In this embodiment, the power supply in the wearable sensor integrated charging device generates heat when charging the wearable sensor, causing the internal temperature of the accommodation cavity to rise. When the temperature is too high, it may damage the wearable sensor or the power supply. Therefore, the provision of multiple heat dissipation ports 60 can improve the appearance of the wearable sensor integrated charging device by designing the heat dissipation ports 60 as honeycomb heat dissipation ports 60 or setting the position and shape of the heat dissipation ports 60 according to user demand. In addition, the provision of the heat dissipation ports 60 can also reduce the weight of the wearable sensor integrated charging device.
[0061] In an embodiment, the device base 20 comprises a plurality of side surfaces, and a plurality of heat dissipation ports 60 are provided on at least one of the side surfaces.
[0062] In the embodiment, the device base 20 can have multiple side surfaces, and the user can set the heat dissipation openings 60 on one or more side surfaces according to needs, for example, if the wearable sensor integrated charging device generates more heat during charging, multiple heat dissipation openings 60 can be set on multiple side surfaces to improve the heat dissipation effect.
[0063] In an embodiment, the wearable sensor integrated charging device further comprises:
[0064] A heat dissipation fin is attached to at least one of the side surfaces.
[0065] In the embodiment, in addition to setting the heat dissipation openings 60 on the device base 20 of the wearable sensor integrated charging device for heat dissipation, a heat dissipation fin can also be attached to the side surface of the device base 20 for heat dissipation. The heat dissipation fin can be made of metal with good thermal conductivity, such as aluminum, copper or nickel-plated steel, etc. Aluminum is widely used because of its lightness and good thermal conductivity, while copper has higher thermal conductivity. The surface of the heat dissipation fin can also be treated by anodizing, spraying, etc. to enhance its corrosion resistance and aesthetics. By setting the heat dissipation fin, the heat dissipation capacity of the wearable sensor integrated charging device can be further improved.
[0066] It should be understood that the application of the utility model is not limited to the above examples, and those skilled in the art can improve or transform it according to the above description, and all these improvements and transformations should belong to the protection scope of the claims attached to the utility model.
Claims
1. A wearable sensor integrated charging device, comprising: The wearable sensor integrated charging device comprises: an upper cover; a device base, which is formed with a top-open accommodating cavity, and is internally provided with a plurality of charging slots at intervals, each of which is used for placing a wearable sensor, and each of which is provided with a charging end used for connecting a charging interface of the wearable sensor; the device base and the upper cover jointly form a closed accommodating cavity; a power supply, which is arranged in the device base and has an output end connected with the charging end of each charging slot; the device base is provided with a connecting port used for connecting an external device, and each charging slot is provided with a data end used for connecting a data interface of the wearable sensor; the wearable sensor integrated charging device further comprises: a line splitter, which has a plurality of output ends each used for connecting the data end of one charging slot, and has an input end connected with the connecting port, and is used for receiving an update signal output by the external device and outputting the update signal to the wearable sensor through the data end of the charging slot.
2. The wearable sensor integrated charging device of claim 1, wherein, the wearable sensor integrated charging device further comprises: a connecting member, by which the upper cover and the device base are openably connected.
3. The wearable sensor integrated charging device of claim 2, wherein, The connecting member is any one of a hinge, a latch or a buckle.
4. The wearable sensor integrated charging device of claim 1, wherein, the wearable sensor integrated charging device further comprises: a sliding locking member, which is arranged at the connection between the upper cover and the device base, and is used for locking the connection between the upper cover and the device base when being slid to a locking position, and is used for opening the connection between the upper cover and the device base when being slid to an opening position.
5. The wearable sensor integrated charging device of claim 1, wherein, the wearable sensor integrated charging device further comprises: a handle, which is rotatably arranged on the device base.
6. The wearable sensor integrated charging device of claim 1, wherein, The device base is provided with a charging port through which the power supply is connected with an external power supply to charge the wearable sensor placed in the charging slot.
7. The wearable sensor integrated charging device of claim 1, wherein, The device base is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation ports at intervals.
8. The wearable sensor integrated charging device of claim 7, wherein, The device base comprises a plurality of side surfaces, and a plurality of heat dissipation ports are arranged at intervals on at least one side surface.
9. The wearable sensor integrated charging device of claim 8, wherein, the wearable sensor integrated charging device further comprises: a heat dissipation fin, which is attached to at least one side surface.