Charging device

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model discloses a charging device, and relates to the technical field of charging, and the device comprises a plurality of charging modules, a change-over switch, and a concentrator module. The change-over switch is used for switching among the plurality of charging modules; the concentrator module comprises a plurality of universal serial bus (USB) interfaces and a first converter, and the first converter is connected with the first charging module through the first USB interface. By integrating a plurality of charging modules, the device can support charging requirements of different powers and types at the same time. Each charging module can work independently, and the introduction of the change-over switch enables the equipment to be intelligently switched among a plurality of charging modules. Through intelligent management and efficient resource utilization, the technical problems of diversified charging requirements, intelligent switching and efficient utilization, USB interface expansion and compatibility, operation process simplification and the like of traditional charging equipment are solved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the technical field of charging, in particular to a charging device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the field of electronic device charging, with the continuous increase in the types and quantities of devices, users' demands for charging devices are increasingly diversified. Traditional charging devices often only provide a single charging interface and charging power, and cannot meet the diversified demands of different electronic devices for charging power and interface types. In addition, even if some charging devices integrate multiple charging interfaces, they often lack the ability to intelligently manage and efficiently utilize these interfaces. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a charging device to solve at least one of the technical problems in the related art to some extent.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a charging device, comprising:

[0005] a plurality of charging modules, a switching switch, and a hub module;

[0006] The switching switch is configured to switch between the plurality of charging modules.

[0007] The hub module comprises a plurality of universal serial bus (USB) interfaces and a first converter, wherein the first converter is connected to a first charging module through a first USB interface.

[0008] Optionally, the first charging module is a power over Ethernet (POE) module, the POE module comprises a first interface,

[0009] When the switching switch is switched to the POE module, the charging device obtains electrical energy from a first external device through the first interface to charge a device to be charged.

[0010] Optionally, the first interface is an RJ45 interface, and the first interface is connected to a display device or a switch,

[0011] When the first interface is connected to the display device, the charging device displays content to be displayed in the device to be charged through the display device.

[0012] Optionally, the POE module further comprises a second converter, wherein the switching switch is connected to the first interface through the second converter, and the first converter is connected to the second converter through the first USB interface.

[0013] Optionally, the first interface is an RJ45 interface, the to-be-charged device is connected to the first converter through a second USB interface, and the switch is connected to a spring needle of the to-be-charged device.

[0014] The to-be-charged device communicates with the charging device through the spring needle and the charging device supports the to-be-charged device to realize network communication through the RJ45 interface.

[0015] Optionally, the charging device comprises a power delivery (PD) module, wherein the PD module comprises a second interface.

[0016] When the switch is connected to the spring needle of the to-be-charged device and switched to the PD module, the charging device charges the to-be-charged device by using the power obtained from the second interface.

[0017] Optionally, the charging device comprises the first charging module and the PD module.

[0018] When the first charging module and the PD module are connected to the switch at the same time, the charging device provides power for the to-be-charged device through the PD module.

[0019] And the charging device supports the to-be-charged device to realize network communication through the first charging module.

[0020] Optionally, the first charging module is a power over Ethernet (POE) module, and the POE module comprises a first interface.

[0021] When the first interface is connected to a second external device, the charging device supports providing power for the second external device through the first interface.

[0022] Optionally, when the to-be-charged device realizes network communication through the charging device, the wireless network connection of the to-be-charged device is disconnected.

[0023] Optionally, the charging device further comprises a base, and the charging device fixes the to-be-charged device through the base.

[0024] In summary, the charging device in the embodiment of the present disclosure integrates a plurality of charging modules, a switch and a hub module. By integrating a plurality of charging modules, the device can support different power and type charging requirements at the same time. Each charging module can work independently, and the introduction of the switch enables the device to intelligently switch between multiple charging modules. Through intelligent management and efficient use of resources, the technical problems of traditional charging devices in terms of diversified charging requirements, intelligent switching and efficient use, USB interface expansion and compatibility, and operation process simplification are solved.

[0025] It should be understood that the general description above and the detailed description below are only exemplary and explanatory and are not restrictive of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present disclosure, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description only represent some of the embodiments of the present disclosure, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained from these drawings without any creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a charging device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 2 is another structural schematic diagram of a charging device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described clearly and completely in the following with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present disclosure, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0030] In the description of the present disclosure, it should be understood that the words “first”, “second” are only used for description purpose, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features with “first”, “second” can explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of the present disclosure, the meaning of “multiple” is two or more, unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0031] In the present disclosure, the word “exemplary” is used to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described as exemplary in the present disclosure is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. The following description is presented to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the present disclosure. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, specific details are set forth. It should be appreciated that a person having ordinary skill in the art can realize and implement other implementations without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and processes are not elaborated in order not to obscure the description of the present disclosure with unnecessary details. Thus, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the implementations shown, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein.

[0032] Figure 1is a structural schematic diagram of a charging device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] As shown in Figure 1 The charging device comprises:

[0034] a plurality of charging modules, a switch, and a hub module.

[0035] The switch is configured to switch among the plurality of charging modules.

[0036] The hub module comprises a plurality of universal serial bus (USB) interfaces and a first converter, wherein the first converter is connected to the first charging module through the first USB interface.

[0037] The charging module can be a power transmission module configured to provide power to the device to be charged. For example, in some cases, the charging module can convert alternating current (AC) power obtained from a power grid into direct current (DC) power, thereby providing power to a battery of the device to be charged.

[0038] Different charging modules usually adopt different charging technologies. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of charging modules can comprise a PD (Power Delivery) charging module and a POE (Power Over Ethernet) charging module, or can comprise other charging modules, which are not limited herein.

[0039] The PD charging module can communicate and charge through a Type-C port. During charging, the device to be charged can send a request to the charging device to provide a specific voltage and current. After receiving the request, the charging device can adjust the output voltage and current according to the requirements of the device to be charged, thereby realizing an intelligent and efficient charging process.

[0040] As an example, the device to be charged can be a smartphone, a tablet computer, a notebook computer, or other electronic devices that require fast charging, and the charging device can use the PD charging module to charge the device to be charged.

[0041] The POE charging module is a technology that provides DC power to terminal devices through Ethernet cables. It allows devices to be powered through network cables while transmitting data signals, without the need for additional power cables.

[0042] The switch can be used to select a charging module from the plurality of charging modules to provide power to the device to be charged. For example, if the contact of the switch is connected to a branch of the PD charging module, the device to be charged can be charged by the PD charging module, which is not limited herein.

[0043] As a possible implementation manner, the first charging module in the embodiment of the present disclosure can be a POE charging module.

[0044] The HUB module can include a plurality of ports, each of which can be used to connect other modules or devices, so as to realize mutual communication between devices.

[0045] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, each port in the HUB module can be a USB interface.

[0046] The USB interface has various types, such as USB Type-A, USB Type-B, USB Type-C, Micro-USB, and Mini-USB, etc. Each USB interface in the HUB module can be of the same type or of different types, which is not limited here.

[0047] As an example, the version type of the USB interface in the embodiment of the present disclosure can be a USB 2.0 interface.

[0048] The first converter can be a HUB converter, also known as a hub or a hub switch, which can connect multiple computers or other network devices together so that they can share resources and communicate with each other.

[0049] The first USB interface can be a USB interface used when the first converter and the first charging device are connected.

[0050] Optionally, the first charging module is an Ethernet-powered POE module, and the POE module includes a first interface,

[0051] When the switch is switched to the POE module, the charging device obtains electrical energy from the first external device through the first interface to charge the to-be-charged device.

[0052] The first interface can be an interface through which the charging device is connected to the first external device. The first interface can be used to connect the first external device (such as an Ethernet switch, a router, or other devices with POE function). The first external device can be an IP-based terminal, such as an IP phone, a wireless local area network access point AP, a network camera, etc., which is not limited here.

[0053] It should be noted that when the switch is switched to the POE module, the charging device can obtain electrical energy from the first external device through this first interface and convert it into a form suitable for the to-be-charged device.

[0054] Optionally, the first interface is an RJ45 interface, and the first interface is connected to a display device or a switch,

[0055] In the case that the first interface is connected with the display device, the charging device displays the content to be displayed in the device to be charged through the display device.

[0056] It should be noted that the RJ45 interface can be connected with the display device (such as a display, a television, etc.) through a connection line such as a network cable. The charging device can communicate with the display device through the RJ45 interface and can use the display device to display the content to be displayed in the device to be charged.

[0057] It should be noted that the RJ45 interface can be connected with the display device (such as a display, a television, etc.) through a connection line such as a network cable. The charging device can communicate with the display device through the RJ45 interface and can use the display device to display the content to be displayed in the device to be charged.

[0058] Optionally, if the RJ45 interface is connected with the switch, it can be used for data transmission and possible power transmission. In this case, the charging device can communicate with other network devices through the switch, but it does not necessarily directly use the display device to display the content.

[0059] Optionally, when the RJ45 interface is connected with the display device, the charging device can not only obtain power from the first external device through the POE module to charge the device to be charged, but also can display the content to be displayed in the device to be charged through the communication interface with the display device.

[0060] It can be understood that such a device combining charging and display functions can be suitable for specific application scenarios, such as conference room display, home entertainment center, etc., in which users need to charge devices and display their content on a large screen at the same time. For example, in a meeting, users can need to display the content of a laptop or other mobile devices on a large screen, while also charging these devices. Users can want to play videos, photos, etc. on a smart phone or tablet on a television, while charging these devices. In summary, by connecting the RJ45 interface with the display device, the charging device can not only provide power for the device to be charged, but also realize the display function of the content.

[0061] Optionally, the POE module further comprises a second converter, wherein the switch is connected with the first interface through the second converter, and the first converter is connected with the second converter through the first USB interface.

[0062] As shown in FIG. 1, the second converter can be converter X, and the first interface can be the corresponding USB2.0. The first converter corresponds to the HUB conversion in FIG. 1, and is connected with the second converter (converter X) through the first interface (RJ45 in the figure). The switch is connected with the second converter and the first interface (RJ45 in the figure). Figure 2 Figure 2 As shown in FIG. 1, the second converter can be converter X, and the first interface can be the corresponding USB2.0. The first converter corresponds to the HUB conversion in FIG. 1, and is connected with the second converter (converter X) through the first interface (RJ45 in the figure). The switch is connected with the second converter and the first interface (RJ45 in the figure). ​

[0063] Optionally, the first interface is an RJ45 interface, and the device to be charged is connected to the first converter through the second USB interface, and the switch is connected to the pogo pin of the device to be charged,

[0064] The device to be charged communicates with the charging device through the pogo pin, and the charging device supports the device to be charged to realize network communication through the RJ45 interface.

[0065] The pogo pin is a precision connector widely used in electronic products, which realizes efficient and stable connection in electronic products. It is mainly used for current and signal transmission, that is, charging and conduction, and can be applied to precision connection in electronic products such as mobile phones, portable electronic devices, communication equipment, automobiles, medical equipment, etc.

[0066] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the charging device can be connected to the pogo pin in the device to be charged through the connector on the switch, and communication between the charging device and the device to be charged is realized.

[0067] As shown in Figure 2 When the device to be charged is a tablet, the tablet is provided with a pogo pin, and a VBUS (voltage bus) is connected between the switch SW and the pogo pin. Figure 2 For example, if the switch is switched to ④, it means that it is connected to the POE module, and the charging device can realize network communication of the device to be charged through the RJ45 interface, that is, the tablet can access the Internet through Ethernet. The RJ45 interface is connected to the network cable to obtain the input voltage. In addition, the device to be charged can also supply power to other devices through the RJ45 interface, that is, output voltage externally.

[0068] Optionally, the charging device includes a power delivery (PD) module, wherein the PD module includes a second interface, and when the switch is connected to the pogo pin of the device to be charged and switched to the PD module, the charging device charges the device to be charged using the power obtained from the second interface.

[0069] As an example, the second interface can be a Type-C interface. The second interface is used to connect an external power supply or a power adapter to obtain power externally. When the switch is connected to the pogo pin of the device to be charged and switched to the PD module, the PD module will charge the device to be charged using the power obtained from the second interface.

[0070] The PD module in the charging device can also include a charging monitoring and management function, which is used to monitor the charging state, battery health status, etc. of the device to be charged. According to the monitoring result, the PD module can adjust the charging strategy to ensure a safe and efficient charging process.

[0071] Optionally, the charging device includes a first charging module and a PD module,

[0072] In the case that the first charging module and the PD module are connected to the switch at the same time, the charging device provides power for the to-be-charged device through the PD module, and the charging device supports the to-be-charged device to realize network communication through the first charging module.

[0073] It should be noted that by connecting the first charging module and the PD module to the charging device at the same time, the charging device then preferentially selects the PD module to provide power for the to-be-charged device. At the same time, the to-be-charged device can also realize network communication through the first charging module, such as Ethernet network access.

[0074] Optionally, the first charging module is a POE module, and the POE module includes a first interface,

[0075] In the case that the first interface is connected to the second external device, the charging device supports providing power for the second external device through the first interface.

[0076] Among them, the second external device can be a device that receives power output from the first interface. That is, the charging device can also use the first charging module and the first interface to provide power for the to-be-charged device to the second external device for power supply.

[0077] Optionally, in the case that the to-be-charged device realizes network communication through the charging device, the wireless network connection of the to-be-charged device is disconnected.

[0078] It should be noted that when the to-be-charged device (such as a smart phone, a tablet computer, or a notebook computer) is charged through the charging device and simultaneously realizes network communication (such as Ethernet communication), the current WIFI connection can be disconnected. In this way, the energy consumption of the to-be-charged device can be reduced, especially when the device does not need to perform network communication during charging. Disconnecting the network connection can also improve the security of the device, preventing unauthorized access or attacks during charging.

[0079] Optionally, the charging device further includes a base, and the charging device fixes the to-be-charged device through the base.

[0080] Among them, the design of the base can provide a more stable charging environment to prevent the device from sliding or moving during charging. The design of the base can vary depending on the type and size of the to-be-charged device. For example, for a smart phone, the base can have a slot that matches the charging interface at the bottom of the phone. For a tablet computer, the base can have a flat structure that can support the tablet computer and allow it to charge. The base can also integrate other functions, such as a speaker, a microphone, additional USB charging ports, etc., to provide a richer user experience.

[0081] In summary, the charging device in the embodiments of the present disclosure integrates a plurality of charging modules, a switching switch and a hub module. By integrating a plurality of charging modules, the device can support different power and type charging requirements at the same time. Each charging module can work independently, and the introduction of the switching switch enables the device to intelligently switch between multiple charging modules. Through intelligent management and efficient use of resources, the technical problems of traditional charging devices in terms of diversified charging requirements, intelligent switching and efficient use, USB interface expansion and compatibility, and operation process simplification are solved. Through the built-in charging switching circuit and USB HUB function, the switching of PD and POE charging and the switching of USB communication are realized. Using POE technology, the RJ45 network port provides direct current power supply for tablets or external devices, and realizes wired network communication. Through the USB 2.0 control converter, the POGO PIN interface and the RJ45 Ethernet interface are connected, realizing the wired network communication and screen projection interaction function of the tablet. When the RJ45 network port and the Type-C are connected at the same time, the seat charger automatically determines the priority as Type-C, and preferentially charges the tablet through the Type-C port, while supporting RJ45 communication and POE function.

[0082] The foregoing detailed description has set forth various embodiments of the application via the use of specific terminology. As such, it is to be understood that the term "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" or "some embodiments" or "one alternative" or "an alternative" or "some alternatives" is a description of an embodiment or alternative which is not necessarily to be construed as a literal description of all embodiments falling within the scope of the application. Rather, each such term is to be construed in the sense that it describes a particular embodiment or alternative which can include some features that are not present in other embodiments or alternatives.

[0083] Also, the use of particular terminology when describing certain features or aspects of the application should not be taken to indicate that the terminology is being redefined herein to be restricted to include all such features or aspects of the application. The use of a singular term, or a non-singular term, should not preclude the meaning of the term from including the plural, or the singular, respectively, unless expressly so limited.

[0084] Similarly, it is to be noticed that the term "comprising", used in the description, should not be interpreted as being restricted to the means listed thereafter; it does not exclude other elements or steps. It is thus to be interpreted as specifying the presence of the stated features, integers, steps or components as referred to, but does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps or components, or groups thereof. Moreover, it is understood that the word "comprising" is one of the many synonyms for "consisting of" or "consisting essentially of". Therefore, scope of embodiments of the present application should be given by the appended claims, rather than the examples described herein above and the following claims are hereby expressly incorporated into this detailed description, with each claim able to stand on its own as a separate embodiment of the present application.

[0085] Each and every patent, patent application, patent application publication, and other material, such as articles, books, specifications, publications, documents, and the like, referenced herein are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety for the teachings and purposes for which they are presented herein, except that the reference is not to be construed as limiting the scope of the application to the specific teachings or purposes of the reference. To the extent that any meaning or definition of a term in this document conflicts with that of a referenced document, the meaning or definition of the term in this document prevails.

Claims

1. A charging device, characterized by, The application relates to a charging device, comprising: a plurality of charging modules, a switching switch and a hub module; the switching switch is used for switching among the plurality of charging modules; the hub module comprises a plurality of universal serial bus (USB) interfaces and a first converter, wherein the first converter is connected with a first USB interface and a first charging module.

2. The charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first charging module is a power over Ethernet (POE) module, the POE module comprises a first interface, wherein, when the switching switch is switched to the POE module, the charging device obtains electric energy from a first external device through the first interface to charge a to-be-charged device.

3. The charging device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first interface is an RJ45 interface, and the first interface is connected with a display device or a switch, when the first interface is connected with the display device, the charging device realizes display of to-be-displayed content in the to-be-charged device through the display device.

4. The charging apparatus according to claim 2, characterized by, The POE module further comprises a second converter, wherein the switching switch is connected with the first interface through the second converter, and the first converter is connected with the second converter through the first USB interface.

5. The charging apparatus according to claim 4, characterized by, The first interface is an RJ45 interface, the to-be-charged device is connected with the first converter through a second USB interface, and the switching switch is connected with a spring needle of the to-be-charged device, wherein the to-be-charged device communicates with the charging device through the spring needle, and the charging device supports the to-be-charged device to realize network communication through the RJ45 interface.

6. The charging apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by, The charging device comprises a power delivery (PD) module, wherein the PD module comprises a second interface, when the switching switch is connected with the spring needle of the to-be-charged device and is switched to the PD module, the charging device charges the to-be-charged device by using electric energy obtained from the second interface.

7. The charging apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by, The charging device comprises the first charging module and the PD module, when the first charging module and the PD module are simultaneously connected with the switching switch, the charging device provides electric energy for the to-be-charged device through the PD module, and the charging device supports the to-be-charged device to realize network communication through the first charging module.

8. The charging apparatus according to claim 7, characterized by, The first charging module is a POE module, the POE module comprises a first interface, when the first interface is connected with a second external device, the charging device supports providing electric energy for the second external device through the first interface.

9. The charging apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by, wherein, when the to-be-charged device realizes network communication through the charging device, the wireless network connection of the to-be-charged device is disconnected.

10. The charging apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by, The application further comprises a base, and the charging device fixes the to-be-charged device through the base.

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