An inchworm folding charger

By designing a foldable conductive pin structure and mechanical transmission linkage, the problem of the UK standard charger plug not being foldable was solved, achieving portability and electrical contact stability, and improving the user experience.

CN224472798UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07DONGGUAN CITY YOHOO ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DONGGUAN CITY YOHOO ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-17
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The prongs of existing UK standard chargers are fixed and cannot be folded, making them inconvenient to carry.

Method used

The design incorporates a foldable conductive pin structure. The rotation of the GND pin drives the conductive pin to unfold or retract. Combined with a mechanical transmission structure consisting of an eccentric shaft and a connecting rod, stable linkage of the pins is achieved. A damping effect is provided by locking and tension springs.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the size of the charger, improves portability, simplifies operation, ensures stable electrical contact, and enhances safety and comfort during use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of inch folding charger, including charger face shell (1), bottom shell assembly, the bottom shell assembly is fixedly connected in the below of the charger face shell (1), and folding pin assembly is provided in the inside of the bottom shell assembly;The folding pin assembly includes at least one GND PIN (5) and at least one conductive PIN (6), by rotating the GND PIN (5) can drive the conductive PIN (6) by folding state rotates to unfolded state or by unfolded state returns to folding state, to realize the folding and stretch of pin.The utility model structure is relatively simple, can be realized in the while folding conductive PIN of GND PIN, and conductive PIN can rotate in 90 ° range and have certain damping to give user good use experience.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a charger, specifically a UK standard folding charger. Background Technology

[0002] As mobile phones and other consumer electronics become increasingly powerful, evolving from basic communication tools into multifunctional smart terminals integrating social networking, entertainment, and office work, users' reliance on these devices has skyrocketed. This has made the issue of battery life in mobile phones and other consumer electronics increasingly prominent. Portable chargers, as key devices for solving this battery life problem, are experiencing explosive market demand. Whether commuting, traveling, or engaging in outdoor activities, people expect to be able to recharge their mobile phones and other consumer electronics anytime, anywhere, ensuring they are always online. Most UK-standard chargers on the market have fixed prongs or only the GND pin is retractable; the other two conductive pins are fixed, making them inconvenient to carry when traveling. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a UK standard foldable charger to solve the problems existing in the background art.

[0004] This utility model of a UK standard folding charger is achieved through the following technical solution, including:

[0005] A charger front cover and a bottom cover assembly, wherein the bottom cover assembly is fixedly connected to the bottom of the charger front cover, and a folding plug assembly is provided inside the bottom cover assembly;

[0006] The folding pin assembly includes at least one GND PIN and at least one conductive PIN. By rotating the GND PIN, the conductive PIN can be driven to rotate from a folded state to an unfolded state or from an unfolded state back to a folded state, thereby realizing the folding and extension of the pin.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, the bottom shell assembly includes a bottom shell body and a pressure plate, wherein the pressure plate is disposed above the bottom shell body;

[0008] The pressure plate is provided with a conductive spring that cooperates with the conductive end of the conductive PIN. When the conductive PIN is in the unfolded state, its conductive end contacts the conductive spring to achieve power supply connection.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the folding pin assembly further includes:

[0010] Shaft assembly, connecting rod,

[0011] The bottom of the main body of the bottom shell is provided with rotating grooves on both sides for rotating the conductive PIN, and a toggle groove is provided in the middle of the bottom. The GND PIN is rotatably set in the toggle groove through the rotating shaft assembly. The rotation direction of the GND PIN is opposite to the rotation direction of the conductive PIN.

[0012] The end of the rotating shaft assembly is provided with a first eccentric shaft, the rotating end of the conductive PIN is provided with a second eccentric shaft, and the two ends of the connecting rod are respectively hinged to the first eccentric shaft and the second eccentric shaft.

[0013] The connecting rod is provided with a clearance groove, and the rotating rod on the rotating shaft assembly is placed in the clearance groove so that when the GND PIN rotates, the conductive PIN is driven to rotate through the connecting rod.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the end of the rotating shaft assembly is provided with a first locking position, and the other end of the conductive PIN is provided with a second locking position;

[0015] A tension spring is connected between the first and second locking positions to keep the GND PIN and conductive PIN stable between the open and closed states, and to provide damping and shock absorption.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution, a decorative element is provided on the upper part of the charger casing.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] This invention overcomes the problem of existing UK standard plugs being fixed and non-foldable by designing the conductive pin as a foldable structure and driving the conductive pin to unfold or retract through the linkage of the GND pin. This effectively reduces the size of the charger, improves portability, and is especially suitable for business travel scenarios.

[0019] This invention allows for the simultaneous folding or unfolding of the conductive pin simply by moving the GND pin, resulting in smooth operation and avoiding the cumbersome multi-finger operation. It features a user-friendly mechanical linkage design.

[0020] This utility model adopts a mechanical transmission structure composed of an eccentric shaft and a connecting rod, which provides stable mechanical linkage while realizing the rotation of the conductive PIN. The structure responds accurately and is not easy to jam or misalign during operation.

[0021] This invention features a locking structure between the GND PIN and the conductive PIN, along with a tension spring. This structure provides appropriate resistance and elasticity during pin rotation, preventing the pin from suddenly popping out or rebounding, thus improving safety and comfort during use.

[0022] The conductive pin of this invention can reliably contact the conductive spring on the pressure plate when it is unfolded, forming a stable electrical contact path, which helps to improve power supply stability and prevent infrequent connections and unstable current. Attached Figure Description

[0023] 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 these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from another perspective;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the folding plug assembly of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a plan view of the folding plug assembly of this utility model.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0029] 1. Charger front cover; 2. Bottom cover body; 3. Pressure plate; 4. Conductive spring; 5. GND PIN; 6. Conductive PIN; 7. Rotating shaft assembly; 8. Connecting rod; 9. Rotating groove; 10. Actuating groove; 11. First eccentric shaft; 12. Second eccentric shaft; 13. Alternating groove; 14. First locking position; 15. Second locking position; 16. Tensioning spring; 17. Decorative parts. Detailed Implementation

[0030] All features disclosed in this specification, or steps in all methods or processes disclosed herein, may be combined in any way, except for mutually exclusive features and / or steps.

[0031] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a UK standard folding charger, which includes a charger front shell 1 and a bottom shell assembly.

[0032] The bottom shell assembly is fixed below the top shell, and a folding pin assembly is provided inside the bottom shell assembly; by rotating GND PIN5, the conductive pin6 can be folded out or retracted.

[0033] The bottom shell assembly includes a bottom shell body 2 and a pressure plate 3;

[0034] The pressure plate 3 is provided with a conductive spring 4. The folding pin assembly is placed between the bottom shell body 2 and the pressure plate 3, and the conductive spring 4 corresponds to the conductive PIN6 of the folding pin assembly. When the conductive PIN6 is in the folded-out state, the conductive end of the conductive PIN6 contacts the conductive spring 4 to supply power.

[0035] In order to enable the opening and closing of the conductive pin, in this embodiment, the folding pin assembly includes GND pin 5, conductive pin 6, pivot assembly 7, and connecting rod 8;

[0036] Rotating grooves 9 are provided on both sides of the bottom of the main body 2, and the conductive PIN6 is rotatably disposed in the rotating grooves 9; a toggle groove 10 is provided in the center of the bottom of the main body 2, and the GND PIN5 is rotatably disposed in the toggle groove 10 through the rotating shaft assembly 7, and the rotation direction of the GND PIN5 is opposite to the rotation direction of the conductive PIN6.

[0037] The rotating shaft assembly 7 has a first eccentric shaft 11 eccentrically arranged at the center of the rotating shaft end, and a second eccentric shaft 12 eccentrically arranged at the rotating shaft end of the conductive PIN 6. The two ends of the connecting rod 8 are respectively connected to the first eccentric shaft 11 and the second eccentric shaft 12.

[0038] The connecting rod 8 is provided with a clearance groove 13, and the rotating rod of the rotating shaft assembly 7 is placed in the clearance groove 13. When the GND PIN5 rotates, the conductive PIN6 is driven to rotate out under the action of the connecting rod 8.

[0039] To maintain stability, in this embodiment, a first locking position 14 is provided at the end of the rotating shaft assembly 7, and a second locking position 15 is provided on the other side of the conductive PIN 6; a tension spring 16 is provided between the first locking position 14 and the second locking position 15 to provide shock absorption and damping effect for the conductive PIN.

[0040] In addition, a decorative piece 17 is provided on the top of the charger faceplate 1.

[0041] The GND PIN of this invention is linked to the conductive PIN by a rotating shaft driving a connecting rod and a spring: the spring installed on the rotating shaft of the conductive PIN and the GND PIN provides shock absorption and damping for the PIN pin; when the conductive end is opened to 90°, it contacts the conductive spring, and the conductive spring can connect the PCB and the conductive PIN through a wire.

[0042] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions conceived without inventive effort should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A UK-standard folding charger, characterized in that, include: Charger front shell (1) and bottom shell assembly, the bottom shell assembly being fixedly connected to the bottom of the charger front shell (1), and the bottom shell assembly having a folding plug assembly inside; The folding pin assembly includes at least one GND PIN (5) and at least one conductive PIN (6). By rotating the GND PIN (5), the conductive PIN (6) can be driven to rotate from the folded state to the unfolded state or from the unfolded state back to the folded state, so as to realize the folding and extension of the pin.

2. The UK standard folding charger according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom shell assembly includes a bottom shell body (2) and a pressure plate (3), the pressure plate (3) being disposed above the bottom shell body (2); The pressure plate (3) is provided with a conductive spring (4) that cooperates with the conductive end of the conductive PIN (6). When the conductive PIN (6) is in the unfolded state, its conductive end contacts the conductive spring (4) to achieve power supply connection.

3. The UK standard folding charger according to claim 2, characterized in that: The folding pin assembly also includes: Rotating shaft assembly (7), connecting rod (8). The bottom of the main body (2) is provided with rotating grooves (9) on both sides for rotating the conductive PIN (6), and a toggle groove (10) in the middle of the bottom. The GND PIN (5) is rotatably set in the toggle groove (10) through the rotating shaft assembly (7). The rotation direction of the GND PIN (5) is opposite to the rotation direction of the conductive PIN (6). The end of the rotating shaft assembly (7) is provided with a first eccentric shaft (11), the rotating end of the conductive PIN (6) is provided with a second eccentric shaft (12), and the two ends of the connecting rod (8) are respectively hinged to the first eccentric shaft (11) and the second eccentric shaft (12). The connecting rod (8) is provided with a relief groove (13), and the rotating rod on the rotating shaft assembly (7) is placed in the relief groove (13) so that when the GND PIN (5) rotates, the conductive PIN (6) is driven to rotate through the connecting rod (8).

4. The UK standard folding charger according to claim 3, characterized in that: The end of the rotating shaft assembly (7) is provided with a first locking position (14), and the other end of the conductive PIN (6) is provided with a second locking position (15). A tension spring (16) is connected between the first card slot (14) and the second card slot (15) to keep the GND PIN (5) and the conductive PIN (6) stable between the open and closed states, and to provide damping and shock absorption.

5. The UK standard folding charger according to claim 1, characterized in that: A decorative element (17) is provided on the top of the charger faceplate (1).