Charging devices and equipment

Abstract

To provide a charging device and charging equipment equipped with the charging device, which allows a user to automatically align a smart ring with an electrode of a charging post, and is easy to use and has high charging efficiency. [Solution] The charging equipment includes a charging device and a smart ring, the smart ring is mounted within the charging device, and the smart ring is provided with contacts that mate with the charging device. The charging device includes a mounting unit (10), an electrode (30), and a circuit board (40), the mounting unit includes a first mounting part and a charging post, the charging post is mounted on the first mounting part, the outer surface of the charging post includes a top surface, a flat sidewall, and a curved sidewall, the flat sidewall is connected to the top surface, and the curved sidewall is connected to the flat sidewall, the top surface, the flat sidewall, and the curved sidewall form the outer surface of the charging post, the electrode is mounted on the flat sidewall, and the circuit board is mounted below the first mounting part and is electrically connected to the electrode.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of smart rings, and in particular to charging devices and equipment. [Background technology]

[0002] With the advancement of social science, people's demands for wearable devices are becoming increasingly higher, and they are not limited to aesthetics and fashion, but are also beginning to pay attention to monitoring people's health indicators and physiological parameters through smart wearable devices.

[0003] With the widespread use of smartphones, the development of smart wearable devices has been greatly promoted, and many smartphone technologies have been applied to the field of wearable devices, giving rise to a new smart product called the smart ring.

[0004] However, smart rings currently on the market have the following technical challenges: Conventional wireless charging technology requires precise alignment of the transmitter and receiver, making it inconvenient for users, and misalignment can reduce charging efficiency or even prevent charging. Summary of the Invention [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In view of the above technical problems in the prior art, a first aspect of the present invention provides a charging device, comprising: a fixing unit, an electrode, and a circuit board, the fixing unit comprising a first mounting portion and a charging post, the charging post being attached to the first mounting portion, the outer surface of the charging post comprising a top surface, a flat sidewall, and a curved sidewall, the flat sidewall adjoins the top surface, and the curved sidewall adjoins the flat sidewall, the top surface, the flat sidewall, and the curved sidewall form the outer surface of the charging post, the electrode is provided on the flat sidewall, and the circuit board is attached to a lower portion of the first mounting portion and is electrically connected to the electrode.

[0006] Specifically, mounting holes are drilled in the planar sidewall, the two electrodes are spaced apart from each other in the mounting holes in the planar sidewall, and the electrodes are protruded from the planar sidewall.

[0007] Specifically, the first mounting portion comprises a first outer wall, a first step surface, and a first inner wall, the first step surface being an inclined arc surface, the first outer wall being connected to one end of the first step surface, the first inner wall being connected to the other end of the first step surface, and there being a height difference between the first inner wall and the first outer wall, thereby forming a first recessed area at the position of the first inner wall.

[0008] Specifically, the charging device further includes an upper case, a connecting portion, and a lower case, and the connecting portion is provided between the upper case and the lower case to realize a rotatable connection between the upper case and the lower case.

[0009] Specifically, the connecting portion comprises either a hinge, a universal joint, or a slider joint.

[0010] Specifically, the lower case is provided as a hollow body, the fixed end is fitted into the lower case, and the first recessed area is provided on the lower surface of the fixed end.

[0011] Specifically, the charging device further includes a movable unit having a second outer wall, a second step surface, and a second inner wall, wherein the second step surface is an inclined arc surface, the second outer wall is connected to one end of the second step surface, the second inner wall is connected to the other end of the second step surface, and there is a height difference between the second inner wall and the second outer wall, thereby forming a second recessed area at the position of the second inner wall.

[0012] Specifically, the fixed unit and the movable unit define an accommodation space, and the charging post is mounted within the accommodation space.

[0013] Specifically, the circuit board comprises a substrate, a charging portion, and a discharging portion, the charging portion being provided on one side of the substrate, one end of the electrode being electrically connected to the discharging portion, and the other end of the electrode being electrically connected to the substrate.

[0014] A second aspect of the present invention provides a charging equipment, comprising: a charging device and a smart ring, the smart ring is mounted within the charging device, and the smart ring is provided with contacts that mate with the charging device. The charging device comprises a fixing unit, an electrode, and a circuit board, the fixing unit comprises a first mounting portion and a charging post, the charging post is mounted on the first mounting portion, the outer surface of the charging post comprises a top surface, a flat sidewall, and a curved sidewall, the flat sidewall is connected to the top surface, and the curved sidewall is connected to the flat sidewall, the top surface, the flat sidewall, and the curved sidewall form the outer surface of the charging post, the electrode is mounted on the flat sidewall, and the circuit board is mounted below the first mounting portion and is electrically connected to the electrode. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] Compared to conventional technologies, the charging device is equipped with electrodes made of metallic magnetically conductive material, which connect to a magnet to form a magnetic electrode. The contacts on the smart ring can be attracted to the magnet using the electrodes made of magnetically conductive material. When the smart ring approaches a charging post, the magnetic attraction aligns the contacts on the smart ring with the electrodes on the charging post, allowing the user to charge without precise alignment, greatly simplifying the charging process and improving usability and comfort. This technical solution allows smart rings of different sizes to share the same charging equipment, and both small and large rings can be fixed and charged stably through magnetic adsorption, reducing the need for users to purchase multiple charging holders and reducing usage costs.

[0016] In order to clearly explain the technical means in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings that need to be used to depict the embodiments will be briefly described below. The drawings depicted below are only some embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can derive other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic overall configuration diagram of a charging device; [Figure 2] 2 is a schematic exploded view of the overall configuration of the charging device shown in FIG. 1, viewed from a first angle. [Figure 3] 2 is a schematic exploded view of the overall configuration of the charging device shown in FIG. 1, viewed from a second angle. [Figure 4] 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the fixed unit shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from a first angle. [Figure 5] 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the fixed unit shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from a second angle. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the movable unit shown in FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a schematic overall configuration diagram of the charging facility as viewed from a first angle. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a schematic overall configuration diagram of the charging facility as viewed from a second angle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The technical means in the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, but it goes without saying that the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present invention and do not include all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without any creative activity fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] It should be noted that all directional indications (e.g., up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are used only to interpret the relative positional relationships, movements, etc. between each component in a specific posture (as shown in the drawings), and if the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0020] It should be noted that the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive purposes and should not be understood to indicate or suggest relative importance or implicitly specify the number of technical features shown. Thus, a feature qualified by "first" or "second" expresses or implies that it includes one or more of such features. Furthermore, in this invention, unless otherwise stated, "plurality" means two or more, e.g., two or three.

[0021] Unless otherwise specified or indicated in the present invention, the terms "connected," "fixed," etc. should be interpreted broadly, and may refer to, for example, a solid connection, a detachable connection or integration, a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, a direct connection, an indirect connection via an intermediate element, an internal communication between two elements, or an interactive relationship between two elements, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] Furthermore, the technical means in each embodiment of the present invention may be combined with each other, provided that it is feasible for a person skilled in the art. If the combination of technical means is inconsistent or infeasible, such combination of technical means shall be deemed to be non-existent and outside the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0023] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4. Figure 1 is a schematic overall configuration diagram of the charging device, Figure 2 is a schematic exploded view of the overall configuration of the charging device shown in Figure 1 viewed from a first angle, Figure 3 is a schematic exploded view of the overall configuration of the charging device shown in Figure 1 viewed from a second angle, and Figure 4 is a schematic exploded view of the overall configuration of the charging device shown in Figure 1 viewed from the first angle.

[0024] The charging device 100 includes a fixing unit 10, an electrode 30, and a circuit board 40. The fixing unit 10 is installed over the electrode 30 and the circuit board 40, effectively protecting the circuit board 40 and the electrode 30 from damage caused by external environments such as dust and moisture, thereby extending the service life of the charging device 100. One end of the electrode 30 is fixed to the circuit board 40 via a support, ensuring a stable connection between the electrode 30 and the circuit board 40 to prevent poor contact or detachment due to vibration or movement. The other end of the electrode 30 penetrates the outer surface of the fixing unit 10, allowing the electrode 30 to directly contact the external smart ring 200, simplifying the charging connection process.

[0025] 4 and 5, FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the fixing unit 10 shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from a first angle, and FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the fixing unit 10 shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from a second angle. The fixing unit 10 includes a first mounting portion 101 and a charging post 102. The charging post 102 is attached to the first mounting portion 101, and the charging post 102 and the first mounting portion 101 may be detachable or may be provided integrally. In this embodiment, the charging post and the first mounting portion 101 are provided integrally, which makes them easy to process, provides high structural strength, and can withstand greater external forces.

[0026] The outer surface of the charging post 102 includes a top surface 1021, a flat sidewall 1022, and a curved sidewall 1023. The flat sidewall 1022 is connected to the top surface 1021, and mounting holes are drilled in the flat sidewall 1022. The electrodes 30 pass through the mounting holes, providing a clear connection direction for the smart ring 200 and allowing users to quickly and accurately align the smart ring 200 with the charging post 102. The curved sidewall 1023 is connected to the flat sidewall 1022, and the top surface 1021, the flat sidewall 1022, and the curved sidewall 1023 form the outer surface of the charging post 102, which can accommodate smart rings 200 of different shapes or sizes, thereby improving the compatibility of the smart ring 200.

[0027] 7 and 8, Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram of the overall configuration of the charging equipment viewed from a first angle, and Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram of the overall configuration of the charging equipment viewed from a second angle. The charging equipment 1000 includes a charging device 100 and a smart ring 200. Unlike conventional wireless charging methods, wireless charging requires precise alignment between the transmitter and receiver. Therefore, the smart ring 200 is often combined with the charging device 100 in a one-to-one relationship for charging and fixing. This means that multiple smart rings 200 cannot be simultaneously compatible with a single charging device 100, which is inconvenient to operate, and misalignment can easily reduce charging efficiency or even prevent charging. In this embodiment, the electrodes 30 are mounted on the flat sidewall 1022, and mounting holes are drilled in the flat sidewall 1022, allowing the electrodes 30 to easily contact the electrodes 30 of the smart ring 200 through the mounting holes. The flat sidewall 1022 has a flat and smooth shape, allowing the smart ring 200 to be aligned and attached to the charging post 102. The length of the flat sidewall 1022 of the charging post 102 extending toward the curved sidewall 1023 is in the range of 5 mm to 50 mm, but is not particularly limited. In this embodiment, the length is in the range of 10 mm, which can accommodate smart rings 200 of various sizes, ensuring that smart rings 200 of different shapes and sizes can be securely connected to a single charging device 100.

[0028] The circuit board 40 is mounted below the first mounting portion 101 and is electrically connected to the electrode 30. The circuit board 40 includes a substrate 401, a charging portion 402, and a discharging portion 403. The charging portion 402 is provided on one side of the substrate 401, and one end of the electrode 30 is electrically connected to the discharging portion 403, while the other end of the electrode 30 is electrically connected to the substrate 401, thereby achieving efficient power transmission. It should be understood that the charging portion 402 may be a built-in power supply or a charging port, and is not particularly limited. The discharging portion 403 may be a power output module or a discharging port, and is not particularly limited.

[0029] The first mounting portion 101 comprises a first outer wall 1011, a first step surface 1012, and a first inner wall 1013, and the first outer wall 1011, the first step surface 1012, and the first inner wall 1013 are integrally formed, thereby increasing the stability of the structure. The first step surface 1012 is an inclined arc surface, the first outer wall 1011 is connected to one end of the first step surface 1012, and the first inner wall 1013 is connected to the other end of the step surface 1012. There is a height difference between the first inner wall 1013 and the first outer wall 1011, forming a first recessed area at the position of the first inner wall 1013. The first recessed area is annular and serves to fix the smart ring 200. When the smart ring 200 is placed on the charging post 102, the smart ring 200 is positioned as a whole on the first inner wall 1013, and one end of the smart ring 200 abuts the first step surface 1012. There is a height difference between the first outer wall 1011 and the first inner wall 1013, which provides a fixing and restricting effect and prevents the smart ring 200 from moving during the charging process.

[0030] The two electrodes 30 are spaced apart on the flat sidewall 1022, with the spacing distance ranging from 10 mm to 50 mm. In this embodiment, the spacing distance is 18 mm, which not only ensures electrical isolation between the electrodes 30 but also adapts to the charging needs of different smart rings 200.

[0031] The electrode 30 is made of a metallic magnetic conductive material, such as iron, nickel, cobalt, and alloys thereof, but is not limited thereto, which facilitates electrical conduction and can also magnetically attract and fix the smart ring 200.

[0032] The charging device 100 further includes an upper case 20, a connecting part 60, and a lower case 50. The connecting part 60 is provided between the upper case 20 and the lower case 50 to realize a rotatable connection between the upper case 20 and the lower case 50. When the upper case 20 is closed, the upper case 20 and the lower case 50 are tightly fitted together, and the upper case 20 is placed over the lower case 50. When the upper case 20 is opened, the upper case 20 and the lower case 50 form an angle of 90 degrees, and the opening angle is in the range of 0 to 90 degrees, and the upper case 20 stands upright on the lower case 50.

[0033] The connecting portion 60 may be any of a hinge, a universal joint, or a slider joint, and is not particularly limited. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 60 is a hinge, which allows the user to easily adjust the opening angle of the upper case 20 as needed.

[0034] The lower case 50 is formed as a hollow body, and the fixed unit 10 further includes a fixed end 103. The fixed end 103 is fitted into the lower case 50, making it easy to closely attach the fixed unit 10 and the lower case 50, and the first recessed area is formed on the lower surface of the fixed end 103.

[0035] 6, which is a schematic configuration diagram of the movable unit 70 shown in FIG. 1. The charging device 100 further includes a movable unit 70 having a second outer wall 701, a second stepped surface 702, and a second inner wall 703. The second stepped surface 702 is an inclined arc surface, the second outer wall 701 is connected to one end of the second stepped surface 702, the second inner wall is connected to the other end of the second stepped surface, and there is a height difference between the second inner wall 703 and the second outer wall 701, thereby forming a second recessed area at the position of the second inner wall 703.

[0036] The upper case 20 is provided as a hollow body, and by fitting the movable unit 70 into the upper case 20, the movable unit 70 and the upper case 20 can be easily brought into close contact with each other.

[0037] When the upper case 20 is placed over the lower case 50, the first outer wall 1011 and the second outer wall 701 are joined together, and the first inner wall 1013 and the second inner wall 703 form a hollow space, which is an accommodating space defined by the fixed unit 10 and the movable unit 70, and the charging post 102 and the smart ring 200 are installed in the accommodating space.

[0038] Compared with the prior art, the charging device 100 is equipped with an electrode 30 made of a metallic magnetically conductive material. The electrode 30 connects to a magnet to form a magnetic electrode 30, and the contact 201 on the smart ring 200 can be attracted to the magnet using the electrode 30 made of a magnetically conductive material. When the smart ring 200 approaches the charging post 102, the magnetic attraction aligns the contact on the smart ring 200 with the electrode 30 on the charging post, greatly simplifying the charging process, without requiring precise alignment by the user. After the electrode 30 contacts the contact 301, a closed circuit is formed, and current is transmitted directly through the electrode 30, avoiding conversion loss during wireless charging and improving charging efficiency. This technical solution allows smart rings 200 of different sizes to share the same charging holder. Whether small or large, the magnetic attraction allows stable charging. This reduces the need for users to purchase multiple charging holders, thereby reducing usage costs.

[0039] The above are only illustrative embodiments of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent structure or equivalent flow replacement made by utilizing the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or any direct or indirect application in other related technical fields, is included in the patent protection scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 1000.......................... Charging equipment 100.......................... Charging device 10....................Fixed unit 101................................ First placement section 1011....................... 1st outer wall 1012....................... 1st step surface 1013.............................First inner wall 102................................ Charging post 1021..........................Top surface 1022....................... Flat side wall 1023............................. Curved sidewall 103.......................... Fixed end 200................................Smart Ring 201................................ Contact 20...................................Upper case 30................................... Electrode 40................................... Circuit board 401................................ Circuit board 402.......................... Live part 403.......................... Discharge section 50................................... Lower case 60................................... Connection section 70................................... Mobile unit 701.......................... Second outer wall 702....................... 2nd step surface 703................................ Second interior wall

Claims

1. A charging device for use in a smart ring, A first placement portion and A charging post attached to the first placement portion, the outer surface of which is The top surface and a planar sidewall contiguous with the top surface; a curved side wall connected to the flat side wall, wherein the top surface, the flat side wall, and the curved side wall form an outer surface of the charging post; a fixed unit comprising: an electrode disposed on the planar sidewall; a circuit board to which the lower part of the first mounting portion is attached and which is electrically connected to the electrodes; A charging device comprising:

2. 2. The charging device according to claim 1, wherein mounting holes are drilled in the flat side wall, the two electrodes are spaced apart in the mounting holes in the flat side wall, and the electrodes are protruded from the flat side wall.

3. The first placement section is A first exterior wall; a first step surface that is an inclined arc surface and that is connected to one end of the first outer wall; a first inner wall that is connected to the other end of the one step surface and has a height difference with the first outer wall, thereby forming a first recessed area at the position of the first inner wall; The charging device according to claim 1, further comprising:

4. 4. The charging device according to claim 3, further comprising an upper case, a connecting portion, and a lower case, the connecting portion being provided between the upper case and the lower case to realize a rotatable connection between the upper case and the lower case.

5. 5. The charging device according to claim 4, wherein the connecting portion comprises any one of a hinge, a universal joint, and a slider joint.

6. The charging device according to claim 4 , wherein the lower case is provided as a hollow body, the fixed end is fitted into the lower case, and the first recessed area is provided on a lower surface of the fixed end.

7. A second exterior wall; and a second step surface that is an inclined arc surface and that is connected to one end of the second outer wall; a second inner wall that is connected to the other end of the second step surface and has a height difference with the second outer wall, thereby forming a second recessed region at the position of the second inner wall; 10. The charging device of claim 1, further comprising a mobile unit comprising:

8. 8. The charging device according to claim 7, wherein the fixed unit and the movable unit define an accommodation space, and the charging post is mounted within the accommodation space.

9. The circuit board includes: A substrate; a charging section provided on one side of the substrate; The charging device according to claim 1 , further comprising a discharge portion electrically connected to one end of the electrode, the other end of the electrode being electrically connected to the substrate.

10. A charging facility, A charging device according to any one of claims 1 to 9; a smart ring mounted in the charging device and having contacts thereon that align with the electrodes; A charging facility comprising:

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