Electronic device and cradle for the same

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a cradle and an electronic device. The cradle comprises: an inner case providing a storage space; and an outer case covering the inner case, wherein the inner case comprises: a base; a front holder formed on the base; a back station formed on the base and facing the front holder; and a charging station mounted on the base so as to be movable from the back station toward the front holder, wherein the charging station may comprise: a station body moving relative to the base; and a charging pin embedded in the station body and protruding outside the station body.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device and a charging device for the same. More specifically, it relates to an electronic device used in Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), Extended Reality (XR), etc., and a charging device for the same. Background Technology

[0002] Virtual Reality (VR) refers to a specific environment or situation, or the technology itself, created using artificial technology that utilizes computing power and resembles reality but is not actually real.

[0003] Augmented Reality (AR) refers to a technology that superimposes virtual objects or information onto a real environment to make them appear as if they exist in the original environment.

[0004] Mixed Reality (MR) or Hybrid Reality refers to the creation of new environments or new information by combining the virtual world and the real world. In particular, it is called Mixed Reality when referring to the ability to interact in real time between things existing in the real world and the virtual world.

[0005] Extended Reality (XR) refers to the collective term for Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR).

[0006] Created virtual environments or situations stimulate the user's five senses and allow for spatial and temporal experiences similar to reality, thereby enabling free movement between reality and imagination. Users can not only simply immerse themselves in these environments but also interact with the elements implemented within them, such as by using actual devices to perform operations or issue commands.

[0007] Recently, active research is being conducted on the equipment (gear) used in these technology fields. The problem to be solved

[0008] The present disclosure aims to solve the aforementioned problems and other problems.

[0009] Another purpose may be to provide electronic devices and charging devices used in VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), MR (Mixed Reality), XR (eXtended Reality), etc.

[0010] Another purpose may be to provide the structure of electronic devices used in AR (Augmented Reality).

[0011] Another purpose may be to provide an ergonomic structure for electronic devices used in AR (Augmented Reality).

[0012] Another purpose may be to provide an ergonomic weight distribution structure for electronic devices used in AR (Augmented Reality).

[0013] Another objective may be to provide a user-wearable structure for electronic devices used in AR (Augmented Reality).

[0014] Another purpose may be to provide a charging structure for electronic devices and charging devices used in AR (Augmented Reality).

[0015] Another purpose may be to provide a storage structure for electronic devices and charging devices used in AR (Augmented Reality). means of solving the problem

[0016] According to one aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above or other purposes, a cradle comprises: an inner case providing a storage space; and an outer case covering the inner case, wherein the inner case comprises: a base; a front holder formed on the base; a back station formed on the base and facing the front holder; and a charging station mounted on the base so as to be movable from the back station toward the front holder, wherein the charging station may comprise: a station body moving relative to the base; and a charging pin embedded in the station body and protruding outside the station body.

[0017] In an electronic device placed in the storage space of the above-described cradle, the electronic device comprises: a front frame to which a light-transmitting display portion is coupled; a temple that is extended and connected to the front frame; and a temple tip connected to the end of the temple and facing the front frame with respect to the temple, wherein the front frame comprises: a PCB embedded in the front frame and extending from the front frame toward the temple; and a display panel embedded in the front frame at one side of the display portion and electrically connected to the PCB, and the temple tip may comprise: an electrode embedded in the temple tip, electrically connected to the PCB, and exposed to the outer surface of the temple tip. Effects of the invention

[0018] The effects of the electronic device and the charging device according to the present disclosure are described as follows.

[0019] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device and a charging device used in VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), MR (Mixed Reality), etc. can be provided.

[0020] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a structure of an electronic device used in Augmented Reality (AR) can be provided.

[0021] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an ergonomic structure of an electronic device used in Augmented Reality (AR) can be provided.

[0022] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an ergonomic weight distribution structure for an electronic device used in Augmented Reality (AR) can be provided.

[0023] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a user-wearable structure for an electronic device used in Augmented Reality (AR) can be provided.

[0024] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a charging structure for an electronic device and a charging device used in Augmented Reality (AR) can be provided.

[0025] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a storage structure for an electronic device and a charging device used in Augmented Reality (AR) can be provided.

[0026] Further scopes of the applicability of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description. However, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure are clearly understood by those skilled in the art, specific embodiments, such as the detailed description and preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, should be understood as being given merely as examples. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0027] FIGS. 1 to 18 are drawings illustrating examples of electronic devices or charging devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0028] Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Identical or similar components regardless of drawing symbols are given the same reference number, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0029] The suffixes "module" and "part" used for components in the following description are assigned or used interchangeably solely for the ease of drafting the specification, and do not inherently possess distinct meanings or roles.

[0030] In addition, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of related prior art may obscure the essence of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, such detailed description is omitted. Furthermore, the attached drawings are intended only to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical concept disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings; it should be understood that they include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the concept and technical scope of this disclosure.

[0031] Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but said components are not limited by said terms. These terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

[0032] When it is stated that one component is "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that while it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, there may also be other components in between. On the other hand, when it is stated that one component is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0033] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0034] In this application, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0035] Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic device (100) may have the shape of glasses or goggles overall. The electronic device (100) may include a frame (110, 120) and a display unit (130).

[0036] The frame (110, 120) may include a front frame (110), a side frame (120), and a nose support (115). The front frame (110) may include a plurality of rims (111, 112), a bridge (113), and end pieces (116, 117). The bridge (113) may connect the first rim (111) and the second rim (112).

[0037] The shape of the opening of the rim (111, 112) may correspond to the shape of the display unit (130). For example, the display unit (130) may be coupled to or fixed to the opening of the rim (111, 112). The first end piece (117) may face the bridge (113) with respect to the first rim (111), and the second end piece (116) may face the bridge (113) with respect to the second rim (112). The front frame (110) may be symmetrical with respect to the bridge (113).

[0038] The side frame (120) can be attached to the front frame (110). The side frame (120) can be hinged to the end pieces (116, 117). For example, the first side frame (120a) can be hinged to the first end piece (117), and the second side frame (120b) can be hinged to the second end piece (116). The side frame (120) may include temples (121a, 121b) and temple tips (122a, 122b). The temples (121a, 121b) can be hinged to the end pieces (116, 117). The temple tips (122a, 122b) can be connected to the temples (121a, 121b) opposite the end pieces (116, 117) with respect to the temples (121a, 121b).

[0039] The nose pads (115a, 115b) may be attached to the bridge (113) or the rims (111, 112). For example, the first nose pad (115a) may be attached to the first rim (111) or the bridge (113), and the second nose pad (115b) may be attached to the second rim (112) or the bridge (113). Depending on the structure of the frame (110, 120), the nose pads (115a, 115b) may be omitted or formed integrally with the front frame (110). The nose pads (115a, 115b) may be movable up and down.

[0040] Referring to FIG. 2 together with FIG. 1, the electronic device (100) may include a main PCB (142) and a sub PCB (141). For example, the main PCB (142) and / or the sub PCB (141) may be a flexible circuit board (F-PCB). The sub PCB (141) may be extended and embedded in a frame (110, 120). For example, the sub PCB (141) may be embedded in a front frame (110), a second end piece (116), and / or a second side frame (120b). For another example, the sub PCB (141) may be embedded in a front frame (110), a first end piece (117), a second end piece (116), a first side frame (120a), and / or a second side frame (120b).

[0041] The main PCB (142) can be embedded in the frame (110, 120) and electrically connected to the sub PCB (141). For example, the main PCB (142) can be embedded in the first side frame (120a) and connected to the sub PCB (141).

[0042] The first battery (146a) is electrically connected to the main PCB (142) and can supply power to the main PCB (142). The second battery (146b) is electrically connected to the sub PCB (141) and can supply power to the sub PCB (141). The first speaker (145a) is electrically connected to the main PCB (142) and can output sound by receiving a signal from the main PCB (142). The second speaker (145b) is electrically connected to the sub PCB (141) and can output sound by receiving a signal from the sub PCB (141).

[0043] The first display engine (143a) and / or the second display engine (143b) may be electrically connected to the sub-PCB (141). The first display panel (144a) and / or the second display panel (144b) may be electrically connected to the sub-PCB (141). The first display engine (143a) may provide an image signal, a video signal, or a text signal to the first display panel (144a), and the second display engine (143b) may provide an image signal, a video signal, or a text signal to the second display panel (144b). For example, the display panels (144a, 144b) may be micro LED, OLED, or OLEDos (OLED on silicon). The display engine (143) and the display panel (144) may be referred to as an imaging module (143, 144) or an imaging engine (143, 144) or an image generator (143, 144) or a display module (143, 144).

[0044] The first display engine (143a) may be embedded in the first end piece (117), and the first display panel (144a) may be embedded in the first rim (111). The second display engine (143b) may be embedded in the second end piece (116), and the second display panel (144b) may be embedded in the second rim (112). The main camera (148) may be electrically connected to the sub-PCB (141) and mounted on the front frame (110). The main camera (148) may also be embedded in the first end piece (117) and / or the second end piece (116).

[0045] The main camera (148) may include an image camera (148a) and depth of field (DoF) cameras (148b, 148c). The image camera (148a) may acquire external image information through an imaging element. The depth cameras (148b, 148c) may sense the depth of a subject required for identification at the focal length of the image camera (148a) to improve the quality of the image information acquired by the image camera (148a). There may be multiple depth cameras (148b, 148c). The first depth camera (148b) may be mounted on the first end piece (117) and / or the front frame (110), and the second depth camera (148c) may be mounted on the second end piece (116) and / or the front frame (110). The image camera (148a) can acquire accurate image information through the dual depth cameras (148b, 148c).

[0046] Referring to FIG. 3 together with FIG. 2, the sub-PCB (141) may include a main line (141a), a first display connector (141b), a camera module connector (141d), a first display board (141c), a main board connector (141e), a second display connector (141f), a second display board (141g) and / or a sensor connector (141m).

[0047] The main line (141a) is extended and may have a width smaller than the width of the rims (111, 112) of the front frame (110, see FIG. 1). A first display connector (141b) may be connected to the main line (141a). A first display panel (144a) may be connected to the first display connector (141b). A first display engine (143a) including electronic components for image generation may be mounted on the first display board (141c). For example, an image processing processor, a T-CON board, etc. may be mounted on the first display board (141c).

[0048] The main camera (148) can be connected to the camera module connector (141d). The main board connector (141e) can extend from the first display board (141c) or the main line (141a). The main PCB (142) can be connected to the main board connector (141e).

[0049] The second display connector (141f) can be connected to the main line (141a). The second display panel (144b) can be connected to the second display connector (141f). A second display engine (143b) including electronic components for image generation can be mounted on the second display board (141g). For example, an image processing processor, a T-CON board, etc., can be mounted on the second display board (141g).

[0050] The sensor connector (141m) can be connected to the main line (141a). Sensors that detect the external environment can be connected to the sensor connector (141m). For example, the sensor (149) can be a light sensor.

[0051] The main board connector (141e) can be connected to the main line (141a) by the first hinge FPCB (141v).

[0052] The first display unit (131) may include a first upper frame (131c) and a first display lens (131a). The first display lens (131a) may be inserted into and fixed to the first opening (111a, see FIG. 1) in a shape corresponding to the first opening (111a, see FIG. 1) of the first rim (111, see FIG. 1). The first upper frame (131c) may cover the upper surface of the first display lens (131a) and be fixed to the first display lens (131a). The first upper frame (131c) may be coupled to the first rim (111).

[0053] The second display unit (132) may include a second upper frame (132c) and a second display lens (132a). The second display lens (132a) may be inserted into and fixed to the second opening (112a, see FIG. 1) in a shape corresponding to the second opening (112a, see FIG. 1) of the second rim (112, see FIG. 1). The second upper frame (132c) may cover the upper surface of the second display lens (132a) and be fixed to the second display lens (132a). The second upper frame (132c) may be coupled to the second rim (112).

[0054] The first display panel (144a) is mounted on the first upper frame (131c) and can provide image light to the first display lens (131a). The first display panel cable (144ca) can be connected to the first display panel (144a).

[0055] The second display panel (144b) is mounted on the second upper frame (132c) and can provide image light to the second display lens (132a). The second display panel cable (144cb) can be connected to the second display panel (144b).

[0056] In the following, the description of the first display unit (131) can be applied in the same way to the second display unit (132).

[0057] Referring to FIG. 4, the front frame (110) may include a rear cover (110R), a middle cover (110M), and a front cover (110F). A sub-PCB (141) may be embedded in the rear cover (110R). The sub-PCB (141) may be coupled to the upper edge of the first rim (111R) and the upper edge of the second rim (112R) of the rear cover (110R). The sub-PCB (141) may be mounted to the first rim (111R) and the second rim (112R) via a bridge (113R) of the rear cover (110R). The sub-PCB (141) can be mounted on the upper edge of the first rim (111R) of the rear cover (110R) and the first end piece (117R), and can be mounted on the upper edge of the second rim (112R) of the rear cover (110R) and the second end piece (116R).

[0058] The middle cover (110M) may be attached to or fixed to the rear cover (110R). The middle cover (110M) may face the rear cover (110R) with respect to the first display unit (131) and / or the second display unit (132). The middle cover (110M) may fix the first display unit (131) and the second display unit (132) to the rear cover (110R).

[0059] The camera module (148a) of the main camera (148) can be fixed to the camera module connector (141d), and the middle cover (110M) can cover the camera module (148a) while being coupled to the rear cover (110R). The lens of the camera module (148a) can be exposed to the outside through the lens hole (CH) of the middle cover (110M) and the front cover (110F). The front cover (110F) can be coupled to or fixed to the middle cover (110M).

[0060] The first display unit (131) can be coupled to the first rim (111F, 111M, 111R) of the front cover (110F), middle cover (110M), and rear cover (110R), and the second display unit (132) can be coupled to the second rim (112F, 112M, 112R) of the front cover (110F), middle cover (110M), and rear cover (110R). The bridge (113F) of the front cover (110F), the bridge (113M) of the middle cover (110M), and / or the bridge (113R) of the rear cover (110R) can connect the first display unit (131) and the second display unit (132).

[0061] Referring to FIG. 5, the leveling module (115) may be attached to or embedded in the bridge (113R) and / or rim (111R, 112R) of the rear cover (110R). The nose arm (115c) may be connected to the leveling module (115), and the nose pads (115a, 115b) may be connected to the nose arm (115c). The leveling module (115) may move the nose arm (115c) and / or nose pads (115a, 115b) up and down. The leveling module (115) may be referred to as a nose support (115).

[0062] The hinge module (200) can be connected to or coupled with the end pieces (116R, 117R). The first hinge module (200a) can be connected to or coupled with the first end piece (117R), and the second hinge module (200b) can be connected to or coupled with the second end piece (116R).

[0063] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the main PCB (142) may be embedded in the temple (121a) of the first side frame (120a). The first side frame (120a) may be hinge-connected to the first end piece (117, see FIG. 4). The first switch (152) may be exposed to the outside through the temple (121a) of the first side frame (120a). For example, the first switch (152) may be a camera shutter. The main PCB (142) may be referred to as the first main board (142).

[0064] The first speaker (145a) is electrically connected to the main PCB (142) and can be embedded in the temple (121a) of the first side frame (120a). The first battery (146a) can be embedded in the temple tip (122a) of the first side frame (120a). The first battery (146a) can be electrically connected to the main PCB (142) by a wire (146w). The first battery (146a) can supply power to the main PCB (142).

[0065] The side frames (120a, 120b) may be provided with a connecting portion (123a, 123b) that connects the temples (121a, 121b) and the temple tips (122a, 122b). The wire (146w) can electrically connect the first battery (146a) and the main PCB (142) inside the temple (121a) of the first side frame (120a), inside the connecting portion (123a), and inside the temple tip (122a).

[0066] The weight of the battery (146a) may be relatively heavy due to other electronic components. The battery (146a) may be embedded in the temple tip (122a), and other electronic components may be embedded in the front frame (110, see FIG. 4) and the temple (121a).

[0067] A terminal board (141n) may be embedded in a temple tip (122a). Electrodes (EL) may be formed on one side of the terminal board (141n). There may be multiple electrodes (EL). Multiple electrodes (EL) may be arranged in a row. For example, the terminal board (141n) may be a PCB. As another example, the terminal board (141n) may be an F-PCB. The terminal board (141n) may include a connection board (141w). The terminal board (141n) may be connected to the main PCB (142) by the connection board (141w). A terminal hole (EH) may be formed in the temple tip (122a). The terminal hole (EH) may be exposed to the outside of the temple tip (122a). There may be multiple terminal holes (EH), and the multiple terminal holes (EH) may correspond to multiple electrodes (EL).

[0068] A magnetic body (M) can be embedded in the temple tip (122a). The magnetic body (M) can be positioned around the terminal hole (EH) and fixed to the inner surface of the temple tip (122a). The magnetic body (M) can be positioned on both sides of a plurality of terminal holes (EH).

[0069] A heat dissipation hole may be formed on the upper and / or lower side of the temple (121a). The heat dissipation hole (121v) may be referred to as a heat dissipation slot (121v), a heat dissipation opening (121v), or an air path opening (121v). An air filter (121c) may cover the heat dissipation hole (121v). The air filter (121c) may be referred to as a heat dissipation cover (121c) or an opening cover (121c).

[0070] A touch pad (151) can be connected to a main PCB (142). The touch pad (151a) may include a touch panel (151a) and a panel electrode (151b). The touch panel (151a) may be located on the outer surface of the main PCB (142) and may face the outer surface of the main PCB (142). For example, the touch panel (151a) may be a capacitive sensing panel. As another example, the touch panel (151a) may be a pressure-sensitive panel. The panel electrode (151b) may electrically connect the main PCB (142) and the touch panel (151a).

[0071] The flat board (141s) can be embedded in the temple (121b) of the second side frame (120b). The flat board (141s) can be referred to as the second main board (141s).

[0072] The temple (121b) of the second side frame (120b) can be connected to the second end piece (116, see FIG. 4) by a hinge (200b, see FIG. 4). The second hinge (200b) can hinge the second side frame (120b) to the second end piece (116).

[0073] The second speaker (145b) may be embedded in the temple (121b) of the second side frame (120b). The second battery (146b) may be embedded in the temple tip (122b) of the second side frame (120b). A wire (146w) may electrically connect the second battery (146b) to the flat board (141s). For example, the wire (146w) may be embedded in the second temple tip (122b), the ear portion (123b), and / or the second temple (121b), and may electrically connect the second battery (146b) to the flat board (141s).

[0074] The weight of the battery (146b) may be relatively heavy due to other electronic components. The battery (146b) may be embedded in the temple tip (122b), and other electronic components may be embedded in the front frame (110) and the temple (121b).

[0075] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the terminal board (141n) may be embedded in the temple tip (122a). Electrodes (EL) may be formed on one side of the terminal board (141n). There may be multiple electrodes (EL). Multiple electrodes (EL) may be arranged in a row. For example, the terminal board (141n) may be a PCB. For another example, the terminal board (141n) may be an F-PCB. The terminal board (141n) may include a connection board (141w) or be electrically connected to the connection board (141w). For example, the connection board (141w) may be an F-PCB or a wire. The terminal board (141n) may be connected to the main PCB (142, see FIG. 6) by the connection board (141w).

[0076] A terminal hole (EH) may be formed in the temple tip (122a). Electrodes (EL) may be exposed to the outside of the temple tip (122a) through the terminal hole (EH). There may be multiple terminal holes (EH), and multiple terminal holes (EH) may correspond to multiple electrodes (EL).

[0077] The magnetic body (M) may be embedded in the temple tip (122a). The magnetic body (M) may be located around the terminal hole (EH) and fixed to the inner surface of the temple tip (122a). The magnetic body (M) may be located around a plurality of terminal holes (EH). The magnetic body (M) may be a thin film. The magnetic body (M) may surround the perimeter of the terminal board (141n) or be placed around the connection board (141w). The magnetic body (M) may surround the terminal board (141n) and / or the connection board (141w).

[0078] Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, an electronic device (100, see FIG. 1) may be stored in a cradle (500). The cradle (500) may be referred to as a charging pouch (500) or a charging case (500). The cradle (500) may include an inner cover (510), a power module (520), and an outer cover (530). The inner cover (510) may be referred to as an inner frame (510).

[0079] The inner cover (510) may include a base (511), a back station (514), a front holder (513), and a bottom cover (512). The back station (514) may be formed on the base (511), and the front holder (513) may be formed on the base (511) and face the back station (514). An electronic device (100, see FIG. 1) may be placed on the back station (514) and / or the front holder (513). The back station (514) and / or the front holder (513) may support the electronic device (100). The bottom cover (512) may be coupled to the lower part of the base (511).

[0080] The power module (520) may be located between the base (511) and the bottom cover (512). The power module (520) may include a battery (521) and a charging pin (522). The charging pin (522) may be electrically connected to the battery (521). For example, the charging pin (522) may be a pogo pin (522).

[0081] The charging station (515) may be installed on or coupled to the back station (514). The charging station (515) may be movable relative to the back station (514). The charging station (515) may include a station body (515a), a docking part (515b), and a guide part (515d). The docking part (515b) may be formed by being recessed from the outer surface of the station body (515a). The docking part (515b) may have a recessed shape corresponding to the outer shape of the temple tip (122a, see FIG. 9). The temple tip (122a, see FIG. 9) may be inserted into the docking part (515b). The guide part (515d) may be formed by cutting out one side of the docking part (515b). The charging pin (522) may protrude from the docking part (515b).

[0082] The magnetic body (516) may be multiple and may be mounted on the charging station (515). The magnetic body (516) may be exposed to the outside from the docking part (515b, see FIG. 11) or may provide a magnetic field to the docking part (515b).

[0083] The outer cover (530) can cover the inner cover (510) and / or the charging station (515). For example, the outer cover (530) may be formed as a multi-stage foldable to cover the inner cover (510) and / or the charging station (515). While the electronic device (100, see FIG. 1) is mounted on the inner cover (510) and the electronic device (100) is being charged by the charging station (515), the outer cover (530) can cover and accommodate the inner cover (510) and the electronic device (100, see FIG. 1).

[0084] Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, the station body (515a) of the charging station (515) can move from the base (511) toward or away from the front holder (513). A rail (511R) may be formed on the base (511). The rail (511R) may be formed as the base (511) is opened and extended. The rail (511R) may include under guides (511a, 511b). The under guides (511a, 511b) may be formed on the rear of the base (511). For example, a pair of under guides (511a, 511b) may face each other with respect to the rail (511R).

[0085] The charging station (515) may include a slider (515c) that extends from the lower side of the station body (515a) and is inserted into a rail (511R). For example, the slider (515c) may be a column extending from the station body (511a).

[0086] The charging station (515) may include a guide wing (515e) and a guide head (515f). The guide wing (515e) may extend to both sides of the slider (515c). Both ends of the guide wing (515e) may overlap with the under guides (511a, 511b). The guide head (515f) may extend from the slider (515c) between the two ends of the guide wing (515e). The extension direction of the guide head (515f) may intersect the extension direction of the guide wing (515e). The guide head (515f) may guide the direction in which the station body (515a) moves on the rail (511R).

[0087] A wing end (515g) may be formed at the end of a guide wing (515e). The wing end (515g) may be inserted into an under guide (511a, 511b). The guide wing (515e) and / or the wing end (515g) may restrict the direction of movement of the station body (515a).

[0088] The wire (w) can connect the charging pin (522, see FIG. 10) and the battery (521, see FIG. 10). The wire (w) can be inserted into the inside of the station body (515a) through the slider (515c) and connected to the charging pin (522).

[0089] The magnetic body (516) can be attached to the station body (515a). There may be multiple magnetic bodies (516). For example, the polarity of the magnetic body (516) of the station body (515a) may be opposite to the polarity of the magnetic body (M, see FIG. 8) of the temple tip (122a, see FIG. 8).

[0090] Referring to FIGS. 14 through 16, the charging station (515) can move back and forth on the rail (511R) of the base (511). The charging station (515) can move closer to or further away from the front holder (513). As the guide wing (515e) and wing end (515g) of the charging station (515) move by being inserted into or coupled to the under guide (511a, 511b) of the base (511), the charging station (515) can move back and forth on the rail (511R) of the base (511).

[0091] When the electronic device (100) is positioned on the inner cover (510, see FIG. 10), the charging station (515) can move by magnetic force to connect to or contact the temple tip (122a, see FIG. 9). By magnetic force, the charging pin (522, see FIG. 10) can contact the electrode (EL, see FIG. 9) of the temple tip (122a). Power provided from the battery (521) of the power module (520) can be transferred to the battery (146a, see FIG. 6) of the temple (120a, see FIG. 6) through the electrode (EL) of the temple tip (122a). The battery (521, see FIG. 10) of the cradle (500, see FIG. 10) can charge the battery (146a, 146b, see FIG. 6 and 7) of the electronic device (100).

[0092] Accordingly, the charging station (515) moves and can combine with or come into contact with the temple tip (122a, see FIG. 9) in both cases: when the left temple (120b, see FIG. 7) of the electronic device (100, see FIG. 1) is folded first with respect to the front frame (110) and the right temple (120a, see FIG. 6) is folded first with respect to the front frame (110) and the left temple (120b, see FIG. 7) is folded with respect to the front frame (110).

[0093] Referring to FIGS. 17 and 18, a sub-battery pack (600) may include a pack body (610), a band (630), and a charging connector (620, 620a, 620b). The pack body (610) may include a battery. For example, the battery of the pack body (610) may be a high-capacity battery. The band (630) may be a pair. A pair of bands (630) may extend from both ends of the pack body (610). A pair of bands (630) may be opposite to the pack body (610). A charging connector (620, 620a, 620b) may be a pair. Each of the charging connectors (620, 620a, 620b) may be connected to each of the bands (630).

[0094] The charging connector (620) may include a docking part (621) and a guide part (622). The docking part (621) is formed to receive a temple tip (122a, 122b) and may be coupled to one side of the temple tip (122a, 122b). The docking part (621) may have a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the temple tip (122a, 122b). The temple tip (122a, 122b) may be inserted into the docking part (621). The guide part (622) may be formed by cutting out one side of the docking part (621). A band (630) may be placed on the guide part (622). A charging pin (624) may protrude from the docking part (621).

[0095] The magnetic body (623) may be coupled to or fixed to the docking part (621). For example, the polarity of the magnetic body (623) of the charging connector (620) may be opposite to the polarity of the magnetic body (623) of the temple tip (122a, 122b).

[0096] The charging connector (600) can be coupled to the temple tips (122a, 122b) by magnetic force. The charging pin (624) of the charging connector (600) can contact the electrode (EL, see FIG. 9) of the temple tips (122a, 122b) to power the electronic device (100, see FIG. 1) from the sub-battery pack (600) or charge the battery (146a, 146b, see FIG. 6 and 7) of the electronic device (100).

[0097] Referring to FIGS. 1 through 18, the cradle comprises: an inner case providing a storage space; and an outer case covering the inner case, wherein the inner case comprises: a base; a front holder formed on the base; a back station formed on the base and facing the front holder; and a charging station mounted on the base so as to be movable from the back station toward the front holder, wherein the charging station may include: a station body moving relative to the base; and a charging pin embedded in the station body and protruding outside the station body.

[0098] The charging station may further include a first magnetic body embedded in the station body and positioned around the charging pin.

[0099] The charging station further includes a docking part formed by being recessed from the outer surface of the station body and forming around the charging pin, and the first magnetic body is disposed adjacent to the docking part and can provide magnetic force to the outer surface of the docking part.

[0100] The inner case above may further include a rail extending from the back station toward the front holder, formed by opening the base, and the charging station may further include a slider extending from the station body and inserted into the rail.

[0101] The inner case further includes an under guide formed adjacent to the rail on the rear side of the base, and the charging station may include: a guide wing extending from the slider and overlapping the under guide; and a wing end formed at the end of the guide wing and inserted into the under guide.

[0102] The inner case further includes a power module disposed at the bottom of the base, and the power module may further include: a battery; and a wire electrically connecting the battery and the charging pin.

[0103] The inner case above may further include a bottom cover that is fixed to the lower part of the base and covers the power module.

[0104] In an electronic device placed in the storage space of the above-described cradle, the electronic device comprises: a front frame to which a light-transmitting display portion is coupled; a temple that is extended and connected to the front frame; and a temple tip connected to the end of the temple and facing the front frame with respect to the temple, wherein the front frame comprises: a PCB embedded in the front frame and extending from the front frame toward the temple; and a display panel embedded in the front frame at one side of the display portion and electrically connected to the PCB, and the temple tip may comprise: an electrode embedded in the temple tip, electrically connected to the PCB, and exposed to the outer surface of the temple tip.

[0105] The above-mentioned temple tip further comprises a second magnetic body disposed around the electrode, and the polarity of the second magnetic body may be different from the polarity of the first magnetic body of the charging station of the cradle.

[0106] The above-mentioned tablet tip may further include a battery that is electrically connected to the PCB and embedded in the above-mentioned temple tip.

[0107] Information provided by the above display panel can be displayed on the light transmission path of the above display unit.

[0108] Some or other embodiments of the present disclosure described above are not exclusive or distinct from one another. Some or other embodiments of the present disclosure described above may be used in combination or combined for their respective configurations or functions.

[0109] For example, this means that configuration A described in a specific embodiment and / or drawing and configuration B described in another embodiment and / or drawing can be combined. That is, even if the combination between configurations is not directly described, it means that combination is possible, except in cases where it is described that combination is impossible.

[0110] The foregoing detailed description should not be interpreted restrictively in all respects and should be considered exemplary. The scope of the invention shall be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of the invention are included within the scope of the invention.

Claims

Claim 1 A cradle comprising: an inner case providing storage space; and an outer case covering the inner case, wherein the inner case comprises: a base; a front holder formed on the base; a back station formed on the base and facing the front holder; and a charging station mounted on the base so as to be movable from the back station toward the front holder, wherein the charging station comprises: a station body moving relative to the base; and a charging pin embedded in the station body and protruding to the outside of the station body. Claim 2 In claim 1, the charging station comprises: a cradle further comprising a first magnetic body embedded in the station body and disposed around the charging pin. Claim 3 In claim 2, the charging station further comprises: a docking part formed by being recessed from the outer surface of the station body and forming around the charging pin, and the first magnetic body is a cradle disposed adjacent to the docking part and providing magnetic force to the outer surface of the docking part. Claim 4 In claim 1, the inner case further comprises: a rail extending from the back station toward the front holder, formed by opening the base, and the charging station further comprises: a cradle extending from the station body and inserted into the rail. Claim 5 In claim 4, the inner case further comprises: an under guide formed adjacent to the rail on the rear surface of the base, and the charging station comprises: a guide wing extending from the slider and overlapping the under guide; and a cradle comprising a wing end formed at the end of the guide wing and inserted into the under guide. Claim 6 In claim 4, the inner case further comprises: a power module disposed at the bottom of the base, and the power module comprises: a battery; and a cradle further comprising a wire electrically connecting the battery and the charging pin. Claim 7 In claim 6, the inner case comprises: a cradle further comprising a bottom cover that is fixed to the lower part of the base and covers the power module. Claim 8 In claim 2, an electronic device placed in the storage space of the cradle, wherein the electronic device comprises: a front frame to which a light-transmitting display portion is coupled; a temple that is extended and connected to the front frame; and a temple tip connected to the end of the temple and facing the front frame with respect to the temple, wherein the front frame comprises: a PCB embedded in the front frame and extending from the front frame toward the temple; and a display panel embedded in the front frame at one side of the display portion and electrically connected to the PCB, and wherein the temple tip comprises: an electrode embedded in the temple tip, electrically connected to the PCB, and exposed to the outer surface of the temple tip. Claim 9 In claim 8, the temple tip further comprises: a second magnetic body disposed around the electrode, and the polarity of the second magnetic body is different from the polarity of the first magnetic body of the charging station of the cradle and the electronic device. Claim 10 In claim 9, the above-mentioned temple tip is: an electronic device further comprising a battery electrically connected to the PCB and embedded in the temple tip. Claim 11 In claim 8, an electronic device in which information provided by the display panel is displayed on the light transmission path of the display unit.

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