Wireless charging holder of automobile center console

By designing the wireless charging stand for the car center console, the problems of limited clamping angle and operation blocking of mobile phones in the prior art are solved, and horizontal clamping and wireless charging of mobile phones are realized, providing a broader field of view of mobile terminals and a better operating experience.

WO2025112651A1PCT designated stage expired Publication Date: 2025-06-05HUIZHOU VOLANT ROC ELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
PCT/CN2024/111919
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-11-29
Filing Date
2024-08-14
Publication Date
2025-06-05

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Technical Problem

The existing car-mounted mobile phone holder with wireless charging can only hold the mobile phone in a vertical screen, which makes the interface display narrower in navigation and other situations, making it difficult to provide users with a broad field of view of mobile terminals. At the same time, vertical placement will block the key operation of the on-board air conditioner and FM or the operation of the central control screen.

Method used

A wireless charging bracket for a car center console is designed, including a fixed base and a clamping assembly. A wireless charging coil is provided in the clamping assembly. The clamping arm can move opposite to each other, realize horizontal clamping of the mobile phone, and the clamping arm is opened and contracted through an electric motor. The clamping assembly can adjust the angle to adapt to different usage directions.

Benefits of technology

The horizontal screen clamping of the mobile phone is realized, providing a wider field of view of the mobile terminal, avoiding the blockage of on-board operation when placed vertically, and ensuring the function of wireless charging and the efficiency and firmness of the mobile phone clamping.

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Abstract

The present utility model relates to the technical field of mobile phone holders, and in particular to a wireless charging holder of an automobile center console, comprising a fixing base and a clamping assembly, wherein one end of the lower end face of the clamping assembly is pivotally connected to one end of the upper end face of the fixing base; a wireless charging coil is arranged inside the clamping assembly; clamping arms are oppositely arranged on two sides of the upper end face of the clamping assembly, and the coverage area of the wireless charging coil is located between the two clamping arms; the two clamping arms can move away from and towards each other, and the distance between the two clamping arms is at least equal to the outer contour length of the clamping assembly; and any one of the clamping arms and the pivot end of the clamping assembly are located on the same vertical line. The present utility model solves the problem that an existing mobile phone holder having a wireless charging function can only be used in a portrait mode and clamp a mobile phone by means of the left and right sides, resulting in that the interface display is narrow when the mobile phone needs to be used for navigation and the like, and it is thus difficult to provide users with a broad mobile terminal field of view.
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A wireless charging bracket for a car center console Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of mobile phone brackets, in particular to a wireless charging bracket for a car center console. Background Art

[0002] A phone holder, often referred to as a car phone holder, is a device used to secure a phone in a vehicle. Most car phone holders now feature interchangeable mounting brackets, allowing you to easily switch between tablets, phones, MP4 players, and PDAs. These holders utilize a large, powerful suction cup for a secure attachment to the windshield. They can also be mounted on car air conditioning vents and dashboards. The holder is strong and resistant to shaking or falling, and its angle is adjustable. With various mounting brackets, it can be used in the car or on a table.

[0003] Existing car phone holders, while equipped with a wireless charging structure, are usually arranged in a vertical orientation with the phone held on both sides. However, this method results in a narrow interface when the phone is used for navigation, making it difficult to provide the user with a wide field of view of the mobile terminal. Furthermore, when the car holder is placed at the air outlet, the vertical orientation will block the operation of the car's air conditioning and FM buttons, or the operation of the car's central control screen.

[0004] Therefore, the utility model proposes a wireless charging bracket for a car center console.

[0005] Utility Model Content

[0006] The utility model of the present invention is to propose a wireless charging bracket for the car center console, which mainly solves the problem that the existing mobile phone bracket with wireless charging can only be used in portrait mode and clamp the mobile phone on the left and right sides. However, when the mobile phone needs to be used for navigation, the interface display is narrow, which makes it difficult to provide the user with a wide field of view of the mobile terminal; at the same time, when the car bracket is configured at the air outlet, the vertical placement will block the operation of the car air conditioner and FM button or the operation of the car central control screen.

[0007] The utility model proposes a wireless charging bracket for a car center console, comprising a fixed base and a clamping assembly; one end of the lower end surface of the clamping assembly is pivotally connected to one end of the upper end surface of the fixed base; a wireless charging coil is arranged in the clamping assembly; clamping arms are arranged on both sides of the upper end surface of the clamping assembly facing each other, and the coverage range of the wireless charging coil is located between the two clamping arms; the two clamping arms can move away from and towards each other, and the distance between the two clamping arms is at least equal to the outer contour length of the clamping assembly; and the pivotal end of any clamping arm and the clamping assembly is located on the same vertical line.

[0008] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a front shell, a wireless charging coil, a clamping arm and a rear shell arranged in parallel from top to bottom; the front shell and the rear shell are detachably connected, and through holes for the clamping arm to pass through are respectively opened on both side edges of the front shell.

[0009] Preferably, the two clamping arms are located on the same horizontal plane, and a gear is also provided on the same horizontal plane; the two clamping arms are respectively engaged with symmetrical sides of the gear.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes a bracket and a motor arranged on the same horizontal plane as the gear; a linkage structure engaged with the gear is provided on the bracket, and the linkage structure is provided on the output shaft of the motor; the linkage structure is engaged and connected with any one of the clamping arms, and the current clamping arm is arranged parallel to the other clamping arm.

[0011] Preferably, a rotating shaft is provided on one side of the lower end surface of the clamping assembly, and a fixing seat is provided on one side of the upper end surface of the fixed base for cooperating with the rotating shaft; the top end of the fixing seat is in an arc shape.

[0012] Preferably, the fixed base includes an upper shell, a lower shell and a suction cup arranged in parallel from top to bottom; the upper shell and the lower shell are detachably connected; the upper end surface of the suction cup and the lower end surface of the lower shell are respectively provided with positioning structures and positioning holes that can be interference fit and concave-convex fit.

[0013] Preferably, the fixed base further includes an upper fixing frame and a lower fixing frame arranged in parallel, and the upper fixing frame and the lower fixing frame are arranged between the upper shell and the lower shell; the upper fixing frame is arranged in linkage with the upper shell, and the lower fixing frame is arranged in linkage with the lower shell; the upper fixing frame and the lower fixing frame can be rotatably connected around their own central axes.

[0014] Preferably, the upper end surface protrusion of the lower fixing frame is provided with a hollow column, and a fixedly connected elastic structure and marbles are provided in the hollow column; the upper fixing frame is provided with a plurality of hollow grooves cooperating with the marbles, and all the hollow grooves are distributed in a ring shape.

[0015] As can be seen from the above, the application of the technical solution provided by the utility model can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0016] First, the wireless charging stand proposed in the utility model is foldable for use, which is convenient for adjusting the angle at which the mobile phone is clamped and fixed. At the same time, it is convenient for folding and storing it when not in use, avoiding occupying the interior space of the vehicle;

[0017] Second, the wireless charging stand proposed in the present invention is equipped with an electric motor, which can realize the opening and retraction of the clamping arms, ensuring the high efficiency and firmness of the mobile phone clamping, while ensuring the synchronous movement of the clamping arms on both sides;

[0018] Third, the suction cup at the bottom of the wireless charging stand provided by the present invention can be fixed to the center console by vacuum adsorption, making it easy to install and adjust the position of the wireless charging stand.

[0019] Fourth, the fixed bracket on the wireless charging bracket proposed by the present invention realizes the adjustment of the facing angle of the clamping component of the wireless charging bracket through the rotation of the upper fixed bracket and the lower fixed bracket, so that the wireless charging bracket of the present invention can be adapted to a variety of vehicles and multiple usage directions, and has strong adaptability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0021] FIG1 is a structural diagram of a wireless charging stand according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] FIG2 is an exploded view of the clamping assembly of the wireless charging stand according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] FIG3 is an exploded view of the fixed base of the wireless charging stand according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] FIG4 is an exploded view of the fixed base portion of the wireless charging bracket in an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without expending creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] Existing car phone holders, while equipped with a wireless charging structure, are usually arranged in a vertical orientation with the phone held on both sides. However, this method results in a narrow interface when the phone is used for navigation, making it difficult to provide the user with a wide field of view of the mobile terminal. Furthermore, when the car holder is placed at the air outlet, the vertical orientation will block the operation of the car's air conditioning and FM buttons, or the operation of the car's central control screen.

[0027] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, in order to solve the above problems, this embodiment proposes a wireless charging bracket for a car center console, including a fixed base 10 and a clamping assembly 20; one end of the lower end surface of the clamping assembly 20 is pivotally connected to one end of the upper end surface of the fixed base 10; a wireless charging coil 21 is arranged in the clamping assembly 20; clamping arms 22 are arranged on both sides of the upper end surface of the clamping assembly 20 facing each other, and the coverage range of the wireless charging coil 21 is located between the two clamping arms 22; the two clamping arms 22 can move away from and towards each other, and the distance between the two clamping arms 22 is at least equal to the outer contour length of the clamping assembly 20; any clamping arm 22 and the pivotal end of the clamping assembly 20 are located on the same vertical line.

[0028] Preferably, in this embodiment, the clamping assembly 20 and the fixing base 10 can be fixed at any angle between 0° and 90°.

[0029] Preferably, in this embodiment, the outer contours of the clamping assembly 20 and the fixed base 10 are the same, both being circular.

[0030] Preferably, in this embodiment, the height of the clamping arm 22 protruding from the upper end surface of the clamping assembly 20 is at least equal to the thickness of the mobile terminal.

[0031] Preferably, but not limited to, the upper end surface of the fixing base 10 and the lower end surface of the clamping assembly 20 are both planes.

[0032] In this embodiment, the fixed base 10 is used to fix the setting position of the wireless charging bracket, and the clamping angle of the mobile terminal can be adjusted by folding the clamping assembly 20. Since the clamping arm 22 and the pivot end are located on the same vertical line, the mobile terminal is fixed in the horizontal screen after folding. Since the wireless charging coil 21 is located between the clamping arms 22, the mobile terminal set in the horizontal screen will definitely induction with the wireless charging coil 21 to achieve wireless charging.

[0033] As shown in Figure 2, more specifically, the clamping assembly 20 includes a front shell 23, a wireless charging coil 21, a clamping arm 22 and a rear shell 24 arranged in parallel from top to bottom; the front shell 23 and the rear shell 24 are detachably connected, and through holes are respectively opened on both side edges of the front shell 23 for the clamping arm 22 to pass through.

[0034] Preferably, in this embodiment, the front shell 23 and the rear shell 24 are snap-fitted and fixed, and the outer contours of the front shell 23 and the rear shell 24 are the same.

[0035] Preferably, in this embodiment, the upper end surface of the front shell 23 is further provided with a detachably connected decorative piece 25 .

[0036] Preferably, in this embodiment, the rear shell 24 is a shell structure with a single-sided opening, and the front shell 23 is a sheet-like structure. After the front shell 23 and the rear shell 24 are matched and arranged, the wireless charging coil 21 and the clamping arm 22 are hidden therein, and only the end of the clamping arm 22 is exposed from the through hole.

[0037] In this embodiment, the arrangement of the front shell 23 and the rear shell 24 can effectively realize the sealed arrangement of the clamping assembly 20, and effectively isolate the internal components from the influence of moisture and dust.

[0038] More specifically, the two clamping arms 22 are located on the same horizontal plane, and a gear 26 is provided on the same horizontal plane; the two clamping arms 22 are respectively engaged with symmetrical sides of the gear 26 .

[0039] Preferably, it also includes a bracket and a motor 27 arranged on the same horizontal plane as the gear 26; the bracket is also provided with a linkage structure 28 that engages with the gear 26, and the linkage structure 28 is arranged on the output shaft of the motor 27; the linkage structure 28 is engaged and connected with any clamping arm 22, and the current clamping arm 22 is arranged parallel to the other clamping arm 22.

[0040] Preferably, but not limited to, in this embodiment, the output shaft of motor 27 causes linkage structure 28 to rotate. Since linkage structure 28 meshes with gear 26, gear 26 is driven to rotate about its central axis, and the rotation direction of linkage structure 28 is perpendicular to the rotation direction of gear 26. The protrusion on linkage structure 28 adopts a spiral structure, which can effectively drive the rotation of gear 26.

[0041] Preferably but not limited to, a PCBA board is also provided in this embodiment, and a base for a mobile phone holder is designed at the bottom of the rear shell 24, and a metal touch button is designed under the base. Touching it opens the clamp arm 22, and the clamp arm 22 automatically clamps the mobile phone when the mobile phone approaches and senses the wireless charging activity.

[0042] More specifically, a rotating shaft 29 is provided on one side of the lower end surface of the clamping assembly 20, and a fixing seat 11 is provided on one side of the upper end surface of the fixing base 10 to cooperate with the rotating shaft 29; the top end of the fixing seat 11 is arc-shaped.

[0043] Preferably, the fixing seat 11 is arranged to protrude from the upper end surface of the fixing base 10 .

[0044] More specifically, the fixed base 10 includes an upper shell 12, a lower shell 13 and a suction cup 14 arranged in parallel from top to bottom; the upper shell 12 and the lower shell 13 are detachably connected; the upper end surface of the suction cup 14 and the lower end surface of the lower shell 13 are respectively provided with a positioning structure 141 and a positioning hole that can be interference fit and concave-convex fit.

[0045] Preferably, in this embodiment, the positioning structure 141 and the positioning hole are arranged centrally.

[0046] Preferably, in this embodiment, the positioning structure 141 is in the shape of a protruding frustum, and the positioning hole is in the shape of a concave frustum.

[0047] Preferably, but not limited to, in this embodiment, an ear seat 142 is formed by extending from the side of the suction cup 14 to facilitate the fixing and disassembly of the wireless charging stand.

[0048] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, more specifically, the fixed base 10 also includes an upper fixing frame 15 and a lower fixing frame 16 arranged in parallel, and the upper fixing frame 15 and the lower fixing frame 16 are arranged between the upper shell 12 and the lower shell 13; the upper fixing frame 15 is arranged in linkage with the upper shell 12, and the lower fixing frame 16 is arranged in linkage with the lower shell 13; the upper fixing frame 15 and the lower fixing frame 16 can be rotatably connected around their own central axes.

[0049] Preferably, a power board is placed in the center of the upper fixing frame 15 for supplying power to the wireless charging coil 21 and the motor 27 , and a power input type-c port is correspondingly formed on the outer surface of the upper fixing frame 15 .

[0050] Preferably, the upper end surface protrusion of the lower fixing frame 16 is provided with a hollow column, and a fixedly connected elastic structure and marbles 161 are provided inside the hollow column; the upper fixing frame 15 is provided with a plurality of hollow grooves 151 cooperating with the marbles 161, and all the hollow grooves 151 are distributed in a ring shape.

[0051] Preferably, there are four hollow columns, which are evenly distributed in a ring shape on the upper end surface of the lower fixing frame 16 .

[0052] Preferably, the marble 161 is matched with the radius of the hollow groove 151 so that the top part of the marble 161 passes through the hollow groove 151 to fix the position when locked and fixed. Under the action of external force, the marble 161 presses down the elastic structure and cooperates with the next hollow groove 151.

[0053] In this embodiment, the upper fixing frame 15 and the lower fixing frame 16 can achieve full-angle rotation through the marble 161 and the hollow groove 151. Since the upper fixing frame 15 cooperates with the upper shell 12 and the clamping assembly 20 to achieve overall rotation, the clamping direction of the mobile phone can be changed by rotation under the premise that the position of the suction cup 14 remains fixed.

[0054] In summary, this embodiment proposes a wireless charging bracket for a car center console, which can realize the rotation adjustment of the direction of the mobile terminal and the adjustment of the setting angle of the mobile terminal, while also realizing wireless charging, effectively ensuring the wide adaptability of the car-mounted wireless charging bracket and meeting the needs of different users.

[0055] The above-described embodiments do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this technical solution. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the above-described embodiments shall be included in the scope of protection of this technical solution.

Claims

1. A wireless charging bracket for a car center console, characterized in that: It includes a fixed base and a clamping assembly; one end of the lower end surface of the clamping assembly is pivotally connected to one end of the upper end surface of the fixed base; a wireless charging coil is arranged in the clamping assembly; clamping arms are arranged on both sides of the upper end surface of the clamping assembly facing each other, and the coverage range of the wireless charging coil is located between the two clamping arms; the two clamping arms can move away from and towards each other, and the distance between the two clamping arms is at least equal to the outer contour length of the clamping assembly; any clamping arm and the pivot end of the clamping assembly are located on the same vertical line.

2. The wireless charging bracket for a car center console according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly includes a front shell, a wireless charging coil, a clamping arm and a rear shell which are arranged in parallel from top to bottom; the front shell and the rear shell are detachably connected, and through holes for the clamping arm to pass through are respectively opened on both side edges of the front shell.

3. The wireless charging bracket for a car center console according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two clamping arms are located on the same horizontal plane, and a gear is also arranged on the current horizontal plane; the two clamping arms are respectively meshed and connected with the symmetrical sides of the gear.

4. The wireless charging bracket for a car center console according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a bracket and a motor arranged on the same horizontal plane as the gear; a linkage structure meshing with the gear is arranged on the bracket, and the linkage structure is arranged on the output shaft of the motor; the linkage structure is meshed and connected with any one of the clamping arms, and the current clamping arm is arranged parallel to the other clamping arm.

5. A wireless charging bracket for a car center console according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A rotating shaft is arranged on one side of the lower end surface of the clamping assembly, and a fixing seat matched with the rotating shaft is arranged on one side of the upper end surface of the fixing base; the top end of the fixing seat is in an arc shape.

6. The wireless charging bracket for a car center console according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixed base comprises an upper shell, a lower shell and a suction cup which are arranged in parallel from top to bottom; the upper shell and the lower shell are detachably connected; the upper end surface of the suction cup and the lower end surface of the lower shell are respectively provided with positioning structures and positioning holes which can be interference fit and concave-convex fit.

7. The wireless charging bracket for a car center console according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixed base also includes an upper fixing frame and a lower fixing frame arranged in parallel, and the upper fixing frame and the lower fixing frame are arranged between the upper shell and the lower shell; the upper fixing frame is arranged in linkage with the upper shell, and the lower fixing frame is arranged in linkage with the lower shell; the upper fixing frame and the lower fixing frame can be rotatably connected around their own central axes.

8. The wireless charging bracket for a vehicle center console according to claim 7, characterized in that: The upper end surface protrusion of the lower fixing frame is provided with a hollow column, and the hollow column is provided with a fixedly connected elastic structure and marbles; the upper fixing frame is provided with a plurality of hollow grooves matched with the marbles, and all the hollow grooves are distributed in a ring shape.

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