Electronic device and cradle therefor

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a cradle and an electronic device. The cradle may comprise: an inner case that provides a storage space; and an outer case that covers the inner case, wherein the inner case includes: 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 that moves with respect to the base; and charging pins built into the station body and protruding outside the station body.

Description

Electronic devices and cradles therefor

[0001] The present disclosure relates to electronic devices and charging devices therefor. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to electronic devices used in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), extended reality (XR), etc., and charging devices therefor.

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

[0003] Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that synthesizes virtual objects or information into the real environment to make them appear as objects that exist in the original environment.

[0004] Mixed reality (MR) or hybrid reality refers to the creation of new environments or information by merging virtual and real worlds. In particular, it refers to real-time interaction between real and virtual worlds.

[0005] Extended Reality (XR) encompasses virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR).

[0006] Created virtual environments and situations stimulate the user's five senses, allowing them to experience spatial and temporal experiences similar to reality, freely blurring the boundaries between reality and imagination. Users not only immerse themselves in these environments, but can also interact with the objects embodied within them, using real devices to control and command them.

[0007] Recently, research on gear used in these technical fields has been actively conducted.

[0008] The present disclosure aims to solve the above-mentioned 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 a structure for electronic devices used in Augmented Reality (AR).

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

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

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

[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 Augmented Reality (AR).

[0016] According to one aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above or other purposes, a cradle includes: an inner case providing a storage space; and an outer case covering the inner case, wherein the inner case includes: 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 movably from the back station toward the front holder, wherein the charging station may include: a station body movable with respect to the base; and a charging pin built into the station body and protruding to the outside of the station body.

[0017] In an electronic device placed in the storage space of the cradle, the electronic device may include: a front frame to which a light-transmitting display unit is coupled; a temple that is elongated and connected to the front frame; and a temple tip that is connected to an end of the temple and faces the front frame with respect to the temple, wherein the front frame may include: a PCB that is built into the front frame and extends from the front frame toward the temple; and a display panel that is built into the front frame at one side of the display unit and is electrically connected to the PCB, wherein the temple tip may include: an electrode that is built into the temple tip, is electrically connected to the PCB, and is exposed to an outer surface of the temple tip.

[0018] The effects of the electronic device and 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 for AR (Augmented Reality) 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 AR (Augmented Reality) can be provided.

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

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

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

[0026] Further scope of the applicability of the present disclosure will become apparent from the detailed description below. However, since various modifications and variations within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, such as preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, are given by way of example only.

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

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

[0029] The suffixes "module" and "part" used for components in the following description are given or used interchangeably only for the convenience of writing specifications, and do not have distinct meanings or roles in themselves.

[0030] In addition, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the attached drawings are only intended to facilitate easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited by the attached drawings, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present disclosure.

[0031] Terms that include ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another.

[0032] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components intervening.

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

[0034] In this application, terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the specification, but should be understood not to exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0035]

[0036] Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic device (100) may have an overall shape of glasses or goggles. The electronic device (100) may include a frame (110, 120) and a display unit (130).

[0037] 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 an end piece (116, 117). The bridge (113) may connect the first rim (111) and the second rim (112).

[0038] 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 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 left and right with respect to the bridge (113).

[0039] The side frame (120) may be coupled to the front frame (110). The side frame (120) may be hinge-coupled to the end pieces (116, 117). For example, the first side frame (120a) may be hinge-coupled to the first end piece (117), and the second side frame (120b) may be hinge-coupled to the second end piece (116). The side frame (120) may include temples (121a, 121b) and temple tips (122a, 122b). The temples (121a, 121b) may be hinge-coupled to the end pieces (116, 117). Temple tips (122a, 122b) can be connected to the temples (121a, 121b) facing the end pieces (116, 117) of the temples (121a, 121b).

[0040] The nose pads (115a, 115b) may be coupled to the bridge (113) or the rims (111, 112). For example, the first nose pad (115a) may be coupled to the first rim (111) or the bridge (113), and the second nose pad (115b) may be coupled 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.

[0041]

[0042] 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 elongated and may be built into a frame (110, 120). For example, the sub PCB (141) may be built into a front frame (110), a second end piece (116), and / or a second side frame (120b). As another example, the sub PCB (141) may be built into 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).

[0043] The main PCB (142) can be built into the frame (110, 120) and electrically connected to the sub PCB (141). For example, the main PCB (142) can be built into the first side frame (120a) and connected to the sub PCB (141).

[0044] 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 receive a signal from the main PCB (142) and output sound. The second speaker (145b) is electrically connected to the sub PCB (141) and can receive a signal from the sub PCB (141) and output sound.

[0045] 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 LEDs, OLEDs, 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).

[0046] The first display engine (143a) may be built into the first end piece (117), and the first display panel (144a) may be built into the first rim (111). The second display engine (143b) may be built into the second end piece (116), and the second display panel (144b) may be built into 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 built into the first end piece (117) and / or the second end piece (116).

[0047] 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 determining 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 a plurality of 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 obtain accurate image information by means of the dual depth cameras (148b, 148c).

[0048]

[0049] 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).

[0050] The main line (141a) may be elongated and have a width smaller than the width of the rims (111, 112) of the front frame (110, see FIG. 1). The first display connector (141b) may be connected to the main line (141a). The 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).

[0051] 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).

[0052] A second display connector (141f) may be connected to the main line (141a). A second display panel (144b) may be connected to the second display connector (141f). A second display engine (143b) including electronic components for image generation may be mounted on the second display board (141g). For example, an image processing processor, a T-CON board, etc. may be mounted on the second display board (141g).

[0053] 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.

[0054] The main board connector (141e) can be connected to the main line (141a) by the first hinge FPCB (141v).

[0055] 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) of the first rim (111, see FIG. 1) in a shape corresponding to the first opening (111a, see FIG. 1). The first upper frame (131c) may cover the upper surface of the first display lens (131a) and may be fixed to the first display lens (131a). The first upper frame (131c) may be coupled to the first rim (111).

[0056] 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) of the second rim (112, see FIG. 1) in a shape corresponding to the second opening (112a, see FIG. 1). The second upper frame (132c) may cover the upper surface of the second display lens (132a) and may be fixed to the second display lens (132a). The second upper frame (132c) may be coupled to the second rim (112).

[0057] 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).

[0058] 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).

[0059] Below, the description of the first display unit (131) can be equally applied to the second display unit (132).

[0060]

[0061] 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 built into the rear cover (110R). The sub PCB (141) may be coupled to the upper side of the first rim (111R) and the upper side 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 the bridge (113R) of the rear cover (110R). The sub PCB (141) can be mounted on the upper side of the first rim (111R) of the rear cover (110R) and the first end piece (117R), and can be mounted on the upper side of the second rim (112R) of the rear cover (110R) and the second end piece (116R).

[0062] The middle cover (110M) may be coupled 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).

[0063] 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).

[0064] The first display unit (131) can be coupled to the first rims (111F, 111M, 111R) of the front cover (110F), the middle cover (110M), and the rear cover (110R), and the second display unit (132) can be coupled to the second rims (112F, 112M, 112R) of the front cover (110F), the middle cover (110M), and the 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).

[0065]

[0066] Referring to FIG. 5, the leveling module (115) may be coupled to or built into the bridge (113R) and / or the 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 the nose pads (115a, 115b) up and down. The leveling module (115) may be referred to as a nose support (115).

[0067] The hinge module (200) can be connected or coupled to the end pieces (116R, 117R). The first hinge module (200a) can be connected or coupled to the first end piece (117R), and the second hinge module (200b) can be connected or coupled to the second end piece (116R).

[0068]

[0069] 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 a first main board (142).

[0070] The first speaker (145a) is electrically connected to the main PCB (142) and can be built into the temple (121a) of the first side frame (120a). The first battery (146a) can be built into 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).

[0071] The side frames (120a, 120b) may be provided with ear portions (123a, 123b) that connect the temples (121a, 121b) and the temple tips (122a, 122b). The wire (146w) may electrically connect the first battery (146a) and the main PCB (142) within the temple (121a) of the first side frame (120a), the ear portion (123a), and the temple tip (122a).

[0072] The weight of the battery (146a) may be relatively heavy due to other electronic components. The battery (146a) may be built into the temple tip (122a), and other electronic components may be built into the front frame (110, see FIG. 4) and the temple (121a).

[0073] The terminal board (141n) may be built into the temple tip (122a). An electrode (EL) may be formed on one surface of the terminal board (141n). There may be a plurality of electrodes (EL). The plurality of 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 a plurality of terminal holes (EH), and the plurality of terminal holes (EH) may correspond to a plurality of electrodes (EL).

[0074] The magnetic body (M) can be embedded in the temple tip (122a). The magnetic body (M) is positioned around the terminal hole (EH) and can be 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).

[0075] 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).

[0076] The touch pad (151) may be connected to the 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 an electrostatic sensitive 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).

[0077] The flat board (141s) can be built into the temple (121b) of the second side frame (120b). The flat board (141s) can be referred to as a second main board (141s).

[0078] The temple (121b) of the second side frame (120b) can be hinge-connected to the second end piece (116, see FIG. 4) by a hinge (200b, see FIG. 4). The second hinge (200b) can hinge-connect the second side frame (120b) to the second end piece (116).

[0079] The second speaker (145b) may be built into the temple (121b) of the second side frame (120b). The second battery (146b) may be built into 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 built into the second temple tip (122b), the ear portion (123b) and / or the second temple (121b) and electrically connect the second battery (146b) to the flat board (141s).

[0080] The weight of the battery (146b) may be relatively heavy due to other electronic components. The battery (146b) may be built into the temple tip (122b), and other electronic components may be built into the front frame (110) and the temple (121b).

[0081]

[0082] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, a terminal board (141n) may be built into a temple tip (122a). An electrode (EL) may be formed on one surface of the terminal board (141n). There may be a plurality of electrodes (EL). The plurality of 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) or may 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 a main PCB (142, see FIG. 6) by the connection board (141w).

[0083] A terminal hole (EH) may be formed in the temple tip (122a). The electrodes (EL) may be exposed to the outside of the temple tip (122a) through the terminal hole (EH). There may be a plurality of terminal holes (EH), and the plurality of terminal holes (EH) may correspond to a plurality of electrodes (EL).

[0084] The 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 around a plurality of terminal holes (EH). The magnetic body (M) can be a thin film. The magnetic body (M) can surround the periphery of the terminal board (141n) or be arranged around the connection board (141w). The magnetic body (M) can surround the periphery of the terminal board (141n) and / or the connection board (141w).

[0085]

[0086] 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).

[0087] 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 may 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 a lower portion of the base (511).

[0088] The power module (520) may be positioned 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).

[0089] The charging station (515) may be installed 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).

[0090] The magnetic body (516) may be plural and may be mounted on the charging station (515). The magnetic body (516) may be exposed externally from the docking part (515b, see FIG. 11) or may provide a magnetic field to the docking part (515b).

[0091] The outer cover (530) can cover the inner cover (510) and / or the charging station (515). For example, the outer cover (530) can be formed in a multi-stage foldable manner to cover the inner cover (510) and / or the charging station (515). While the electronic device (100, see FIG. 1) is placed 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).

[0092]

[0093] Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, the station body (515a) of the charging station (515) can move closer to or further away from the front holder (513) on the base (511). A rail (511R) can be formed on the base (511). The rail (511R) can be formed by the base (511) being opened and extended. The rail (511R) can include under guides (511a, 511b). The under guides (511a, 511b) can be formed on the rear surface of the base (511). For example, a pair of under guides (511a, 511b) can face each other with respect to the rail (511R).

[0094] The charging station (515) may include a slider (515c) extending from the lower side of the station body (515a) and inserted into a rail (511R). For example, the slider (515c) may be a pillar extending from the station body (511a).

[0095] 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 the under guides (511a, 511b). The guide head (515f) may extend from the slider (515c) between the both 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).

[0096] The wing end (515g) may be formed at the end of the guide wing (515e). The wing end (515g) may be inserted into the 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).

[0097] 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).

[0098] A magnetic body (516) can be fastened to a station body (515a). There may be a plurality of 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).

[0099]

[0100] Referring to FIGS. 14 to 16, the charging station (515) can reciprocate on the rail (511R) of the base (511). The charging station (515) can move closer to or further away from the front holder (513). The guide wing (515e) and wing end (515g) of the charging station (515) are inserted into or coupled to the under guide (511a, 511b) of the base (511) and move, thereby allowing the charging station (515) to reciprocate on the rail (511R) of the base (511).

[0101] 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 be coupled to or come into contact with the temple tip (122a, see FIG. 9). The charging pin (522, see FIG. 10) can come into contact with the electrode (EL, see FIG. 9) of the temple tip (122a) by magnetic force. Power provided from the battery (521) of the power module (520) can be transmitted 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 batteries (146a, 146b, see FIGS. 6 and 7) of the electronic device (100).

[0102] Accordingly, the charging station (515) can move and engage or contact the temple tip (122a, see FIG. 9) in both cases where 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 with respect to the front frame (110), or where the right temple (120a, see FIG. 6) of the electronic device (100) 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).

[0103]

[0104] Referring to FIGS. 17 and 18, the sub-battery pack (600) may include a pack body (610), a band (630), and charging connectors (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 bands (630) may be a pair. The pair of bands (630) may extend from both ends of the pack body (610). The pair of bands (630) may face the pack body (610). The charging connectors (620, 620a, 620b) may be a pair. Each of the pair of charging connectors (620, 620a, 620b) may be connected to each of the pair of bands (630).

[0105] The charging connector (620) may include a docking part (621) and a guide part (622). The docking part (621) may be formed to accommodate the temple tips (122a, 122b) and may be coupled to one surface of the temple tips (122a, 122b). The docking part (621) may have a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the temple tips (122a, 122b). The temple tips (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). The charging pin (624) may protrude from the docking part (621).

[0106] The magnetic body (623) may be coupled 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 tips (122a, 122b).

[0107] The charging connector (600) can be magnetically coupled to the temple tips (122a, 122b). The charging pin (624) of the charging connector (600) can contact the electrode (EL, see FIG. 9) of the temple tips (122a, 122b) to supply power from the sub-battery pack (600) to the electronic device (100, see FIG. 1) or charge the battery (146a, 146b, see FIGS. 6 and 7) of the electronic device (100).

[0108]

[0109] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 18, the cradle includes: an inner case providing a storage space; and an outer case covering the inner case, wherein the inner case includes: 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 includes: a station body movable with respect to the base; and a charging pin built into the station body and protruding to the outside of the station body.

[0110] The charging station may further include: a first magnetic body built into the station body and arranged around the charging pins.

[0111] The charging station further includes: a docking part formed by being recessed from an outer surface of the station body and forming a periphery of the charging pin, wherein the first magnetic body is disposed adjacent to the docking part and can provide a magnetic force to an outer surface of the docking part.

[0112] The inner case may further include: a rail formed by opening the base and extending from the back station toward the front holder; and the charging station may further include: a slider extending from the station body and inserted into the rail.

[0113] The inner case may further include: an under guide formed adjacent to the rail at the rear 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.

[0114] The inner case may further include: a power module disposed at the lower portion of the base, the power module including: a battery; and a wire electrically connecting the battery and the charging pin.

[0115] The inner case may further include a bottom cover fixed to the lower portion of the base and covering the power module.

[0116] In an electronic device placed in the storage space of the cradle, the electronic device may include: a front frame to which a light-transmitting display unit is coupled; a temple that is elongated and connected to the front frame; and a temple tip that is connected to an end of the temple and faces the front frame with respect to the temple, wherein the front frame may include: a PCB that is built into the front frame and extends from the front frame toward the temple; and a display panel that is built into the front frame at one side of the display unit and is electrically connected to the PCB, wherein the temple tip may include: an electrode that is built into the temple tip, is electrically connected to the PCB, and is exposed to an outer surface of the temple tip.

[0117] The temple tip further comprises: a second magnetic body arranged around the electrode, wherein a polarity of the second magnetic body may be different from a polarity of a first magnetic body of the charging station of the cradle.

[0118] The above temple tip may further include a battery electrically connected to the PCB and built into the temple tip.

[0119] Information provided by the above display panel can be displayed on the light transmission path of the above display unit.

[0120]

[0121] Any or all of the embodiments of the present disclosure described above are not mutually exclusive or distinct. Any or all of the embodiments of the present disclosure described above may have their respective components or functions combined or used together.

[0122] For example, it means that a configuration A described in a particular embodiment and / or drawing can be combined with a configuration B described in another embodiment and / or drawing. That is, even if a combination between configurations is not directly described, it means that a combination is possible, except in cases where a combination is described as impossible.

[0123] The above detailed description should not be construed as limiting in any respect and should be considered illustrative only. The scope of the present invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Inner case providing storage space; and, Including an outer case covering the inner case, The above inner case is: base; A front holder formed on the above base; A back station formed on the above base and facing the front holder; and, Including a charging station mounted on the base so as to be movable from the back station toward the front holder; The above charging station: a station body moving relative to the above base; and, A cradle built into the station body and including a charging pin protruding outside the station body.

2. In paragraph 1, The above charging station: A cradle further comprising a first magnetic body built into the station body and arranged around the charging pins.

3. In paragraph 2, The above charging station: It further includes a docking part formed by being sunken from the outer surface of the above station body and forming a periphery of the above charging pin, The above first magnetic body is, A cradle positioned adjacent to the docking part and providing magnetic force to the outer surface of the docking part.

4. In paragraph 1, The above inner case is: The above base is formed by opening, and further includes a rail extending from the back station toward the front holder, The above charging station: A cradle further comprising a slider extending from the station body and inserted into the rail.

5. In paragraph 4, The above inner case is: Further comprising an under guide formed adjacent to the rail at the rear of the base, The above charging station: A guide wing extending from the above slider and overlapping the above under guide; and, A cradle formed at the end of the above guide wing and including a wing end inserted into the above under guide.

6. In paragraph 4, The above inner case is: Further comprising a power module arranged at the bottom of the above base, The above power module: Battery; and, A cradle further comprising a wire electrically connecting the battery and the charging pin.

7. In paragraph 6, The above inner case is: A cradle further comprising a bottom cover fixed to the lower portion of the base and covering the power module.

8. In paragraph 2, In the electronic device placed in the storage space of the above cradle, The above electronic device: A front frame to which a light-transmitting display portion is combined; a temple which is extended long 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, The above front frame: A PCB built into the front frame and extending from the front frame toward the temple; and A display panel is included on one side of the display section and is built into the front frame and electrically connected to the PCB. The above temple tips are: An electronic device comprising an electrode embedded in the temple tip, electrically connected to the PCB, and exposed to an outer surface of the temple tip.

9. In paragraph 8, The above temple tips are: Further comprising a second magnetic material arranged around the electrode, The polarity of the above second magnetic material is, An electronic device having a different polarity from the first magnetic body of the charging station of the above cradle.

10. In paragraph 9, The above temple tips are: An electronic device further comprising a battery electrically connected to the PCB and built into the temple tip.

11. In paragraph 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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