WO2024047535A1

WO2024047535A1 - Fixedly embedded socket for electrical charging of mobile phones and mobile electronic devices

Info

Publication number: WO2024047535A1
Application number: PCT/IB2023/058544
Authority: WO
Inventors: Jorge Alex Abadia Carrillo; Laima Gabriela Abadia Gomez
Original assignee: Jorge Alex Abadia Carrillo; Laima Gabriela Abadia Gomez
Priority date: 2022-08-30
Filing date: 2023-08-30
Publication date: 2024-03-07

Abstract

The present utility model relates to the technical field of apparatuses and devices for electric charging, in particular to devices for charging electronic devices provided with rechargeable batteries, such as mobile phones and tablets. The device of the utility model disclosed herein solves use problems related to electrical energy wastage, by means of the configuration of the mechanical elements and their interaction with the electronic component of the device, which includes a support case or base; a 3-in-1 USB port connector; a switch that only powers the electronic circuit when the mobile phone is connected to the device; and an electronic chip for generating and converting alternating current into direct current. The device also includes an auxiliary USB port connector and attachment elements that maintain the connection and position of the device being charged.

Description

FIXED EMBEDDED POWER SOCKET FOR 12V ELECTRICAL CHARGING

MOBILE PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES

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UTILITY MODEL FIELD

The present utility model is related to the technical field of electrical charging apparatus and devices, in particular, with devices for charging electronic devices provided with rechargeable batteries, such as mobile phones and tablets.

BACKGROUND OF THE UTILITY MODEL

Mobile phones and electronic devices equipped with batteries or energy accumulators, such as tablets, are commonly electrically recharged through mobile chargers that include the corresponding charging cables.

The above leads to the obvious need for users, either to have different mobile chargers or to transport said chargers when traveling, including the corresponding charging cables. The absence of any of these solutions leads to the consequent lack of electrical charge of this type of devices after prolonged use of them, affecting their proper functioning.

In the state of the art there are different types of solutions related to electrical charging devices for mobile phones and tablets. However, there is a need to provide charging solutions that do not require charging cables, charging devices, or their respective accessories, avoiding the generation of inconvenience to users derived from the lack of electric charging options for their mobile devices.

In the patent literature, for example, documents KR20200078209, WO2019/103622, EP2463982, US 10468894, US9130384 are observed, which describe different types of electrical charging solutions for mobile devices.

In turn, the patent document US2017054315 titled “Quickly Charger has USB Charging-Ports for Desktop Power Station or Lighting Device”, refers to fast USB charging ports for the power station or the lighting-related device have a plurality. or a combination of USB outlets or hubs or digital data delivery assembly, wireless device or adapter or video or audio receiver port(s) or other USB charging electrical device and, optionally, output units

5 additional, to supply alternating current to other electrical or digital devices, including smartphones, computers, communications, consumer electrical products, personal cosmetic kits or tools or other equipment. The USB drive(s) or USB module(s) or output drive(s) fit or are installed anywhere in the device case, including anywhere on the base, casing and walls. These USB charging ports only have charging function, do not transmit data and only have one power source. input power, no more than one, and a minimum charging capacity of 1.0 amps for fast charging from the charging ports

USB via 2 male USB plugs. ' USB cable to the female USB ports of the 15 device.

The patent document US2019341793 titled “Desktop or Floor LED Lighting Device has USB- Port(s)” refers to fast USB charging ports for lighting devices that comply with specifications published in 2007 and have a minimum from 1.0 amps to 5

20 amps at DC 5 volts safety and fast charging capability to quickly charge DC current in the energy storage unit or assembly within other electrical devices or digital product(s) without high voltage DC current for risk overheating and fire protection and, optionally, additional output units, to supply AC current to

25 other electrical or digital devices, including smartphones, computers, communications, consumer electrical products. The USB drive(s) or USB module(s) or output drive(s) fit or install anywhere on the item's case, including anywhere on the base , post, bar, support, step, outline, edge, walls. Said USB charger only

30 has charging function, does not transmit data and only has one input power source, no more than one, and a minimum charging capacity of 1.0 amps for fast charging from the USB charging ports using the 2 USB cable male USB plugs to the device's female USB ports.

The patent document US2020235596 titled “Provision Applied in Outlet with

35 Source and Conjugated Male Load Connector” which refers to an innovative electrical plug that integrates a charging station and at least one receptacle to offer charging capacity to electronic devices. Both the receptacle and charging station fit snugly into an outlet frame. A flip cover of the charging station rotates on the frame, allowing a user to selectively flip the charging station normal to the frame to expose a charger mounted on the flip cover. The charger includes at least one male charger and at least one USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, which conveniently connect to electronic devices with or without charging cables. With an output switching power supply board installed inside the 5 charger, the outlet can charge a variety of electronic devices with various voltage ratings. Additionally, the at least one receptacle can accommodate various electrical appliances with different power connectors and supply a two-volt electrical power source of 110 volts and 220 volts alternating current (AC).

10 Under these conditions, the utility model described below provides a solution that incorporates a new configuration of mechanical and electronic elements in a socket device, friendly to the architecture of the place of implementation, coupling the electrical elements to the respective environment, saving the user the inconvenience derived from conventional electrical charging accessories.

In the device that is the subject of this utility model, the socket only makes the inversion from 120VAC to 5VDC, exclusively, during the period in which the mobile phone is connected to it.

20 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIGURE 1 Shows an isometry of the socket device (1) and the components Base Mobile device support (10), electronic circuit cover (20), tricet shaft (30), connector tricet (50).

FIGURE 2 Presents the front and right side view of the intake device (1) and the

25 components Base Mobile device support (10), electronic circuit cover (20), triplet shaft (30), triplet separation bushing (40), connector triplet (50) and mobile device holding clips (60).

FIGURE 3 Shows the explosion of the intake device (1) and the Base components

Mobile device support (10), electronic circuit cover (20), triple shaft (30),

30 electronic circuit cover (30), tricet separation bushing (40), connector tricet (50), mobile device holding clips (60), switch electronic card (70), power generation electronic card (80), card electronic USB auxiliary port (90), contact brushes (100). FIGURE 4 Shows the isometric view, top view, front view and right side view of the Mobile Device Support Base component (10).

FIGURE 5: Shows the isometric view, top view, front view and right side view of the electronic circuit cover component (20).

FIGURE 6: Shows the isometric view from the posterior angle and right lateral view of the tricetate axis component (30).

FIGURE 7: Shows the isometric view and front view of the tricetate axle bushing component (40).

FIGURE 8: Shows the front view of the triple connector component (50).

FIGURE 9: Shows a diagram of the electronic card of the connector triplet (50).

FIGURE 10: Shows the isometric view, top view, front view and right side view of the mobile device holding clamp component (60).

FIGURE 11: Shows the electrical diagram of the Electronic Switch board (70).

SUMMARY OF THE UTILITY MODEL.

In a single object, the present description discloses a male socket device for fixed embedding in walls and walls for electrical charging of telephones and mobile electronic devices.

Additionally, the device that is the object of the utility model disclosed in this document solves a use problem related to the waste of electrical energy. In the outlets found on the market, during the 24 hours of connection, the outlet performs an energy inversion from 120 VAC to 5 VDC, which is equivalent to leaving the charger connected to the outlet for 24 hours, which increases consumption and values in the billing of the public electric energy service. The above is achieved thanks to the configuration of the mechanical elements and their interrelation with the electronic component of the device, which includes a base or support casing (10); a triple USB port connection (50); a switch (70) that only energizes the electronic circuit when the cell phone is connected to the device; an electronic card for generating and converting alternating current into direct current (80). The device also includes an auxiliary USB port connector (90), and fastening elements (60) for the device being charged.

The object described above, as well as any additional objects that may arise, will be set out in detail and with the necessary sufficiency in the descriptive chapter disclosed below, which will constitute the basis of the claims chapter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE UTILITY MODEL.

The present description reveals a device that can be applied in any type of home or property in general, to carry out charging or recharging operations for the batteries incorporated in telephones and mobile electronic devices such as tablets.

The device allows for electrical charging or recharging without the need to transport chargers or accessories, benefiting users from the frequent discharge of the battery of their electronic devices.

The consumption of a conventional cell phone charger is approximately 10 watts/hour. If it remains connected 24 hours a day, as is the case with the USB sockets available on the market, it will increase 0.24KW per day, which will be reflected in the billing of the public electricity service.

In this context, the electrical outlet device subject to disclosure will only keep active the amount of charging time required by the mobile phone or tablet, providing benefit to the end user and the environment.

The generic embedded male socket of this utility model has 110V input and 5V DC output conditions. When embedded in the walls or walls, it is configured as an element integrated into the electrical installations of the property where its application is generated. The electronic card for generating and converting alternating current into direct current (80) of the device has power supply conditions, input 100 -240v- 50-60hz (0.5).

In turn, it generates an output OUTPUT 9.0 V 1.67A 5.0V 2.0 which allows its

30 application to recharge smart mobile phones and smart mobile electronic devices, with a male terminal, which can be generic or specialized, according to the required port. The device consumes and supplies energy, exclusively, when the device being charged is connected to the outlet device disclosed in this document, thanks to the switch (70).

This electric current supply module allows you to recharge mobile phones, such as smart cell phones (smartphones), tablets and smart electronic devices, in general.

The generic male embedding socket device has a 110VAC input with a 5VDC output. When the device is installed, it configures an element integrated into home electrical installations.

The device features a male terminal that can be generic or specialized, according to the port required for a USB terminal. The device also has an auxiliary USB port (90), for recharging two mobile devices at the same time.

Below will be a description of the mechanical components of the device that is the object of the utility model:

In relation to figure 1, the intake device (1) and the components are observed

Base Mobile device support (10), electronic circuit cover (20), triple shaft

(30) triplet separation bushing (40), connector triplet (50), mobile device holding clips (60) Electronic Switch Board (70). In the preferred embodiment of the utility model, the mobile device support base (10) has a rectangular geometry and is made of a polymer material, particularly ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene).

20 The electronic cards for converting alternating current into direct current -charger- (80) are housed in the support base (10); the cell switch sensing card (70) and the auxiliary USB port card (90).

The support base (10) has holes for anchoring to the electrical box, preferably arranged symmetrically about its horizontal axis. In turn, it has a hole for the auxiliary USB port.

In its central part, the support base (10) has a tray in which the location of the device to be charged or recharged is arranged, so that the user can have a centered connection to the device that is the object of the utility model. The configuration of the support base (10) allows the mobile phone to be housed vertically.

The device (1) also has fastening elements (60) for the device to be loaded, in the form of clamps, which have a U-shaped opening with nails in its upper part and are arranged on the support base (10).

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the clamping clips (60) are made of polymeric material, preferably ABS, and their function is to hold mobile devices regardless of their thickness and the thickness of said equipment, regardless of whether they have linings. protection or not, at the time of loading.

The holding clips (60) allow the grip of the equipment being loaded to be adequate to keep the equipment adhered to the socket device, through the connection terminals of the charger (80) and the switch (70).

In the lower part of the front face of the support base (10) is located the bushing (40) for supporting and separating the connector triplet (50) through which the rotation of the triplet axis (30) is carried out. The axis of the tricet (30) has three tips or elements that are moved by the bushing (40) in 90° rotary movements, relative to each other, until completing a 360° rotary movement.

In relation to the axis of the tricet (30), its function is to select the male connectors for type ports: USB C, micro USB B and, USB ports compatible with phones and mobile electronic devices for the respective charging or recharging of their batteries.

The axis of the tricet (30) has a projection that ergonomically facilitates the selection of the port, providing additional grip to the user.

The axis of the tricet (30) has a rigid and durable element over time, since it is the part that will withstand the most mechanical stress in the entire device.

In relation to the tricet separation bushing (40), its function is to give strength to the tricet axis (30) so that it remains in a specific position, and in this way prevent the male USB terminal from misaligning from the cell phone or device. mobile at the time of connection.

The triplet of connectors (50) is part of the electromechanical components, where the different USB C type male connectors, type B male micro USB connectors and male USB connectors compatible with phones and mobile electronic devices are housed for the respective charging or recharging of their batteries. At the input of the tricet (50) and its connection terminals, 5 Volts DC is received, already filtered by the charger (80) and ready to be delivered to the charging device 30 (1).

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the connector triplet (50) is made of FR4 material and its spatial configuration within the device is arranged at 120° between the center of the connectors.

In its electronic configuration, the connector triplet (50) is made up of a printed circuit composed of two layers: The first layer is a TOP layer in which the entire connection of the NEGATIVE 0 VDC-GND source is made.

In a particular modality of the utility model, the connection of said negative source is made on a 2 millimeter track, which supports currents of 5.3 Amperes having a surplus of 3.3 amperes for optimal work of the tricet (50 ). The outer diameter is 30.22 mm, having as its main characteristic a central circumference of a 2 mm copper edge, which makes contact with the energy transfer brush (100).

The second layer is a BOTOOM layer in which all the POSITIVE 5 VDC source connection is made.

In a particular embodiment of the utility model, the connection of said positive source is made on a 2 millimeter track which supports currents of 5.3

Amperes taking in excess of 3.3 amperes for optimal work of the tricet (50). The outer diameter is 30.22 mm, having as its main characteristic a 2 mm copper edge central circumference, which makes contact with the energy transfer brush (100).

The triplet of connectors (50) configures an electron transfer element that is in continuous movement and does not have a rigid connection such as a cable 20 for its splicing.

The main function of the electronic components cover (20) is to protect said elements to prevent contaminated material from entering the device, as well as electrical contact with elements of the connection box. The electronic components cover (20) is located on the back of the device 25 socket (1), attached to the base (10).

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the electronic component cover (20) is made of a polymeric material, preferably ABS. In relation to the Electronic Switch card (70), it is a card whose function is to interrupt and give way to the current between the USB charger (80) and the triplet 30 (50).

The switch (70) has a photovoltaic element, of the reflective optical sensor type (reflex), which, when exposed to the presence of the mobile phone or electronic charging device, closes the conductive circuit, acting as a switch. In turn, it closes the circuit so that the mobile phone battery can be charged. This phototransistor detects the presence of the phone or mobile electronic device using the reflective infrared (IR) beam of said object.

The switch (70) is the card through which the electric energy consumption saving effect is generated in the charger device (1), since it only enables the output when the presence of an electronic device is generated in the charger socket ( 80).

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the reflective optical sensor is CYN70. The electrical diagram of the switch is presented in Figure 11. This circuit was designed on a printed circuit board with a BOTTOM type layer where all the connections of the card are made.

In relation to the Electronic card for energy generation, -charger- (80), it is a card whose function is the generation of 5VDC energy, from the electrical network, (in the case of Colombia, the network is 120 VAC). It is made up of a transformation circuit from alternating current to direct current, where the transformation is carried out through a diode bridge that has protection against overvoltages by means of a fuse. Then, this energy is sent to the integrated which takes wave segments and then transforms these wave segments into DC current. In turn, it has a coupling transformer that filters and performs the energy transformation.

In a particular embodiment of the utility model, the Electronic energy generation card -charger- (80) has the following characteristics

Technical: Input Voltage: 90 to 240 VAC, Output Power: 10 Watts, Output Voltage 5 Volts DC, Output Current 2 Amps +/- 3%, Efficiency of 78.7% The USB auxiliary port electronic card (90) consists of the female USB port, and a Schottky barrier diode to protect the main card, in case of a short circuit at the USB output, whose function is to transmit voltage from the energy generating card -Charger- (80). In relation to the USB auxiliary port electronic card (90), this card is responsible for distributing power to the female connector USB auxiliary port. This card is housed inside the socket device (1).

The contact brushes (100) are made from high-pressure graphite and their main function is to conduct current between the charger card (80) and the connectors of mobile devices. They are housed in the charger card (80).

Although the present invention has been described with the preferred embodiments shown, it is understood that modifications and variations that preserve the spirit and scope of this invention are understood to be within the scope of the attached claims.

Claims

1. Fixed-embedded power outlet device (1) for electrical charging of telephones and mobile electronic devices equipped with batteries, characterized in that it comprises a support base (10) that has an electronic card for generating and converting alternating current into direct current (80). ; a switch (70) that has a reflective optical sensor that interrupts and gives way to the current between the electronic power generation card (80) and a triplet of connectors (50) that has USB type male connectors.

2. The device of claim 1 characterized in that the support base (10) also has a female auxiliary USB port (90) that is composed of an electronic card and a Schottky barrier diode, which transmits voltage from the electronic card. energy generation (80).

3. The device of claim 1 characterized in that the support base (10) has a tray for the vertical location of the device to be loaded.

4. The device of claim 1 characterized in that in the lower part of the front face of the support base (10) a bushing (40) for supporting and separating the connector tricet (50) is located.

5. The device of claims 1 and 5 characterized in that the connector sleeve (50) has a sleeve axis (30) that selects the male connectors for USB type ports, where the sleeve axis (30) is positioned by the bushing. (40).

6. The device of claim 1 characterized in that the electronic card for generating and converting alternating current into direct current (80) is made up of a circuit for transforming alternating current into direct current, where the transformation is carried out by means of a diode bridge. which has protection against overvoltages by means of a fuse; a coupling transformer that filters and performs the energy transformation.

7. The device of claim 1 characterized in that it comprises an electronic circuit cover (20) coupled to the support base (10).

8. The device of claim 1 characterized in that it has contact brushes (100) that conduct current between the electronic card for generating and converting alternating current into direct current (80) and the connectors of the mobile devices.

9. The device of claim 1 characterized in that it also has fastening elements (60) of the device to be loaded, in the form of clamps, which have a U-shaped opening with nails in its upper part located on the support base ( 10).

10. The device of claim 1 characterized in that the support base (10), the electronic circuit cover (20), the clamping clips (60) are made of ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene).