FR2885272A3 - Mobile electronic device container for e.g. mobile phone, has circuit board mounted inside accommodating chamber, where on/off switch is connected to charging circuit of circuit board for switching off charging circuit - Google Patents

Abstract

The container has a container body comprising an accommodating chamber that accommodates the mobile electronic device. A spare battery (2) is mounted inside the accommodating chamber, where a circuit board (3) is mounted inside the accommodating chamber. An on/off switch is installed in the container body, and connected to a charging circuit of the circuit board to switch off the charging circuit.

Description

The present invention generally relates to a housing for

  carry a mobile electronic device (for example, a mobile phone, a digital camera, a digital assistant

  personal computer (PDA) or a portable game console), and more particularly a mobile battery charging case which automatically charges the battery of the mobile electronic device transported to the saturated state.

  Ordinary mobile electronic devices such as mobile phones, digital cameras, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable gaming consoles etc. commonly use a rechargeable battery to provide the necessary operating voltage. However, because of its limited capacity, the power supply of the rechargeable battery of a mobile electronic device is unable to provide sufficient power for long-term operation. Therefore, the user of a mobile electronic device must regularly charge the battery of the mobile electronic device with the aid of a battery charger. When using a battery charger in another country, the user should check the compatibility of the battery charger with local outlets. To adapt to different power outlets in different countries, different battery chargers must be used.

  The present invention intends to take these circumstances into account.

  According to a feature of the present invention, the mobile battery charging box comprises a housing body, said housing body including a housing chamber adapted to house a mobile electronic device; at least one spare battery mounted inside the housing chamber of the housing body; and a printed circuit board mounted within the housing chamber and electrically connected to the spare battery, the printed circuit board including terminal means connectable to the mobile electronic device housed in the housing chamber of the body and a charging circuit configured to charge the mobile electronic device with the battery power of the at least one spare battery through the terminal means.

  Preferably, a high capacity spare battery is used with at least one standard spare battery to provide sufficient back-up power.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, the mobile battery charging case is adapted to charge a mobile phone. When the user places the mobile phone in the housing body, the charging circuit immediately charges the mobile phone battery with the power of the spare battery, which may be a main battery or a secondary battery. Therefore, the battery of the mobile phone is kept constantly at a high level.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, the housing body may be composed of either a hard material or a flexible material in the form of a cover or a housing to accommodate a particular model of device mobile electronics, which may be a mobile phone, a digital camera, a personal digital assistant (PDA) or a portable gaming console.

  The housing body can be an independent element that can be easily transported by the user. Alternatively, the housing body may be provided within a movable personal element, for example a briefcase, a purse, a briefcase, a travel bag or the like.

  In addition, the charging terminal of the printed circuit board may be of any of a variety of types of charging terminals connectable to the corresponding terminals of a mobile electronic device by means of a plug, or by means of a proximity induction, or a contact connection.

  In addition, the charging terminal can be made in the form of a cable that can be connected to the corresponding terminal of a mobile electronic device.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, liquid crystal display or light emitting diode (LED) display means are provided to indicate the state of charge of the charging circuit of the printed circuit board.

  In another aspect of the present invention, the spare battery is a secondary battery, and the printed circuit board further includes a second charging circuit adapted to charge the spare battery with an AC power supply.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, the second charging circuit is used with a battery charger that can be connected to an AC power supply.

  In addition, the battery charger may have an independent circuit board that controls the AC power charge of the spare battery within the case body.

  Other features and advantages of the invention will emerge more clearly in the light of the description which follows and the figures of the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a top view of a mobile battery charging box according to the present invention, illustrating the associated printed circuit board mounted in this case fixedly inside the housing chamber of the housing body. .

  Figure 2 is a side view of Figure 1.

  Fig. 3 is a view illustrating the aforesaid mobile battery charging case having an AC adapter cable.

  Fig. 4 is a view illustrating the use of the mobile battery charging box with a mobile telephone according to the present invention prior to connecting the mobile phone to the charging terminal.

  Figure 5 is a view similar to that of Figure 4, illustrating the use of the mobile battery charging box with a mobile phone according to the present invention after connecting the mobile phone to the charging terminal.

  Fig. 6 is a view illustrating an exemplary connection between the charging terminal of the printed circuit board and the corresponding terminal of the mobile telephone according to the present invention.

  Figure 7 is a view illustrating another example of connection between the charging terminal of the printed circuit board and the corresponding terminal of the mobile phone according to the present invention.

  Figure 8 is a view illustrating yet another example of connection between the charging terminal of the printed circuit board and the corresponding terminal of the mobile phone according to the present invention.

  Figure 9 corresponds to Figure 8, and illustrates the mobile phone received within the housing body.

  Fig. 10 is a view illustrating the charging terminal constructed as a cable.

  Figure 11 is a view similar to Figure 10, illustrating another form of cable connector for the aforementioned cable.

  Fig. 12 is a view illustrating a proximity induction connection arrangement between the charging terminal and the mobile telephone.

  Fig. 13 is a view illustrating the protruding contacts of the charging terminal held in contact with the respective recessed contacts of the corresponding terminal of the mobile telephone.

  Fig. 14 is a view illustrating the charging terminal plug of the printed circuit board connected to the retractable plug of the mobile phone.

  Fig. 15 is a view illustrating a secondary battery provided at the lower side, within the housing chamber of the housing body.

  Figure 16 is a side view of Figure 15.

  Fig. 17 is another view illustrating two secondary battery cells provided at two opposite lateral sides within the housing chamber of the housing body.

  Fig. 18 is yet another view illustrating four secondary battery cells provided symmetrically at two opposite sides within the housing chamber of the casing body.

  Fig. 19 is yet another view showing a high capacity secondary battery and two ordinary secondary battery cells arranged at two sides on the inside of the housing body housing chamber.

  Fig. 20 is a view illustrating removal of a secondary battery from the housing body for replacement thereof.

  Fig. 21 is another view illustrating the mobile battery charging box used with a digital camera.

  Figure 22 is yet another view illustrating the mobile battery charging case used with a portable gaming console.

  Fig. 23 is a block diagram illustrating the charging of the battery of the mobile electronic device with the power supply of the secondary battery according to the present invention.

  Fig. 24 is similar to Fig. 23, and illustrates the saturated state of the battery of the mobile electronic device.

  Fig. 25 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the mobile battery charging case used with a battery charger, in accordance with another aspect of the present invention.

  Fig. 26 is similar to Fig. 25, and illustrates the battery charger with a printed circuit board for controlling the load.

  Fig. 27 is similar to Fig. 26, and illustrates a proximity induction connection arrangement between the charging terminal of the mobile battery charging case and the corresponding terminal of the battery charger.

  Fig. 28 is a view illustrating the mobile battery charging case carried to the waist of a user according to the present invention.

  Fig. 29 is another view illustrating the housing body of the mobile battery charging case pre-viewed within a case.

  Fig. 30 is a view illustrating a spare battery composed of a main battery according to the present invention.

  Figure 31 is a view illustrating the spare battery consisting of a main battery and a secondary battery connected in parallel.

  Fig. 32 is finally a view illustrating the mobile battery charging box having a cable connected thereto, and a mobile phone connected to the cable and operated.

  In the various embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 to 29, a secondary battery is used as a spare battery. In reality, a main battery 2a or a secondary battery 2 can be used selectively. For example, the embodiment shown in Figure 30 uses a main battery 2a. Figure 31 shows a configuration using in combination a secondary battery 2 and a main battery 2a.

  With reference to FIGS. 1 to 5, the mobile battery charging unit according to the present invention is shown comprising a housing body 1, at least one secondary battery 2 and a printed circuit board 3.

  The housing body 1 may be composed of either a hard material or a flexible material in the form of a cover or a housing, comprising a housing chamber 11 configured to correspond to the type of mobile electronic device to load, a cover or flap 12 designed to close the housing chamber 11, and a clip 13 for fixing the housing body 1, for example its attachment to a belt.

  The secondary battery 2 is a large storage battery which is mounted within the housing chamber 11 at a suitable location. The secondary battery 2 can be fixedly mounted inside the chamber-housing 11. Alternatively, the secondary battery 2 can be removably mounted inside the housing chamber 11 to allow replacement easier.

  The printed circuit board 3 may be integrated with, or removably mounted in, the housing chamber 11 at a suitable location, and have a charging circuit (not shown), a current input terminal 31 for receiving an AC adapter cable 4 (see Figure 3), and a charging terminal 32 for connection to a mobile electronic device, for example the mobile phone 5 illustrated in Figures 4 and following. The charging terminal 32 may be fixedly provided at the printed circuit board 3. In a variant, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a support plate 321 is pivotally coupled to the circuit board. printed circuit board 3, in order to maintain the charging terminal 32, the charging terminal 32 always being electrically connected to the printed circuit board 3 regardless of the angular position of the support plate. The support plate 321 may be placed inside or outside the housing chamber 11 with respect to the printed circuit board 3.

  Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the mobile battery charging box can be designed to carry and charge a mobile phone 5. In a variant, the mobile battery charging box can be designed to carry and charge a digital camera, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable game console, or any other variety of small mobile electronic devices.

  After connecting the mobile electronic device, for example a mobile phone 5, to the charging terminal 32, the mobile phone 5 and the charging terminal 32 are placed inside the accommodation chamber 11 and the cover 12 is closed. When transporting the mobile battery charging case, the charging circuit of the printed circuit board 3 charges the battery 51 of the mobile phone 5 with the battery supply of the secondary battery 2 to the battery. saturated state.

  The charging terminal 32 of the printed circuit board 3 can be designed so that it can be connected to the mobile electronic device 5 by means of a plug, or by means of a proximity induction or a connection of contact.

  According to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the charging terminal 32 of the printed circuit board 3 can be connected to the mobile electronic device 5 by means of a plug.

  According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the charging terminal 32 of the printed circuit board 3 has contacts making it possible to ensure contact with positive and negative contacts of the mobile electronic device 5.

  According to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the charging terminal is a cable 33 that extends from the printed circuit board 3 and ends with an electrical connector 331 that can be connected to the terminal of the terminal. current input 52 of the mobile electronic device 5.

  According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 10, the cable 33 is removably connected to (a connector of) the printed circuit board 3.

  The embodiment shown in Fig. 11 is substantially the same as the embodiment shown in Fig. 10, except for the type of electrical connector 331 used.

  According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 12, the charging terminal 32 of the printed circuit board 3 can be electrically connected to the current input terminal 52 of the mobile electronic device 5 by means of a proximity induction, i.e., the charging terminal 32 of the printed circuit board 3 and the current input terminal 52 of the mobile electronic device 5 are respectively coupled to a proximity-inductive type charger.

  As already indicated, the charging terminal 32 of the printed circuit board 3 and the current input terminal 52 of the mobile electronic device 5 can be produced in a variety of forms, so as to correspond to one another. other. According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 13, the charging terminal 32 of the printed circuit board 3 is provided at the lower side of the housing body 1, and has protruding contacts which can respectively be connected to recessed contacts of the current input terminal 52 of the mobile electronic device 5, for the transmission of power from the secondary battery 2 to the battery 51 of the mobile electronic device 5.

  According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 14, the charging terminal 32 of the printed circuit board 3 is designed as a plug for receiving the retractable plug type power input terminal 52 of the device. mobile electronics 5, for the transmission of the power supply of the secondary battery 2 to the battery 51 of the mobile electronic device 5.

  In the various embodiments mentioned previously and illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 14, indicator LEDs of the LED type 34 are installed in the printed circuit board 3 and exposed outside the casing body 1. in order to indicate the charging action or the saturated state, and a low battery indicator (LED) 35 is installed in the printed circuit board 3 and exposed outside the casing body 1 and also designed to turn off when the power supply of the secondary battery 2 is low.

  According to the present invention, the secondary battery 2 is connected to the interior of the housing chamber 11 of the housing body 1 in a suitable location.

  In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, a secondary battery 2 is mounted inside the housing chamber 11 of the housing body 1.

  According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 17, two secondary battery cells 2 are mounted bilaterally within the housing chamber 11 of the housing body 1.

  According to the embodiment shown in Fig. 18, four secondary battery cells 2 are symmetrically arranged at two sides within the housing chamber 11 of the housing body 1.

  According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 19, three secondary battery cells 2 are mounted bilaterally inside the housing chamber 11 of the casing body 1, that is to say two secondary battery cells. at one lateral side within the housing chamber 11 of the housing body 1 and a secondary high capacity battery at the other side side within the housing chamber 11 of the housing body. casing 1.

  According to the embodiment shown in Figure 20, the secondary battery 2 is removably mounted within the housing chamber 11 of the housing body 1 to allow easy replacement.

  Preferably, the secondary battery 2 is of the same model as the battery 51 of the mobile electronic device 5, so that the secondary battery 2 can be used in the mobile electronic device 5 to replace the battery 51.

  According to the embodiment shown in Fig. 21, the mobile battery charging case can be adapted to carry and charge a digital camera 6.

  According to the embodiment shown in Fig. 22, the mobile battery charging case can be designed to carry and charge a display console.

portable games 7.

  In addition, the casing body 1 of the mobile battery charging casing may be in the form of an independent element. Alternatively, the casing body 1 of the mobile battery charging case can be formed in one piece with a briefcase, a purse, a briefcase, a travel bag, or any variety of portable personal devices. .

  According to the configuration principle of the present invention, the mobile battery charging unit charges the battery 51 of the mobile electronic device 5 with the supply of the secondary battery 2 of a low battery state shown in FIG. saturated state shown in Figure 24.

  In practice, the printed circuit board 3 may be designed to have a first charging circuit for charging the battery 51 of the mobile electronic device 5 with the power supply of the secondary battery 2, as well as a second charging circuit for charging the secondary battery 2 with an ex-dull power supply, for example an AC power supply. When the battery 51 of the mobile electronic device 5 reaches the saturated state, the respective indicator LED (LED) 34 is activated to give an indication. Further, an on / off switch 10 (see Figs. 23-27) may be installed in the housing body 1 at a suitable location, and electrically connected to the first load circuit to manually turn off the first circuit of the housing. charge once the battery 51 of the mobile electronic device 5 has been charged to the saturated state. The second charging circuit may be designed to include a voltage protection and stabilization circuit and a transformer for charging the secondary battery 2 with an AC power supply. Indicator means may be provided to indicate the state of charge of the second load circuit.

  Referring to Figs. 25-27, the casing body 1 of the mobile battery charging case is then constructed to be insertable into a battery charger 8. The battery charger 8 includes a liquid crystal display screen 83 for indicating the state of charge, and a charging terminal 81 for connection to the charging terminal 32 of the printed circuit board 3 of the mobile battery charging box. The charging terminal 81 may be constructed in a variety of forms corresponding to the charging terminal 32 of the printed circuit board 3. In addition, the battery charger 8 may have an independent printed circuit board 3a which controls the charging terminal 32. charging operation of the battery charger 8.

  Fig. 28 shows an exemplary application of the present invention, wherein the mobile battery charging case is attached to the user's belt.

  FIG. 29 shows another exemplary application of the present invention, in which the mobile battery charging case is placed inside a bag 9.

  In addition, in practice, a main battery 2a can be used to replace the secondary battery 2. For example, in the embodiment illustrated in Figure 30, a main battery (dry cell battery) number 3 or 4 or a another model thereof, is used and electrically connected to the printed circuit board 3. According to this configuration, the printed circuit board 3 only needs a charging circuit (the spare main battery 2a can not not be connected to conventional power outlets), and the main battery 2a is used to charge the battery 51 of the mobile electronic device 5.

  According to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 31, a secondary battery 2 and a main battery 2a coexist in the casing body 1. When the secondary battery 2 is weak, the main battery 2a supplies current for charging the battery 51 of the mobile electronic device 5.

  Furthermore, in the embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 8 to 11, the cable 33 extends from the printed circuit board 3 and terminates with an electrical connector 331 connectable to the input terminal of FIG. This configuration allows the user to remove the mobile electronic device (mobile phone) 5 from the case body 1 for use while maintaining it electrically connected to the circuit board. printed 3.

  A prototype of a mobile battery charging box has been developed with the features of Figures 1 to 31, and it appears that the mobile battery charging box operates smoothly and provides all the features discussed above.

  The invention is not limited to the embodiments which have just been described, but on the contrary covers any variant using, with equivalent means, the essential characteristics mentioned above.

Claims (1)

17 CLAIMS   1. Mobile battery charging box comprising.   a housing body (1), said housing body including a housing chamber (11) adapted to house a mobile electronic device (5); at least one spare battery (2; 2a) mounted within said housing chamber (11) of said housing body (1); and a printed circuit board (3) mounted within said housing chamber (11) and electrically connected to said spare battery (2; 2a), said printed circuit board (3) including means forming terminal (32; 33) connectable to the mobile electronic device (5) housed in said housing chamber (11) of said housing body (1) and a charging circuit adapted to charge the mobile electronic device (5) with the supplying said at least one spare battery (2; 2a) through said terminal means (32; 33).   The mobile battery pack according to claim 1, wherein said battery pack is a secondary battery (2).   The mobile battery pack according to claim 1, wherein said spare battery is a main battery (2a).   The mobile battery pack according to claim 1, wherein said spare battery is comprised of a main battery (2a) and a secondary battery (2) connected in parallel.   The mobile battery charging box according to claim 1, wherein said printed circuit board (3) is removably mounted within said housing chamber (11) of said housing body (1).   The mobile battery charging case according to claim 1, further comprising clip means (13) provided outside said casing body (1) for attachment.   The mobile battery pack according to claim 1, wherein said printed circuit board (3) further comprises a current input terminal (31) for receiving an AC adapter cable (4) for charging said at least one secondary battery (2) with the AC power supply.   The mobile battery charging unit according to claim 1, wherein the charging terminal (32; 33) of said printed circuit board (3) can be connected to the corresponding terminal of a mobile electronic device (5) by the through a card.   The mobile battery charging box according to claim 1, wherein the charging terminal (32; 33) of said printed circuit board (3) can be connected to the corresponding terminal of a mobile electronic device (5) by means of a contact connection.   The mobile battery charging case according to claim 1, wherein the charging terminal (32; 33) of said printed circuit board (3) can be connected to the corresponding terminal of a mobile electronic device (5) by means of an induction of proximity.   The mobile battery pack according to claim 1, wherein said charging terminal is a cable (33).   The mobile battery pack according to claim 11, wherein said cable (33) has an electrical connector (331) disposed at one end thereof and connectable to the corresponding terminal of a mobile electronic device (5). ).   The mobile battery pack according to claim 1, wherein said charging terminal (32) comprises positive and negative pole contacts protruding into contact with the negative and positive pole negative pole contacts. corresponding terminal of a mobile electronic device (5).   The mobile battery charging case according to claim 1, wherein said charging terminal (32) is constructed as a plug for receiving the corresponding retractable plug terminal of a mobile electronic device (5). ).   The mobile battery charging box according to claim 1, wherein said at least one spare battery (2; 2a) is removably mounted in said housing chamber (11) of said housing body (1).   The mobile battery charging box according to claim 1, wherein said housing body (1) is constructed as a cover.   The mobile battery charging box according to claim 1, wherein said housing body (1) is constructed as a housing.   The mobile battery charging box according to claim 1, wherein said housing body (1) is integrally formed with a mobile personal element.   The mobile battery charging case according to claim 1, wherein said printed circuit board (3) further comprises a second charging circuit adapted to charge said at least one spare battery (2; 2a) with a power supply. alternating current.   The mobile battery pack according to claim 18, wherein said second charging circuit is used with a battery charger (8) connectable to an AC power supply.   The mobile battery pack according to claim 20, wherein said battery charger (8) has a printed circuit board (3a) which controls the charging operation to provide a charging power to said battery secondary (2) through said charging circuit.   The mobile battery pack according to claim 20, wherein said second charging circuit can be electrically connected to said battery charger (8) via a plug.   The mobile battery charging box according to claim 20, wherein said second charging circuit can be electrically connected to said battery charger (8) by means of a contact connection.   The mobile battery pack according to claim 20, wherein said second charging circuit can be electrically connected to said battery charger (8) by means of proximity induction.