WO2019047328A1

WO2019047328A1 - Socket and method for supplying power to multiple devices by using socket

Info

Publication number: WO2019047328A1
Application number: PCT/CN2017/105721
Authority: WO
Inventors: 彭多文; 易聂波
Original assignee: 深圳市元创时代科技有限公司
Priority date: 2017-09-07
Filing date: 2017-10-11
Publication date: 2019-03-14
Also published as: CN107579398B; CN107579398A

Abstract

A socket (100) and a method for supplying power to multiple devices by using the socket (100), which relate to the technical field of electronics. The socket (100) comprises an identification unit (133), a first control unit (134), a power supply unit (132), a power supply interface unit (135) and a data interface unit (136), wherein the power supply unit (132), the identification unit (133) and the first control unit (134) are electrically connected in sequence; and the first control unit (134) is electrically connected to both the power supply interface unit (135) and the data interface unit (136). The identification unit (133) detects whether the power supply interface unit (135) and the data interface unit (136) are connected to an external device, so that when the power supply interface unit (135) and/or the data interface unit (136) are/is connected to an external device, the first control unit (134) controls the power supply unit (132) to supply power to an external device electrically connected to the power supply interface unit (135) and/or an external device electrically connected to the data interface unit (136). In addition, since the socket (100) further comprises a power source module (110), the power source module (110) may supply an alternating current for conventional electric appliances, thereby simultaneously supplying power to multiple different devices, enhancing the practicability of the socket (100) and bringing a good experience to a user.

Description

Socket and method for multi-device power supply using socket

Cross-reference to related applications

The present application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application Serial No. JP-A------------

Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of electronic technologies, and in particular to a socket and a method for powering multiple devices using a socket.

Background technique

With the development of science and the progress of the times, more and more electronic products are born. Traditional sockets are no longer sufficient for charging electronic devices with various charging interfaces.

However, most of the existing sockets only sample the traditional AC socket to supply power to the electronic device. Even if a small number of sockets have a USB interface, only the BC1.2 charging specification is supported, and only USB power supply accessories such as mobile phones and tablets can be used. Power supply, not supporting other charging protocols, can not directly supply power to laptops, and is less functional.

Summary of the invention

It is an object of the present invention to provide a socket and a method of powering a plurality of devices using the socket to solve the above problems.

In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the embodiment of the present invention is as follows:

In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a socket. The socket includes a power module and a voltage conversion module. The socket further includes a data exchange module. The power module, the voltage conversion module, and the data exchange module are electrically connected in sequence, and the data exchange module includes a power supply unit. The identification unit, the first control unit, the power supply interface unit, and the data interface unit, the power supply unit, the identification unit, and the first control unit are electrically connected in sequence, and the first control unit is electrically connected to the power supply interface unit and the data interface unit;

The identification unit is configured to generate a first trigger signal when the power interface unit is connected to the external device, generate a second trigger signal when the data interface unit is connected to the external device, and transmit the first trigger signal and the second trigger signal to the first control unit;

The first control unit is configured to control the power supply unit to supply power to the external device electrically connected to the power supply interface unit in response to the first trigger signal, and the first control unit is further configured to control the power supply unit to be electrically connected to the data interface unit in response to the second trigger signal. The external device is powered.

Further, the data exchange module further includes a data control unit, and the data interface unit includes at least two interfaces, each Each of the interfaces is electrically connected to the data control unit, and the data control unit is electrically connected to the first control unit;

The identification unit is further configured to: when at least two interfaces are connected to an external device, generate a third trigger signal, and transmit the third trigger signal to the first control unit;

The first control unit is further configured to generate a data transmission instruction in response to the third trigger signal, and transmit the data transmission instruction to the data control unit;

The data control unit is configured to control at least two interfaces for data transmission in a preset order in response to the data transmission instruction, so that data transmission is performed between the external devices through at least two interfaces.

Further, the data exchange module further includes a switching unit, and the switching unit is electrically connected to the data control unit and the data interface unit.

Further, the data interface unit includes a plurality of data transmission interfaces, and the switching unit includes a data exchange circuit, and the data control unit, the data exchange circuit, and the data transmission interface are electrically connected in sequence.

Further, the data interface unit includes a plurality of audio interfaces, and the switching unit includes an audio switching circuit, and the data control unit, the audio switching circuit, and the audio interface are electrically connected in sequence.

Further, the data interface unit includes a plurality of network interfaces, and the switching unit includes a network switching circuit, and the data control unit, the network switching circuit, and the network interface are electrically connected in sequence.

Further, the data exchange module further includes a video interface unit and a video format conversion unit, wherein the identification unit, the video format conversion unit, and the video interface unit are electrically connected in sequence, and the identification unit is configured when the video interface unit and the data interface unit are connected to the external device. Generating a fourth trigger signal and transmitting the fourth trigger signal to the first control unit;

The first control unit is configured to control the data interface unit and the video interface unit to perform data transmission with the corresponding external device in response to the fourth trigger signal, so that the external device electrically connected to the data interface unit transmits the video information to the video interface unit. External device.

Further, the video interface unit includes a plurality of video interfaces.

Further, the video interface unit includes an HDMI interface and/or a VGA interface and/or a DVI interface.

Further, the data exchange module further includes a power conversion unit, the power conversion unit is electrically connected to the voltage conversion module and the power supply unit, and the power conversion unit is configured to convert the first direct current into the second direct current.

Further, the power module is an overload protection unit or an anti-surge unit.

Further, the voltage conversion module includes a filter circuit, a rectifier circuit, and a power transformer, and the filter circuit, the rectifier circuit, and the power transformer are electrically connected in sequence.

Further, the power supply interface unit includes a USB Type-C type interface.

In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a socket and a method for powering multiple devices by using a socket. The socket includes a power module and a voltage conversion module. The socket further includes: a shell and a data exchange module, a power module, a voltage conversion module, and data. The switch module, the power module, the voltage conversion module, and the data exchange module are electrically connected in sequence, and the data is The switching module includes a power supply unit, an identification unit, a first control unit, a power supply interface unit, and a data interface unit. The power supply unit, the identification unit, and the first control unit are electrically connected in sequence, and the first control unit and the power supply interface unit and the data interface unit are electrically connected. The connection, the power module, the voltage conversion module and the data exchange module are all disposed in the outer casing, and the outer casing is provided with a jack corresponding to the power supply interface unit and the data interface unit;

The first control unit is configured to control the power supply unit to charge the external device electrically connected to the power supply interface unit in response to the first trigger signal, and the first control unit is further configured to control the power supply unit to be electrically connected to the data interface unit in response to the second trigger signal The external device is charged.

Further, the socket further includes a power indicator light, the power indicator light is electrically connected to the voltage conversion module, the power indicator light is embedded in the outer casing, and when the voltage conversion module is powered on, the power indicator light In a first indication state; when the voltage conversion module is powered off, the power indicator light is in a second indication state.

In a third aspect, the embodiment of the present invention further provides a method for powering a multi-device by using a socket, and the method is applied to a socket, the socket includes a power module, a voltage conversion module, and the socket further includes a data exchange module, the power module The voltage conversion module and the data exchange module are electrically connected in sequence, and the data exchange module includes a power supply unit, an identification unit, a first control unit, a power supply interface unit, and a data interface unit, and the power supply unit and the identification unit The first control unit is electrically connected in sequence, and the first control unit is electrically connected to the power supply interface unit and the data interface unit, and the method for data exchange using the socket includes:

Using the identification unit to generate a first trigger signal and transmit the first trigger signal to the first control unit when it is recognized that the power supply interface unit is connected to the external device;

Identifying, by the identifying unit, the data interface unit generates a second trigger signal in response to connecting the external device, and transmitting the second trigger signal to the first control unit;

Controlling, by the first control unit, the power supply unit to supply power to an external device electrically connected to the power supply interface unit, and controlling the power supply unit to respond to the second trigger signal by using the first control unit in response to the first trigger signal The external device to which the data interface unit is electrically connected is powered.

The socket provided by the present invention and the method for powering multiple devices by using the socket include a data exchange module, and the data exchange module includes an identification unit, a first control unit, a power supply unit, a power supply interface unit, and a data interface unit, a power supply unit, an identification unit, and The first control unit is electrically connected in sequence, and the first control unit is electrically connected to the power supply interface unit and the data interface unit, and the identification unit detects whether the power supply interface unit and the data interface unit are connected to the external device, thereby the power supply interface unit and/or the data. When the interface unit is connected to the external device, the first control unit controls the power supply unit to supply power to the external device electrically connected to the power supply interface unit and/or the external device electrically connected to the data interface unit, and the socket It can charge the smart terminal that is also equipped with the power supply interface, and no need to use the traditional adapter to connect the socket and the charging cable to charge the device. When the data interface unit is connected with the external device, the data exchange module and the external device can be performed not only. Data exchange can also supply power to the external device. Since the power module can provide alternating current for the conventional electrical appliance, the power supply for a plurality of different devices can be realized at the same time, which enhances the practicability of the socket and gives the user a good experience.

DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the circuit structure of a socket provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram showing the circuit structure of a data exchange module of a socket provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a further circuit structure of a data exchange module of a socket provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a schematic structural diagram of a socket provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a method for powering multiple devices by using a socket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Icon: 100-socket; 110-power module; 120-voltage conversion module; 130-data exchange module; 131-power conversion unit; 132-power supply unit; 133-identification unit; 134-first control unit; 135-power supply interface Unit; 136-data control unit; 137-switch unit; 1372-data exchange circuit; 1374-audio exchange circuit; 1376-network switching circuit; 138-data interface unit; 1382-data transmission interface; 1384-audio interface; Network interface; 139-video format conversion unit; 140-video interface unit; 150-shell; 160-power indicator.

Detailed ways

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are clearly and completely described in the following with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. It is obvious that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the invention, which are generally described and illustrated in the figures herein, may be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention in the claims All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts are within the scope of the present invention.

It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters indicate similar items in the following figures. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it is not necessary to further define and explain it in the subsequent figures. Also, in the description of the present invention, the terms "first", "second", and the like are used merely to distinguish a description, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying a relative importance.

First embodiment

The embodiment of the invention provides a socket 100 for simultaneously powering multiple devices and realizing data transmission between multiple devices. Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a block diagram of a circuit module of a socket 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The socket 100 includes a power module 110, a voltage conversion module 120, and a data exchange module 130. The power module 110, the voltage conversion module 120, and the data exchange module 130 are electrically connected in sequence.

The power module 110 is used to introduce utility power so that the outlet 100 can power an appliance or an electronic product.

It should be noted that, preferably, the power module 110 may include, but is not limited to, an overload protection unit, an anti-surge unit, and the like.

The overload protection unit is used to automatically disconnect when the line current is too large, so as to avoid excessive current damage to the equipment and lines.

The anti-surge unit, also known as the lightning protection unit, is used to conduct the shunting in a very short time when the line suddenly generates a spike current or voltage due to external interference, thereby preventing the surge from causing damage to other equipment in the circuit. .

The voltage conversion module 120 is configured to convert the utility power to the first direct current to provide current drive for the data exchange module 130.

In a preferred embodiment, the voltage conversion module 120 is configured to convert 110-250V commercial power to 20V, 3A direct current to facilitate powering DC-powered electronic devices.

It should be noted that, optionally, the voltage conversion module 120 includes but is not limited to a filter circuit, a rectifier circuit, a power transformer, etc., and the filter circuit, the rectifier circuit, and the power transformer are sequentially electrically connected.

The filter circuit is used to filter the interference signal in the line to increase the stability of the voltage conversion module 120.

The rectifier circuit is used to convert alternating current to direct current to facilitate powering electronic components that require DC power.

The power transformer is used to convert the higher voltage DC power processed by the rectifier circuit into a DC power of 20V to drive the data exchange module 130 to operate.

The data exchange module 130 is configured to supply power to a plurality of external devices electrically connected thereto and implement data transmission between the plurality of external devices.

Referring to FIG. 2, the data exchange module 130 includes an identification unit 133, a first control unit 134, a power supply unit 132, a power supply interface unit 135, a data interface unit 138, a data control unit 136, an exchange unit 137, a video interface unit 140, and a video format. The conversion unit 139 and the power conversion unit 131. The power conversion unit 131, the power supply unit 132, the identification unit 133, and the first control unit 134 are electrically connected in sequence, and the first control unit 134 is electrically connected to the data control unit 136 and the power supply interface unit 135, respectively, and the data control unit 136 and the exchange unit The video interface unit 138 is electrically connected in sequence, the video format conversion unit 139 is electrically connected to the video interface unit 140, and the identification unit 133 is also electrically connected to the video format conversion unit 139.

The power conversion unit 131 is electrically connected to the voltage conversion module 120 for converting the first direct current input by the voltage conversion module 120 into the second direct current.

The power supply interface unit 135 is electrically connected to the first control unit 134 and the identification unit 133. It should be noted that the power supply interface unit 135 supports the PD protocol. The PD protocol is a charging protocol that enables intelligent management of bidirectional transmission of power signals between a charger and a device.

In this embodiment, preferably, the power supply interface unit 135 includes a USB Type-C type interface, and the USB Type-C type interface supports the PD protocol. With the USB Type-C interface, the socket 100 can also be equipped with a USB Type-C interface. The device such as a notebook, tablet or mobile phone is charged, and there is no need to use a conventional adapter to connect the socket 100 with the charging cable to charge the device.

Referring to FIG. 3, the data interface unit 138 is electrically connected to the switching unit 137, the identification unit 133, and the power supply unit 132, and is configured to supply power to the external device or perform data transmission with the external device after connecting the external device.

In this embodiment, the data interface unit 138 may include, but is not limited to, a data transmission interface 1382, an audio interface 1384, a network interface 1386, and the like.

It should be noted that, optionally, the data transmission interface 1382 may be, but not limited to, a USB Type-C type interface, a USB-A type interface, or the like. In addition, when the USB-A type interface is connected to the external device, not only the data exchange unit 137 can exchange data with the external device, but also the external device can be powered. However, through the USB-A type interface, it can only supply power to some devices with lower power, such as mobile phones, tablets or desk lamps with USB interfaces.

Through the USB Type-C type interface, the data exchange unit 137 can perform data transmission with an external device electrically connected to the USB Type-C type interface.

Since the USB-A interface supports 5V2.4A charging or BC1.2 charging specifications, it can not only transmit data with external devices through the USB-A interface, but also power supply for USB power supply accessories such as mobile phones and tablets.

Through the audio interface 1384, the outlet 100 can transmit audio signals.

In addition, it should be noted that, preferably, the number of the data transmission interface 1382, the audio interface 1384, and the network interface 1386 included in the data interface unit 138 is not specifically limited, and different changes may be made according to specific requirements of the manufacturer.

The video interface unit 140 is electrically connected to the identification unit 133 and the video format conversion unit 139. When the video interface unit 140 is connected to the external device, the data exchange module 130 can output a video signal to the external device.

It should be noted that, optionally, the video interface unit 140 includes multiple video interfaces, which may be, but are not limited to, an HDMI interface, a VGA interface, or a DVI interface.

The video format conversion unit 139 is configured to convert the format of the transmitted video data so that the video can be smoothly played on the external device. For example, change the resolution of the video and so on.

The switching unit 137 is configured to perform data transmission with the external device through the data interface unit 138 under the control of the data control unit 136.

It should be noted that different interfaces correspond to different switching circuits. Specifically, the switching unit 137 includes a data switching circuit 1372, an audio switching circuit 1374, and a network switching circuit 1376.

The data exchange circuit 1372 is electrically coupled to the data transfer interface 1382, the audio switch circuit 1374 is electrically coupled to the audio interface 1384, and the network switch circuit 1376 is electrically coupled to the network interface 1386. The data exchange circuit 1372, the audio exchange circuit 1374, and the network switching circuit 1376 exchange data with an external device electrically connected to the corresponding interface under the control of the data control unit 136, respectively.

The power supply unit 132 is configured to be connected to the power supply interface unit 135 and the data interface respectively under the control of the first control unit 134. The external device to which the unit 138 is electrically connected is charged.

The identification unit 133 is configured to detect whether the video interface unit 140, the power supply interface unit 135, and the data interface unit 138 are connected to an external device. At the same time, the identification unit 133 generates different trigger signals according to the specific connection states of the detected video interface unit 140, the power supply interface unit 135 and the data interface unit 138, and transmits the trigger signal to the first control unit 134.

In a preferred embodiment, when the identification unit 133 detects that the power supply interface is connected to the external device, the first trigger signal is generated; when the identification unit 133 detects that the data interface unit 138 is connected to the external device, the second trigger signal is generated. When the identification unit 133 detects that several interfaces included in the data interface unit 138 are connected to the external device, the third trigger signal is generated; when the identification unit 133 recognizes that the data interface unit 138 and the video interface unit 140 are connected to the external device, , generating a fourth trigger signal.

The first control unit 134 is electrically connected to both the identification unit 133 and the data control unit 136. The first control unit 134 is configured to generate different instructions according to different trigger signals transmitted by the identification unit 133 to implement a process of supplying power to the external device and performing data transmission with the external device.

Specifically, when the first control unit 134 receives the first trigger signal, it indicates that the power supply interface unit 135 is connected to the external device, and the first control unit 134 controls the power supply unit 132 to be an external connection electrically connected to the power supply interface unit 135. The device is powered.

When the first control unit 134 receives the second trigger signal, it indicates that the data transmission interface 1382 in the data interface unit 138 is connected to the external device, and the first control unit 134 controls the power supply unit 132 to be electrically connected to the data transmission interface 1382. The connected external device is powered.

When the first control unit 134 receives the third trigger signal, it indicates that at least two of the data transmission interface 1382 or the audio interface 1384 included in the data interface unit 138 are connected to the external device, and the first control unit 134 will respond to the The third trigger signal generates a data transmission instruction, and transmits the data transmission instruction to the data control unit 136, and the data control unit 136 controls the interface to which the external device is connected to perform data transmission according to the data transmission instruction in a preset sequence, so that Data transfer between multiple external devices.

For example, the data interface unit 138 includes two data transmission interfaces 1382, an audio interface 1384, and a network interface 1386. The two data transmission interfaces 1382 and one audio interface 1384 are respectively sorted into 1, 2, and 3; When the external device is connected to the No. 2 data transmission interface 1382, the data control unit 136 transmits the data of the external device electrically connected to the No. 1 data transmission interface 1382 to the external device electrically connected to the No. 2 data transmission interface 1382; When the data transmission interface 1382 and the audio interface 1384 are connected to the external device, the data control unit 136 transmits the data stored by the external device electrically connected to the data transmission interface 1382 to the external device electrically connected to the audio interface 1384. The audio signal is played by an external device electrically connected to the audio interface 1384.

When the first control unit 134 receives the fourth trigger signal, indicating the video interface unit 140 and the data interface unit The data transmission interface 1382 of the 138 is connected to the external device. At this time, the first control unit 134 controls the data interface unit 138 and the video interface unit 140 to perform data transmission with the corresponding external device, so that the external connection with the data interface unit 138 is electrically connected. The device transmits video information to an external device that is electrically connected to the video interface unit 140.

The first control unit 134 includes a control chip. In a preferred embodiment, the control chip is a FL0052 type chip.

It should be noted that the socket 100 can supply power to different external devices through the power supply interface unit 135 and the data interface unit 138 at the same time.

Second embodiment

Please refer to FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a socket 100 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that the basic principle and the technical effects of the socket 100 provided in this embodiment are the same as those in the foregoing embodiment, and are not described in the foregoing embodiments. content.

The socket 100 includes a housing 150, a power indicator light 160 and a power module 110, a voltage conversion module 120, and a data exchange module 130.

The housing 150 is used to install the power module 110, the voltage conversion module 120, and the data exchange module 130 to prevent the power module 110, the voltage conversion module 120, and the data exchange module 130 from being directly exposed to the air, thereby preventing the power module 110 and the voltage conversion module. 120 and the data exchange module 130 are damaged by moisture, etc., and can also prevent the user from directly touching the line and getting an electric shock. The safety factor of the socket 100 during use is improved by providing the housing 150.

In addition, the housing 150 is further provided with a plurality of universal jacks that can be mated with the plugs and jacks corresponding to the data transmission interface 1382, the audio interface 1384, the network interface 1386, the video interface unit 140, and the power supply interface unit 135.

In addition, the power indicator light 160 is electrically connected to the voltage conversion module 120 and is also embedded in the outer casing 150. When the voltage conversion module 120 is powered on, the power indicator light 160 is in the first indication state; when the voltage conversion module 120 is powered off, the power indicator light 160 is in the second indication state.

In a preferred embodiment, when the power indicator light 160 is in the first indication state, the power indicator light 160 is displayed in green; when the power indicator light 160 is in the second indication state, the power indicator light 160 is displayed in red.

Third embodiment

Referring to FIG. 5, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a method for powering a plurality of devices by using the socket 100, and is applied to the socket 100. It should be noted that the method for powering multiple devices by using the socket 100 provided in this embodiment is as follows. The basic principle and the technical effects produced are the same as those of the above embodiment. For the sake of brief description, what is not mentioned in this embodiment part, reference may be made to the corresponding content in the above embodiment.

The socket 100 includes a power module 110 and a voltage conversion module 120. The socket 100 further includes a data exchange module 130. The power module 110, the voltage conversion module 120, and the data exchange module 130 are electrically connected in sequence. The data exchange module 130 includes a power supply unit 132. Identification unit 133, first control unit 134, power supply interface unit 135, and The data interface unit 138, the power supply unit 132, the identification unit 133, and the first control unit 134 are electrically connected in sequence, and the first control unit 134 is electrically connected to the power supply interface unit 135 and the data interface unit 138. The method for data exchange using the socket 100 includes:

Step S501: The identification unit 133 generates a first trigger signal when the external connection device is connected to the power supply interface unit 135, and transmits the first trigger signal to the first control unit 134;

Step S502: The identification unit 133 recognizes that the data interface unit 138 generates a second trigger signal in response to the connection of the external device, and transmits the second trigger signal to the first control unit 134;

Step S503: Control the power supply unit 132 to supply power to the external device electrically connected to the power supply interface unit 135 by using the first control unit 134 in response to the first trigger signal, and control the power supply unit 132 to be electrically connected to the data interface unit 138 in response to the second trigger signal. The connected external device is powered.

In addition, the data exchange module 130 further includes a data control unit 136. The data interface unit 138 includes at least two interfaces, each of which is electrically connected to the data control unit 136, and the data control unit 136 is electrically connected to the first control unit 134. 100 methods for powering multiple devices also include:

Step S504: The identification unit 133 generates a third trigger signal when at least two interfaces are connected to an external device, and transmits the third trigger signal to the first control unit 134;

Step S505: using the first control unit 134 in response to the third trigger signal to generate a data transfer instruction, and transfer the data transfer instruction to the data control unit 136;

Step S506: The data control unit 136 controls at least two interfaces to perform data transmission in a preset order in response to the data transmission instruction, so that data transmission is performed between the external devices through at least two interfaces.

Furthermore, the data exchange module 130 further includes a video interface unit 140 and a video format conversion unit 139. The identification unit 133, the video format conversion unit 139 and the video interface unit 138 are electrically connected in sequence, and the identification unit 133 is used for the video interface unit 138 and the data. When the interface unit 138 is connected to the external device, the fourth trigger signal is generated, and the fourth trigger signal is transmitted to the first control unit 134. The method for performing power supply of the multiple devices by using the socket 100 further includes:

Step S507: The first control unit 134 is used to control the data interface unit 138 and the video interface unit 138 to perform data transmission with the corresponding external device by using the first control unit 134, so that the external device electrically connected to the data interface unit 138 transmits the video information to An external device that is electrically connected to the video interface unit 140.

In summary, the socket provided by the present invention includes a data exchange module, and the data exchange module includes an identification unit, a first control unit, a power supply unit, a power supply interface unit, and a data interface unit, and the power supply unit, the identification unit, and the first control unit. The electric connection is sequentially connected, the identification unit, the first control unit and the power supply interface unit and the data interface unit are electrically connected, and the identification unit detects whether the power supply interface unit and the data interface unit are connected with an external device, thereby being in the power supply interface unit and/or the data interface. When the unit is connected to the external device, the first control unit controls the power supply unit to supply power to the external device electrically connected to the power supply interface unit and/or the external device electrically connected to the data interface unit, and the socket can be provided for the same The intelligent terminal of the electrical interface is charged, and the device is not required to be connected by using a conventional adapter to connect the socket and the charging cable. When the data interface unit is connected with the external device, the data exchange module can exchange data with the external device, and Powering the external device, since the power module can provide alternating current for the conventional electrical appliance, thereby simultaneously supplying power to a plurality of different devices, since the power module can provide alternating current for the conventional electrical appliance, thereby simultaneously supplying power to a plurality of different devices. The utility of the socket is enhanced, and the user is provided with a good experience.

It should be noted that, in this context, relational terms such as first and second are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply these entities or operations. There is any such actual relationship or order between them. Furthermore, the term "comprises" or "comprises" or "comprises" or any other variations thereof is intended to encompass a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or device that comprises a plurality of elements includes not only those elements but also Other elements, or elements that are inherent to such a process, method, item, or device. An element that is defined by the phrase "comprising a ..." does not exclude the presence of additional equivalent elements in the process, method, item, or device that comprises the element.

The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention, and various modifications and changes can be made to the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and scope of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters indicate similar items in the following figures. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it is not necessary to further define and explain it in the subsequent figures.

Industrial applicability

The socket provided by the invention detects whether the power supply interface unit and the data interface unit are connected to the external device through the identification unit, so that when the power supply interface unit and/or the data interface unit are connected with the external device, the first control unit controls the power supply unit to supply power. The external device electrically connected to the interface unit and/or the external device electrically connected to the data interface unit are powered. In addition, since the power module is further included, the power module can provide alternating current for the conventional electrical appliance, thereby realizing simultaneous power supply for a plurality of different devices. The practicality of the socket gives the user a good experience.

Claims

The socket includes a power module and a voltage conversion module, wherein the socket further includes a data exchange module, wherein the power module, the voltage conversion module, and the data exchange module are electrically connected in sequence, The data exchange module includes a power supply unit, an identification unit, a first control unit, a power supply interface unit, and a data interface unit. The power supply unit, the identification unit, and the first control unit are electrically connected in sequence, and the first control unit is The power supply interface unit and the data interface unit are all electrically connected;

The identifying unit is configured to generate a first trigger signal when the power interface unit is connected to the external device, generate a second trigger signal when the data interface unit is connected to the external device, and generate the first trigger signal and the Transmitting the second trigger signal to the first control unit;

The first control unit is configured to control, according to the first trigger signal, the power supply unit to supply power to an external device electrically connected to the power supply interface unit, where the first control unit is further configured to respond to the second trigger And controlling the power supply unit to supply power to an external device electrically connected to the data interface unit.
The socket according to claim 1, wherein said data exchange module further comprises a data control unit, said data interface unit comprising at least two interfaces, each of said interfaces being electrically connected to said data control unit, The data control unit is electrically connected to the first control unit;

The identification unit is further configured to: when at least two of the interfaces are connected to an external device, generate a third trigger signal, and transmit the third trigger signal to the first control unit;

The first control unit is further configured to generate a data transmission instruction in response to the third trigger signal, and transmit the data transmission instruction to the data control unit;

The data control unit is configured to control at least two of the interfaces for data transmission in a preset order in response to the data transmission instruction, so that data transmission is performed between the external devices through at least two of the interfaces.
The outlet according to claim 2, wherein said data exchange module further comprises an exchange unit, said exchange unit being electrically coupled to said data control unit and said data interface unit.
The socket according to claim 3, wherein said data interface unit comprises a plurality of data transmission interfaces, said switching unit comprises data exchange circuits, said data control unit, said data exchange circuit, and each of said The data transmission interfaces are electrically connected in sequence.
A socket according to claim 3 or 4, wherein said data interface unit comprises a plurality of audio interfaces, said switching unit comprises an audio switching circuit, said data control unit, said audio switching circuit and said audio The interfaces are electrically connected in sequence.
The socket according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the data interface unit comprises a plurality of network interfaces, the switching unit comprises a network switching circuit, the data control unit, the network switching circuit, and the The network interfaces are electrically connected in sequence.
The socket according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the data exchange module further comprises a video interface unit and a video format conversion unit, the identification unit, the video format conversion unit, and the video interface unit. And electrically connecting, the identification unit is configured to generate a fourth trigger signal when the video interface unit and the data interface unit are connected to the external device, and transmit the fourth trigger signal to the first control unit;

The first control unit is configured to control, according to the fourth trigger signal, the data interface unit and the video interface unit to perform data transmission with a corresponding external device, so that the external device electrically connected to the data interface unit Transmitting video information to an external device that is electrically connected to the video interface unit.
The jack of claim 7 wherein said video interface unit comprises a plurality of video interfaces.
A socket according to any one of claims 7 or 8, wherein the video interface unit comprises an HDMI interface and/or a VGA interface and/or a DVI interface.
The socket according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the data exchange module further comprises a power conversion unit, wherein the power conversion unit is electrically connected to the voltage conversion module and the power supply unit, The power conversion unit is configured to convert the first direct current into the second direct current.
The socket according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the power module is an overload protection unit or a surge protection unit.
The socket according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the voltage conversion module comprises a filter circuit, a rectifier circuit and a power transformer, and the filter circuit, the rectifier circuit, and the power transformer are sequentially powered connection.
The socket according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the power supply interface unit comprises a USB Type-C type interface.
A socket includes a power module and a voltage conversion module, wherein the socket further includes: a casing and a data exchange module, a power module, a voltage conversion module, and a data exchange module, the power module, and the voltage The conversion module and the data exchange module are electrically connected in sequence, and the data exchange module includes a power supply unit, an identification unit, a first control unit, a power supply interface unit, and a data interface unit, and the power supply unit, the identification unit, and the a control unit is electrically connected in sequence, the first control unit is electrically connected to the power supply interface unit and the data interface unit, and the power module, the voltage conversion module, and the data exchange module are all disposed in the Inside the housing, the housing is provided with a jack corresponding to the power supply interface unit and the data interface unit;

The identifying unit is configured to generate a first trigger signal when the power interface unit is connected to the external device, generate a second trigger signal when the data interface unit is connected to the external device, and generate the first trigger signal and the Transmitting the second trigger signal to the first control unit;

The first control unit is configured to control the power supply unit to charge an external device electrically connected to the power supply interface unit in response to the first trigger signal, and the first control unit is further configured to respond to the second trigger Controlling the signal The power supply unit charges an external device that is electrically connected to the data interface unit.
The socket according to claim 14, wherein the socket further comprises a power indicator light, the power indicator light is electrically connected to the voltage conversion module, and the power indicator light is embedded in the outer casing, When the voltage conversion module is powered on, the power indicator light is in a first indication state; when the voltage conversion module is powered off, the power indicator light is in a second indication state.
A method for powering a multi-device by using a socket is applied to a socket, the socket includes a power module, a voltage conversion module, and the socket further includes a data exchange module, the power module, the voltage conversion module, and The data exchange module is electrically connected in sequence, and the data exchange module includes a power supply unit, an identification unit, a first control unit, a power supply interface unit, and a data interface unit, the power supply unit, the identification unit, and the first control unit. The first control unit is electrically connected to the power supply interface unit and the data interface unit, and the method for data exchange using the socket includes:

Using the identification unit to generate a first trigger signal and transmit the first trigger signal to the first control unit when it is recognized that the power supply interface unit is connected to the external device;

Identifying, by the identifying unit, the data interface unit generates a second trigger signal in response to connecting the external device, and transmitting the second trigger signal to the first control unit;

Controlling, by the first control unit, the power supply unit to supply power to an external device electrically connected to the power supply interface unit, and controlling the power supply unit to respond to the second trigger signal by using the first control unit in response to the first trigger signal The external device to which the data interface unit is electrically connected is powered.
The method for powering a plurality of devices by using a socket according to claim 16, wherein the data exchange module further comprises a data control unit, wherein the data interface unit comprises at least two interfaces, each of the interfaces The data control unit is electrically connected, and the data control unit is electrically connected to the first control unit, and the method for performing multi-device power supply by using the socket further includes:

Using the identification unit to generate a third trigger signal when the at least two of the interfaces are connected to an external device, and transmit the third trigger signal to the first control unit;

Generating, by the first control unit, a data transfer instruction in response to the third trigger signal, and transmitting the data transfer instruction to the data control unit;

And controlling, by the data control unit, at least two of the interfaces to perform data transmission in a preset order in response to the data transmission instruction, so that data transmission is performed between the external devices through at least two of the interfaces.
The method for performing multi-device power supply by using a socket according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the data exchange module further comprises a video interface unit and a video format conversion unit, the identification unit, the video format conversion unit, and The video interface unit is electrically connected in sequence, and the identification unit is configured to generate a fourth trigger signal when the video interface unit and the data interface unit are connected to the external device, and transmit the fourth trigger signal to Said The first control unit, the method for performing multi-device power supply by using the socket further includes:

Controlling, by the first control unit, the data interface unit and the video interface unit to perform data transmission with the corresponding external device in response to the fourth trigger signal, so that the external device electrically connected to the data interface unit transmits The video information is to an external device that is electrically connected to the video interface unit.