Patent Application
20200112197
The present application generally relates to chargers, and more particularly, to a portable charging device and a charging system.
Generally, drivers of two-wheel transportation such as motorcycle or bike cannot charge their devices via built-in charger as cigar lighter socket of an automobile.
In addition, the users generally install lighters on the front/rear side of the motorcycle or bike for safety. However, such lighters are charged by batteries, resulting in high-cost and environmental-unfriendly problems.
Therefore, a need remains for a portable charging device and a charging system to provide a more convenient and more environmental friendly way for the drivers of two-wheel transportation.
The present application discloses a portable charging device and a charging system to provide a more convenient and more environmental friendly way for the drivers of two-wheel transportation.
The portable charging device for transportation comprising a body, a solar panel and a connector. The solar panel is coupled to the body. The connector is coupled to the body, the solar panel and an electronic device, wherein the solar panel is capable of charging the electronic device.
In various exemplary embodiments, the portable charging device for transportation further comprises at least one light emitter installed onto the body. Specifically, the at least one light emitter is installed onto the body via at least one clamp. The light emitter is a light emitting diode.
In various exemplary embodiments, the body comprises a USB port.
In various exemplary embodiments, the body comprises a bottom surface, a front wall, a rear wall, a right side wall, a left side wall and a central wall, wherein the central wall, the left side wall and the bottom surface form an accommodation space for the electronic device.
In various exemplary embodiments, the portable charging device for transportation further comprises a mount coupled to the body. The mount may be a clip mount.
In various exemplary embodiments, the electronic device is a mobile phone, a mobile tablet or a portable power bank.
The charging system is also disclosed. The charging system comprises a bike and a portable charging device coupled to the bike. The portable charging device comprises a body, a solar panel and a connector. The solar panel is coupled to the body. The connector is coupled to the body, the solar panel and an electronic device, wherein the solar panel is capable of charging the electronic device.
In various exemplary embodiments, the portable charging device further comprises at least one light emitter installed onto the body. Specifically, the at least one light emitter is installed onto the body via at least one clamp. The light emitter is a light emitting diode.
In various exemplary embodiments, the body comprises a USB port.
In various exemplary embodiments, the body comprises a bottom surface, a front wall, a rear wall, a right side wall, a left side wall and a central wall, wherein the central wall, the left side wall and the bottom surface form an accommodation space for the electronic device.
In various exemplary embodiments, the charging system further comprises a mount coupled to the body and the bike. The mount may be a clip mount.
In various exemplary embodiments, the electronic device is a mobile phone, a mobile tablet or a portable power bank.
In various exemplary embodiments, the portable charging device is installed at a front side or a rear side of the bike.
Based on the above, the present application allows drivers of two-wheel transportation to charge their electronic devices while driving by utilizing a solar panel for charging. In addition, the accommodation space also provides a safer location for the electronic device, reducing the likelihood of being damaged while driving.
Furthermore, the portable charging device may also provide electricity for light emitter, reducing the usage of batteries and providing a more environmentally friendly electric source. Meanwhile, the drivers may also select the location for installing the portable charging device, enhancing the diversity of decoration for the motorcycle or bike.
Numerous other advantages and features of the present application will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of disclosed embodiments, from the claims and from the accompanying drawings.
The objects, features and advantages of the present application will be more readily appreciated upon reference to the following disclosure when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to identify identical components in the various views, and wherein reference numerals with alphabetic characters are utilized to identify additional types, instantiations or variations of a selected component embodiment in the various views, in which:
Reference will now be made in detail to the present representative embodiments of the present application, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts.
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The solar panel 110 comprises a top panel 112, two side walls 114 and bottom surface Specifically, the solar panel 110 is triangular, but the present application is not limited thereto. The solar panel 110 may be any kind of shapes as long as it can convert solar energy into electricity.
The solar panel 110 is coupled to the body 120. Referring to
In addition, the body 120 further comprises a USB port 128. Specifically, the USB port 128 of the present application is located at the front wall 122a for charging the electronic device 50 easier. However, the present application is not limited thereto, the USB port 128 may locate at anywhere of the body 120.
Furthermore, the body 120 further comprises at least one light emitter 126 installed onto the body 120. The light emitters 126 in the present application are light emitting diodes as an example, but the present application is not limited thereto. The light emitters 126 are installed onto the body 120 via clamps 124. However, the light emitters 126 may also be inserted into the body 120, the present application is not limited in the method of installing the light emitters 126 either. By doing so, the user may choose the desired color for their device, creating a more diverse selection for the user.
The location of the light emitters 126 will be described in detail in
The connector 130 is coupled to the solar panel 110 the body 120 and the electronic device 50. Specifically, the connector 130 is located at the top of the body 120, and is capable of converting solar energy absorbed by the solar panel 110 to electricity. It should be noted that the connector 130 may be disposed at any locations as long as it can reach the above purpose, the present application is not limited thereto.
The electronic device 50 in the present application may be a mobile phone, a mobile tablet or a portable power bank. However, the present application is not limited thereto, the electronic device 50 may be any kind of devices as long as it can be charged via the portable charging device 100.
Referring to
The portable charging device 100 may further comprise a mount 129 coupled to the body 120. The mount 129 in the present application is a clip mount, which enable the portable charging device 100 to be installed at any locations of the bike 50. For example, the portable charging device 100 in
In addition, the light emitters 126 may also be located at any location on the body 120. For example, referring to
Based on the above, the present application allows drivers of two-wheel transportation to charge their electronic devices while driving by utilizing a solar panel for charging. In addition, the accommodation space also provides a safer location for the electronic device, reducing the likelihood of being damaged while driving.
Furthermore, the portable charging device may also provide electricity for light emitter, reducing the usage of batteries and providing a more environmentally friendly electric source. Meanwhile, the drivers may also select the location for installing the portable charging device, enhancing the diversity of decoration for the motorcycle or bike.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the structure of the present application without departing from the scope or spirit of the present application. In view of the foregoing, it is intended that the present application cover modifications and variations of this application provided they fall within the scope of the following claims and their equivalents.
