Quickly charger has USB charging-ports for desktop power station or lighting device

• US 10,574,069 B2
• Filed: 11/10/2015
• Issued: 02/25/2020
• Est. Priority Date: 10/01/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Aaron Chien, Hsin-Yi Wang, Te-Ju Chien
• Original Assignee: Tseng-Lu Chien
• Inventors: Chien, Tseng-Lu
• Primary Examiner(s): Muralidar, Richard V
• Application Number:
  US14/834,613
• Publication Number:
  US 20170054315A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,568 Days
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 6/003 for task lighting, e.g. for reading or desk work, e.g. angle poise lamps
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 8/035 by means of plugging into a wall outlet, e.g. night light
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 15/01 Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts F21V15/02 takes precedence housings forming signs or letters G09F13/04
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/02 the elements being transformers, impedances or power supply units, e.g. a transformer with a rectifier
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/023 Power supplies in a casing F21V23/003 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/0442 activated by means of a sensor, e.g. motion or photodetectors
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/06 the elements being coupling devices , e.g. connectors
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/00 Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/0004 Personal or domestic articles
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/0024 Household or table equipment
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/0048 Office articles, e.g. bookmarks, desk lamps with drawers, stands for books or music scores
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/0056 Audio equipment, e.g. music instruments, radios or speakers
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/006 General building constructions or finishing work for buildings, e.g. roofs, gutters, stairs or floors; Garden equipment; Sunshades or parasols
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2121/00 Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 6/0021 for housing at least a part of the light source, e.g. by forming holes or recesses
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 6/0045 by shaping at least a portion of the light guide
• CPC Class Codes: G04B 19/30 Illumination of dials or hands dials in general G04B19/06; moving indicating means with numbers or hands, in general G04B19/20; arrangements for indicating different local apparent times by means of a globe illuminated from inside G04B19/22; continuous indication of the time by non-electric light sources G04B25/00, e.g. by electric lamps G04C17/02; illumination by electric lamps which function at fixed times or periodically G04C19/02; illuminated panels G09F13/00
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/266 Arrangements to supply power to external peripherals either directly from the computer or under computer control, e.g. supply of power through the communication port, computer controlled power-strips
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 23/00 Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes on or in vehicles G09F21/00
• CPC Class Codes: H01H 2009/186 : using an electroluminiscent panel
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/6691 : with built-in signalling means H01R13/717 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/713 : the switch being a safety switch
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 2103/00 : Two poles
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 24/76 : with sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 25/006 : the coupling part being secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. duplex wall receptacle
• CPC Class Codes: H02G 3/14 : Fastening of cover or lid to box
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 2207/20 : Charging or discharging characterised by the power electronics converter
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 4/00 : Circuit arrangements for mains or distribution networks not specified as ac or dc
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/00 : Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/0042 : characterised by the mechanical construction

Abstract

Quickly USB Charging ports for power station or lighting related device has plurality of or combination of outlet or USB-hubs or digital-data delivery assembly, wireless device or adaptor or Video or audio or other electric device'"'"'s receiving-port(s) has USB charging-ports which meet 2007 released specification has minimum 1.0 Amp to 5 Amp at DC 5 Volt range to safety and no overheat charging capacity to quickly charge DC current into energy-storage unit or assembly inside the other electric or digital product(s) and, optionally, additional outlet-units, to supply AC current to other electric or digital devices including smart phone, computer, communication, consumer electric products, people cosmetic kits or tools or others equipment. The USB-unit(s) or USB-Module(s) or Outlet-unit(s) fit within or install on anywhere of the device'"'"'s housing including anywhere of the base, housing, walls. The said USB charging-port(s) only has charging function no any data transmit and only have one input power source not more than one and charging capacity minimum 1.0 Amp up for quickly charge from USB-Charging-ports by 2 male USB-plugs'"'"' USB-wire to the device'"'"'s female USB-ports. The AC outlets for hair drier up to 1,850 Watt or 1,650 Watt or others watt. The said AC outlets has optional surge protection, leakage circuit, overheat circuit and device has add functions. Device has 2^nd or more circuit-inside to get enough current for other function besides USB Charging-ports which need big Amperange for Plurality of LEDs for different color, Other light source, IP Cam and related IR photo diode, wireless communication, APP, Remote contontroller, motion sensor, Dimmer, PIR sensor, Motion sensors.

Claims

1. A desktop LED light having a power station, comprising:

at least one LED;

at least one built-in, non-detachable USB charging port having a charging current output capacity of 2.1 A up to at least 10.0 A, wherein the at least one USB charging port outputs a charging current only without any data signal;

a circuit having only one input power source for supplying DC current to the at least one USB charging port to charge an energy storage unit or assembly of another electrical or digital data product to be charged through a USB wire which has at least two male plugs to connect with USB charging port and a USB receiving port of said another electrical or digital data product;

wherein the at least one USB charging port is one of a type A or Type C USB charging port that can fit said male plugs to charge different said electrical or digital data products,

wherein the LED light has at least one function selected from;

(i) LED lighting having a white-color range for area illumination or backlighting,

(ii) LED lighting having at least one of red, green, and blue color LEDs for accent, indicator, or night lighting,

(iii) color changing or color mixing,

(iv) IC control of light function setting or selection, and

(v) brightness adjustment, and

wherein the LED light has a housing with at least one opening to permanently install the at least one USB charging port.

2. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the input power source is an external AC-to-DC transformer adaptor, or converter for changing AC to DC current.

3. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the input power source includes a power cord and plug connected to an AC outlet and at least one of an internal AC-to-DC and DC-to-DC circuit.

4. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one LED is a white, red, green, or blue LED, but not an infrared or violet LED, so as to provide at least one of the following lighting effects:

(i) a white-color range LEDs for reading or working illumination,

(ii) different colors to show charging status or provide other indicator functions,

(iii) a white-color range for reflecting and magnifying a lighted image,

(iv) a white-color range for projection of an image through a colorful film or slide,

(v) a white or colorful LED time display, date display, calendar display, temperature display, or message display,

(vi) controllable colors and brightness.

5. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the LED light has extra LEDs to provide indicator functions.

6. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing is arranged to house at least one of the following extra function components or devices:

(i) a plurality of AC outlets,

(ii) female receiving-ports for receiving a male plug, insert-end, prong, connector, or adaptor to provide electric signal delivery, audio, video, speaker output, or micro-phone input,

(iii) a wireless communication or signal transceiver,

(iv) a base, bar, stand, or adjustable arms,

(v) an organizer, compartment, or holder.

7. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 1, further comprising circuitry that not only supplies the DC current to the USB at least one charging ports, but that also provides power, electric signals or control signals for at least one additional function selected from an AC power supply, time piece, digital LED segment display, audio device, clock, night light, working light, alarm, weather station, radio, temperature display, fan, video device, speaker, microphone, and wireless communication equipment.

8. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 7, wherein the power station supplies power for said at least one additional function.

9. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 1, wherein said another electrical or digital product is communication equipment, computer equipment, or a consumer electric product having a rechargeable DC energy storage unit or assembly inside the product.

10. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said USB charging-port is a type-A USB charging port.

11. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the USB receiving port of the another electrical or digital product is one of a compact USB, Mini USB, and Micro USB receiving port.

12. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 1, wherein a number of said at least one USB charging port number is greater than one, and further comprising circuitry for providing DC currents selected from 1.0 A, 2.0 A, 3.1 A, 4.2 A, 1.5 A, 2.4 A, 3.4 A, 4.8 A, 6.2 A, 6.8 A or higher charging capacities.

13. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 1, wherein said circuit AC-to-DC and/or one or more DC-to-DC circuits assembled on a one piece circuit board.

14. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the USB charging port receives power from internal circuitry or an external transformer.

15. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 1, further comprising at least one AC outlet and at least one conductive piece for supplying AC current directly from an AC input to the AC outlet, and from the AC outlet to an AC product through conductive male prongs plugged into the AC outlet.

16. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 15, wherein the AC product is one of a hair-dryer, hair styling product, electric fan, skin repair or polisher equipment, or electric power tool.

17. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 15, wherein the AC outlet supplies an AC current up to 1,850 Watt.

18. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 15, wherein the at least one USB charging-port and the at least one AC outlet are assembled together to form a USB-module or outlet-module or universal unit or sealed-unit having a desired number of USB charging-ports and outlet-units without or without a ground pin.

19. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 15, further comprising at least one additional power outlet-unit having surge-protection.

20. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one USB charging port and/or at least one AC outlet-unit is arranged on parts of the device selected from a housing, body, stationery-organizer, added housing construction, holder for communication, computer or consumer products, holder for a power-bank which offers DC power from its output end to products to be charged, and power-bank that can be-charged by the USB charging port at an input end.

21. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one LED is a built-in LED or included in an LED bulb or LED tube.

22. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 1, further comprising additional electric parts and accessories to provide additional functions selected from functions of a timer, remote controller, dimmer, color changing device, APP controller, Wi-Fi communication device, Wi-Fi controller, motion sensor, switch, master power controller, anti-glare filter, audit device, speaker, equalizer, temperature display, weather display, music, alarm, and other timepiece functions.

23. The desktop LED light having a power station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one USB charging port is included in a power strip having a plurality of power outlets located on the housing and connected to an AC outlet by an AC power cord with an AC plug.

24. A desktop LED light device, comprising;

at least one built-in, non-detachable USB charging port having a charging capacity of 2.1 A to 10.0 A or multiple USB charging ports having a desired charging capacity selected from one or more of at least the following charging capacities;

2.1 A, 3.1 A, 4.2 A, 1.5 A, 2.4 A, 3.4 A, 4.8 A, 6.2 A, 6.8 A, for providing a quick charging function

at least one of a separate outside transformer or built-in AC-to-DC circuitry for supplying power to the at least one built-in, non-detachable USB charging port or multiple USB-ports to charge a battery of another device through a wire plugged into the built-in, non-detachable USB charging port or multiple USB ports, wherein the at least one built-in and non-detachable USB charging port or multiple USB charging ports only have a charging function without electric or digital data transmission or delivery,

wherein (a) the multiple USB charging ports have different internal DC-to-DC circuits to supply different operating voltages, or (b) an output power of the at least one built-in, non-detachable USB charging port or the multiple USB charging ports is 10.5 to 50 watts, or (c) an output power of the at least one built-in, non-detachable USB charging port or the multiple USB charging ports is greater an a power needed for an LED illumination function of the light device,

wherein at least one or multiple USB charging ports are installed on or in a housing, bar, stand, movable or detachable compartment wall, base, pole, clip, and/or holder of the LED light device, and

wherein the LED light further has a USB quick charging function provided by the at least one built-in, non-detachable USB charging port or the multiple USB charging ports and at least one illumination function selected from;

(i) LED lighting having a white-color range for area illumination or LCD backlighting,

(ii) LED lighting having at least one of red, green, and blue color LEDs for accent, indicator, or night lighting,

(iii) color changing or color mixing,

(iv) IC control of light function setting or selection, and

(v) time, date, calendar, temperature, or message display.

25. A desktop LED light device as claimed in claim 24, wherein the LED lighting device includes an opening in which is installed at least one non-detachable outlet unit, outlet-module, USB-unit, USB-module, USB universal kit, or USB sealed-unit.

26. A desktop LED light device as claimed in claim 25, wherein a number of said at least one outlet unit, outlet-module, USB-unit, USB-module, USB universal kit, or USB sealed-unit is greater than one.

27. A desktop LED light device as claimed in claim 24, wherein the clip has a spring device to enable the assembly to be clipped onto any desk, table, bed, tube, bar, post, or edge having a thickness equal to or less than an opening width of the clip.

28. The desktop LED light having a power station) A desktop LED light device as claimed in claim 24, wherein the light device is a built-in LED, screw-in, snap-in or press-fit LED bulb, or LED tube.

29. The desktop LED light having a power station) A desktop LED light device as claimed in claim 24, wherein the said lighting device is arranged to be placed on a desk, table, bed, moving table, bed cushion table, or any flat surface by a strong attachment kit or heavy weight to overcome vibrations or the light device'"'"'s wire weight that would otherwise cause the light device to fall down.

30. A desktop LED light device as claimed in claim 24, wherein the at least one USB charging port is a type A, type C, or combined Type A and Type C USB charging port.

31. A desktop LED light device as claimed in claim 30, wherein the USB charging port is arranged to receive a wire with a male Type A USB plug at one end, or a wire with, at one end, a Type C, Micro USB, or Mini USB plug having a compact construction and charging capacity that is larger than a Type A USB plug.

32. A desktop LED light device as claimed in claim 24, further comprising an anti-reflection optic film.

33. A desktop LED light device as claimed in claim 24, further comprising an outlet unit or outlet-module having at least one of surge protection, a master controller, wireless communication, a timer, a time delay, a dimmer, color changing, and brightness control functions.

34. A desktop LED light device as claimed in claim 24, wherein the said lighting device incorporates a switch, sensor, motion sensor, timer, wireless controller, APP controller, of WiFi controller to turn the light device on and off.