Insertable indicator with a spare receptacle and tire pressure status instrument

• US 9,266,400 B2
• Filed: 01/28/2013
• Issued: 02/23/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 12/20/2012
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Steelmate Co. Ltd
• Original Assignee: Steelmate Co. Ltd
• Inventors: Li, Zhitao
• Primary Examiner(s): WU, DANIEL J
• Application Number:
  US14/376,844
• Publication Number:
  US 20150035667A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,121 Days
• Field of Search: 340/447, 340/461, 340/462, 340/693.1, 340/693.5
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: B60C 23/0401 characterised by the type of alarm
• CPC Class Codes: B60C 23/0435 Vehicle body mounted circuits, e.g. transceiver or antenna fixed to central console, door, roof, mirror or fender
• CPC Class Codes: B60C 23/0479 Communicating with external units being not part of the vehicle, e.g. tools for diagnostic, mobile phones, electronic keys or service stations
• CPC Class Codes: B60C 23/0491 Constructional details of means for attaching the control device
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/2421 using coil springs
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 2103/00 Two poles
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 24/58 Contacts spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement

Abstract

An Insertable indicator with a spare receptacle includes an indicating component and a power getting plug, the indicating component comprises an enclosure and an display screen disposed in the enclosure for displaying content, the power getting plug is intended for connection with a car power getting receptacle for obtaining power therefrom and supplying it to the display screen. The indicating component of the enclosure is pivoted with a side of an exposed end of the power getting plug; and an end surface of the exposed end of the power getting plug is provided with a spare receptacle electrically connected to the car power getting receptacle.

Claims

1. An insertable indicator with a spare receptacle comprising an indicating component and a power getting plug, the indicating component comprises an enclosure and an display screen disposed in the enclosure for displaying content, the power getting plug is intended for connection with a car power getting receptacle for obtaining power therefrom and supplying it to the display screen, wherein the indicating component of the enclosure is pivoted with a side of an exposed end of the power getting plug;

and an end surface of the exposed end of the power getting plug is provided with a spare receptacle electrically connected to the car power getting receptacle.

2. The insertable indicator with a spare receptacle according to claim 1, wherein an ear portion with a pivoting hole is formed on a periphery adjacent to one side of the bottom of the base;

an ear portion with a pivoting hole is formed on a periphery at one side of an exposed end of the power getting plug;

the pivoting holes of the ear portions of the enclosure and power getting plug are coaxially located; and

a rotation shaft passes through both pivoting holes so as to realize pivoting.

3. The insertable indicator with a spare receptacle according to claim 1, wherein an ear portion with a pivoting hole is formed on a periphery of one side of the bottom of the base;

an ear portion with a pivoting hole is formed on a periphery at one side of an exposed end of the power getting plug;

the pivoting holes of the ear portions of the enclosure and power getting plug are coaxially located; and

a rotation shaft passes through both pivoting holes so as to realize pivoting.

4. The insertable indicator with a spare receptacle according to claim 2, wherein a friction cushion is placed between the ear portion of the enclosure and that of the power getting plug.

5. The insertable indicator with a spare receptacle according to claim 3, wherein the enclosure of the indicating component comprises a base, an upper casing and an upper cover;

the base and upper casing are fastened together to form a receiving space for installing the display screen; and

a transparent window is defined in the upper cover for exposing the display screen.

6. The insertable indicator with a spare receptacle according to claim 3, wherein the power getting plug further comprises:

a conversion circuit for obtaining power from the car power getting receptacle and providing the same to the spare receptacle;

a positive electrode connecting element connected with the positive electrodes of the conversion circuit and car power getting receptacle;

a negative electrode connecting element connected with the negative electrodes of the conversion circuit and car power getting receptacle;

a lower casing inserted into the car power getting receptacle and having an inner space for accommodating the conversion circuit, positive and negative electrode connecting elements; and

a lower casing covered on the exposed end of the lower casing so as to form an end surface of the exposed end.

7. The insertable indicator with a spare receptacle according to claim 6, wherein the conversion circuit is integrated into two parallel circuit boards;

and the spare receptacle is sandwiched between the two circuit boards.

8. The insertable indicator with a spare receptacle according to claim 3, wherein the spare receptacle is a USB socket.

9. The insertable indicator with a spare receptacle according to claim 6, wherein the positive electrode connecting element comprises a positive electrode pushing needle and a positive electrode resilient tongue;

one end of the positive electrode resilient tongue is exposed out of the power getting plug and connected with the positive electrode of the car power getting receptacle, and the other end thereof locates between two conversion circuits; and

the positive electrode resilient tongue connects the positive electrode pushing needle and one of the conversion circuit board.

10. The insertable indicator with a spare receptacle according to claim 6, wherein the negative electrode connecting element comprises a negative electrode resilient tongue and a spring bracket;

part of the negative electrode resilient tongue is exposed out of the lower casing and connects the negative electrode of the car power getting receptacle;

the negative electrode resilient tongue is mounted on the spring bracket and is positioned between two conversion circuit boards and is electrically connected with the conversion circuit boards; and

the spring bracket is also intended for maintaining separation between the negative electrode resilient tongue and the positive electrode pushing needle or between it and the positive electrode resilient tongue.

11. A tire pressure status instrument comprising a tire pressure monitor circuit and a tire pressure signal receiving antenna, wherein incorporating an insertable indicator with a spare receptacle according to claim 1;

and said tire pressure monitor circuit and tire pressure signal receiving antenna are disposed in the indicating component.