Protecting device for electronic device

• US 9,331,519 B2
• Filed: 09/05/2013
• Issued: 05/03/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 04/12/2013
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Primax Electronics Limited
• Original Assignee: Primax Electronics Limited
• Inventors: Lin, Chih-Hung, Guo, Jing-Ing
• Primary Examiner(s): Parihar, Suchin
• Application Number:
  US14/019,210
• Publication Number:
  US 20140306651A1
• Time in Patent Office: 971 Days
• Field of Search: 320/108
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1632 External expansion units, e.g. docking stations
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2200/1633 Protecting arrangement for the entire housing of the computer
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0393 Accessories for touch pads or touch screens, e.g. mechanical guides added to touch screens for drawing straight lines, hard keys overlaying touch screens or touch pads
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 50/10 using inductive coupling
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/0044 specially adapted for holding portable devices containing batteries H02J7/0045 takes precedence

Abstract

A protecting device for an electronic device is provided. The protecting device includes a casing, an energy storage element, and a second accommodating part. The casing has a first accommodating part for accommodating the electronic device. The second accommodating part is disposed in the casing for accommodating a peripheral component. The energy storage element is disposed within the casing, and electrically connected with the first accommodating part and the second accommodating part. When the electronic device is accommodated within the first accommodating part, electric power is transmitted from the energy storage element to the electronic device. When the peripheral component is accommodated within the second accommodating part, electric power is transmitted from the energy storage element to the peripheral component.

Claims

1. A protecting device for an electronic device, said protecting device comprising:

a casing for partially covering said electronic device, wherein said casing has a first accommodating part for accommodating said electronic device, wherein when said electronic device is accommodated within said first accommodating part, a display screen of said electronic device is exposed outside;

an energy storage element disposed within said casing for providing electric power;

a second accommodating part disposed in said casing for accommodating a peripheral component; and

a wireless charging module connected with said energy storage element, wherein in response to said electric power, said electronic device within said first accommodating part is wirelessly charged by said wireless charging module, and said peripheral component within said second accommodating part is wirelessly charged by said wireless charging module, wherein when said peripheral component is accommodated within said second accommodating part, said peripheral component is wirelessly charged by said wireless charging module.

2. The protecting device according to claim 1, wherein said wireless charging module comprises:

a transmitter coil disposed within said casing and connected with said energy storage element, wherein said transmitter coil results in an electromagnetic effect in response to said electric power;

a first receiver coil disposed within said electronic device, wherein said first receiver coil generates a first output electric power in response to said electromagnetic effect, wherein said first output electric power is transmitted to said electronic device within said first accommodating part so as to wirelessly charge said electronic device; and

a second receiver coil disposed within said peripheral component, wherein said second receiver coil generates a second output electric power in response to said electromagnetic effect, wherein said second output electric power is transmitted to said peripheral component within said second accommodating part so as to wirelessly charge said peripheral component.

3. The protecting device according to claim 1, wherein said energy storage element comprises a connecting port, and said connecting port is exposed outside said casing, wherein when a power cable connected with a power supply source is plugged into said connecting port, said energy storage element is electrically connected with said power supply source.

4. The protecting device according to claim 1, wherein said energy storage element comprises a power cable, and said power cable is protruded out of said casing or accommodated within said casing, wherein when said power cable is connected with a power supply source, said energy storage element is electrically connected with said power supply source.

5. The protecting device according to claim 1, wherein said energy storage element is a portable power source or a chargeable battery, said electronic device is a tablet personal computer, a smart phone, a personal digital assistant, a handheld game console or a keyboard, and said peripheral component is an active stylus, a laser pointer or a remote presentation controller.

6. The protecting device according to claim 1, further comprising:

a keyboard in communication with said electronic device for inputting at least one symbol or at least one command into said electronic device; and

a supporting base for supporting said keyboard thereon.

7. The protecting device according to claim 6, wherein said casing further comprises a first electrical connection component, and said first electrical connection component is located at a first side of said casing and connected with said energy storage element for transmitting said electric power, wherein said supporting base further comprises a second electrical connection component, and said second electrical connection component is located at a second side of said supporting base, wherein when said second electrical connection component is contacted with and electrically connected with said first electrical connection component, said electric power from said energy storage element is transmitted to said keyboard through said first electrical connection component and said second electrical connection component.