Multidirectional docking apparatus and methods for charging a device
US12405617B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6683
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Docking apparatus and methods for providing charging power to a power storage device of an external device, the docking apparatus including a docking portion for the external device to dock with; a plurality of power-supply contacts mounted on a surface of the docking portion and arranged in an L shape; and a control circuit configured to detect whether the external device docks with the docking portion and supply power to the power-supply contacts on the docking portion in response to detecting that the external device docks with the docking portion.
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