Abstract:
A portable modularized stack device includes a flexible wristband and an electronic module. The flexible wristband has a belt which is embedded with wires therein. The belt has a receiving portion formed thereon, a first connector connected at one end of the belt and a second connector connected at the other end of the belt. The first connector and the second connector are matched correspondingly. The flexible wristband further has a third connector. The electronic module has a fourth connector and is disposed on the receiving portion of the flexible wristband. The fourth connector is connected to the third connector. Thus, the present invention can be varied and expanded by stacking another electronic device thereon, and the flexible wristband can be used as a transmission line.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    1. Field of the Invention 
         [0002]    The present disclosure relates to a portable device; in particular, to a modular portable stackable device which can be worn on wrists. 
         [0003]    2. Description of Related Art 
         [0004]    Time management is essential to people&#39;s lives. A device for showing the current time is needed at all times, so watches are necessary devices for contemporary people. The types of current watches are myriad (e.g. electronic watches, mechanical watches, waterproof watches, etc.), and of the devices carried by typical users, the watches are the least likely to be forgotten and occupy the least amount of space. 
         [0005]    With the advancement of technology, the quality of life has increased, but modern diseases persist. Symptoms of many diseases can be measured quantitatively by measuring parameters of a human body, such has rate of heartbeat, blood pressure, blood glucose level, etc. Therefore, many types of portable devices on the current market can be worn on wrists, to facilitate automatic monitoring at all times. 
         [0006]    However, conventional portable devices worn on wrists have fixed structures and simple functions, and cannot be expanded or modified according to a user&#39;s need. 
         [0007]    Hence, the present inventor believes the above mentioned disadvantages can be overcome, and through devoted research combined with application of theory, finally proposes the present disclosure which has a reasonable design and effectively improves upon the above mentioned disadvantages. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0008]    The object of the present disclosure is to provide a modular portable stackable device which can be expanded and modified according to need, and can act as a transmission line. 
         [0009]    In order to achieve the aforementioned objects, the present disclosure provides a modular portable stackable device, comprising: a flexible wristband having a belt, wherein the belt is embedded with wires therein and is formed with a receiving portion thereon, one end of the belt is connected to a first connector, another end of the belt is connected to a second connector, the first connector and the second connector are corresponding electrical connectors, and the flexible wristband has a third connector; and an electronic module having a fourth connector and disposed on the receiving portion of the flexible wristband, wherein the fourth connector is configured to connect to the third connector. 
         [0010]    The present disclosure has the following advantages. The present disclosure includes the flexible wristband and the electronic module. The electronic module is stacked on the receiving portion of the flexible wristband, and can be expanded or modified according to need. The flexible wristband can also serve as a transmission line, for transmitting electric power or signals. The electronic module and the flexible wristband are electrically connected. The signal of the electronic module can be transmitted to other electronic devices through the flexible wristband. 
         [0011]    In order to further the understanding regarding the present disclosure, the following embodiments are provided along with illustrations to facilitate the disclosure of the present disclosure. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0012]      FIG. 1  shows an exploded view of a modular portable stackable device according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0013]      FIG. 2  shows a perspective view of an assembled modular portable stackable device according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0014]      FIG. 3  shows a planar view of a modular portable stackable device according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0015]      FIG. 4  shows an exploded view of a modular portable stackable device according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0016]      FIG. 5  shows a cross-sectional view of a modular portable stackable device according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0017]      FIG. 6  shows a cross-sectional view of a modular portable stackable device in another state according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure; and 
           [0018]      FIG. 7  shows an exploded view of a modular portable stackable device according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     First Embodiment 
       [0019]    Referring to  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 , the modular portable stackable device of the present disclosure comprises a flexible wristband  1  and an electronic module  2 . The flexible wristband  1  has an elongated belt  11 . The belt  11  is flexible, and can be bent to form a ring for being worn on a wrist. The belt  11  can also be bent into any shape or be stretched flat. The belt  11  is embedded with wires  12 . The quantity and the structure of the wires  12  are not limited, and can be modified according to need. The wires  12  are preferably embedded in the wristband  11  but are not limited thereto. The wires  12  are conductive for transmitting electric power or signals. 
         [0020]    The belt  11  is formed with a receiving portion  13 . The receiving portion  13  is preferably arranged at the middle of the belt  11 , but is not limited thereto. The receiving portion  13  has a receiving face  131  for accommodating the electronic module  2 . The shape of the receiving portion  13  can correspond to the shape of the electronic module  2 , such that the electronic module  2  can be snugly disposed on the receiving portion  13 . 
         [0021]    The two ends of the belt  11  are respectively connected to a first connector  14  and a second connector  15 . Namely, the first connector  14  is connected to one end of the belt  11 , and the second connector  15  is connected to another end of the belt  11 . The first connector  14  and the second connector  15  are corresponding connectors. Namely, the first connector  14  can be a male connector or a female connector, and the second connector  15  can be correspondingly a female connector or a male connector, such that the first connector  14  and the second connector  15  can engage for fixing the belt  11  in an annular shape. 
         [0022]    The first connector  14  and the second connector  15  can be electrical connectors. The form and structure of the first connector  14  and the second connector  15  is not limited, and can be a USB connector, an IEEE1394 connector, an HDMI connector, a display port connector, an RJ connector, an AV terminal, a DC terminal or an IPHONE connector, etc. The first connector  14  and the second connector  15  can be electrically connected to the wires  12 , such that the flexible wristband  1  can form a transmission line. 
         [0023]    When the first connector  14  and the second connector  15  are separated, the first connector  14  can engage a connector of an electronic device, and the second connector  15  can engage a connector of another electronic device, such that the two electronic devices can be electrically connected by the flexible wristband  1  for transmitting electric power or signals between the two electronic devices. 
         [0024]    The flexible wristband  1  has a third connector  16 , and can further have a fifth connector  17 . The third connector  16  and the fifth connector  17  can be arranged at the edges or top portion of the receiving portion  13 . The third connector  16  and the fifth connector  17  can be electrical connectors. The form and structure of the third connector  16  and the fifth connector  17  are not limited, and can be a USB connector, an IEEE1394 connector, an HDMI connector, a display port connector, an RJ connector, an AV terminal, a DC terminal or an IPHONE connector, etc. The third connector  16  and the fifth connector  17  are electrically connected to the wires  12 , such that the electronic module  2  can be electrically connected to the flexible wristband  1  through the third connector  16  and the fifth connector  17 . 
         [0025]    The form of the electronic module  2  is not limited. The electronic module  2  can be a device for displaying time and date, such as a watch. The electronic module  2  can also be a detecting device for detecting physiological signals of a human body, such as heartbeat rate, blood pressure, body temperature, blood oxygen level, blood glucose level, etc. and displaying said signals. The electronic module  2  can also be a sports device for measuring time, speed and other data. Analysis and adjustments can be made during exercise according to the data displayed. The electronic module  2  can also be a battery module, a wireless module, etc. serving as a portable battery or wireless transmitter, etc. The electronic device  2  can also be a tracking device having GPS for identifying the location of the wearer, so that in cases of emergency help can be sent to the location given by GPS. 
         [0026]    A circuit board  21  can be disposed in the electronic module  2 . The structure of the circuit board  21  is not limited, and can be modified according to the form of the electronic module  2  for providing the appropriate function. The electronic module  2  has a fourth connector  22 , and can further have a sixth connector  23 . The fourth connector  22  and the sixth connector  23  can be arranged at the edges or the underside of the electronic module  2 . The fourth connector  22  and the sixth connector  23  can be electrical connectors. The form and structure of the fourth connector  22  and the sixth connector  23  are not limited, and can be a USB connector, an IEEE1394 connector, an HDMI connector, a display port connector, an RJ connector, an AV terminal, a DC terminal or an IPHONE connector, etc. The fourth connector  22  and the sixth connector  23  are electrically connected to the circuit board  21 . 
         [0027]    When the electronic module  2  is disposed on the receiving portion  13  of the flexible wristband  1 , the fourth connector  22  and the sixth connector  23  of the electronic module  2  respectively engage the third connector  16  and the fifth connector  17  of the flexible wristband  1 , such that the electronic module  2  is securely stacked on the receiving portion  13 . If the connectors  16 ,  17 ,  22 ,  23  are electrical connectors, the electronic module  2  and the flexible wristband  1  can be electrically connected. If the connectors  16 ,  17 ,  22 ,  23  are mechanical connectors instead of electrical connectors, then only a fixing function is provided. The electrical connection between the electronic module  2  and the flexible wristband  1  allows transmission of signals of the electronic module  2  to other electronic devices through the flexible wristband  1 . 
       Second Embodiment 
       [0028]    Referring to  FIG. 3 , one, two or more electronic modules  2  can be disposed according to need. The electronic modules  2  can be of different forms and functions. Any two neighboring electronic modules  2  have engagement structure therebetween. Namely, the top of the electronic module  2  can have a first engagement portion  24 , and the underside of the electronic module  2  can have a second engagement portion  25 . The first engagement portion  24  and the second engagement portion  25  can be an engagement groove and a corresponding engagement body, such that neighboring electronic modules  2  can be fixed through the engagement between the first engagement portion  24  and the second engagement portion  25 , such that the electronic modules  2  can be securely stacked. Additionally, two neighboring electronic modules  2  can respectively have a seventh connector  26  and an eighth connector  27 . The seventh connector  26  and the eighth connector  27  can be electrical connectors. The form and structure of the seventh connector  26  and the eighth connector  27  are not limited. When the electronic modules  2  are stacked, two neighboring electronic modules  2  can be electrically connected through the engagement between the seventh connector  26  and the eighth connector  27 , such that the electronic modules  2  can all be electrically connected to the flexible wristband  1 . 
       Third Embodiment 
       [0029]    Referring to  FIG. 4 , in the present embodiment the flexible wristband  1  has a third connector  16  electrically connected to the wires  12 , such that the electronic module  2  can be electrically connected to the flexible wristband  1  through the third connector  16 . The electronic module  2  has a fourth connector  22  electrically connected to the circuit board  21 . When the electronic module  2  is stacked on the receiving portion  13  of the flexible wristband  1 , the fourth connector  22  of the electronic module  2  can engage the third connector  16  of the flexible wristband  1 , such that the electronic module  2  is securely stacked on the receiving portion  13 . If the connectors  16 ,  22  are electrically connected, the electronic module  2  and the flexible wristband  1  can be electrically connected. If the connectors  16 ,  22  are mechanical connectors instead of electrical connectors, then only a fixing function is provided. 
       Fourth Embodiment 
       [0030]    Referring to  FIG. 5  and  FIG. 6 , in the present embodiment, the third connector  16  has a terminal seat  161  flippably disposed on the receiving portion  13 . A terminal  162  is disposed at the terminal seat  161 . The quantity of the terminals  162  is not limited, and can be one, two or more. Each of the terminals  162  has a first contact portion  162   a  and a second contact portion  162   b.  The first contact portion  162   a  and the second contact portion  162   b  are respectively exposed at the two faces of the terminal seat  161 . When the terminal seat  161  is upright (as shown in  FIG. 5 ), the second contact portion  162   b  of the terminal  162  can be in contact with a first contact point  121  of the wires  12 , such that the third connector  16  is electrically connected to the wires  12 . When the electronic module  2  is tacked on the receiving portion  13  of the flexible wristband  1 , the fourth connector  22  arranged at an edge of the electronic module  2  can be electrically connected to the first contact portion  162   a  of the third connector  16 . When the terminal seat  161  is laid flat (as shown in  FIG. 6 ), the first contact portion  162   a  of the terminal  162  is in contact with a second contact point  122  of the wires  12 , such that the third connector  16  is electrically connected to the wires  12 . When the electronic module  2  is stacked on the receiving portion  13  of the flexible wristband  1 , the fourth connector  22  arranged at the underside of the electronic module  2  can be electrically connected to the second contact portion  162   b  of the third connector  16 . The third connector  16  of the present embodiment can be moved to accommodate the position of the fourth connector  22  of the electronic module  2 . 
         [0031]    The present disclosure includes a flexible wristband and an electronic module. The electronic module can be stacked on a receiving portion of the flexible wristband, and expanded and modified according to need. Moreover, the flexible wristband can serve as a transmission line for transmitting electric power or signals. 
       Fifth Embodiment 
       [0032]    Referring to  FIG. 7 , the present embodiment includes two receiving portions  13  and two electronic modules  2 . The electronic modules  2  each have a fourth connector  22  and a sixth connector  23 . The two electronic modules  2  are respectively disposed in the two receiving portions  13 . The fourth connectors  22  and the sixth connectors  23  of the two electronic modules  2  are respectively connected to corresponding third connectors  16  and fifth connectors  17  of the flexible wristband  1 . 
         [0033]    The descriptions illustrated supra set forth simply the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure; however, the characteristics of the present disclosure are by no means restricted thereto. All changes, alterations, or modifications conveniently considered by those skilled in the art are deemed to be encompassed within the scope of the present disclosure delineated by the following claims.