Adapter Device Merging Multiple Connection Ports
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Solution Overview
Problem
The proliferation of tablet computers has led to a need for multiple transmission cables with different specifications to connect them to various electronic devices, causing inconvenience due to the diversity of docking ports.
Innovation Solution
An adapter device with a base body, fastening assembly, and circuit module that converts a single insertion port on a tablet device into multiple connection ports with different specifications, allowing it to connect with various electronic devices without the need for multiple transmission cables.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple transmission cables with different specifications are used to connect tablet computers to various electronic devices, then compatibility with different docking ports is improved, but device complexity and user inconvenience increase due to the need to prepare and manage multiple cables
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter device merges multiple connection ports with different specifications (such as USB Type-C, USB Type-A, Lightning, etc.) into a single integrated device. The base body includes multiple connection ports that can simultaneously connect to different electronic devices, eliminating the need for multiple separate transmission cables and simplifying the user's cable management.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter device is designed with multi-functionality to support various connection standards and protocols. The circuit module includes multiple protocols adaptation circuits that enable the adapter to work with different electronic devices using different docking port specifications, making a single adapter universally compatible with multiple device types.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a single insertion port on a tablet computer is converted into multiple connection ports, then adaptability to various electronic devices is improved, but device complexity increases due to the addition of circuit modules and connecting cables
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter device employs a nested structure where the fastening assembly is received within the base body, and the circuit module is received within the fastening assembly. The connecting cables are routed through the base body and fastening assembly to connect the connection ports to the insertion port interface, creating a compact nested arrangement that reduces overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter device acts as an intermediary between the tablet computer's single insertion port and multiple electronic devices with different docking ports. The circuit module serves as the mediating component, converting signals from the insertion port to multiple connection port standards, thereby enabling compatibility without requiring complex direct connections.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the circuit module includes multiple protocols adaptation circuits, then compatibility with different electronic devices is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The circuit module is segmented into multiple independent protocols adaptation circuits, each dedicated to a specific communication protocol (such as USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Bluetooth, WiFi, etc.). This segmentation allows each circuit to be designed and manufactured independently, then assembled into the complete circuit module, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity while maintaining multi-protocol support.
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AI summary
An adapter device includes a base body, a fastening assembly and a circuit module. The base body opens a plurality of openings corresponding to a plurality of connection ports with different specifications. The fastening assembly is mounted to the base body. The circuit module is assembled to the base body. The circuit module includes a circuit board and at least one connecting cable. The circuit board is assembled in the base body. The circuit board is equipped with the plurality of the connection ports with the different specifications. The at least one connecting cable is received in the base body and the fastening assembly. One end of the at least one connecting cable is electrically connected with the circuit board. The other end of the at least one connecting cable is equipped with a plug docking with at least one insertion port of a tablet electronic device.