Multi-Receptacle Adapter Frame for Simultaneous Device Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing adapters with multiple receptacles are large in size and lack adaptability, allowing only one electrical device to be connected at a time due to receptacles being arranged on the same surface.
Innovation Solution
A structurally-compact adapter frame structure with multiple sets of receptacles, featuring a frame with main and auxiliary receptacles on different sides, a sliding plug-pin assembly, and conductive metal components for simultaneous connection of multiple devices, along with an embedding structure for a European plug-pin unit to maintain compactness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If receptacles are arranged on the same surface of the adapter, then the adapter structure is simple, but only one electrical device can be connected at a time, resulting in poor adaptability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dimensionality change by arranging receptacles on different surfaces of the adapter rather than all on the same surface. Specifically, the adapter includes a first surface with receptacles and a second surface (opposite to the first surface) with additional receptacles, enabling multiple devices to be connected simultaneously while maintaining a compact structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the adapter includes multiple types of receptacles for different regions, then the adaptability is improved, but the adapter size becomes large, resulting in poor portability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by integrating multiple types of receptacles (including Type A, Type C, and Type I receptacles) into a single compact adapter body. The adapter frame structure accommodates various receptacle types on different surfaces, allowing one adapter to serve multiple functions and be compatible with different power socket standards without requiring multiple separate adapters.
3Volume of moving object
If the adapter is designed to be compact for portability, then the volume is reduced, but the arrangement of multiple receptacles becomes difficult, resulting in poor adaptability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the adapter into distinct surfaces (first surface and second surface) with receptacles arranged on each. This segmentation allows multiple receptacles of different types to be organized in a compact configuration, with each surface serving as an independent zone for specific receptacle types, thereby maintaining adaptability while reducing overall volume.
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AI summary
A adapter frame structure, including a frame. The frame is provided with a plurality of main receptacles varying in type and a first auxiliary receptacle. The frame is slidably connected to a plug-pin assembly. The plug-pin assembly includes a plurality of plug-pin units arranged side by side in an arrangement direction of the plurality of main receptacles. Each of the plug-pin units includes a first extension-retraction part, which is provided with a terminal for plugging into an external socket. One of the plug-pin units corresponding to the first auxiliary receptacle includes a second extension-retraction part slidably provided on the frame.