Adapter Mechanism With Sliding Attachment For Outlet Or Wall Mount
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing electrical adapter designs face significant costs and resource inefficiencies due to the need for distinct installation structures to comply with different regional requirements, such as being plugged into an outlet only or fixed to a wall adjacent the outlet.
Innovation Solution
The adapter mechanism includes an electrical adapter with a modular attachment device that can transition between retracted and extended positions, allowing it to be configured for different installation requirements by coupling and uncoupling complementary connectors, enabling secure attachment to either an outlet or a wall with a single adapter structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If distinct electrical adapter installation structures are designed for different regional requirements, then compliance with installation requirements is improved, but manufacturing costs and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter housing is designed with a universal attachment device that can perform multiple functions: it can be configured to attach directly to electrical outlets in some regions, or attach to walls adjacent to outlets in other regions. This multi-functional design allows a single adapter structure to comply with different regional installation requirements without requiring distinct designs for each region.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment device incorporates movable components that can transition between different positions and configurations. The attachment arm can extend and retract, and the attachment element can be positioned at different locations, allowing the adapter to dynamically adapt its installation configuration based on regional requirements rather than requiring fixed distinct designs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If distinct electrical adapter installation structures are designed for different regional requirements, then compliance with installation requirements is improved, but manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
By designing a single universal adapter housing with an attachment device that can be configured for different installation methods, the manufacturer produces one standardized product rather than multiple region-specific variants. This universality simplifies the manufacturing process, reduces tooling costs, and eliminates the need to maintain separate production lines for different adapter designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment device is designed as a modular, segmented component that can be independently configured. This segmentation allows the same base adapter housing to accommodate different attachment configurations without requiring complete redesign, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity and costs while maintaining adaptability to regional requirements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple adapter designs are produced for different installation requirements, then installation compliance is improved, but resource efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The universal adapter design with configurable attachment device eliminates the need to produce multiple distinct adapter designs for different regions. This single design approach reduces material consumption, manufacturing waste, and resource utilization while still achieving full installation compliance across all regions through flexible configuration of the attachment device.
4Ease of manufacture
If a single adapter structure is used for different installation requirements, then manufacturing costs are reduced, but adaptability to different configurations must be improved
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment device incorporates dynamic elements including movable attachment arms, extendable components, and reconfigurable attachment elements that can be positioned and secured in different configurations. This dynamic design enables the single adapter structure to adapt to both outlet-attachment and wall-attachment installation requirements while maintaining manufacturing simplicity.
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AI summary
An adapter mechanism includes an electrical adapter and an attachment device. The electrical adapter includes an adapter housing and a pair of conductive prongs. The adapter housing includes a first complementary connector, and the pair of conductive prongs is configured to be inserted into an electrical outlet. The attachment device includes a fixation aperture and a second complementary connector. The attachment device is configured to move relative to the adapter housing between a retracted position and an extended position. When the attachment device is in the retracted position, the second complementary connector is uncoupled from the first complementary connector. When the attachment device is in the extended position, the fixation aperture is extended out from the adapter housing and the second complementary connector is coupled to the first complementary connector to secure the attachment device in place at the adapter housing.