Adhesive Dispenser Charging Lights for Power Coupling Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Hand-held adhesive dispensers, or glue guns, lack a reliable and user-friendly method for indicating the charging status and power flow to the user, which can lead to inefficient operation and potential overheating issues.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising an adhesive dispensing device and a charger base with integrated light emitting devices and power supply interfaces, where the devices illuminate to indicate power coupling and flow, providing visual feedback on charging and operational status.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If adhesive dispensing device operates without visual indicators, then device complexity is reduced, but user awareness of charging status and power flow is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs light emitting devices that change color or illuminate to indicate different operational states of the adhesive dispensing device. The light emitting device on the dispensing device and the corresponding light emitting device on the charger base provide visual feedback through color changes or illumination patterns, allowing users to easily distinguish charging status, power flow direction, and operational states without adding complex electronic displays or interfaces.
2Ease of operation
If adhesive dispensing device lacks power coupling indication, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where light emitting devices provide real-time visual information to the user about power coupling status. When the power supply interface on the dispensing device couples with the charger base, the light emitting devices illuminate to confirm proper connection and indicate the direction of power flow. This immediate feedback ensures users can easily verify correct operation without requiring complex diagnostic tools or procedures.
3Reliability
If adhesive dispensing device operates without visual feedback, then device complexity is reduced, but reliability deteriorates due to potential overheating
Solution Approach 1:
The light emitting devices provide continuous visual feedback about the operational status of the adhesive dispensing device, including charging state and power flow direction. This feedback mechanism allows users to monitor the device's state and take appropriate action to prevent overheating or improper operation, thereby enhancing reliability without requiring complex sensor systems or active control mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances user experience by providing clear visual indicators of charging and operational status, preventing overheating and ensuring efficient adhesive dispensing.
Implementation Method 1
The adhesive dispensing device includes a light emitting device. The charger base includes a light emitting device
Data Source
AI summary
A system including an adhesive dispensing device and a charger base. The adhesive dispensing device includes a first light emitting device, a handle, a power source, and a power supply interface. The charger base includes a second light emitting device, an interface formed for receiving the adhesive dispensing device, an external power output interface, and a power supply circuit. The external power output interface is configured to electrically couple to the power supply interface of the adhesive dispensing device. The first light emitting device is configured to illuminate in response to power being provided to the power supply interface from the power supply circuit. The second light emitting device is configured to illuminate in response to power being provided to the power supply circuit from the external power output interface.