Apparatus, system, and method for positioning and powering devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional portable battery systems are inefficient for long-term charging of electronic devices and are cumbersome, making it difficult to position and view devices hands-free, especially in situations without flat surfaces.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable apparatus with a movable attachment assembly, power storage, and a device stand that allows for flexible positioning and charging of devices on various surfaces, including those without flat areas, using a combination of rotatable and collapsible components and removable attachments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If conventional portable battery systems are used for charging devices, then devices can be charged, but the systems are cumbersome and inefficient for long-term charging
Solution Approach 1:
The charging system is divided into separate functional modules: a power storage unit (battery pack) that can be detached from the charging apparatus, allowing the charging function to be separated from the power source. This enables long-term charging capability while reducing the complexity of any single component.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging apparatus is designed to support multiple charging methods simultaneously (wireless charging, wired charging, and power transfer via the battery pack). This multi-functional design provides long-term charging solutions while maintaining a relatively simple base unit that can adapt to different charging needs.
2Ease of operation
If conventional chargers are used, then devices can be charged, but the chargers are awkward and non-ergonomic
Solution Approach 1:
The device stand assembly incorporates movable components including a tiltable stand portion that can rotate between approximately 0 to 180 degrees, and an adjustable arm that can move between positions. This dynamic structure allows the charger to be adjusted to various ergonomic positions while maintaining a compact form factor.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging apparatus features nested components where the device stand assembly can be positioned within or adjacent to the main body, and the battery pack can be attached to or stored within the charging apparatus. This nesting arrangement improves ergonomics by allowing compact storage while maintaining full functionality.
3Ease of operation
If flat surfaces are used to position devices, then devices can be viewed hands-free, but significant space on flat surfaces is occupied
Solution Approach 1:
The charging apparatus transitions the device positioning from a two-dimensional flat surface to a three-dimensional vertical structure. The device stand assembly extends upward from the charging apparatus, allowing devices to be positioned at various heights and angles, thereby providing hands-free viewing without occupying horizontal surface space.
4Adaptability or versatility
If conventional charging systems are used, then devices can be charged, but they are difficult to use when no flat surfaces are adjacent to the user
Solution Approach 1:
The charging apparatus is designed to function independently of flat surfaces by incorporating a self-contained device stand assembly that can position devices in three-dimensional space. The system supports multiple charging methods (wireless, wired, battery pack transfer) and can be attached to various surfaces including vertical surfaces, making it universally applicable in different locations without requiring adjacent flat surfaces.
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AI summary
An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has an adjustable attachment assembly including at least one movable member, a body assembly that is movably attached to the adjustable attachment assembly, a movable assembly that is movably attached to the body assembly, a power storage disposed in at least one of the movable assembly and the body assembly, and a device stand assembly movably attached to the movable assembly. The adjustable attachment assembly is movable in a first direction relative to the body assembly. The movable assembly is movable in a second direction relative to the body assembly that is different from the first direction.