Angled Power Unit Box for Port Accessibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
In work areas, the location and accessibility of power unit ports can be difficult, making it hard to access power outlets and USB ports efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A power unit mounting box with an angled first surface that couples to a working surface, featuring power outlets, USB ports, and a power switch/circuit breaker for improved accessibility, and can be installed using fasteners or adhesive for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If power units are mounted on vertical surfaces, then power distribution is provided, but accessibility to ports is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dimensionality change by rotating the first surface containing the ports from a vertical orientation to an angled orientation (between 0-90 degrees relative to the working surface). This angular adjustment creates a new dimensional configuration that improves port accessibility while maintaining the mounting function, directly resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and shape constraints.
2Ease of operation
If power outlets are placed on a flat surface, then manufacturing is simple, but accessibility is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting box incorporates an angled first surface rather than a flat surface, changing the dimensional orientation of the port-containing surface. This angular design improves accessibility to power outlets and USB ports while adding only moderate manufacturing complexity, effectively balancing ease of operation with ease of manufacture.
3Ease of operation
If multiple ports are consolidated in one location, then device complexity is reduced, but accessibility is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple ports (power outlets and USB ports) and the power switch onto a single angled first surface of the mounting box. This consolidation reduces device complexity by integrating multiple functions into one structure while the angled orientation ensures all ports remain easily accessible, resolving the contradiction between device complexity and accessibility.
Data Source
AI summary
A power unit mounting box is disclosed that is adapted to couple to a working surface. The mounting box includes a first surface having a power outlet disposed thereon, and the first surface is angled with respect to the working surface when the power unit mounting box is coupled to the working surface. This provides for ease of access to the power outlet.