Audio Apparatus Conveyer for Automated Charging

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing audio systems require users to manually move microphones to a charger after use, which is time-consuming and inefficient.

Innovation Solution

An audio system with a conveyer mechanism powered by a motor that automatically transports audio apparatuses to a charger when their battery level falls below a threshold, eliminating the need for user intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual charging process is used, then user control over charging is maintained, but user time and effort are significantly consumed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser effortVSAvoidcharging time

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The audio apparatus automatically initiates charging by moving itself to the charger when battery level is low, and automatically returns to its original position after charging. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for user intervention in the charging process, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and time loss.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by automatically detecting low battery levels and initiating the charging sequence before the user would need to intervene. The audio apparatus proactively moves to the charger and completes charging, then returns to its position, preventing the need for user action and reducing time loss.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If automated conveyer system is introduced, then charging efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecharging efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The conveyer mechanism serves multiple functions: it transports audio apparatuses to the charger, positions them for charging, and returns them to original positions. This multi-functionality improves charging efficiency while minimizing the need for separate dedicated components, thereby controlling system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The charging station and conveyer mechanism are merged into an integrated system where the conveyer is positioned within or adjacent to the charging station. This combination allows the same mechanical structure to perform both transport and charging positioning functions, improving efficiency without proportionally increasing complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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

Automated charging and repositioning of audio apparatuses reduce user effort and prevent unnecessary charging, ensuring efficient battery management and system operation.

Implementation Method 1

a conveyer including a motor to transport the audio apparatus

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic conversion: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11513529B2Audio system and method of controlling conveyer device

Publication Date: 2022.11.29 YAMAHA CORP

AI summary

An audio system includes an audio apparatus, a charger, and a conveyer. The audio apparatus includes a sound receiver to receive ambient sound, and a battery. The charger charges the battery of the audio apparatus. The conveyer includes a motor to transport the audio apparatus.