Charger Support Assembly to Counter Socket Drop-Off Torque
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Solution Overview
Problem
Chargers with higher weights are prone to falling off when plugged into sockets due to gravity and loose socket plug interfaces, leading to a high probability of disconnection.
Innovation Solution
A charger with an auxiliary support assembly that generates a mutual acting force with the socket or its interface, counteracting torque caused by the charger's weight or external forces, using suction cups and telescopic rods to secure the charger in place.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If the charger weight is increased to provide higher power, then the power output is improved, but the charger becomes more prone to falling off due to gravity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an auxiliary support assembly that generates a counteracting force to offset the gravitational effect of the heavy charger body. This support assembly creates a mutual acting force with the socket or interface, producing a counterbalancing effect that prevents the charger from falling off despite its increased weight for higher power output.
2Ease of operation
If the socket plug interface is loose, then the ease of insertion is improved, but the charger becomes more prone to falling off
Solution Approach 1:
The auxiliary support assembly provides a preliminary counteracting force before the charger can fall off due to a loose socket interface. By pre-establishing this support mechanism, the system proactively prevents the harmful effect of loose connections, allowing easy insertion while maintaining connection stability.
3Power
If the charger body is made heavier for higher power, then the power delivery capability is improved, but the torque due to gravity increases causing more frequent falls
Solution Approach 1:
The support assembly generates a mutual acting force that directly counteracts the gravitational torque produced by the heavy charger body. This counterbalancing mechanism allows the charger to maintain its high power delivery capability while eliminating the adverse effect of increased gravitational torque that would otherwise cause frequent falls.
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
The auxiliary support assembly effectively prevents the charger from falling off by generating a force that counteracts gravity and external forces, ensuring stable connection and preventing disconnection.
Implementation Method 1
the auxiliary support assembly is capable of generating a mutual acting force with the socket or an interface on which the socket is located, and the acting force generated by the socket or the interface on the auxiliary support assembly is capable of counteracting or weakening torque generated by the charger body due to gravity
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AI summary
A charger and a charging system are provided, where the charger includes: a charger body, and an auxiliary support assembly, mounted on the charger body, where the auxiliary support assembly is configured such that when the charger body is plugged into a socket, the auxiliary support assembly is capable of generating a mutual acting force with the socket or an interface on which the socket is located, and the acting force generated by the socket or the interface on the auxiliary support assembly is capable of counteracting or weakening torque generated by the charger body due to gravity of the charger body or an external force. The auxiliary support assembly is disposed on the charger body, so that the mutual acting force generated between the auxiliary support assembly and the socket or the interface on which the socket is located can be used to fasten the charger.