Protective Charging Case With Swappable Battery and Wireless Power

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Solution Overview

Problem

Electronic devices used in harsh enterprise scenarios face protection needs from impact damage and battery drain issues, as traditional charging methods limit mobility and convenience.

Innovation Solution

A protective charging case system with a rechargeable battery that can be charged via a port or conductive terminals and wirelessly charges electronic devices, allowing easy battery swapping without disrupting device operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a protective case is added to protect electronic devices from impact damage, then device protection is improved, but device portability and ease of operation deteriorate due to increased size and weight

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice protectionVSAvoidportability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the protective case with a rechargeable battery and wireless charging functionality into a single integrated unit. The case structure houses both the protective shell and the battery compartment, allowing users to gain protection while simultaneously obtaining extended battery life without requiring separate accessories.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The protective case serves multiple functions: it provides physical protection against impacts, contains a rechargeable battery for extending device operation time, and incorporates wireless charging capability. This multi-functional design addresses multiple user needs simultaneously without requiring additional separate devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Duration of action of moving object

If traditional charging methods (plugging into wall outlet) are used to recharge electronic devices, then battery life is extended, but user mobility is restricted and convenience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery lifeVSAvoiduser mobility
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical connection required for traditional charging (physical plug insertion into wall outlet) with wireless charging technology. The case-integrated battery can wirelessly charge the electronic device through electromagnetic induction, eliminating the need for physical connectors and enabling charging while maintaining full device mobility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The case battery serves as a portable power source that can charge the electronic device independently without requiring external wall outlets. The system enables self-contained charging capability where the case battery and electronic device form a self-sufficient charging unit that can operate anywhere.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If a rechargeable battery is integrated into the protective case to provide wireless charging, then charging flexibility and extended operation time are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging flexibilityVSAvoidcase structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the case into distinct functional segments: a protective shell portion and an internal battery compartment. The battery is housed in a separate removable module within the case structure, allowing for modular assembly and maintenance while providing integrated functionality when combined.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Ease of operation

If the battery is made removable for easy swapping, then ease of operation is improved, but connection reliability and electrical contact stability may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery swappingVSAvoidelectrical contact
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the battery as a separate removable component from the case, allowing users to easily remove and replace the battery module. The battery compartment is designed as a distinct section that can be accessed and opened to facilitate battery replacement without affecting the protective case structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

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 system effectively protects electronic devices from impact while providing extended operation time through wireless charging and flexible charging methods, enhancing user satisfaction and working conditions.

Implementation Method 1

The battery may be configured to wirelessly charge the electronic device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectWireless charging: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

provide current for charging the battery through the protective case via an electrical connection between external conductive terminals on the protective case to internal conductive terminals

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentUS20240405580A1Protective charging case system for electronic devices
Publication Date: 2024.12.05 URBAN ARMOR GEAR LLC
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AI summary

Protective charging case systems usable with electronic devices are provided. The systems may include cases with removable batteries, where the electronic devices can be attached to the cases and be wirelessly charged by the batteries. The batteries can be charged in multiple ways, whether or not they are installed in the cases. The protective charging case system and its components can result in increased user satisfaction and improved working conditions, due to the maximized operation time of the electronic devices.