Charging Port Module with Heating Element for Water Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile electronic devices face issues with water accumulation in charging ports, leading to potential short circuits and interrupted charging, necessitating rapid and efficient water removal methods.
Innovation Solution
A charging port module with a heating element and electrodes is designed to generate heat and remove water from the charging port, utilizing a nanostructured filler material for enhanced electrical conductivity and efficient energy use, allowing for quick evaporation of water while preventing overheating and energy wastage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If a heating element is used to remove water from the charging port, then water removal speed is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heating element's power consumption is optimized by controlling the temperature and heating duration parameters. The system heats the charging port to a specific temperature range sufficient for water evaporation while minimizing energy consumption, and limits heating time to the minimum required for effective water removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The heating element utilizes the device's existing battery power and internal heating capabilities to remove water, eliminating the need for external power sources or additional complex water removal mechanisms. The system serves itself by using its own resources to solve the water accumulation problem.
2Productivity
If heating power is increased to remove water faster, then water removal efficiency is improved, but risk of overheating and energy wastage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates temperature sensing and control mechanisms that monitor the charging port temperature during heating. When the temperature reaches the level sufficient for water evaporation, the heating is automatically stopped or reduced, preventing overheating and energy wastage while maintaining high water removal efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The heating process is conducted in controlled periodic cycles rather than continuous operation. The heating element operates intermittently with heating phases followed by cooling or idle phases, which maintains water removal efficiency while preventing excessive temperature buildup and energy consumption.
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 solution effectively removes 99.9% of water from the charging port within 10-30 seconds using low electrical power, ensuring safe and rapid operation of mobile electronic devices while maintaining a waterproof function.
Implementation Method 1
a heating element disposed on the housing; and a plurality of electrodes contacting the heating element
Data Source
AI summary
A charging port module for a mobile electronic device and a mobile electronic device including the charging port module. The charging port module includes a housing including at least one opening; a heating element disposed on the housing; and a plurality of electrodes contacting the heating element.