Charging Stand Docking Channel for Protected Pin Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing charging solutions for percussive massage devices require users to manually remove and insert batteries or cords, lacking a convenient docking mechanism for full-device charging.
Innovation Solution
A charging stand with a main body defining a charging channel and a movable charging pin, along with a retractable tab, that protects the charging pin from damage and ensures proper device alignment, allowing for horizontal insertion and charging, and includes an optional wireless charging transmitter.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a charging pin is exposed in the charging channel for easy connection, then ease of operation is improved, but the charging pin is vulnerable to damage from improper insertion
Solution Approach 1:
The retractable tab is positioned in advance within the charging channel to protect the charging pin before connection occurs. When proper insertion is detected, the tab retracts to allow charging, thus preparing the protection mechanism beforehand without interfering with normal operation
Solution Approach 2:
The retractable tab acts as an intermediary protective element between the charging pin and the potential damage from improper insertion. It mediates by being in the path of improper insertions while allowing proper ones, thus protecting the vulnerable charging pin without blocking legitimate charging operations
2Ease of operation
If the charging channel is open for device insertion, then ease of operation is improved, but improper insertion directions can damage internal components
Solution Approach 1:
The retractable tab is positioned to preemptively counteract improper insertion attempts before they can reach and damage internal components. It creates a preliminary barrier that stops harmful actions (improper insertions) while allowing beneficial actions (proper insertions) to proceed
Solution Approach 2:
The retractable tab converts the potential harm of improper insertion into a beneficial protective function. By being strategically positioned, it uses the force of improper insertions to maintain its blocking position, while proper insertions naturally cause it to retract, thus turning any insertion attempt into a potentially beneficial outcome
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
Enables safe and convenient charging of percussive massage devices by preventing improper insertion and ensuring power transmission, while allowing for easy removal and reuse, with optional wireless charging capability.
Implementation Method 1
power is transmitted from the charging stand to the rechargeable battery
Implementation Method 2
a retractable tab, which protects the charging pin from damage and ensures proper device alignment
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AI summary
A charging stand for use with a percussive massage device that includes a rechargeable battery. The charging stand includes a main body portion that defines a charging channel therein that is configured to receive the percussive massage device in a charging position. The main body portion includes first and second side walls, an upper wall and a lower wall that cooperate to define the charging channel. When a percussive massage device is received in the charging position, power is transmitted from the charging stand to the rechargeable battery.