Combined power socket for artificial tree
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current Christmas tree lighting systems face challenges with limited power socket availability, complex assembly processes, and lack of intelligent control for light strings, leading to safety concerns and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
A combined power socket system comprising a first and second socket, both designed with a ring structure, allowing for easy connection and expansion, featuring conductive pins and a control circuit for intelligent control of light strings, with conductive wires leading out through outlet holes for connection to power plugs or adapters, and a controller for signal output.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple power sockets are configured to connect more light strings, then the power supply capacity is improved, but the device complexity and assembly difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple power socket functions into a single integrated power socket assembly. The assembly includes a first power socket and a second power socket that are structurally integrated, allowing multiple light strings to be connected through one unified component rather than requiring separate socket installations. This merging approach maintains high power supply capacity while reducing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The power socket assembly is designed with multi-functional capabilities, serving as both a structural support element and an electrical connection point for multiple light strings. The first and second power sockets within the assembly can independently connect different light strings, providing universal power supply functionality that eliminates the need for additional separate power socket components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional power sockets are installed to connect more light strings, then the power supply capacity is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating multiple power sockets into a single assembly unit, the patent simplifies the installation and operation process. Workers only need to install one power socket assembly rather than multiple separate sockets, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining the capability to connect multiple light strings through the integrated first and second power sockets.
3Stability of the object's composition
If workers climb to assemble the Christmas tree with multiple power sockets, then the completeness of the tree structure is improved, but safety deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated power socket assembly reduces the number of separate components that need to be installed at height. By combining multiple power socket functions into one assembly unit, the patent minimizes the number of climbing and assembly operations required, thereby improving assembly safety while still enabling complete tree structure formation with multiple light string connections.
4Shape
If electric connector wires are extended and connected inside the trunk, then the aesthetic appearance is improved, but reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the electrical connection points from the interior of the trunk and positions them externally through the first and second power sockets. This extraction allows the connection terminals to be visually accessible for monitoring while maintaining the aesthetic appearance of the trunk, as the sockets can be positioned at the base or lower sections. The electrical connections remain reliable because they are properly terminated in the socket assemblies rather than being hidden within the trunk structure.
5Shape
If the combined power socket is sheathed on the periphery of the trunk, then the aesthetic appearance is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the power socket functionality with the tree support structure. The first and second power sockets are integrated into the base or lower section of the artificial tree trunk, combining structural support and electrical connection functions into a single manufactured component. This integration simplifies the manufacturing process compared to adding separate sheathed sockets, while still achieving the aesthetic goal of having power connections positioned on the periphery rather than exposed internally.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a combined power socket for artificial trees. The combined power socket includes a first socket and a second socket which are capable of supplying control signals to light strings on the artificial trees in addition to power supply, thus can realize the intelligent control of light strings. Furthermore, the first socket and a second socket can be connected in two directions without considering the positive and negative poles of the power supply. The product assembly is simpler and more convenient.