Compartmented Device Storage Assembly for Fast Classroom Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for managing electronic devices in educational settings, such as collecting and distributing cell phones during class, consume valuable instructional time and may hinder immediate access during emergencies, while also posing distractions.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device storage assembly with a housing and divider panels that organizes devices into compartments, allowing quick access and distribution, and includes features like inductive charging and disinfection, with secure locking and customizable design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If electronic devices are collected and distributed manually by instructors, then device security and organization are improved, but instructional time is significantly consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The storage assembly is divided into multiple compartments with individual slots for each device, allowing organized storage of multiple devices simultaneously. This segmentation enables instructors to store and retrieve multiple devices at once rather than handling them one by one, reducing time loss while maintaining security through structured organization.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage assembly acts as an intermediary device between instructors and students' electronic devices. Instead of direct manual collection and distribution, the assembly serves as a middle ground where devices are securely stored during instructional periods and can be quickly distributed when needed, eliminating the time-consuming manual process while maintaining control.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If electronic devices are collected and stored securely, then student distraction is reduced, but immediate access during emergencies is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple storage compartments are merged into a single portable assembly that can be quickly moved and accessed. The assembly combines security features with rapid access capability, allowing instructors to maintain devices securely during class while being able to distribute them immediately in emergency situations by simply opening the assembly and handing out devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage assembly is designed to be dynamic rather than static - it can be quickly opened, closed, moved, and accessed. The compartments are designed for rapid device retrieval, and the entire assembly can be portably transported, transforming from a static storage solution into a dynamic system that adapts to both security needs during class and rapid access needs during emergencies.
3Quantity of substance
If multiple devices are stored together without organization, then storage capacity is maximized, but device retrieval time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The interior space is segmented into multiple compartments with individual slots for each device, creating an organized structure that maximizes storage capacity while enabling quick retrieval. Each slot is designed to hold one device securely, and the compartmentalized structure allows instructors to access specific devices or distribute all devices simultaneously without rummaging through a disorganized pile.
Solution Approach 2:
Different compartments or slots within the assembly can be designed with different characteristics to suit different device types or student needs. This local differentiation allows for optimized organization where similar devices are grouped together, enabling faster retrieval by location while maintaining high storage capacity through efficient use of space.
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AI summary
An electronic device storage assembly includes an outer housing having sides that define an interior volume. At least a first side of the sides of the housing has openings sized for electronic devices to be inserted into the openings. The assembly also includes divider panels disposed within the outer housing and dividing the interior volume of the outer housing into smaller storage compartments. The storage compartments defined by the divider panels are aligned with the openings in the housing so that placement of the electronic devices through the openings places the electronic devices into the storage compartments. One or more of the first side or a second side of the housing is configured to open to provide access to the storage compartments and the electronic devices stored in the storage compartments.