Conductive Support Assembly for Cable-Free Tablet Charging Mounts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Charging cables between tablet electronic devices and vehicle charging interfaces are disordered, posing safety hazards and affecting the visual experience of users.
Innovation Solution
A support assembly comprising a first and second support member, with conductive contacts, that connects to a bearing member, allowing for a contact-based electrical connection, reducing the need for open wires and simplifying mounting and removal procedures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a long open wire is disposed between the bearing member and the electronic device for charging, then electrical connection is achieved, but disordered cabling occurs which affects visual experience and use safety
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the charging cable from the external environment and integrates it into the support structure itself. The support includes an integrated charging interface and conductive elements that directly contact the electronic device, eliminating the need for separate external cables and thus resolving the disordered cabling issue while maintaining reliable electrical connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the support function and charging function into a single integrated structure. The support member incorporates both mechanical support capabilities and electrical charging capabilities, combining what were previously separate functions (support structure + external charging cable) into one unified component, thereby eliminating disordered cabling.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a long open wire is used between the bearing member and the electronic device, then charging function is provided, but visual experience is degraded due to disordered cables
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is designed to integrate both mechanical support and electrical charging functions. The charging interface is built into the support member, allowing the electronic device to be charged through the same structure that provides physical support, thereby eliminating external cables and improving visual experience while maintaining charging functionality.
3Reliability
If the support and bearing member are connected with open wires, then electrical connection is established, but use safety is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the electrical connection components directly into the support and bearing member structures. The conductive contacts are built-in elements of the support assembly rather than external wires, creating a more secure and safer electrical connection that is mechanically integrated and less prone to hazards.
4Stability of the object's composition
If mounting and removal procedures are complex, then connection stability is ensured, but user convenience is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The support assembly is segmented into detachable components including the support member, bearing member, and locking mechanism as separate functional units. This segmentation allows the connection to be easily engaged and disengaged through simple locking/unlocking actions while maintaining stable connection during use, balancing convenience with stability.
Data Source
AI summary
A support is configured to be electrically connected to a bearing member and includes a first support member, a second support member, and a first conductive contact. The second support member is located on a side of the first support member, and a side that is of the first support member and that faces away from the second support member is configured to be inserted into the bearing member.