Coupled Cart Connectors for Semantic Power Routing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing cart systems lack the capability to be physically coupled in topologies that enable advanced capabilities and deployments based on semantic analysis.

Innovation Solution

A cart system comprising a plurality of carts, each equipped with a battery, processor, and switching and conditioning circuits, physically coupled in a mutual and external charging configuration, allowing for the switching, routing, and conditioning of electrical signals based on semantic analysis.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If carts are physically coupled in mutual and external charging configuration, then connectivity and topology capabilities are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnectivity and topology capabilitiesVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides the cart fleet into independently controllable units, each with its own processor and switching circuit. This segmentation allows complex topology formation through simple pairwise connections, improving adaptability without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Each cart is equipped with universal socket connectors and switching circuits that can operate in multiple modes (charging, data communication, topology formation). This multi-functionality enables a single hardware design to support various connectivity configurations, enhancing versatility without requiring additional specialized components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If switching and conditioning circuits are added to each cart, then signal management capability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesignal management capabilityVSAvoidcircuit complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Each cart contains its own switching and conditioning circuits that autonomously manage electrical signals without requiring external control. This self-service capability enables distributed signal management across the cart fleet, improving overall signal handling capability while keeping individual circuit designs standardized and manageable.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual or centralized mechanical switching systems with electronic switching and conditioning circuits. This substitution enables more sophisticated signal management capabilities while reducing physical complexity through integrated electronic control rather than mechanical relay systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If socket connectors with electrical coupling are used for cart connection, then physical coupling capability is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvephysical coupling capabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines mechanical socket connectors with electrical coupling elements into a single integrated component. This merging allows carts to form physically stable connections while simultaneously establishing electrical contacts for power and data transmission, improving physical coupling capability without requiring separate mechanical and electrical assembly processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 advanced capabilities and deployments by allowing carts to be connected and extended through semantic analysis, enhancing their operational efficiency and flexibility.

Implementation Method 1

the plurality of switching and conditioning circuits condition, switch and route the electrical signal within and between each cart among the plurality of carts

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectrical signal conditioning and switching:

Implementation Method 2

the first socket connector is latched to secure it with a pairing socket connector of the second cart

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical latching: Mechanical Fastener

Data Source

PatentUS12606042B2Cart system

Publication Date: 2026.04.21 LUCOMM TECHNOLOGIES INC

AI summary

A cart system includes a plurality of carts, each cart having a battery, a processor and at least one switching and conditioning circuit, the plurality of carts physically coupled in a mutual and external charging configuration, wherein, under the control of a plurality of processors, the plurality of switching and conditioning circuits condition, switch and route the electrical signal within and between each cart among the plurality of carts. The electrical signal may be switched, routed or conditioned based on semantic analysis. A first cart includes a socket connector which may include an electrical or latching component, and which may be physically connected or latched to secure it with a pairing socket connector of a second cart.