Removable Cup Stand Lighting With Wireless Power Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional beverage vending machines face challenges in providing effective and aesthetically pleasing lighting for removable cup pedestals due to the complexity and expense of electrical energy transmission systems, limiting design flexibility and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a wireless energy transmission system between the vending machine and the removable cup pedestal, featuring a receiving device for the lighting device with a light source, such as light-emitting diodes, which allows for independent illumination and easy cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a lighting device is integrated into the removable cup tray, then illumination quality and design flexibility are improved, but device complexity increases due to the need for electrical energy transmission systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical/electrical coupling system with a wireless energy transmission system. The transmitter in the beverage dispenser and receiver in the cup tray enable power transfer without physical electrical contacts, eliminating complex plugs, sockets, and wiring while maintaining reliable illumination in the removable cup tray
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces wireless energy transmission as an intermediary mechanism between the beverage dispenser and cup tray. This intermediary system (comprising transmitter and receiver components) enables power transfer through electromagnetic fields without direct electrical contact, resolving the contradiction between integrated lighting and system complexity
2Power
If complex coupling systems are used for electrical energy transmission, then power supply to the lighting device is achieved, but reliability decreases due to potential failure points
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical electrical contacts with wireless electromagnetic energy transmission. This eliminates wear, corrosion, and connection failure issues associated with physical plugs and sockets, significantly improving system reliability while maintaining full power transmission capability to the lighting device
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless energy transmission system provides a failure-proof power transmission mechanism that eliminates the need for physical connections that could fail. By anticipating and preventing connection issues before they occur, the system ensures continuous reliable operation of the lighting device
3Ease of manufacture
If the lighting device is located within the removable cup tray, then design flexibility and cleaning ease are improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to the need for complex power connection systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical electrical connections with wireless energy transmission, allowing the cup tray to be freely removable without worrying about plug connections. Users can simply place or remove the tray without any electrical coupling steps, maintaining full design flexibility while improving ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the electrical connection requirement from the cup tray system by implementing wireless power transmission. This separation allows the tray to operate independently without physical electrical attachments, simplifying user interaction while maintaining integrated lighting functionality
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
This solution enables innovative lighting effects, improved user guidance, and enhanced maintenance capabilities, reducing costs and complexity while providing a competitive advantage through customizable and reliable lighting.
Implementation Method 1
the beverage dispenser has a transmitter and the lighting device has a receiver for wireless power transmission
Implementation Method 2
the light source comprises at least one light-emitting diode (LED)
Data Source
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a drinks machine (1) with a removable cup stand (2) for setting down a drink container. It is essential to the invention that the cup stand (2) has a lighting device (3) with a light source (4). As a result, a completely new lighting concept can be implemented with previously unknown optical effects.