Detachable Electronic Device Rack With Integrated Charging Layout
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a versatile and space-efficient solution to support and connect electronic devices, particularly in limited indoor environments, where devices like smartphones, tablets, and PCs require stable positioning and easy access to charging ports.
Innovation Solution
A detachable multifunctional rack with a rectangular platform, L-shaped supports, and aligned tubular members, featuring a power socket, USB ports, and a USB TYPE-C port, allowing for flexible placement and organization of electronic devices, including a platform with a lower board, hollow members, and adjustable holding and tray mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a rack structure is designed to support multiple electronic devices, then the organization and charging capability is improved, but the device complexity and space requirement increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rack is divided into multiple independent layers, each capable of supporting different electronic devices. The power socket assembly is also segmented and can be selectively positioned at different locations on the rack structure, allowing flexible configuration without increasing overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The rack structure integrates multiple functions including device support, charging capability through integrated power sockets, and organizational functionality. The power socket assembly can serve multiple devices simultaneously and can be repositioned to accommodate different charging needs, providing universal applicability across various device types.
2Ease of operation
If power sockets and USB ports are integrated into the rack, then charging convenience is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power socket assembly combines multiple charging interfaces (power sockets and USB ports) into a single integrated unit that can be mounted on the rack. This merging approach provides convenient simultaneous charging for multiple devices while maintaining a compact design that does not excessively increase overall structural complexity.
3Area of stationary object
If the rack supports various electronic devices in limited space, then space utilization is improved, but the stability and proper connection of devices becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The rack utilizes vertical space by creating multiple elevated layers at different heights, transforming the limited horizontal floor space into three-dimensional utilization. Each layer provides stable support surfaces and integrated connection points, ensuring device stability while maximizing space efficiency through vertical arrangement.
Solution Approach 2:
The rack structure acts as an intermediary between electronic devices and power sources, providing dedicated mounting surfaces and integrated power connection points. This intermediary structure ensures proper connection and stable positioning of devices while organizing them efficiently within limited space.
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AI summary
A detachable, multifunctional rack for electronic devices includes a rectangular platform (1) including a lower board (10) secured to an underside, two sets of a plurality of hollow members (11) on two sides of the lower board (10) respectively, and a space (15) under the lower board (10); two L-shaped supports (2) mounted to two sides of the platform (1) respectively, each support (2) including a horizontal member (21) releasably secured to either side of the platform (1), a vertical member (22) releasably secured to the horizontal member (21), and a plurality of aligned, spaced tubular members (23) on one side of the horizontal member (21); and two pins (14) each passing through one set of the hollow members (11) and the tubular members (23) at either side of the platform (1) to fasten the platform (1) and the supports (2) together.