Detachable USB Charging Unit With Single-Port Universal Output

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing USB charging solutions often require multiple ports and complex circuitry to charge devices efficiently, leading to increased costs and complexity, while also posing safety risks due to high voltage and current limitations, and lack compatibility with various devices.

Innovation Solution

A universal USB charging module with a compact design that uses a single USB port to deliver 5V DC current efficiently, capable of charging devices from 1.0 to 5 Amps, integrated into desktop items like lamps and power strips, eliminating the need for multiple ports and complex circuitry, and ensuring safety through certification and reduced overheating risks.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If multiple USB ports and complex circuitry are used to charge devices efficiently, then charging capability is improved, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging capabilityVSAvoidcircuitry complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal charging module that can charge multiple types of devices (USB devices, Bluetooth devices, other wireless devices) through a single charging port. The module automatically detects and adapts to different device types, eliminating the need for multiple specialized ports and complex switching circuitry while maintaining high charging capability across diverse device categories.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If multiple USB ports and complex circuitry are used to charge devices efficiently, then charging capability is improved, but manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging capabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The universal charging module consolidates multiple charging functions into a single integrated component, reducing the total number of parts needed (fewer ports, less circuitry, fewer connectors). This simplification directly lowers manufacturing costs through reduced component count, simpler assembly processes, and lower inventory complexity while maintaining the ability to charge multiple device types efficiently.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Speed

If high voltage and current are used to charge devices quickly, then charging speed is improved, but safety risks increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging speedVSAvoidsafety
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The charging module incorporates automatic detection and adaptive control mechanisms that monitor device characteristics, voltage, and current levels in real-time. The system adjusts charging parameters dynamically based on device requirements and conditions, preventing excessive voltage or current that could cause safety issues while maintaining optimal charging speed. This feedback-based control ensures safe operation across all device types without sacrificing charging performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11746047B2Wired and detachable charging-unit of electric product
Publication Date: 2023.09.05 CHIEN AARON
  • US11746047B2 patent drawing
  • US11746047B2 patent drawing
  • US11746047B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A wired and detachable, moveable, dis-assemble, re-assemble USB or Wireless charging-unit(s) which has minimum feet DC power delivery wire that is manual to coil, wrap within unit's own space for wire-arrangement, said each wired and detachable unit(s) cover broad area and people can chare external product(s) at any location within said area; wherein said unit(s) assembly with electric product which is at least one (1) desk, floor, wall-mounted item, light, (2) power strip, (3) selfie LED light has built-in or added-on image capture device(s).