Detachable Power Modules on Display Workstation Edges

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing desktop display workstations are limited in accommodating diverse office and learning apparatuses, leading to messy power cords, difficult placement of devices, unordered desktops, and potential electricity leakage risks.

Innovation Solution

A desktop display workstation with a detachable extension module that can be connected to arbitrary positions via a sliding chute or hanging slot system, ensuring optimal device placement and reducing electrical hazards through reliable power transmission.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple apparatuses are connected to the display workstation using fixed power cords, then power supply capability is improved, but the desktop becomes messy and device placement becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower supply capabilityVSAvoiddevice placement flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The power supply system is segmented into multiple independent detachable power modules that can be independently connected and positioned. Each power module can be separately attached to different locations on the display workstation, allowing flexible device placement without messy interconnected power cords.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The power modules are designed to be detachable and repositionable, transforming the static power supply system into a dynamic one. Users can continuously adjust the position and configuration of power modules according to different device placement needs, maintaining flexibility while providing multiple power supply points.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If power cords are extensively connected to support diverse apparatuses, then functional versatility is improved, but electricity leakage risk increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunctional versatilityVSAvoidelectrical safety

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The electrical connection system is divided into multiple isolated power modules, each with its own connection interface. This segmentation reduces the complexity of electrical pathways and minimizes potential leakage points compared to extensive interconnected power cords.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The detachable power modules serve as intermediary connection points between the power source and various devices. These standardized modules incorporate built-in safety features and proper electrical isolation, providing safer connections than traditional power cords that directly expose electrical contacts.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If power cords are used to connect multiple devices, then power supply capability is improved, but the desktop appearance becomes unordered

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower supply capabilityVSAvoiddesktop appearance

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple power connection points are distributed as separate modular units on the display workstation surface, eliminating the need for power cords to snake across the desktop. This segmentation creates a clean, organized appearance while maintaining full power supply capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The power connection system transitions from a two-dimensional layout with cords spreading across the desktop surface to a three-dimensional arrangement where power modules are vertically integrated into or on the display workstation structure, clearing the desktop surface of messy cords.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

4Reliability

If fixed power cords are used for power connection, then electrical connection reliability is improved, but long-term use increases electricity leakage risk

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveelectrical connection reliabilityVSAvoidelectricity leakage risk

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The detachable power modules can be replaced when worn or damaged, preventing the accumulation of electrical hazards that occur with long-term use of fixed power cords. Old modules are discarded and new ones installed, continuously refreshing the electrical connection system to maintain safety.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #34Discarding and recovering

Data Source

PatentUS11402867B2Display workstation used on a desktop

Publication Date: 2022.08.02 LOCTEK ERGONOMIC TECH CORP

AI summary

The present disclosure discloses a display workstation used on a desktop, comprising an extension module for connection with a power module in the display workstation, and on the peripheral edge of the display workstation, there provides a detachable connection structure by which the extension module can be placed at different positions of the peripheral edge, as a sliding chute comprised by two guide rails is disposed along the edge of the display workstation and the bends of the sliding chute are in arc transition; the extension module is inserted on the guide rails on the outer side and can be connected to power source while sliding with the guide rails along the sliding chute to the required position.