Charging device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional charging devices are limited in their ability to simultaneously charge both wireless handy cleaners and robot cleaners, and they lack the functionality to transmit and receive control instructions and information effectively, restricting their operational efficiency and user convenience.
Innovation Solution
A charging device system that includes a first charger for the handy cleaner and a second charger for the robot cleaner, both equipped with transceivers for wireless communication, a processor for managing charging and actuation signals, and a communication line to connect the chargers, enabling simultaneous charging and information exchange, as well as providing actuation signals and device information to users.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional charging devices charge both handy cleaners and robot cleaners simultaneously, then charging capability is provided, but the devices lack functionality to transmit and receive control instructions and information effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The charging device is designed to perform multiple functions: it charges both handy cleaners and robot cleaners simultaneously while also serving as a communication hub that transmits and receives control instructions and information between the cleaners and the user's terminal device, eliminating the need for separate charging and communication functions
2Device complexity
If the charging device only provides charging function, then device complexity is reduced, but operational efficiency and user convenience are restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The charging device integrates charging functionality with communication and control capabilities, allowing it to simultaneously charge multiple cleaners and exchange information with them and the user's terminal device, thereby improving operational efficiency without significantly increasing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The charging device establishes bidirectional communication with the cleaners through transceivers, enabling real-time feedback on charging status, position information, and operational data, which enhances user convenience and operational efficiency by providing timely information exchange
3Loss of information
If the charging device equips transceivers for wireless communication and communication lines to connect chargers, then information exchange capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The charging device acts as an intermediary between the cleaners and the user's terminal device, using transceivers and communication lines to facilitate information exchange. This centralized mediation approach improves information exchange capability while managing complexity by consolidating communication infrastructure in one location rather than requiring complex point-to-point connections between all devices
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AI summary
Provided is a charging device for charging a wireless manual cleaner and a robot cleaner. The charging device includes a first charger comprising a first charging terminal connected to a charging terminal of the manual cleaner, and a first transceiver configured to transmit and receive information to and from the manual cleaner; a second charger comprising a second charging terminal connected to a charging terminal of the robot cleaner, and a second transceiver configured to transmit and receive information to and from the robot cleaner; and a communication line configured to electrically connect the first transceiver and the second transceiver to each other.