Earphone Charging Case With Complementary Contacts for Flexible Recharging
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a transport and/or storage container that can provide an integrated charging function for rechargeable wireless earphones, allowing for flexible and simple recharging both within the container and separately using the same charging cable.
Innovation Solution
A transport and/or storage container with complementary electrical contacts that can connect to an electrical energy source, featuring receiving units for rechargeable wireless earphones and a rechargeable charging battery, enabling recharging of the earphones when placed inside or using a charging cable.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the container provides integrated charging function with separate charging contacts, then the earphones can be recharged both in the container and separately, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The container is designed with dual functionality: it serves both as a storage container for the earphones and as a charging device. The receiving unit in the container can charge earphones when placed inside, while the container itself can be charged separately through its own charging contact, making the device versatile for multiple charging scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging system is segmented into two independent but complementary parts: the container with its own charging contact for external charging, and the receiving unit with coupling contacts for charging earphones when placed inside. This segmentation allows each part to function independently while working together to provide comprehensive charging flexibility.
2Ease of operation
If the container has integrated charging function, then charging convenience is improved, but the container size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The charging function is merged into the container structure itself. The receiving unit that holds the earphones also contains the coupling contacts for charging, eliminating the need for separate charging devices or cables when the earphones are stored in the container.
Solution Approach 2:
The earphones nest within the container's receiving unit, and the charging contacts are integrated within the same space. The coupling contacts are positioned to engage with the earphone contacts when the earphones are placed in the receiving unit, utilizing the existing structural space efficiently without requiring additional external charging components.
3Duration of action of moving object
If the container battery capacity is increased to recharge earphones multiple times, then the charging capability is improved, but the container weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The container battery capacity is optimized to provide sufficient charge for multiple earphone recharges while maintaining a reasonable weight. The electrical energy storage capacity is carefully selected to balance the duration of action (number of recharges) with the weight constraint, ensuring the container remains portable while providing extended charging capability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The container allows for efficient and flexible recharging of rechargeable wireless earphones, extending their battery life and providing a convenient storage solution while ensuring the battery capacity can recharge the earphones multiple times without needing frequent recharging itself.
Implementation Method 1
a rechargeable charging battery LB for the storage of electrical energy
Data Source
AI summary
A transport and/or storage container with integrated charging function for rechargeable wireless earphones comprising a container housing, at least one receiving unit for at least partially receiving a rechargeable wireless earphone, and an electrical container charging contact for connecting the transport and/or storage container to an electrical energy source, wherein the receiving unit has an electrical coupling contact cooperating with an electrical earphone charging contact of a rechargeable wireless earphone when it is placed in the receiving unit for recharging and wherein the electrical container charging contact and the electrical coupling contact are in the form of mutually complementary electrical contacts.