Earphone Charging Case With External Microphone Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in conveniently and properly accommodating external plug-in microphones with wireless earphones during charging, leading to potential loss due to improper storage in existing charging solutions.
Innovation Solution
A charging box and storage box design featuring inner and outer accommodation recesses within a casing and cover, allowing for simultaneous storage and charging of wireless earphones and microphones, preventing loss and ensuring convenient handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the charging box only has inner accommodation recesses for earphones, then the charging function is simple and compact, but the external plug-in microphone cannot be accommodated and may be lost
Solution Approach 1:
The charging box is segmented into multiple functional zones: inner accommodation recesses for earphones and outer accommodation recesses for microphones. This segmentation allows different components to be stored in dedicated spaces, solving the problem of accommodating both earphones and external microphones simultaneously while maintaining structural organization.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging box is designed with multi-functionality to accommodate both earphones (in inner recesses) and external plug-in microphones (in outer recesses). The cover structure provides universal coverage for both types of accessories, making the charging box a versatile storage and charging solution for multiple audio devices.
2Reliability
If the user separates earphones from external plug-in microphone for charging, then the earphones can be charged properly, but the microphone needs additional accommodation and is easily lost
Solution Approach 1:
The charging box merges the storage and charging functions for both earphones and external microphones into a single integrated unit. The outer accommodation recesses on the cover provide a dedicated space for microphones, allowing users to store and charge both earphones and microphones together without separation, eliminating the risk of losing microphones.
Solution Approach 2:
The outer accommodation recesses act as an intermediary structure that facilitates the proper storage of microphones. By providing a dedicated intermediate space between the inner earphone recesses and the external environment, the design ensures microphones have a designated home, preventing loss and simplifying user operations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the charging box accommodates both earphones and microphone, then both items are protected from loss, but the structure becomes more complex with additional recesses
Solution Approach 1:
The charging box employs a nested structure where outer accommodation recesses are integrated into the cover, which itself covers the inner accommodation recesses. This nesting approach allows multiple storage functions to be combined in a compact form factor, providing both earphone and microphone accommodation without significantly increasing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The design utilizes the cover dimension to add outer accommodation recesses, effectively using the vertical and lateral space of the cover to create additional storage zones. This dimensional approach allows the charging box to accommodate multiple device types without requiring a larger base structure, maintaining compactness while enhancing functionality.
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AI summary
A charging box is configured to accommodate at least one wireless earphone and at least one microphone. The charging box includes a casing, a cover and a charging system. The casing has at least one inner accommodation recess and at least one outer accommodation recess. The at least one inner accommodation recess is configured to accommodate the at least one wireless earphone. The at least one outer accommodation recess is configured to accommodate the at least one microphone. The cover is mounted at the casing, and the cover is configured to cover the at least one inner accommodation recess. The charging system is disposed in the casing, and the charging system is configured to charge the at least one wireless earphone.