External Power Interface Module for Portable Bags

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing bag and carrying case charging systems require users to open the bag to access the power source and charging interface, making it inconvenient to charge electronic devices while using them.

Innovation Solution

A power interface ensemble with an article-carrying tool, such as a bag or backpack, featuring an interface opening on the exterior with a battery or power source inside, allowing for external access to input and output ports for charging electronic devices without opening the bag.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the power source and charging interface are placed inside the bag, then the bag can carry the power source conveniently, but the user must open the bag to access the charging interface

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveportability of power sourceVSAvoidaccess to charging interface

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The charging system is divided into two functional segments: the power source remains integrated inside the bag for portability, while the charging interface is extracted and mounted on the exterior. This segmentation allows each component to serve its optimal function - the internal power source provides portable energy storage, while the external interface enables convenient access without opening the bag.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The charging interface is extracted from the interior of the bag and repositioned on the exterior surface. This extraction resolves the contradiction by maintaining the power source inside the bag for portability while making the charging interface externally accessible, eliminating the need to open the bag for charging operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Reliability

If the charging interface is placed inside the bag, then the power source can be protected, but the user cannot use the device while charging

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection of power sourceVSAvoiddevice usage during charging

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The charging interface is extracted from the bag interior and positioned on the exterior, allowing the device to remain outside the bag during charging. This enables continuous device usage while charging, as the device no longer needs to be stored inside the bag to access the charging interface.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The external charging interface acts as an intermediary between the internal power source and the external device. It provides the necessary electrical connection point outside the bag, enabling power transfer while allowing the device to remain externally positioned for continuous use during charging.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Device complexity

If the bag requires removal from the user's person to open for charging access, then the bag structure can be simple, but the charging process becomes inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebag structureVSAvoidcharging convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The charging interface is extracted and mounted on the exterior of the bag, making it accessible without opening or removing the bag from the user's person. This maintains simple bag structure while dramatically improving charging convenience, as users can connect devices while the bag remains worn or carried normally.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables users to charge electronic devices externally through the bag's interface without opening it, providing convenience and flexibility in charging both the device and the bag's battery from an external power source.

Implementation Method 1

a battery or power source disposed within the bag

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectBattery (electricity): Battery (electricity)

Implementation Method 2

a power interface module adapted to be electrically coupled to the battery or power source

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectrical conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentUS10547036B1Power interface ensemble and module for mobile consumer electronics

Publication Date: 2020.01.28 M-EDGE INTERNATIONAL CORP

AI summary

A power interface ensemble includes an article-carrying tool exemplified by a bag or similar other carrying case having an interface opening formed in an exterior surface plane thereof. A power source or battery is disposed within the bag or carrying case, and a particularly configured power interface module is adapted to be electrically coupled to the battery or power source. The power interface module may include an interface input port for connecting to an external power source and an interface output port for connecting to an electronic device. The power interface module is positioned at the interface opening of the article-carrying tool or bag such that the input port and the output port are accessible from an exterior of the bag. The power interface module is particularly contoured externally for protecting the input and output ports and is particularly contoured internally for directing electrical connectivity to the power source.