Flexible Power Extension Assembly for Multi-Cord Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical extending devices lack flexibility and adaptability in accommodating various types of power cords and devices, limiting their usability and positioning options.
Innovation Solution
A flexible electrical extending device with a power plug and housing that includes multiple recessed ports for different types of power cords, allowing the device to be shaped and positioned optimally for various electronic devices, featuring a flexible member and a power housing with integrated first and second power ports for diverse power cord types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid electrical extension device is used, then the structural stability is improved, but the flexibility and positioning options are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by incorporating a flexible member that can change its configuration from rigid to bent states, allowing the electrical extension device to adapt its shape for different positioning needs while maintaining structural integrity through the flexible material design
Solution Approach 2:
The patent directly applies this principle by using a flexible member made of flexible material that can be bent into various shapes, enabling the device to conform to different spatial arrangements and positioning requirements while maintaining structural stability through the inherent properties of the flexible material
2Device complexity
If a single-type power port is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different power cords is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the universality principle by integrating multiple types of power ports (first power ports and second power ports) into a single device, enabling it to accommodate different power cord types and electronic devices, thereby increasing adaptability without proportionally increasing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies the merging principle by combining multiple power port types and multiple electronic devices into a single power distribution unit, allowing centralized power management and reducing the need for multiple separate extension devices
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical extending assembly includes a power plug has a plurality of male contacts that can be plugged into a power source comprising a female electrical outlet. A member is coupled to and extends away from the power plug and the member is comprised of a flexible material thereby facilitating the member to be formed into a variety of shapes. A power housing is coupled to the member and the power housing is distally positioned with respect to the power plug. A plurality of first power ports each is integrated into the power housing to receive a first type of power cord. A plurality of second power ports is each is integrated into the power housing to receive a second type of power cord.