Foldable Wireless Charger With Hidden Cable Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing foldable wireless chargers expose cables when unfolded, risking damage and affecting aesthetics and user experience.
Innovation Solution
A foldable wireless charger design that incorporates a cable outlet on the base, a cable runway within the support rod, and a cable inlet on the charger body, allowing the cable to be concealed and reducing the risk of damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the foldable wireless charger is unfolded to allow charging in oblique positions, then the versatility and ease of use are improved, but the cable becomes exposed which increases the risk of damage and affects aesthetics
Solution Approach 1:
The cable is nested within the support rod structure, running through a dedicated cable runway that is integrated into the rod. This nesting approach allows the cable to be concealed within the charger's body when unfolded, eliminating exposure while maintaining the oblique charging capability. The cable runway acts as a protective channel that guides the cable from the base through the support rod to the charger body.
2Ease of operation
If the cable is exposed for connection purposes, then the ease of operation is improved, but the aesthetics and user experience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The cable routing function is extracted from the external environment and integrated into the charger's internal structure. The cable runway is a dedicated internal passage that separates the cable from the external view, allowing the cable to be effectively 'taken out' of the aesthetic consideration while maintaining its functional connection between the base and charger body.
3Reliability
If the cable is concealed within the charger structure, then the reliability and aesthetics are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cable routing function is merged with the support rod structure. The cable runway is integrated into the support rod rather than being a separate external component, combining the mechanical support function with the cable guidance function in a single unified structure. This merging approach protects the cable while avoiding the need for additional complex external cable management systems.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a foldable wireless charger, including a cable, a base, a support rod and a charger body connected in sequence, the support rod is rotationally connected to the base and the charger body, respectively, a cable outlet is arranged on the base, a cable runway is arranged inside the support rod, a cable inlet is arranged on the charger body, one end of the cable is located in the base, and the other end of the cable is extended into the charger body through the cable outlet, the cable runway and the cable inlet in sequence. The foldable wireless charger can hide the cable configured to supply power to the wireless charging transmission module in the charger body, which effectively reduces the risk of damage to the cable, helps in prolonging the service life of the foldable wireless charger, and improves the user experience.