Multi Wireless Charging Apparatus With Folding Units
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless charging technologies are inconvenient for use with multiple devices due to their large size and inability to charge multiple devices simultaneously, limiting their practicality and portability.
Innovation Solution
A multi wireless charging apparatus with a folding design and slim thickness, featuring a control unit, multiple wireless charging units connected by folding units with voids for stacking, and shielding films for electromagnetic field shielding, allowing for flexible exposure of wireless charging surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a wireless charging apparatus uses electromagnetic induction method with coil combinations, then wireless charging capability is achieved, but the volume becomes large and it cannot charge multiple devices simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless charging apparatus is divided into multiple independent wireless charging units (first, second, third, and fourth units), each capable of charging one device. These segmented units are connected via folding units, allowing the system to charge multiple devices simultaneously while maintaining a compact form factor when folded.
Solution Approach 2:
The folding units enable the wireless charging units to be stacked and nested together when not in use, creating a compact configuration. The units can be folded up or down like an accordion, allowing the apparatus to transition between a compact stored state and an expanded charging state.
2Adaptability or versatility
If wireless charging units are stacked in joining type with voids, then multiple devices can be charged simultaneously, but the structure becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The folding units provide dynamic flexibility to the structure, allowing the apparatus to transition between folded and unfolded states. This dynamic design enables the structure to adapt between compact storage and expanded multi-device charging configurations without requiring complex fixed mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The folding units incorporate flexible voids that allow the wireless charging units to be stacked and connected through thin folding sections. This flexible design simplifies the overall structure compared to rigid multi-device charging stations, while still enabling simultaneous charging of multiple devices.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If shielding films are added for electromagnetic field shielding, then electromagnetic interference is reduced, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shielding films are integrated directly into the wireless charging units during the manufacturing process, merging the shielding function with the charging unit structure. This combination approach reduces the need for separate assembly steps and simplifies the overall manufacturing process while still providing effective electromagnetic field shielding.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and simultaneous wireless charging of multiple devices while maintaining a compact form factor, improving usability and portability by allowing the exposure of varying numbers of charging surfaces as needed.
Implementation Method 1
a shielding film made of a conductive material and formed on a lower surface thereof, for electromagnetic field shielding
Implementation Method 2
an electromagnetic induction method is excellent in view of commercialization and practicality. The electromagnetic induction method, as disclosed in Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2010-0094197 (laid-open published on Aug. 26, 2010), uses the combination of electromagnetic energy generated from a coil wound several times.
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AI summary
The multi wireless charging apparatus of the present invention includes a control unit generally controlling a wireless charging procedure; a plurality of wireless charging units electrically connected to the control unit; and folding units connecting between the wireless charging units, the folding units each having a void therein, which passes through both lateral surfaces thereof, and thereby to be folded up or down.Also, in the multi wireless charging apparatus of the present invention, each of the wireless charging units includes a shielding film made of a conductive material, such as conductive paste or ferrite, and formed on a lower surface thereof, for electromagnetic field shielding.