Handheld Charger with Segmented Support for Orientation Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing handheld communication device chargers either lack support for convenient device orientation or are bulky and non-portable due to integrated docking stations.
Innovation Solution
A charging device with a flexible cable and a rigid support member that allows for adjustable orientation, using a hollow tubular structure to securely position the device in either portrait or landscape mode, and incorporating a stiffener element for shape retention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a simple cable assembly is used for charging, then portability is maintained, but device support and orientation control are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The charger is divided into three distinct segments: a flexible cable portion for portability, a rigid support member for structural stability, and a connector element for electrical connection. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally while maintaining overall system portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The rigid support member extends perpendicular to the cable axis, adding a vertical dimension to the otherwise planar cable assembly. This dimensional extension provides the necessary support structure without significantly increasing the footprint or compromising portability.
2Ease of operation
If a docking station is used to support the device, then orientation control is improved, but portability is compromised due to increased size
Solution Approach 1:
The charger is divided into three distinct segments: a flexible cable portion for portability, a rigid support member for structural stability, and a connector element for electrical connection. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally while maintaining overall system portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable portion is designed as a flexible, thin structure that can be easily coiled and stored. This flexibility allows the charger to maintain a compact form factor for portability while still providing sufficient length for convenient device connection and positioning.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid support structure is added to the cable, then device stability is improved, but flexibility and portability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The charger is divided into three distinct segments: a flexible cable portion for portability, a rigid support member for structural stability, and a connector element for electrical connection. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally while maintaining overall system portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector element incorporates rotational joints that allow dynamic adjustment of the device orientation. This dynamic capability enables the charger to adapt to different user preferences (portrait or landscape viewing) while the rigid support member maintains structural stability during use.
Data Source
AI summary
A charger device for use with a handheld communication device, the charger device comprises a cable, a connector element and a support element affixed to the connector element. The connector element includes a connector for engagement with a port of the handheld communication device. The support element is configured to support the handheld communication device in either one of a portrait orientation and a landscape orientation, when the connector is engaged with the port of the handheld communication device.