Hinged Charging Mount for Hands-Free Device Recharging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable charging devices are cumbersome, limiting users' ability to use their electronic devices for other tasks while charging, and there is a need for a non-cumbersome solution that maintains portability and usability.
Innovation Solution
A portable charging and mounting device with a base portion, a rotating body portion connected by a hinge, and a rechargeable battery integrated with a male connector that allows for hands-free charging and viewing of electronic devices at various angles, using a spring-loaded mechanism for connector deployment and rechargeable via a power source.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If a portable charging device is used, then battery recharging capability is provided, but the device becomes cumbersome and limits user ability to use the electronic device for other tasks
Solution Approach 1:
The charging device is segmented into separate functional components: a base portion with connector, a body portion with battery, and a hinge portion connecting them. This segmentation allows the charging function to be separated from the electronic device, enabling hands-free operation while maintaining portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge portion enables the body portion to rotate with respect to the base portion, adding a rotational dimension to the structure. This allows the electronic device to be positioned at various angles for hands-free viewing and usage, transforming a flat charging surface into a multi-dimensional mounting system.
2Use of energy by moving object
If a portable charging device is used, then battery recharging is enabled, but portability and usability are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The base portion serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, houses the male connector for electrical connection, and acts as a mounting surface for the electronic device. This multi-functionality maintains versatility while enabling portable charging.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge portion provides dynamic adjustability, allowing the body portion to rotate and lock at different angles. This dynamic capability enhances adaptability by enabling the device to be used in various positions (handheld, desktop, angled viewing) while maintaining portability.
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 hands-free charging and viewing of electronic devices in multiple positions, maintaining portability and usability while providing efficient battery recharge capabilities, with the battery capable of being reused multiple times.
Implementation Method 1
a battery electrically connected to the male connector
Implementation Method 2
a body portion connected to the base portion by a hinge portion. The body portion rotates with respect to the base portion via the hinge portion
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device includes a base portion, a male connector on the base portion, a body portion connected to the base portion by a hinge portion, and a battery electrically connected to the male connector. The body portion rotates with respect to the base portion via the hinge portion. The male connector connects to a second electronic device disposed on the base portion.