Holster Integrating Wireless Headset Charging via Mating Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing holsters are inadequate for simultaneously carrying and charging both mobile devices and their peripherals, leading to increased user burden and limited peripheral device battery life due to size constraints and the need for separate charging stations.
Innovation Solution
A holster design that integrates a mating structure to establish electrical contact between a mobile device and its peripheral, allowing the mobile device to charge the peripheral while both are carried, utilizing a tongue-and-groove mechanism or other fastening systems for secure retention and charging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If peripheral devices use smaller batteries to minimize size, then peripheral device size is reduced, but battery life is shortened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the peripheral device and mobile device into a single integrated unit, allowing the larger mobile device battery to charge the peripheral device battery continuously. This merging eliminates the need for the peripheral to have a large standalone battery while ensuring it remains charged through the mobile device's power supply.
Solution Approach 2:
The peripheral device is pre-charged by the mobile device before independent use is needed. The continuous charging capability ensures the peripheral device battery is replenished in advance during periods when the peripheral is docked with the mobile device, eliminating the need for external charging stations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If peripherals are carried in carrying cases with multiple pockets, then multiple items can be held, but retrieval becomes cumbersome due to fasteners
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the carrying case function with the charging dock function into a single integrated holster. The peripheral device is retained in the holster through mechanical engagement features (slots, latches, or magnetic attraction) that allow for easy insertion and retrieval without complex fasteners, while simultaneously providing charging capability when docked.
3Volume of moving object
If holsters are designed to hold only one item, then holster size is minimized, but ability to carry both mobile device and peripheral is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested configuration where the peripheral device holster is integrated into or alongside the mobile device holster. The two holsters share common structural elements and are positioned to fit together compactly, allowing both devices to be carried in a unified, space-efficient arrangement that maintains minimal overall size while providing dual-carry capability.
4Reliability
If separate charging stations are used for peripherals, then charging capability is provided, but user burden increases and portability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the charging station function with the holster into a single integrated unit. The holster includes charging contacts and electrical connections that automatically engage when the peripheral device is docked, providing charging capability without requiring a separate external charging station. This integration eliminates the need to carry multiple separate devices while ensuring reliable charging.
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
This solution enables extended battery life for peripherals by eliminating the need for separate charging stations, reducing the number of items users must carry and addressing size-related battery limitations in peripherals.
Implementation Method 1
The mating structure is for holding the peripheral device in electrical contact with the mobile device retained in the sleeve
Data Source
AI summary
A holster for use with a handheld device and a peripheral device is disclosed herein. The holster provides a mating structure for holding a peripheral device so that a mobile device charges the peripheral device. The holster removes the inconvenience of having to charge a peripheral off a battery charger at work or home by permitting the peripheral to charge off the handheld device. The holster can be used with any handheld device and peripheral device, such as a cellular phone and a wireless headset.