Inductive Charger with Magnetic Rolling Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional chargers for mobile devices often restrict the positioning of the device, making it difficult to use while charging, and larger devices like tablets are not easily compatible with inductive charging due to connection challenges.
Innovation Solution
A charging device with a substantially planar housing and support beam that allows for inductive charging by rolling towards the device using magnets, enabling flexible positioning and connection with a circular edge and adjustable magnets for touch connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional chargers use physical connectors requiring flat surface placement, then reliable electrical connection is achieved, but device positioning flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical connector system with an inductive charging system that uses electromagnetic fields for energy transfer. The charging device includes a charging coil that generates an electromagnetic field to wirelessly charge the mobile device, eliminating the need for physical connectors and enabling flexible positioning on various surfaces including curved surfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces magnets as an intermediary mechanism to ensure reliable connection. Magnets are embedded in both the charging device and the mobile device to maintain close proximity and alignment between the charging coil and the device, ensuring reliable inductive charging while allowing positioning flexibility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional inductive chargers use fixed positioning structures, then stable charging connection is maintained, but compatibility with larger devices like tablets is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs adjustable and movable magnets that can dynamically adapt to different device sizes and positions. The magnets are positioned to attract and hold the mobile device firmly against the charging surface, maintaining stable connection regardless of device size whether smartphone or tablet.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging device is designed with universal compatibility through its inductive charging mechanism that works with any device containing a wireless charging receiver, from small smartphones to large tablets. The adjustable magnet positioning and flexible charging surface enable the same device to accommodate various form factors while maintaining reliable charging connection.
3Ease of operation
If docking stations are designed to hold mobile devices upright, then device stability is improved, but user accessibility is reduced requiring lifting or undocking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the connection mechanism from a fixed docking structure and implements it as a flexible inductive charging system. The mobile device is not physically docked or constrained but rather held in place by magnetic attraction, allowing users to easily access and remove the device while maintaining stability during 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
Enables unencumbered use of mobile devices during charging with flexible positioning and efficient inductive charging for various devices, including larger ones like tablets, without the need for physical connectors.
Implementation Method 1
An inductive charging component may be disposed between the front and the back side and may charge the portable electronic device
Implementation Method 2
A magnet may be located proximate to the first side, such that the magnet is configured to align with a second magnet or metal component associated with the portable electronic device
Data Source
AI summary
A charging device containing a support beam and a substantially planar housing may be configured to maintain an angle of under 90 degrees with respect to a flat surface that the charging device is placed on. The charging device may contain an inductive charging component that charges a mobile device in connection with the charging device. One or more magnets also contained in the charging device may enable the connection to a mobile device and may also facilitate the charging device rolling towards a mobile device.