Integrated Dustproof Device for Multiple Connection Ports
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional dustproof devices are inadequate for protecting standard connection ports on electronic devices from dust and moisture, particularly when multiple ports need to be managed simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
A dustproof device comprising two components with plug bodies for standard connection ports and an engaging mechanism, allowing removable connection and disconnection to prevent dust entry and loss, with adjustable configurations for various port standards.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional dustproof devices are used for each connection port separately, then each port is protected from dust and moisture, but the device complexity increases and components are prone to loss
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual dustproof components into a single integrated dustproof device that can cover multiple connection ports simultaneously. The device includes a body with multiple cavities, each cavity designed to fit over a specific port type (USB, audio, SD card, etc.), thereby reducing the number of separate components needed and simplifying the overall structure while maintaining protection for each port
Solution Approach 2:
The dustproof device is designed with multi-functionality to accommodate various types of connection ports through its multiple specialized cavities. Each cavity is shaped and sized for a specific port type, allowing a single device to provide dust and moisture protection across multiple different port standards, eliminating the need for separate dustproof devices for each port type
2Reliability
If multiple separate dustproof components are used for different connection ports, then each port can be protected, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to increased risk of component loss
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple protective functions into a single integrated device that users handle as one unit. Instead of managing multiple small separate components that can easily be misplaced, users only need to attach or remove one unified dustproof device to protect all connection ports, significantly improving ease of operation and reducing the risk of component loss
3Device complexity
If a unified dustproof device is used for multiple connection ports, then device complexity and component loss risk are reduced, but adaptability to different port standards may be limited
Solution Approach 1:
The dustproof device incorporates multiple cavities, each specifically designed to fit different connection port standards (USB Type-A, USB Type-C, audio jack, SD card slot, etc.). This multi-functional design allows a single device to adapt to various port types simultaneously, maintaining high versatility while keeping the overall structure unified and simple
Solution Approach 2:
The device body is segmented into multiple distinct cavities, each optimized for a specific port type. This segmentation allows the unified device to provide tailored protection for each port standard while maintaining structural integration, thereby achieving both simplicity and adaptability
Data Source
AI summary
A dustproof device includes a first component, a second component and an engaging mechanism. The first component includes a first plug body which is pluggable into the first standard connection port. The second component includes a second plug body which is pluggable into the second standard connection port. The engaging mechanism includes a first engaging part which is disposed on the first component, and a second engaging part which is disposed on the second component and which is removably engageable with the first engaging part. The first component is removably connected to the second component by virtue of removable engagement between the first engaging part and the second engaging part.