Intelligent shading charging systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional sun shading devices are inflexible, require manual operation, and lack automated features to adapt to environmental changes or communicate with external systems, limiting their effectiveness in providing shade and recharging electric vehicle batteries efficiently.
Innovation Solution
An intelligent shading charging system that incorporates automated mechanisms for adjusting position, integrating solar panels for energy harvesting, and wireless communication to support electric vehicle charging, while providing shade and weather protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional sun shading devices use a unitary frame structure, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it cannot be opened or deployed in many situations and lacks flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is divided into multiple modular components including a base assembly, stem assembly, and multiple arm assemblies that can be independently positioned and configured. This segmentation allows the shading device to be deployed in various configurations and adapt to different spatial requirements while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through standardized modular units.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame structure incorporates movable joints and articulation points that allow dynamic reconfiguration of the arms and blades. The system can transition between different states (open, closed, partially extended) to adapt to changing environmental conditions and user needs, transforming a static unitary frame into a dynamic adaptable structure.
2Extent of automation
If conventional sun shading devices lack automated mechanisms, then the device complexity is low, but they require manual operation and cannot adapt to changing environmental conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The shading device incorporates environmental sensors that automatically detect conditions such as sunlight intensity, wind speed, and temperature. The control system processes this data and autonomously adjusts the arm positions and blade angles to optimize shading performance without user intervention, enabling the system to serve itself by responding to environmental changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a closed-loop control mechanism where sensors continuously monitor environmental parameters and user preferences, the controller processes this feedback information, and the actuators adjust the shading configuration accordingly. This feedback loop enables automated adaptation to changing conditions while maintaining manageable complexity through efficient control algorithms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional sun shading devices lack integration with external systems, then the device complexity is low, but they cannot communicate with external systems or provide charging functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The shading device is transformed into a multi-functional system that combines shading protection with electric vehicle charging capabilities. The base assembly integrates both the mechanical shading structure and the charging station components, allowing a single device to perform multiple functions (shading, charging, environmental monitoring) without requiring separate standalone systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the shading device with external charging systems by integrating the charging port, battery, and communication modules directly into the base assembly. This consolidation combines previously separate functions (shading and charging) into a unified system, enabling seamless operation and reducing the need for multiple independent devices.
4Adaptability or versatility
If conventional sun shading devices use a single awning or fabric piece, then the structure is simple, but it cannot provide flexible shading coverage or track sun movement
Solution Approach 1:
The shading mechanism is divided into multiple independent blade elements that can be individually positioned and angled. Each blade can be independently controlled to optimize shading coverage for different times of day and seasonal variations, providing flexible adaptability without requiring a complex single-piece mechanism.
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
The system effectively adapts to environmental conditions, provides efficient solar-powered charging for electric vehicles, and offers enhanced user interaction and shade protection, addressing the limitations of conventional shading devices.
Implementation Method 1
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Data Source
AI summary
An intelligent shading charging system, includes a housing having a rechargeable battery installed therein, a lower support assembly connected to the housing and an upper support assembly, the upper support assembly including one or more arm support assemblies. The intelligent shading charging system further includes a hinging assembly connecting a lower support assembly to an upper support assembly to allow an upper support assembly to rotate with respect to the lower support assembly, one or more arms connected to the one or more are support assemblies, a shading fabric; and one or more solar cell arrays mounted on or integrated within the shading fabric.