Retractable Luggage Handle With Removable Powerbank Ejection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current powerbank holders in luggage often occupy unnecessary space, can be dysfunctional, leading to the powerbank becoming stuck, and pose risks of damage or theft, especially during customs checks where easy removal is required.
Innovation Solution
A retractable handle mechanism with a removable powerbank holder that includes a locking mechanism and ejection mechanism, allowing for secure holding and easy removal of powerbanks, including combination powerbanks/mobile routers, with biasing members for assisted ejection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a powerbank holder is integrated into luggage, then powerbank storage and accessibility are improved, but the risk of damage, theft, and unnecessary space occupation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The powerbank holder is designed as a separable component that can be removed from the luggage. The holder includes a release mechanism that allows it to be detached from the luggage body, enabling users to take the holder (with or without the powerbank) when not needed, thereby reducing exposure to damage and theft risks while maintaining accessibility when required.
2Ease of operation
If a powerbank holder is integrated into luggage, then powerbank storage is improved, but space for other items is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is designed as a removable module rather than a permanent fixture. When the powerbank is not needed, the holder can be completely removed from the luggage, freeing up the space it occupied for other items. This segmented design allows the luggage storage volume to be dynamically adjusted based on powerbank usage requirements.
3Reliability
If a locking mechanism is added to secure the powerbank, then security against theft is improved, but the complexity of the mechanism increases
Solution Approach 1:
The security function is segmented into two levels: the holder itself provides basic retention, and an optional separate locking mechanism provides enhanced security. This segmented approach allows users to choose the appropriate level of security without always dealing with complex mechanisms. The lock can be engaged or disengaged independently based on security needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism is designed as a separate, extractable component from the holder. This allows the locking function to be added only when needed, rather than being an always-present complex system. The lock can be removed or bypassed when simple holder retention is sufficient, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining security options.
4Ease of operation
If an ejection mechanism is added for easy powerbank removal, then ease of operation is improved, but the risk of mechanism dysfunction increases
Solution Approach 1:
The removal function is segmented into multiple independent methods: the ejection mechanism provides automated easy removal, while a manual release mechanism provides a backup. This segmentation ensures that if the ejection mechanism fails, the manual method can still be used, thereby maintaining reliability while preserving ease of operation through the primary automated method.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual release mechanism serves as a pre-prepared backup in case the ejection mechanism fails. This prior cushioning against potential failure ensures that powerbank removal capability is maintained even when the primary ejection system becomes dysfunctional, thereby protecting against reliability issues while keeping the primary ease-of-use method intact.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure storage and easy access to powerbanks, preventing damage and theft, while ensuring compliance with customs regulations by allowing effortless removal of powerbanks, even if the ejection mechanism fails.
Implementation Method 1
biasing members for assisted ejection
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus is provided for removably holding a first powerbank, the apparatus including a frame, a handle connectable to the frame, and a first holder connectable to the frame. The first powerbank is able to be removably held by the first holder. The disclosure is further directed handle mechanisms and to a suitcase or luggage including the apparatus or handle mechanisms.