Magnetic Wireless Charger Layout for Multi-Orientation Playback Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wireless chargers for playback devices often require precise alignment and do not support wireless charging in multiple orientations, leading to user inconvenience and limited functionality.
Innovation Solution
A wireless charger design that incorporates magnet assemblies to facilitate alignment with playback devices, allowing for wireless charging in multiple orientations, including vertical and horizontal positions, by using ferromagnetic materials and magnet assemblies strategically positioned around the wireless charging coil.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional wireless chargers are used, then wireless charging function is provided, but precise alignment is required and multiple orientations are not supported
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless charger is divided into multiple independent magnet assemblies positioned at different locations and orientations. Each magnet assembly independently attracts corresponding ferromagnetic materials on the playback device, enabling the system to support multiple charging orientations without requiring precise manual alignment.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless charger is designed with magnet assemblies that enable it to function in multiple orientations (vertical, horizontal, and angled positions). This multi-functional design allows the same charger to adapt to different playback device placements and user preferences, eliminating the need for separate chargers for different orientations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If magnet assemblies are added to support multiple orientations, then charging versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple magnet assemblies are integrated into a single unified wireless charger housing, combining their functions into one device. This merging approach provides multiple orientation support while avoiding the complexity of using separate charging devices for different orientations.
Solution Approach 2:
Magnet assemblies are strategically positioned at specific locations within the charger housing, with each assembly having localized magnetic properties tailored to its position. This allows ferromagnetic materials to be attracted to specific regions, enabling the playback device to be held at various angles while maintaining stable magnetic attraction and proper alignment.
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 seamless wireless charging in various orientations without the need for manual repositioning, enhancing user convenience and expanding the usability of playback devices in different environments.
Implementation Method 1
one or more magnet assemblies configured to facilitate alignment with a playback device
Implementation Method 2
using ferromagnetic materials and magnet assemblies strategically positioned around the wireless charging coil
Data Source
AI summary
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to wireless chargers for playback devices, such as portable playback devices.