Magnetic Electrode Connection Layout for Reliable Portable Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connection methods using magnets for portable devices with chargers may fail to ensure consistent electrode contact, leading to unreliable electrical connections.
Innovation Solution
A connection apparatus with conductive and magnetic first and second electrodes, fixed at a precise interval by a fixing member, ensures reliable electrical contact using magnetic attraction and adjustable positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a magnet is used to connect a portable device to a charger, then connection ease is improved, but electrode contact reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connection apparatus is divided into separate functional components: a magnetic component for attraction and fixation, and distinct first and second electrodes for electrical connection. This segmentation allows the magnetic component to handle the connection ease function while the electrodes independently ensure reliable electrical contact, resolving the contradiction between easy magnetic connection and reliable electrode contact.
2Reliability
If electrode contact is ensured through precise positioning, then electrical connection reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the magnetic component with the electrode assembly into a single integrated connection apparatus. The magnetic component and electrodes work together as a unified structure, eliminating the need for separate complex positioning mechanisms. This merging maintains electrical connection reliability while avoiding increased device complexity.
3Volume of moving object
If the connection apparatus is miniaturized, then device size is reduced, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention optimizes the interval parameter between the first and second electrodes to be substantially equal to the portable device thickness. This parameter change allows the connection apparatus to be miniaturized while maintaining reliable electrical contact, as the electrode spacing is precisely matched to the device dimensions rather than requiring excessive precision in other manufacturing parameters.
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
Facilitates easy and reliable electrical connection with portable devices, allowing miniaturization and preventing electrical defects.
Implementation Method 1
The first electrode is conductive and magnetic. The second electrode is conductive and magnetic.
Data Source
AI summary
A connection apparatus that can easily and reliably establish an electrical connection with a portable device. A connection apparatus that electrically connects with a portable device. The connection apparatus is provided with a first electrode, a second electrode, and a fixing member. The first electrode is conductive and has magnetic force. The second electrode is conductive and has magnetic force. The fixing member is configured so as to be capable of fixing the first electrode and second electrode at an interval according to the portable device.