Mobile Bureau Charging Stand for Multi-Device Desk Space Saving

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for a more efficient and economical method to utilize desk and bureau space in modern offices, particularly for accommodating multiple mobile devices, providing easy access to power and data outlets, and allowing for secure storage and display of devices and papers, while also addressing the challenge of limited space due to the increasing presence of computer peripherals.

Innovation Solution

A mobile bureau with a unique design featuring a lower storage support unit and a vertical bureau stand that includes adjustable components for displaying and charging multiple mobile devices, with built-in power and data outlets, secure storage, and a design that maximizes desk space by allowing devices to be positioned outside the traditional desk area for better visibility and accessibility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If traditional desk space is used to accommodate multiple mobile devices, then device placement is possible, but desk space becomes limited and cluttered with computer peripherals

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenumber of mobile devices accommodatedVSAvoidavailable desk space
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies vertical dimensionality by mounting a rechargeable station on the vertical surface of the desk or bureau. This allows multiple mobile devices to be charged and stored vertically rather than occupying horizontal desk space, effectively resolving the contradiction between accommodating multiple devices and maintaining available workspace.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Ease of operation

If power and data outlets are built into the desk, then device charging and connectivity are convenient, but device accessibility and visibility are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoutlet access convenienceVSAvoiddevice visibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the outlet access function from the device display function. The rechargeable station provides outlet access through its housing, while devices are placed on ledges or shelves that are externally accessible and visible. This segmentation allows both convenience of outlet access and ease of device detection/visibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Productivity

If desk space is maximized for computer peripherals, then computer work efficiency is improved, but space for mobile devices and secure storage is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomputer work efficiencyVSAvoidmulti-device accommodation capability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a multi-functional rechargeable station that serves multiple purposes: charging multiple mobile devices, providing secure storage through locked compartments, offering data connectivity, and acting as an organizational center. This universal station handles mobile device needs without interfering with computer peripheral space, thus maintaining both computer work efficiency and multi-device adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9955784B1System and method for making a mobile office bureau with simultaneous viewing recharging station
Publication Date: 2018.05.01 SMITH MICHAEL C
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AI summary

This new desk bureau possesses a unique arrangement of components in a mobile and more satisfactory style for use in this modern era office environment, as well as a more economical method of fabrication of this unique and new desk bureau design. The invention also possesses more convenient outlet plugs for power and data outlets, which are often located in an inconvenient manner in prior art desk models. Not only can users access the outlet ports with ease, but multiple mobile devices and papers can be displayed on the present invention simultaneously while the devices can be recharged. Moreover, support horizontal planes allow for easy placement of baggage and briefcases, and internal storage bin areas are provided on a lower storage support unit.