Modular Audio Device Core with Interchangeable Outer Casing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional audio devices lack customization options and fail to meet individualized demands for design and functionality, particularly in incorporating radio reception, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi functions, leading to a homogenized product experience.
Innovation Solution
An audio device with a modular design featuring a device core and interchangeable personalized outer casings, decorative accessories, and manual regulation devices, along with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities, allowing users to customize sound quality, appearance, and functionality through a server-based customization method and assembly process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple functions (radio, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) are integrated into a single audio device, then functionality and versatility are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The audio device is divided into a device core and a personalized outer casing. The device core contains all functional components (radio, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi modules, circuit board, speaker), while the outer casing serves as a modular housing that can be customized. This segmentation allows multiple functions to be integrated in the core without increasing overall device complexity, as the functional modules can be independently managed within the core structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If customizable outer casings and accessories are provided, then adaptability and user personalization are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device core is designed with universal mounting structures and standardized interfaces that can accommodate different personalized outer casings and accessories. The casing includes a front surface, rear surface, and enclosure with universal connection mechanisms for speakers, regulation devices, and decorative elements. This universality allows one core design to support multiple customization options without increasing device complexity.
3Ease of operation
If manual regulation devices are made extendable through movement channels, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Manual regulation devices (tuning knobs, volume controls) are designed with movement channels that allow them to extend outward from the device core when needed for operation, then retract or return to a compact position. This dynamic extension mechanism provides ease of operation by making controls accessible, while the retraction capability prevents permanent increase in device footprint and complexity.
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AI summary
An audio device having radio reception/Bluetooth/Wi-Fi functions is disclosed, comprising a device core having a uniform casing size, and a personalized outer casing used to accommodate the device core. The device core comprises a casing, a circuit board disposed within the casing, a speaker electrically connected to the circuit board, a regulation unit, a display unit, and a power supply unit. The regulation unit comprises at least one of a tuning unit or a volume regulation unit. The audio device further comprises at least one manual regulation device fitted for each regulation unit. The personalized outer casing is provided with a sound transmission channel for the speaker. A movement channel is provided on the personalized outer casing to allow the manual regulation device to extend outside of the outer casing. The audio device of the present application has various functions and enables DIY of accessories.