Modular Charging Adapter With Detachable Output Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional charging apparatuses mounted on electrical structures are limited to specific charging outputs, requiring costly and time-consuming reinstallation to change charging outputs, such as from 16 A to 32 A or 63 A, which is inefficient and expensive.
Innovation Solution
A modular charging apparatus comprising an adapter with a housing, duct, connector, and locking tabs, and detachable charging modules with plug contacts and recesses, allowing the adapter to be easily swapped with different charging modules providing various outputs like 16 A, 32 A, 63 A, and 120 A, without needing to replace the entire apparatus.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional charging apparatuses are mounted on electrical structures with fixed charging outputs, then the charging output is stable and reliable, but changing the charging output requires costly and time-consuming reinstallation of the entire apparatus
Solution Approach 1:
The charging apparatus is divided into two main segments: a fixed adapter mounted on the electrical structure and detachable charging modules with different charging outputs. This segmentation allows the adapter to remain permanently installed while only the charging module needs to be replaced to change charging outputs, significantly reducing reinstallation time and cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter is designed with universal compatibility to work with multiple types of charging modules (16A, 32A, 63A, 120A). This multi-functionality enables a single adapter to support various charging outputs by simply changing the charging module, eliminating the need for reinstallation when changing charging capabilities.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional charging apparatuses are mounted on electrical structures with fixed charging outputs, then the installation structure is simple and cost-effective, but changing charging outputs requires replacement of the entire charging apparatus
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the charging apparatus into a permanent adapter and replaceable charging modules, the system maintains simple initial installation while enabling cost-effective changes. Only the charging module (not the entire apparatus) needs to be replaced to change charging outputs, reducing material and labor costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The design allows for easy discarding of the old charging module and recovery/reuse of the adapter infrastructure. The adapter remains installed on the electrical structure and can be reused with different charging modules, reducing waste and recovery costs compared to replacing the entire apparatus.
3Reliability
If charging apparatuses are designed with specific charging outputs, then each charging point is optimized for its designated output, but the same charging point cannot provide different charging outputs without reinstallation
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the charging function into a stable adapter (mounted on electrical structure) and interchangeable charging modules (providing different outputs). This allows the adapter to maintain reliable electrical connection while the charging module provides output diversity (16A, 32A, 63A, 120A).
Solution Approach 2:
The charging apparatus transitions from a static, fixed-output design to a dynamic, interchangeable design. The charging module can be dynamically changed at the charging point to provide different outputs while the adapter remains stationary and stable, combining reliability with adaptability.
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AI summary
A charging apparatus operable to provide different charging outputs. The charging apparatus includes an adapter (100) configured to receive a power supply cable (202). The charging apparatus also includes at least one charging module (300) associated with a specific charging output. One of the at least one charging module (300) is operatively and detachably coupled to the adapter. Further, the adapter is configured to be replaceably coupled to other charging modules of the at least one charging module having different charging outputs.