Modular Charging Ports With Removable Connectors for Flexible Expansion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional charging devices offer a fixed assortment of charging sources with limited functionality, lacking flexibility and customization for charging electronic devices.
Innovation Solution
A modular charging system comprising interchangeable segments with various charging ports and connectors, allowing for customizable configurations and communication through a common power bus, enabling flexible and upgradeable charging solutions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed assortment of charging sources is provided in conventional charging devices, then the device structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the flexibility and customization capability for charging different electronic devices is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The charging system is divided into multiple independent charging portions, each with specific charging ports and functions. These portions can be selectively combined to create customized charging configurations, allowing the system to adapt to different charging needs while maintaining manageable complexity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The charging portions are designed with universal connectors and interfaces that can work together in various combinations. Each charging portion can function independently or be combined with other portions, providing multi-functionality and flexibility without requiring entirely separate systems for different charging scenarios
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional charging devices provide a single function for device charging, then the device design is simple, but the capability to provide expanded functionality and customization is limited
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the charging system into separate, standardized portions, each portion can be manufactured independently using optimized processes. The modular design allows for specialized manufacturing of each portion while simplifying the overall production through repetition and standardization of components
Solution Approach 2:
The charging portions are designed to nest together through standardized connectors and interfaces, with each portion containing its own internal components and circuitry. This nested modular structure allows for efficient packaging and assembly while maintaining ease of manufacture through standardized connection protocols
3Ease of repair
If charging portions are removably coupled to enable modular configurations, then the system flexibility and serviceability are improved, but the connector reliability and connection stability may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple charging portions are combined through standardized connectors that integrate electrical, mechanical, and data communication functions. This merging approach ensures that while portions remain removable for serviceability, the connections maintain high reliability through comprehensive integration of multiple functions in a single connector interface
Solution Approach 2:
The charging portions incorporate feedback mechanisms through the connectors that detect connection status, verify proper engagement, and communicate operational state. This feedback ensures that removable connections maintain reliability by confirming proper coupling and enabling automatic adjustment of charging parameters based on the connected configuration
Data Source
AI summary
A charging system includes a first charging portion and a second charging portion. The first charging portion includes at least one first connector and at least one first interface for charging a connected device. The first charging portion is configured to receive electrical current from a power source. The second charging portion includes at least one second connector and at least one second interface for charging a connected device. The at least one first connector is removably coupled to the at least one second connector, thereby removably coupling the second charging portion to the first charging portion to facilitate transmission of electrical current between the first charging portion and the second charging portion.