Modular Data Cable With Magnetic Electrical Attachments
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Solution Overview
Problem
Data cables are limited to transmission functions and lack versatility, failing to provide additional value beyond their auxiliary role in various applications.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional data cable design that integrates a connecting mechanism allowing for movable connection with portable electrical modules, such as lighting or ignition modules, via magnetic suction or hinge-based mechanisms, enabling enhanced functionality while maintaining transmission capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If data cables are designed with only transmission functions, then the structure remains simple and reliable, but the application functionality is limited and cannot provide greater value
Solution Approach 1:
The data cable is transformed into a multifunctional device by integrating a portable electrical module that can perform lighting, heating, or other electrical functions. The cable body includes a joint that connects to portable modules, allowing the same cable structure to serve both data transmission and electrical application purposes depending on the attached module.
2Adaptability or versatility
If portable electrical modules are integrated with data cable body, then application functions are enhanced, but the connection reliability may be affected by movable connection
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between the data cable body and portable electrical module is designed as a movable hinge connection rather than a fixed rigid connection. The hinge joint allows the portable module to be attached and detached while maintaining electrical connectivity, providing both movement flexibility and connection reliability through the hinge mechanism.
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
The integration of portable electrical modules with data cables enhances practicality by adding application functions, improving portability and preventing module loss, while maintaining transmission functionality.
Implementation Method 1
the connecting mechanism is magnetic suction components that are connected to each other by mutual magnetic suction, the magnetic suction components are respectively provided on the portable electrical module and the first joint base of the data cable body to achieve a magnetic suction connection between the portable electrical module and the first joint base
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AI summary
An outdoor multifunctional data cable is provided, which includes a data cable body, an end of the data cable body is provided with a data joint, the data joint includes a first joint. The data cable body is movably connected to a portable electrical module through a connecting mechanism, the portable electrical module is provided with a second joint. The portable electrical module is electrically connected to the first joint through the second joint. The data cable body in the present disclosure is movably connected to various optional portable electrical modules, a transmission function is retained, and an application of the data cable is also increased, thereby improving a practicality of the data cable; the portable electrical module and the data cable body are integrally connected, which can effectively prevent a loss of the portable electrical module during use and enhance the portability of portable electrical module.