Modular Power Supply Device for Fast Charging and Portability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing portable chargers lack the capability for fast charging and are not suitable for large electronic devices, leading to resource wastage due to the need for separate chargers for different power requirements.

Innovation Solution

A power supply device comprising two modular conversion units that can be separated or combined, allowing for portable low-power charging and high-power indoor use, with the combined module enabling faster charging.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If small chargers are designed for portability with light weight and small volume, then ease of carrying is improved, but output energy decreases and fast charging capability is lost

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveportabilityVSAvoidoutput energy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The charger is divided into two separate conversion modules: a first conversion module for portable use with low power consumption and small volume, and a second conversion module for indoor use with high power output capability. Each module can function independently, allowing users to carry only the portable module when needed while utilizing both modules together at home for fast charging.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Power

If large chargers are designed for fast charging with large output power, then charging speed is improved, but volume and weight increase making them non-portable

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging speedVSAvoidportability
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The high-power charging function is segmented into a separate second conversion module designed for indoor use, while the first conversion module maintains portability. The modular design allows the heavy, high-power module to remain at home while the lightweight portable module provides sufficient charging for mobile devices during travel.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If separate chargers are purchased for different power requirements, then adaptability to different devices is improved, but resource waste occurs due to multiple chargers

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging capabilityVSAvoidresource waste
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The charger system provides multiple usage modes: the first conversion module alone for portable charging, the second conversion module alone for high-power indoor charging, and both modules combined for enhanced charging capability. This multi-functional design replaces the need for multiple separate chargers, reducing resource waste while maintaining adaptability to various power requirements.

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

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

Enables efficient and fast charging across various devices, reducing the need for multiple chargers and minimizing resource waste by providing multiple modes of use based on power requirements.

Implementation Method 1

a first conversion module adapted to convert a first alternating current into a first direct current

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

a second conversion module adapted to convert a second alternating current into a second direct current

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS10734823B2Power supply device
Publication Date: 2020.08.04 CHICONY POWER TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A power supply device includes a first conversion module and a second conversion module. The first conversion module is adapted to convert a first alternating current into a first direct current and includes a first body, a first input portion having a first alternating current input terminal, a first output portion having a first output terminal, and a first coupling portion having a first coupling terminal. The first coupling terminal and the first output terminal are connected. The second conversion module is adapted to convert a second alternating current into a second direct current and includes a second body, a second input portion having a second alternating current input terminal, a second coupling portion having a second coupling terminal, a third coupling portion having a third coupling terminal, and a second output portion having a second output terminal. The second output terminal and the second coupling terminal are connected.