Modular Wall Charger With Interchangeable Tips and Outlet Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing charging systems for electronic devices are often inflexible, requiring separate base units and cables for each type of device, leading to clutter and inefficiency in storage and usage.
Innovation Solution
A modular wall-mounted charging device with interchangeable charging tips and multiple auxiliary ports, allowing for charging of various electronic devices without obstructing wall outlets, and accommodating different voltage configurations for global use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a standardized base unit with a single type of port is used, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot charge multiple types of electronic devices
Solution Approach 1:
The charging system is divided into a base unit and interchangeable charging tips. The base unit contains the power supply and control circuitry, while the charging tips are separate components that can be swapped to match different device ports (USB-C, Lightning, Micro USB, etc.). This segmentation allows the base unit to remain simple while achieving multi-device compatibility through tip replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The base unit is designed with universal functionality to support multiple charging standards through a single device. By incorporating a standardized interface that accepts various charging tips, the base unit can charge different types of electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, wearables) without requiring separate charging units for each device type.
2Reliability
If separate base units and cables are used for each electronic device type, then each device can be charged optimally, but storage and sorting becomes burdensome
Solution Approach 1:
A single base unit is designed to universally charge multiple device types by accepting interchangeable charging tips. This eliminates the need to maintain separate base units and cables for each device, reducing storage requirements and sorting time while maintaining optimal charging performance for each device type through specialized tips.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple charging functions that would traditionally require separate base units are merged into a single unified base unit. The base unit integrates power supply, control circuitry, and multiple tip acceptance capability, combining what would have been separate charging systems into one device that handles all charging needs.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple base units are used to charge different devices, then each device has dedicated charging capability, but wall outlet space is consumed
Solution Approach 1:
A single wall-mounted base unit is designed with universal charging capability to replace multiple dedicated base units. By incorporating interchangeable charging tips and support for various charging standards, one base unit can charge multiple device types, freeing up wall outlet space that would have been occupied by multiple separate charging devices.
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AI summary
The present invention relates a modular charging system including a wall mounted outlet preserving charger and charging additional accessories, such as battery blocks, wireless device chargers, supporting chargers for wearable devices such as watches, and car chargers, each for use independently or in combination with electronic devices. The present invention typically includes a wall charger with one or more electrical outlets on the front face so that the use of the wall outlet is not lost. The wall charger of the present invention is suitable for use in any major country and may be adapted to the outlet configuration and voltage of those countries.