Mountable Speaker Bar with Removable Battery for Wiring-Free Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Consumers engaging in recreational activities like powersports and boating face the challenge of using audio devices that require power from vehicle batteries, necessitating hard-wired connections and careful battery management.
Innovation Solution
A self-powered mountable speaker bar with a rechargeable battery pack that operates independently of vehicle power, featuring waterproof and shock-resistant design, and mounting features for secure attachment to vehicles, allowing wireless connectivity with user devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If audio devices are powered from vehicle battery, then continuous power supply is achieved, but battery drainage and complex wiring are caused
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the power source from the vehicle battery system and relocates it to a portable battery pack integrated with the speaker bar. This separation eliminates the need for hard-wired connections to the vehicle electrical system, allowing the audio device to operate independently while maintaining continuous power supply during recreational activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The speaker bar incorporates its own power source (portable battery pack) that can be recharged independently of the vehicle battery. The device serves itself by including integrated charging ports that allow recharging from various sources (vehicle cigarette lighter, wall outlets, etc.), eliminating dependence on the vehicle's electrical system for power replenishment.
2Reliability
If hard-wired connections are used for power, then stable power delivery is achieved, but installation complexity and battery management requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical/electrical hard-wired connection system with wireless connectivity (Bluetooth, USB) for both power delivery and data transmission. This substitution maintains reliable power and data transfer while eliminating the need for physical wiring installation, making the system easier to install and relocate between different recreational vehicles or locations.
3Use of energy by moving object
If integrated power system connection is required, then power availability is ensured, but system complexity and installation time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The speaker bar is designed with universal power compatibility, accepting charge from multiple sources including vehicle cigarette lighters, wall outlets, and other USB-powered sources. This multi-functional power input capability ensures power availability across different recreational contexts without requiring integration with any specific vehicle's electrical system, enabling rapid deployment and relocation.
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 audio playback without draining vehicle batteries, providing a convenient and reliable audio solution for recreational activities with easy installation and versatile mounting options.
Implementation Method 1
A self-powered mountable speaker bar with a rechargeable battery pack that operates independently of vehicle power
Data Source
AI summary
A self-powered mountable speaker bar may include a rechargeable battery and a set of mounting features for use during recreational activities such as powersports, boating, and off-roading. The self-powered mountable speaker bar may include a housing and a set of mounting features that allow the housing to be securely coupled to a vehicle component or other appropriate support. The rechargeable battery may be removeable and may include a set of coupling features such as spring-loaded tabs associated with complementary features of the housing, such as slots. The self-powered mountable speaker bar may include a wireless communication module that interacts with user devices such as smartphones. The housing may be waterproof, dustproof, and/or shock-proof.