Mountable Speaker Bar With Removable Battery for Rugged Vehicle Use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing audio and multimedia devices are not robust enough for recreational activities like powersports and do not provide appropriate features for secure mounting to vehicles.
Innovation Solution
A dual-powered cuboid speaker bar with a rechargeable battery pack and mounting features that can securely attach to vehicles, allowing independent operation and multimedia playback during activities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing audio devices are used during recreational activities, then basic audio playback is possible, but the devices are not robust enough and cannot securely mount to vehicles
Solution Approach 1:
The speaker bar is designed with multiple mounting mechanisms including clamp mounts for handlebars, adhesive mounts for flat surfaces, and rack mounts for vehicle racks. This multi-functionality allows the same device to be securely mounted on various vehicle types and surfaces, resolving the contradiction between robustness and adaptability for different recreational activities
2Duration of action of stationary object
If external power sources are required for audio devices, then continuous operation is possible, but the devices cannot operate independently during recreational activities
Solution Approach 1:
The speaker bar incorporates a rechargeable battery pack that provides self-powered operation. The battery can be recharged via USB connection to external power sources when available, but enables independent operation during recreational activities without requiring continuous external power connection, thus resolving the contradiction between continuous operation and ease of independent use
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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.