Movable Charger Shelf for Wireless Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for more convenient and adaptable charging solutions for electronic devices, particularly for wireless charging, as traditional chargers are often limited by their stationary nature and require precise placement, and wired chargers are restricted by cable length and placement on furniture.
Innovation Solution
A charger shelf that can move along X, Y, or Z axes and rotate to adjust its position for optimal charging, equipped with a charging module and position sensors to detect and guide the placement of electronic devices, allowing for flexible and intuitive wireless charging on various surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a wireless charging induction coil is stationary, then the charging location is fixed, but the charging area is small and requires precise placement of the electronic device
Solution Approach 1:
The charging coil is integrated into a movable shelf that can change positions along X, Y, and Z axes and rotate around axes, transforming the stationary charging coil into a dynamic system that adapts to different charging locations and expands the effective charging area
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional chargers are plugged into wall outlets, then the charging location is limited, but the charging cable length restricts device placement
Solution Approach 1:
The charging function is extracted from the wall outlet and integrated into a movable shelf unit that can be positioned anywhere in the room, eliminating the constraint of fixed wall outlet locations and cable length limitations
3Ease of operation
If a charger is built into furniture, then the charging location is convenient, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The charging system is segmented into a separate movable shelf unit that can be independently positioned and adjusted, rather than permanently integrating the charging mechanism into the furniture structure, thereby maintaining charging convenience while reducing overall system complexity
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 flexible and convenient wireless charging on different surfaces and furniture, improving user experience by allowing devices to be charged without precise alignment and expanding the charging area, while also providing a universal charging solution for various devices.
Implementation Method 1
a charging module connected to an electrical power source and positioned inside the shelf and equipped with at least one coil supplying power to the portable electronic device
Data Source
AI summary
A charger shelf for wireless charging a portable electronic device located thereon is provided. The charger shelf includes a shelf mounted on a holder and configured to move in a direction of at least one of an X, Y or Z axis from a rest position to an optimal charging positional using an internal drive unit mounted in the shelf, and a charging module connected to an electrical power source and positioned inside the shelf and equipped with at least one coil supplying power to the portable electronic device, the charging module determining an area configured to charge the portable electronic device.