Multi-Baffle Charging Stand for Organized Multi-Device Charging

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current charging tools lack space efficiency for multiple electronic devices, leading to disorganization and inconvenience when charging multiple devices simultaneously, affecting user experience.

Innovation Solution

A charging stand with a support baffle system comprising multiple baffle components of varying heights and spacings, allowing for adjustable placement and support angles for devices of different sizes and thicknesses, along with anti-skid features and multiple power output ports for versatility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a charging stand is designed to accommodate multiple electronic devices simultaneously, then the charging capacity and organizational efficiency are improved, but the device complexity and structural design difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging capacityVSAvoidstructural design
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The charging stand is divided into multiple independent support baffles (first support baffle, second support baffle, third support baffle) that can be separately positioned and adjusted. Each baffle creates an independent charging placement space, allowing multiple devices to be charged simultaneously while maintaining simple individual component designs. The segmentation of the support structure enables scalable configuration without increasing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes vertical spacing and height differences between support baffles to create multiple charging zones within a compact footprint. By arranging baffles at different heights and positions in the vertical dimension, the design accommodates various device sizes and thicknesses without expanding the horizontal area, thus increasing charging capacity while maintaining structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Adaptability or versatility

If support baffles are arranged with different spacings to accommodate devices of varying sizes, then the adaptability and versatility are improved, but the manufacturing precision and alignment requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice size accommodationVSAvoidbaffle alignment
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

Different support baffles are designed with locally optimized spacing and height characteristics tailored to specific device types. The first, second, and third support baffles have distinct positional relationships and spacing dimensions that are optimized for their respective charging zones. This local customization allows the system to accommodate various device sizes without requiring uniform high-precision manufacturing across all components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The support baffle structure is designed as a universal framework that can accommodate multiple device types through standardized mounting interfaces and modular spacing configurations. The baffles serve multiple functions: providing structural support, defining charging zones, and enabling adjustable positioning. This multi-functionality reduces the need for highly specialized precision components.

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

3Ease of operation

If multiple support baffles are used to create separate charging spaces, then the organizational efficiency and user convenience are improved, but the material consumption and production cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveorganizational efficiencyVSAvoidmaterial consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple support baffles are merged into a single integrated charging stand structure that shares common mounting points, support frameworks, and base components. The first, second, and third support baffles are combined within a unified housing that provides collective structural support, reducing the total material required compared to separate standalone charging units. The merged design maintains organizational efficiency while minimizing material consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS12176743B1Charging stand
Publication Date: 2024.12.24 ZHANG RENLONG
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AI summary

A charging stand is provided to place and store a plurality of electronic equipment when being charged at the same time. The charging stand includes a charging stand main body and a support baffle portion. The support baffle portion includes a first support baffle, a second support baffle and a third support baffle, which are connected with the charging stand main body. Charging placement spaces and spacings are formed among these support baffles.