Pole Light Base Integrating USB Charging and Lighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional pole light systems for watercraft often require complex wiring and do not efficiently charge electronic devices while providing power to lights, lacking integrated solutions for both lighting and charging needs.
Innovation Solution
A pole light system with a USB-A connector and a charging system that transforms watercraft battery voltage, allowing concurrent charging of devices and powering of lights, featuring a deformable portion with USB connectors and channels for water removal, and a cap system for protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional pole light systems are used, then lighting function is provided, but wiring complexity increases and charging capability is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the lighting function and charging function into a single integrated base unit. The base simultaneously provides electrical contacts for lighting and USB connectors for charging, eliminating the need for separate wiring systems and reducing overall complexity while increasing versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The base is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides power to the pole light through electrical contacts and simultaneously charges electronic devices through USB connectors. This multi-functional design allows a single component to replace what would traditionally require separate systems.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate lighting and charging systems are used, then each function is provided, but system complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting and charging systems are merged into a single base structure. The electrical contacts for lighting and USB connectors for charging are integrated within the same base housing, reducing the total space required compared to having separate mounting locations for each system.
Solution Approach 2:
The base is designed as a universal platform that accommodates both lighting and charging functions. By making the base multi-functional, the patent eliminates the need for additional space that would be required for separate lighting and charging installations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If voltage transformation is added to the base, then charging capability is enabled, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The voltage transformation components are merged into the base structure, combining the power conversion function with the existing lighting interface. This integration approach adds the necessary voltage transformation capability while minimizing the increase in overall device complexity by sharing the base housing and mounting structure.
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 efficient power distribution to lights and simultaneous charging of electronic devices, enhancing usability and safety by integrating charging capabilities within the lighting system.
Implementation Method 1
the female USB-A connector electrically connected to a printed circuit board comprising transforming components configured to transform a watercraft battery voltage into a lower voltage available via the female USB-A connector
Data Source
AI summary
A pole light and base system that includes a pole light base configured to be secured to a gunwale of a watercraft. In practice, the pole light base might include a pole light tube and a female Universal Serial Bus connector. The pole light tube may have electrical contacts configured to engage respective electrical contacting portions of an all around light pole if an all around light pole is inserted into the pole light tube. In some cases, the system might include the all around light pole and light. The electrical contacts of the tube might include a positive contact electrically coupled to a first wire and a negative contact electrically coupled to a second wire. The first and second wire may be designed to connect directly to a 12 Volt watercraft battery. They may also connect to a boat fuse box that is connected to a battery. Similarly, the female USB connector can be electrically connected to a printed circuit board that includes transforming components capable of transforming 12 Volt power from a watercraft battery into a lower voltage, such as 5 volt, that is made available via the female USB-A connector.