Portable Multi-Device Charging Station With Flexible Charging Positions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing charging stations for cellular phones lack versatility in connecting options and do not allow for easy repositioning or transportation with attached devices.
Innovation Solution
A charging station with a polygonal prism-shaped housing, a handle for repositioning, and multiple holding and charging elements that can accommodate various electronic devices and charging methods, including wireless charging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a charging station is designed with multiple connecting options and holding elements to accommodate various electronic devices, then the adaptability and versatility of the charging station is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The charging station incorporates multiple charging elements (wireless charging pad, USB ports, charging cable) within a single device, allowing it to serve multiple functions and accommodate various electronic devices with different charging requirements. This multi-functional design resolves the contradiction by providing broad adaptability while maintaining a unified, manageable structure rather than requiring separate charging devices for each device type.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging station divides its charging capabilities into distinct modular elements (wireless charging section, USB charging ports, cable connection points), each capable of independently charging different device types. This segmentation allows the system to handle diverse charging needs through organized, manageable components rather than a monolithic complex structure.
2Reliability
If a charging station is designed to physically attach to electronic devices for stable charging, then the reliability of charging connection is improved, but the ease of operation for repositioning deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The charging station employs holding elements with adjustable and removable characteristics, allowing users to secure devices firmly during charging when needed, and easily remove or reposition the entire station when mobility is required. This dynamic design enables the system to transition between stable connection mode and portable mode, resolving the contradiction between connection reliability and repositioning ease.
3Productivity
If a charging station includes multiple charging elements and holding elements to charge multiple devices simultaneously, then the productivity of charging multiple devices is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The charging station combines multiple charging functions (wireless charging, USB charging, cable charging) and multiple device holding capabilities into a single integrated unit. This merging allows simultaneous charging of multiple devices through different methods while maintaining a unified, manageable structure rather than requiring separate charging devices for each function.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device charging station assembly for charging cellular phones includes a housing, which is attached to and which extends axially from a base plate. The housing is polygonal prism shaped and has a handle attached to its top. A supply battery is attached to and positioned in the housing. Each holding element of a plurality of holding elements is attached to one of the base plate and the housing and defines a respective charging position. The holding element retains an electronic device within the respective charging position. Each charging element of a plurality of charging elements is attached to one of the base plate and the housing, is operationally engaged to the supply battery, and can operationally engage an internal battery of an electronic device. The charging elements thus can charge the internal batteries of a set of electronic devices that is retained in the charging positions.