Portable Multi-Slot Expander for Tablets and Phones
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a portable device that can expand the functions of electronic devices, such as providing a keyboard interface for tablets and mobile phones, charging capabilities, and projecting functionality, in a convenient and versatile manner.
Innovation Solution
A portable function-expanding device with accommodating slots, function-expanding interfaces, and integrated function means like keyboards, power sources, and projecting means, which can be connected to electronic devices to enhance their functionality, including a switch for operation control, protecting covers, power management, and video input interfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate expanding devices are used for different electronic devices, then specific functions can be provided, but portability and convenience deteriorate due to carrying multiple devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal expanding device with multiple accommodating slots that can simultaneously support different electronic devices (tablets, smartphones, etc.). Each slot is equipped with appropriate function-expanding interfaces (keyboard interfaces, charging interfaces, video interfaces) that can adapt to various device types, eliminating the need for multiple separate expanding devices and thereby improving portability while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple function expansion capabilities (keyboard input, power charging, video projection) into a single integrated device housing. By merging these functions into one unit with multiple accommodating slots, the device allows users to carry and expand multiple electronic devices simultaneously, resolving the contradiction between versatility and portability.
2Ease of operation
If function-expanding interfaces are exposed without protection, then ease of connection is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to dust and damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates protecting covers that can be placed over the function-expanding interfaces before devices are connected. These covers prevent dust and damage accumulation on the interfaces, and can be easily removed when connection is needed, thus maintaining both ease of connection and interface protection reliability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a single device accommodates multiple electronic devices with different functions, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the expanding device into multiple independent accommodating slots, each with its own function-expanding interfaces. This segmentation allows each slot to be independently configured for specific device types while maintaining a unified housing structure, thereby supporting multiple devices with different functions without excessive overall complexity.
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AI summary
A portable function-expanding device for an electronic device is provided which comprises: a housing with a plurality of accommodating slots provided on an upper surface thereof for accommodating electronic devices respectively, wherein a function-expanding interface is provided in each of the accommodating slots for being connected with a function interface of the electronic device accommodated therein; and a function means located in the housing and connected with the function-expanding interface to fulfill the function-expanding of the corresponding electronic device. The portable function-expanding device for an electronic device fulfills the function-expanding of the corresponding electronic device conveniently. That is, the function-expanding is fulfilled conveniently as required by just inserting the electronic device into the corresponding accommodating slot and connecting the corresponding function-expanding interface in the accommodating with the function interface of the electronic device.