Integrated Power Adapter Security System for Portable Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable information handling systems face challenges in mobility and security due to the need to carry multiple devices for power and security, which reduces their mobility and convenience.
Innovation Solution
A power adapter security system that integrates a power adapter base with an object securing element, a power cable, and a security connector, allowing a single device to provide power and secure the system to an object, eliminating the need for separate cables and locks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If users carry separate power adapter and security cable devices, then power and security functions are provided, but mobility is reduced due to carrying multiple devices with cabling
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the power adapter base and security cable assembly into a single integrated device. The power adapter base includes an object securing element that can secure the base to an object, while also including a power cable with connectors for power transmission. This merging eliminates the need to carry separate power and security devices, thereby improving mobility while maintaining both power and security functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated power adapter security system performs multiple functions through a single device: it provides power adaptation, power transmission via the power cable, and security through the object securing element. This multi-functionality allows the device to replace both a traditional power adapter and a separate security cable, resolving the contradiction between providing comprehensive security and maintaining mobility.
2Reliability
If users carry separate power adapter and security cable devices, then both power and security functions are provided, but the quantity of devices to carry increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the power adapter base with the security cable assembly into a single integrated device. The power adapter base includes an object securing element and a power cable with connectors, combining what were previously separate devices. This reduction in device quantity directly addresses the contradiction between providing both power and security functions and minimizing the number of devices to carry.
3Reliability
If traditional separate power adapter and security cable are used, then power and security functions are provided, but device complexity increases due to multiple components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the power adapter base, object securing element, and power cable into a single unified device. This merging reduces system complexity by eliminating the need to manage multiple separate components while maintaining both security and power functions. The integrated design simplifies the overall system architecture and reduces the complexity of setup and operation.
Data Source
AI summary
A power adapter security system includes a power adapter base. An object securing element is located on the power adapter base. The object securing element is operable to secure the power adapter base to an object. A power cable extends from the power adapter base. A power connector is located on the power cable and operable to transmit power from the power adapter base. A security connector is located on the power cable and is operable to lock the power cable to an IHS chassis. The object securing element may be used to secure the power adapter to an object and each of the power connector and security connector may be coupled to an IHS chassis to provide power to the IHS chassis and secure the IHS chassis to the object.