Multi-Functional Power Distributor for Desktop and Under-Desk Wiring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing adapter products are limited in functionality, primarily providing power supply through socket apertures without output ports, leading to inefficiencies when connecting multiple electrical appliances, especially those with varying power cord lengths, resulting in safety hazards and the need for multiple extension sockets.
Innovation Solution
A multi-functional distributor with a power cord featuring U-shaped bayonets for welding-free connection, an injection molded housing, and a circuit board with DC output ports, allowing for flexible power supply to both desktop and under-desk equipment via an embedded extension socket and on-line output port, respectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single extension socket is used for multiple appliances, then the need for multiple sockets is reduced, but electrical equipment with shorter power cords cannot be connected
Solution Approach 1:
The power cord is divided into two separate cords of different lengths, allowing each cord to reach different appliances independently. This segmentation enables the single extension socket to serve multiple appliances with varying cord length requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The extension socket is designed to perform multiple functions: it can connect to appliances with short power cords via the shorter cord, connect to appliances with long power cords via the longer cord, and provide both socket apertures and output ports for power transfer. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction between versatility and ease of operation.
2Ease of manufacture
If existing adapter products are used, then power supply is provided through socket apertures, but power cords cannot provide output ports to transfer electrical equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter is designed with both socket apertures for traditional power supply and output ports for power transfer to multiple appliances. This multi-functional design maintains the simplicity of existing adapters while adding the capability to transfer power to multiple devices simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter combines multiple functions into a single device: it merges the power supply function through socket apertures with the power transfer function through output ports, and integrates multiple power cords of different lengths. This consolidation achieves versatility without significantly complicating the manufacturing process.
3Adaptability or versatility
If extension sockets with long power cords are used, then under-desk equipment can be connected, but desktop equipment connection becomes less convenient
Solution Approach 1:
The power cord system is segmented into two cords of different lengths: a shorter cord optimized for desktop equipment connection and a longer cord optimized for under-desk equipment connection. This segmentation allows each cord to be optimally suited for its intended use case, resolving the contradiction between reach and convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter provides dynamic adaptability by offering multiple cord length options that can be selected based on the specific application scenario. Users can choose the appropriate cord length depending on whether they are connecting desktop or under-desk equipment, making the system adaptable to different operational requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure discloses a multi-functional distributor, including an extension socket and a power cord. The power cord is provided with at least one socket structure. The present disclosure varies between desktop power supply and power supply under desk, for desktop power supply, power is supplied through an embedded extension socket, and for the power supply under desk, power is supplied through an on-line output port, so that safety hazards caused by wiring and pulling wires can be avoided, and at the same time, there is no need of more than one extension sockets, i.e., electrical transfer of multiple electrical appliances can be realized with only one extension socket.