Power Generating Unit with Rotating Body for Switch Adaptability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing power generating apparatuses lack diversification in application, particularly for use in switches and sensors, as they are limited in their ability to adapt to different operational mechanisms and environments.

Innovation Solution

A power generating unit comprising a push part, a rotating body that pushes the push part by rotating around a fulcrum, a drive body that moves from a first position to a second position to rotate the rotating body, and a first spring that returns the drive body to the first position, allowing for the alternation of button states and efficient signal transmission.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional power generating apparatus is used, then it can generate power through simple pushing motion, but it lacks adaptability for diverse applications such as switches and sensors

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidcomplexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a rotating body that can alternately push multiple push parts (first and second push parts), enabling a single power generating apparatus to perform multiple functions. The rotating body acts as a universal interface that can engage with different push parts in sequence, allowing the device to be adapted for various applications including switches and sensors without requiring separate apparatuses for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a rotating body that dynamically changes its pushing sequence between different push parts. By rotating around a fulcrum, the rotating body can alternately engage with the first push part and the second push part, creating a dynamic system that adapts its operation mode based on the rotation phase, thereby achieving versatility while maintaining a relatively simple structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If the power generating apparatus is used for diverse applications, then adaptability is improved, but the structural complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveversatilityVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the pushing function into separate modular components: a rotating body and multiple independent push parts (first and second push parts). Each push part can be independently configured for different applications, while the rotating body provides a unified actuation mechanism. This segmentation allows for easy reconfiguration and adaptation to different uses without redesigning the entire system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

This configuration enables the power generating unit to diversify its use by alternately pushing buttons, reducing load and eliminating excessive stress, thus enhancing operational reliability and adaptability for various applications such as detecting window openings.

Implementation Method 1

a first spring that returns the drive body from the second position to the first position

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

a rotating body that pushes the push part by rotating around a fulcrum

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLever: Lever

Data Source

PatentUS10211703B2Power generating unit
Publication Date: 2019.02.19 PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LTD
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AI summary

A power generating unit of the preset invention includes: a power generating apparatus that has a push part, and generates power by pushing the push part; a rotating body that pushes the push part by rotating around a fulcrum; a drive body that rotates the rotating body by moving from a first position to a second position; and a first spring that returns the drive body from the second position to the first position. More preferably, the power generating unit further includes an actuating part; and a second spring disposed between the actuating part and the drive body, wherein the drive body is disposed between the first spring and the second spring. With this configuration, the power generating unit of the present invention can realize diversification of a use of the power generating apparatus.