Portable Power Receptacle Posts With Integrated USB Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a portable apparatus that provides both electrical power receptacles and device charging ports, particularly suitable for charging modern devices like cell phones, smart phones, and tablets, while being compact and versatile.
Innovation Solution
A portable apparatus comprising a base member with multiple post members, each equipped with electrical power receptacles and device charging ports, featuring internal wiring for power distribution, with a top member and intermediate support, and utilizing USB charging ports for efficient power delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a portable apparatus provides both standard electrical power receptacles and device charging ports, then versatility and adaptability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The post members are designed to provide multiple functions: standard electrical power receptacles for high-power devices and device charging ports for low-power electronic devices. This multi-functionality allows a single apparatus to serve diverse power needs without requiring separate charging stations, thereby improving versatility while managing complexity through integrated design
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus divides power delivery functions into separate modules on each post member: electrical power receptacles for AC-powered devices and device charging ports for USB-powered devices. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each power type while maintaining overall system manageability through modular architecture
2Adaptability or versatility
If the apparatus provides both high voltage electrical power and low voltage device charging, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical wiring system is segmented into separate circuits within the post members: one circuit for high-voltage electrical power receptacles and another for low-voltage device charging ports. This segmentation simplifies manufacturing by allowing independent wiring installation and testing for each power type, reducing overall manufacturing complexity despite the dual-function requirement
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AI summary
A portable apparatus that provides electrical power receptacles and device charging ports. The portable apparatus has a base member and a plurality of post members connected to the base member. Each post member has an electrical power receptacle that provides electrical power and an electrical power device having a device charging port that provides a voltage suitable for charging and powering devices such as cell phones, cameras, iPads, Ipods and similar devices. In a preferred embodiment, the electrical power device includes an additional electrical power receptacle. Each post member has an interior region and electrical wiring located with the interior region which provides electrical power to the electrical power receptacles and the electrical power device. The portable apparatus also has a top member connected to the post members and an intermediate support member that is attached to the post members and located between the top member and the base member.