Removable Mount Assembly for Multi-Type Battery Charging Station
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing charging systems for power tools in gang boxes and similar storage containers lack versatility and convenience, as they often require fixed mounting and cannot accommodate multiple types of battery packs simultaneously, limiting their adaptability and usability on construction sites.
Innovation Solution
A removably mountable charging station with a housing featuring multiple charging ports for different battery types and a modular mount assembly that includes various interfaces such as magnets, cleats, and adjustable clips, allowing it to be securely attached to various surfaces, including gang boxes, job boxes, and other structures, enabling flexible placement and compatibility with multiple battery pack types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fixed mounting system is used for the charging station, then the mounting stability is improved, but the adaptability to different surfaces and structures deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mount assembly incorporates adjustable components including a cleat with multiple mounting holes allowing repositioning, and a clip mechanism that can be adjusted to accommodate different surface geometries. This dynamic adjustability enables the same mounting system to adapt to various surfaces while maintaining stable attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount assembly is designed as a multi-functional component that can attach to different surface types (flat surfaces, edges, corners) using various attachment methods. The combination of cleat, clip, and magnet components allows the same assembly to serve multiple mounting purposes across different structures.
2Device complexity
If a single-type battery receptacle is used in the charging station, then the device complexity is reduced, but the versatility to charge multiple battery types deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The charging station incorporates multiple battery receptacles with different configurations to accommodate various battery pack types. Each receptacle is designed with specific features (e.g., different orientations, connection types) to charge different battery formats, enabling a single charging station to serve multiple battery types without requiring separate charging devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging station divides its charging capability into separate, specialized receptacles rather than attempting a single universal interface. Each receptacle is optimized for specific battery types, allowing independent design of each charging port to match particular battery configurations while maintaining overall system versatility.
3Ease of operation
If a removable mounting system is used for the charging station, then the portability is improved, but the mounting stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mount assembly uses magnetic attachment components that provide secure holding force through magnetic field interaction. The magnetic force maintains stable attachment during normal operation while allowing easy removal when needed, balancing portability with mounting reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount assembly combines multiple attachment mechanisms (mechanical cleat, clip, and magnetic components) into a single integrated system. This combination provides both secure mounting stability during use and easy removability when needed, achieving both portability and reliability simultaneously.
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
The solution provides a versatile and convenient charging solution that can accommodate multiple battery types and adapt to different mounting surfaces, enhancing usability on construction sites by ensuring efficient charging of power tools and easy portability.
Implementation Method 1
The mount assembly may include a magnetic component, allowing the charging station to be securely held to a metal surface
Data Source
AI summary
A charging station includes a hub configured to house electronics for controlling the charging station, a first wing extending from the hub in a first direction, a second wing extending from the hub in a second direction opposite the first direction, a first charging port disposed on one or more of the first wing and the second wing, the first charging port including a first battery receptacle configured to receive and charge a battery pack of a first type, a second charging port disposed on the hub, the second charging port including a second battery receptacle configured to receive and charge a battery pack of a second type different than the first type, and a mount assembly coupled to one or more of the hub, the first wing, and the second wing. The mount assembly is configured to selectively mount the charging station on a structure.