Rotatable Multi-Device Charging Dock for Space-Saving Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional charging solutions require multiple chargers, leading to cluttered spaces and inconvenient use, as they often lack integration and consideration for the specific charging characteristics and habits of different devices.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional and rotatable charging dock that integrates mobile phone, watch, and earphone charging functions, featuring wireless charging for mobile phones, rotating designs for adjustable angles, and recesses for ergonomic use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different chargers are used for different electronic devices, then each device can be charged according to its specific requirements, but the number of charging devices increases and occupies more space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple charging functions (wireless charging for mobile phones, wired charging for watches and earphones) into a single integrated charging dock. The mobile phone charging dock includes wireless charging components, while the watch and earphone charging docks provide wired charging, all within one unified device that reduces space occupation.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging dock is designed as a universal multi-functional device that can charge different types of electronic devices simultaneously. It includes a mobile phone charging dock with wireless charging capability, a watch charging dock with wired charging, and an earphone charging dock, making it adaptable to various charging needs while occupying minimal space.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different chargers are used for different electronic devices, then each device can be charged according to its specific requirements, but frequent plugging and unplugging of different chargers causes inconvenience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple charging interfaces and methods into one charging dock, allowing users to charge mobile phones wirelessly, watches via wired connection, and earphones simultaneously without needing to switch between different chargers or cables, thereby eliminating frequent plugging and unplugging operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The universal charging dock provides different charging modes (wireless and wired) for various device types within a single unit, enabling users to charge multiple devices with different charging characteristics using one convenient interface, thus improving ease of operation while maintaining device-specific charging capabilities.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple charging interfaces are integrated together without considering charging characteristics, then device integration is achieved, but charging efficiency and user experience are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different charging methods to different device types based on their specific characteristics: wireless charging is used for mobile phones, while wired charging is used for watches and earphones. This localized approach ensures each device receives the most appropriate charging method, optimizing charging efficiency while maintaining integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging dock provides universal support for multiple device types but implements device-specific charging protocols and methods within each docking area. The mobile phone charging dock uses wireless charging technology, while the watch and earphone charging docks use wired connections, ensuring optimal charging efficiency for each device category while maintaining overall system integration.
4Ease of manufacture
If a fixed charging dock design is used, then manufacturing is simple, but user flexibility and adaptability to different usage scenarios are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a rotatable design in the mobile phone charging dock, allowing it to rotate 180° or 360° on the common component. This dynamic feature enables users to adjust the charging angle according to different usage scenarios while maintaining relatively simple manufacturing processes, thus balancing ease of manufacture with usage flexibility.
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 convenient, efficient, and integrated charging experience, reducing the number of charging devices needed, enhancing user flexibility with adjustable angles, and extending device lifespan through wireless charging.
Implementation Method 1
the magnet and the coil are configured to charge the mobile phone
Implementation Method 2
the watch coil is configured to charge the watch
Implementation Method 3
an outer side of the earphone coil is provided with the earphone charging outer shell; the earphone charging face cover, the earphone coil, and the earphone charging outer shell are integrated
Data Source
AI summary
A multifunctional and rotatable charging dock is provided, which includes a mobile phone charging dock, a watch charging dock, an earphone charging dock, and a common component. The mobile phone charging dock is provided on a top of the common component and can be rotated to achieve wireless charging a mobile phone; the watch charging dock and the earphone charging dock are placed on two sides of the common component for charging the watch and earphones. The common component includes a middle shell, a decoration piece, a main PCB, a counterweight block, a light guide piece, and a bottom cover. The mobile phone charging dock has components such as a lens, a magnet, a coil, etc., and a motor controls its rotation. The watch charging dock can be opened and closed by rotating a shaft, and the earphone charging dock can be turned outward by 90 degrees.