Rotating Docking Terminal for Multi-Device Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing docking apparatuses are not adaptable to portable devices of different shapes and sizes, limiting their versatility in charging and data communication.
Innovation Solution
A docking apparatus with a rotatable terminal support unit and a rotational angle restricting unit, allowing the connection terminal to adjust within a predetermined angle range to accommodate various device sizes, combined with a wireless transmitting unit and amplifying unit for enhanced functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the docking apparatus uses a fixed connection terminal position, then the structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate portable devices of different shapes and sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The connection terminal is made rotatable through a rotation unit that allows the terminal support unit to rotate within a predetermined angle range (e.g., ±15 degrees) relative to the mounting unit. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the docking apparatus to accommodate portable devices of different shapes and sizes by adapting the connection angle, while the rotation is constrained within safe limits to prevent excessive movement.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the rotational angle parameter of the connection terminal to adapt to different device configurations. The rotation unit adjusts the angular position of the connection terminal within a controlled range, allowing the same docking apparatus to work with various device forms without requiring multiple fixed-position terminals.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the connection terminal can rotate freely, then adaptability to different devices is improved, but uncontrolled rotation may cause damage or malfunction
Solution Approach 1:
The connection terminal is made rotatable through a rotation unit that allows the terminal support unit to rotate within a predetermined angle range (e.g., ±15 degrees) relative to the mounting unit. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the docking apparatus to accommodate portable devices of different shapes and sizes by adapting the connection angle, while the rotation is constrained within safe limits to prevent excessive movement.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotation unit incorporates feedback mechanisms (such as elastic members and angle detection) that monitor the rotational position of the terminal support unit and provide resistance or stopping forces when the predetermined angle range is reached. This feedback control ensures the connection terminal rotates only within safe angular limits, preventing damage while maintaining adaptability.
3Reliability
If a rotation limiting mechanism is added, then reliability is improved by preventing excessive rotation, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connection terminal is made rotatable through a rotation unit that allows the terminal support unit to rotate within a predetermined angle range (e.g., ±15 degrees) relative to the mounting unit. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the docking apparatus to accommodate portable devices of different shapes and sizes by adapting the connection angle, while the rotation is constrained within safe limits to prevent excessive movement.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the rotational angle parameter of the connection terminal to adapt to different device configurations. The rotation unit adjusts the angular position of the connection terminal within a controlled range, allowing the same docking apparatus to work with various device forms without requiring multiple fixed-position terminals.
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
Enables convenient mounting and charging of portable devices with different shapes and sizes, while facilitating wireless data transmission and audio signal amplification, ensuring compatibility and efficient use across various devices.
Implementation Method 1
a rotational elastic member which is coupled to the terminal support unit and elastically rotates the terminal support part towards the side support of the mounting unit by a predetermined angle
Implementation Method 2
a locking elastic member which elastically biases the locking protrusion to lock the rotation of the terminal support part, and releases a locking state of the locking protrusion to allow the rotation of the terminal support part towards the side support of the mounting unit when an external force greater than an elastic force of the rotational elastic member is applied to the terminal support part
Data Source
AI summary
A docking apparatus for a portable device includes: a mounting unit on which the portable device is to be mounted; a mounting unit support which supports the mounting unit; a connection terminal disposed in the mounting unit and configured to connect with a connector of the portable device; a terminal support part which supports the connection terminal and comprises an opening, and wherein a portion of the terminal support part is exposed through the opening so that the connection terminal can be tilted; and a hinge part which rotatably connects the terminal support part to the mounting unit. The mounting unit includes: a base support which supports a bottom portion of the portable device; and a side support which extends upwardly from a side of the base support to support a rear side portion of the portable device.