Modular Adapter for Single Board Computer Portability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional Single Board Computers (SBCs) lack portability and require time-consuming wiring and arrangement of accessories due to the absence of common standards for connectors across different SBC products, necessitating additional adapters and converters.
Innovation Solution
A modular adapter system with a detachable adapter body that includes stationary and movable members, allowing for easy mounting and electrical connection of SBCs to accessories, featuring standardized connector positions and wiring configurations across various SBC types, enabling quick setup and use without the need for extensive wiring.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional SBCs use individual wiring arrangements for accessories, then each user can customize their setup, but portability is poor and extra care for wiring is needed
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter is divided into a stationary member (housing portion) and a movable member (with connector components), allowing the SBC to be segmented from its accessories through a detachable interface. This enables the SBC to be used portably without accessories while still providing easy reconnection capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter body acts as an intermediary device between the SBC and accessories. It provides standardized connector components that mediate the connection, eliminating the need for individual wiring arrangements while maintaining ease of connection and disconnection.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different SBC products use different connector standards, then each product can be optimized for its specific function, but additional connectors and conversion adapters are needed
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter body is designed with universal compatibility to accommodate different SBC products. The stationary member's housing portion can adapt to various SBC form factors, while the movable member provides standardized connector interfaces that can work with multiple accessory types, reducing the need for product-specific connectors.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter serves as a universal intermediary that translates between different SBC connector standards and standardized accessory interfaces. This mediation eliminates the need for multiple conversion adapters while preserving each SBC's optimized connector design.
3Reliability
If SBCs require extensive wiring and accessory arrangement, then connection reliability can be ensured, but time and effort to set up is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The connector components are pre-arranged on the movable member in predetermined positions, and the housing portion is pre-configured with corresponding receptacles. This preliminary arrangement allows for quick connection without extensive wiring or adjustment, reducing setup time while maintaining reliable connections.
Solution Approach 2:
By segmenting the connection system into a stationary housing portion and a movable connector member, the adapter enables quick attach/detach operations. The segmented design allows connections to be made rapidly without extensive wiring, while the precise fitting maintains connection reliability.
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AI summary
Provided is an adapter adapted for a specific single board computer. The adapter is readily usable without taking time and effort to wire and arrange accessories. The adapter includes an adapter body adapted to a specific single board computer selected from a plurality of different single board computers. The adapter body is detachably mountable, in a configuration being fitted with the specific single board computer, on a docking station mounted with one or more accessories. The adapter further includes: one or more receptacle connector components mounted on the adapter body, and being attachable to the main connector components; one or more connector components mounted on the adapter body, and being attachable to receptacle connector components electrically connected to the accessories of the docking station; and one or more wires arranged in the adapter body and electrically connecting the receptacle connector components respectively to the connector components.