Shelf Holder Power Supply with Embedded Conductor and Detachable Plug
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shelf holding structures with embedded power supplies face challenges in providing flexible power solutions that adapt to on-site conditions, often resulting in inefficient installation, increased costs, and difficulties in removing or reconfiguring power equipment, which affects aesthetic appeal and usability.
Innovation Solution
A shelf holding structure with an attachable and detachable power supply system, featuring a track with an embedded conductor that can be easily mounted and dismounted, allowing for flexible power distribution without exposing cables, and a connector system that simplifies power supply to shelves, enhancing aesthetic appeal and adaptability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a power cable is connected to the shelf from a socket, then power supply is achieved, but the aesthetical appearance is degraded and extra labor and devices are required
Solution Approach 1:
The power cable connection is extracted from the visible exterior space and embedded within the shelf holder structure. The conductor is integrated into the holder during manufacturing, removing the need for external cable routing and socket connections, thus preserving aesthetic appearance while maintaining power supply functionality.
2Shape
If a conductor is embedded in the shelf holder during factory production, then power supply is integrated, but it becomes difficult to adapt to on-site conditions and requires complex installation
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply system is segmented into modular components: the conductor embedded in the holder, the plug with contact portions, and the power cable. This segmentation allows the conductor to be pre-integrated in the factory while the plug and cable can be flexibly connected at various positions on-site, combining integration benefits with adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static embedded conductor to a dynamic configuration where the plug can be connected at different positions along the conductor's length. This allows the power supply point to be dynamically adjusted on-site based on specific installation requirements, enhancing versatility while maintaining the integrated aesthetic.
3Adaptability or versatility
If power supply equipment is installed after shelf installation, then flexibility is improved, but the equipment becomes exposed and aesthetic appearance is degraded
Solution Approach 1:
The plug is nested within the shelf holder structure during installation. The contact portions of the plug engage with the embedded conductor inside the holder, and the power cable exits through a predetermined opening. This nesting arrangement allows post-installation power supply connection while keeping the equipment concealed within the holder's structure, maintaining aesthetic appearance.
4Ease of manufacture
If a regular conducting device is uniformly embedded without considering on-site conditions, then manufacturing is simplified, but the power supply position may be inappropriate and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The embedded conductor serves multiple functions: it provides power supply at various positions along its length, acts as a built-in wiring system, and enables flexible plug placement. The conductor's extended structure allows it to function as both a structural element and a multi-position power distribution system, accommodating different on-site requirements without requiring separate wiring for each position.
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AI summary
The purpose of a shelf holding structure having an attachable and detachable power supply according to the present invention is to provide a shelf holding structure to which power is supplied, wherein the shelf holding structure has a very pleasing aesthetical appearance because a shelf power supply device is not exposed to the outside, simple and expandable construction of the power supply is possible to suit varying on-site circumstances, and the power supply device can be easily detached and attached.