Shoe Care Device Modular Power Connection for Multi-Unit Safety
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shoe care devices struggle to effectively manage and display multiple pairs of shoes while ensuring proper power supply and electrical safety when used in conjunction with each other.
Innovation Solution
A shoe care device and system design that includes an outer cabinet, a blower unit, a power supply unit, an inlet unit, and an outlet unit, where the power cord device is electrically connected to one shoe care device, and multiple shoe care devices are connected via a connection cord device, ensuring easy and neat electrical connections while preventing electric shock and ensuring waterproofing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple shoe care devices are used together, then the functionality and care quality for multiple shoes is improved, but the electrical connection complexity and safety risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connection system is segmented into modular components: each shoe care device has standardized inlet and outlet units with connectors that can be easily attached and detached. This segmentation allows multiple devices to be connected in series without creating a complex tangled web of cables, as each connection point is independent and standardized.
Solution Approach 2:
The inlet and outlet units are designed with universal connector interfaces that can connect to various device types. The standardized connection protocol allows different shoe care devices to be interconnected regardless of their specific function (odor removal, drying, storage), creating a versatile multi-device system with simple connections.
2Use of energy by moving object
If multiple shoe care devices are connected together, then the power supply efficiency is improved, but the risk of electric shock and waterproofing issues increases
Solution Approach 1:
The inlet and outlet units serve as intermediary components between the internal electronics and external connections. These intermediary units incorporate built-in isolation and protection mechanisms that prevent electric shock and maintain waterproofing while allowing power and data transmission between connected devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector design includes preliminary protective features such as sealed interfaces and isolation barriers that prevent water ingress and electrical hazards before they can affect the internal components. The waterproof sealing is built into the connection interface itself, so protection is already in place before any connection is made.
3Ease of operation
If conventional shoe care devices are used, then the basic odor removal and drying functions are achieved, but the ability to safely manage multiple devices together is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The connector system is designed to be self-aligning and self-latching, allowing users to connect multiple devices without requiring technical knowledge or complex procedures. The automatic alignment and locking features make the connection process intuitive and error-proof, while the built-in safety mechanisms automatically activate upon connection.
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 allows for efficient power supply and easy electrical connections between multiple shoe care devices, ensuring effective waterproofing and preventing electric shock, thus enhancing the usability and safety of the shoe care system.
Implementation Method 1
a blower unit configured to circulate air in the accommodation space
Data Source
AI summary
A shoe care device includes an outer cabinet, a blower unit, a power supply unit, an inlet unit, and an outlet unit.