Solar Battery Charging Box for Multi-Battery Remote Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing battery charging devices lack the capability to charge a variety of rechargeable batteries and power electronic devices simultaneously in a remote location using solar power.
Innovation Solution
A portable battery charging device comprising a box with attached solar panels, multiple charging docks for different types of rechargeable batteries, female electrical outlets, and charge ports to accommodate various electronic devices, allowing for simultaneous charging and power supply.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a portable battery charging device includes multiple charging docks for different battery types and female electrical outlets for electronic devices, then the device's versatility and adaptability improve, but the device's complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The portable charging device incorporates multiple charging docks with different configurations (slide-on type, post-type, button-type) and female electrical outlets to accommodate various battery and electronic device types. This multi-functionality approach allows a single device to serve multiple charging purposes, resolving the contradiction by making the device adaptable to different charging needs while maintaining a unified portable structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the device includes solar panels, multiple charging docks, and electrical outlets to provide comprehensive charging capability, then the device's functionality improves, but the device's weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device merges solar panels, multiple charging docks for different battery types, and female electrical outlets into a single integrated portable unit. By combining these previously separate functions into one unified device, the invention achieves comprehensive charging capability while consolidating the overall weight rather than requiring multiple separate devices.
3Productivity
If the device incorporates multiple charging docks and electrical outlets to power various devices simultaneously, then productivity improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device segments charging functionality into distinct charging docks (slide-on type, post-type, button-type) and female electrical outlets, each designed for specific device types. This segmentation allows simultaneous charging of multiple devices through specialized interfaces while organizing the internal structure into manageable functional modules, thereby improving productivity without overwhelming complexity.
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 device efficiently charges multiple types of rechargeable batteries and powers electronic devices using solar energy, providing a reliable and versatile charging solution in remote locations.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of solar panels each attached to the box to be exposed to sunlight
Data Source
AI summary
A portable battery charging device includes a box and a plurality of solar panels each attached to the box to be exposed to sunlight. A plurality of first charging docks is each attached to the box to slidably engage a slide-on rechargeable battery. A plurality of second charging docks is each attached to the box to insertably receive a post of a rechargeable battery. A plurality of female electrical outlets is attached to the box to insertably receive a male plug of an electronic device. A plurality of charge ports is each recessed into the box to insertably receive a charge cord of an electronic device. A pair of third charging docks is each attached to the box to slidably engage a slide-on rechargeable battery.