Solar Foldable Table with Wireless Charging to Replace Cable Systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing outdoor solar charging tables are inconvenient due to reliance on cables for charging and lack of multifunctionality, failing to provide comprehensive energy solutions for outdoor activities.

Innovation Solution

An outdoor multifunctional solar energy foldable table integrating a photovoltaic chip, wireless charger, 4G network module, and ambient lighting, enabling wireless charging, network connectivity, and adjustable illumination, with a modular design for expandability and waterproofing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a cable is used for charging portable electronic products, then charging can be achieved, but convenience and flexibility are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecharging convenienceVSAvoidcharging system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical cable connection system with a wireless electromagnetic field-based charging system. The solar charging table incorporates a wireless charging transmitter that generates electromagnetic fields to charge portable electronic products without physical contact, eliminating the need for cables and improving convenience while reducing mechanical complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an electromagnetic field as an intermediary between the solar charging table and portable electronic products. The wireless charging transmitter converts electrical energy from solar panels into electromagnetic fields, which then transfer energy to the electronic products without requiring direct physical connection, thus solving the cable-related convenience issues.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If traditional solar charging tables are designed, then solar energy conversion is achieved, but multifunctionality is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidsystem structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs the solar charging table to perform multiple functions: solar energy conversion through photovoltaic panels, wireless charging of portable electronic products, and networking capabilities through integrated communication modules. This multi-functional design increases adaptability and versatility while managing system complexity through integrated architecture.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines multiple functional systems into a single integrated solar charging table structure. The solar panels, wireless charging transmitter, networking modules, and control systems are merged into one unified device, allowing diverse functions (energy conversion, wireless charging, network connectivity) to coexist in a single multifunctional platform.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If solar photovoltaic power generation technology is introduced into traditional furniture, then charging function is provided, but cable-based charging reduces flexibility

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecharging flexibilityVSAvoidcable requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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

Enhances convenience and fun for outdoor activities by providing multiple energy-related functions, including wireless charging, network connectivity, and ambient lighting, while ensuring durability and adaptability through modular design and waterproofing.

Implementation Method 1

The photovoltaic chip is used to convert optical energy into electric energy

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPhotovoltaic effect: Photovoltaic Effect

Implementation Method 2

The wireless charger is used to convert electric energy into an electromagnetic wave which is transmitted to charge a load

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS9859748B2Outdoor multifunctional solar energy foldable table

Publication Date: 2018.01.02 ZHEJIANG YOTRIO GRP CO LTD

AI summary

An outdoor multifunctional solar energy foldable table includes a table plate, a foldable stand connected beneath the table plate, a vertical column for supporting the foldable stand, and table legs fixed to a lower end of the vertical column. The table plate includes an exterior frame with a control panel, an interior frame inside the exterior frame, a wireless charger positioned on a support on an internal side of the interior frame, inclined support tubes that intersect and connect to the internal side of the interior frame, fixed tubes connected to the inclined support tubes to form a framework structure, a photovoltaic chip positioned on the framework structure, a glass table plate for covering the photovoltaic chip, and a circuit cable box connected to a fixed tube. The circuit cable box includes fourth generation wireless network transmitter/receiver modules, a storage battery, a control chip, and direct current/alternating current circuits.