Portable Solar Induction Power Unit for Remote Device Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing remote power supply solutions for electronic devices are inconvenient, device vendor specific, and often require traditional power connections or specific orientations, limiting their usability in remote locations and battery life during activities like hiking or sporting events.
Innovation Solution
A portable case with an electronic device pocket and a power unit pocket containing a USB port, induction coil, solar panel, and programmable logic that allows charging via solar power or external sources, enabling efficient power transfer and management to maintain device battery life without the need for conventional charging ports.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If solar panels are integrated into a rigid case structure, then charging capability is provided, but portability and ease of carrying are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The solar panel is separated from the main case structure and placed in a removable pouch, allowing the panel to be detached when not needed for charging. This segmentation enables the case to remain portable while still providing solar charging capability when required.
Solution Approach 2:
The solar panel pouch is designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing it to be positioned in different orientations and configurations. The dynamic nature of the pouch setup enables the solar panel to track sunlight effectively while maintaining case portability.
2Use of energy by moving object
If the solar panel is fixed in a specific orientation, then charging efficiency is improved, but adaptability to different carrying positions is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The solar panel pouch is designed to be flexible and repositionable, allowing the user to orient the panel in different directions to maximize sunlight exposure regardless of how the case is carried or worn. This dynamic positioning capability maintains charging efficiency while adapting to various carrying positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The orientation and position of the solar panel can be changed based on environmental conditions and user needs. The flexible pouch allows adjustment of the panel's angular position and spatial orientation to optimize charging efficiency in different scenarios.
3Adaptability or versatility
If induction charging is implemented, then vendor compatibility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces mechanical connection methods (physical charging ports and cables) with electromagnetic induction charging. This substitution eliminates the need for vendor-specific port connections and enables universal charging capability through wireless electromagnetic coupling.
Solution Approach 2:
An induction coil acts as an intermediary between the power source and the electronic device battery. This intermediary enables energy transfer without direct electrical contact, providing vendor-agnostic charging capability while managing the complexity through a standardized intermediate interface.
4Use of energy by moving object
If multiple power sources are integrated, then power availability is improved, but device complexity and power management difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system includes automatic power management that detects available power sources (solar panel, external power, or internal battery) and autonomously selects and switches between them. This self-service approach provides multiple power sources while minimizing user burden through automated power management.
Solution Approach 2:
The power management system continuously monitors the status of multiple power sources and dynamically adjusts power flow based on available energy levels and charging needs. This feedback mechanism enables efficient utilization of multiple power sources while simplifying user interaction through automated decision-making.
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 provides a convenient, vendor-independent, and efficient remote power supply that maintains device battery life by using solar panels and induction charging, allowing continuous operation of electronic devices in remote locations without the need for traditional power sources.
Implementation Method 1
a solar panel (14) attached to a front side (16) and including an electrical connection (18) to a power unit
Implementation Method 2
A portable case with an electronic device pocket and a power unit pocket containing a USB port, induction coil, solar panel
Data Source
AI summary
A power supply for providing power and charging electronic devices in remote locations comprising: a case having a device pocket and a power unit pocket; a power unit including a USB port, indicators, power switch, induction coil, battery, solar panel, and power unit controller. A top flap for at least partially covering the device pocket and the power unit pocket; and so that when an electronic device is placed in the device pocket, its internal battery is charged.