Solar outdoor multifunctional folding table
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing outdoor portable folding tables do not effectively power or charge mobile electronic devices during extended outdoor activities, and existing solar panels are fragile, inconvenient to transport, and unreliable for outdoor use.
Innovation Solution
A solar outdoor multifunctional folding table with a detachable solar desktop composed of hinged photovoltaic panels, a control output module, and a desktop support frame that includes a temperature measuring device and direction designation device, allowing for efficient power generation and storage while being environmentally friendly and easy to assemble and transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional solar panels are used for outdoor power supply, then power generation function is achieved, but the panels are fragile, inconvenient to transport, and unreliable
Solution Approach 1:
The solar desktop is divided into multiple detachable photovoltaic panels that can be separated and folded. Each panel is connected through articulation pieces, allowing the system to be disassembled into compact segments for easy transport while maintaining power generation capability when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The photovoltaic panels are designed with articulation pieces that enable dynamic folding and unfolding. The panels can transition between a compact folded state for transport and an expanded state for power generation, adapting to different usage scenarios.
2Ease of operation
If a portable folding table is designed to be simple in structure and easy to carry, then portability is improved, but the table cannot power or charge mobile electronic devices
Solution Approach 1:
The folding table integrates multiple functions: it serves as a traditional portable table for outdoor activities and simultaneously functions as a power generation station. The photovoltaic panels enable charging of electronic devices, while the control output module provides multiple output ports for different device types, achieving multi-functionality without compromising portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the table structure with power generation components by integrating photovoltaic panels into the tabletop and incorporating a control output module with battery storage. This merging of functions allows a single device to provide both table functionality and power supply capability.
3Power
If solar panels are integrated into the table for power generation, then power supply capability is achieved, but the structure becomes complex and space occupation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The solar desktop is segmented into multiple detachable photovoltaic panels that can be assembled in different configurations. This segmentation allows the power generation capacity to be scaled according to needs while keeping each individual panel simple and manageable, reducing overall structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The photovoltaic panels can be folded and nested within each other when not in use, reducing space occupation. The articulation pieces allow the panels to be stored in a compact configuration similar to nested dolls, minimizing the space required for transport and storage.
4Ease of operation
If the solar desktop is made detachable for easy assembly and disassembly, then ease of operation is improved, but the reliability of connection may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
Articulation pieces serve as intermediary components between the photovoltaic panels and the table frame. These specialized connection elements facilitate easy assembly and disassembly while ensuring reliable mechanical and electrical connections, mediating between the requirements for ease of operation and connection reliability.
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 table provides a reliable and portable solution for powering electronic devices, is easy to use and maintain, and reduces space occupation when not in use, while facilitating outdoor activities with real-time temperature and direction monitoring.
Implementation Method 1
multiple photovoltaic panels on the same horizontal plane, the adjacent photovoltaic panels are hinged through articulation pieces
Implementation Method 2
the surface of the soft box body is provided with a magnet stone which is magnetically attached to the iron sheet in the fabric tablecloth
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AI summary
The invention discloses a solar outdoor multifunctional folding table, wherein the solar desktop is composed of multiple photovoltaic panels hinged to one another, when user needs to supply power, the photovoltaic panels are unfolded and installed on desktop support frame and face the sun, and the photovoltaic panels generate corresponding solar power sources, and after control output module has performed processing, the user can connect electronic devices to output terminal of the control output module, thereby overall power-saving and environment-friendly effects are achieved. When the electric quantity of electronic devices is sufficient, user can turn over solar desktop, and the surface with fabric tablecloth of the photovoltaic panel faces upwards, and various articles can be placed on the solar table top, and people can work on the solar desktop. Moreover, the desktop support frame and photovoltaic panels can be folded and stored each other, greatly reducing the occupied space.