Solar-Powered Tabletop Charging Station With Adjustable Shade
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solar-powered charging devices for outdoor use are bulky, limited in adaptability, and do not effectively balance shade and sunlight exposure for both users and their belongings, lacking versatility in design and functionality for day-night use and easy portability.
Innovation Solution
A tabletop solar-powered charging device with a shade structure, a base for stabilization, and an attachment arm that supports interchangeable components, including solar cells for energy conversion, power storage units, and charging means, designed to provide shade and charging capabilities for small devices while allowing for flexible positioning and advertising opportunities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If a large umbrella device is used for solar charging and shade, then solar energy collection and shade coverage are improved, but the device becomes too bulky for tabletop use and difficult to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separable components including a base unit with charging capabilities and a shade structure that can be attached or detached. This segmentation allows the solar charging function to be compact while the shade component can be adjusted or removed based on needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a two-dimensional flat umbrella top to a three-dimensional dome-shaped shade structure with internal solar panel integration. This dimensional change allows solar collection surfaces to be folded or integrated within the volume of the shade structure itself, reducing overall device footprint.
2Power
If a large umbrella device is used for solar charging and shade, then solar energy collection and shade coverage are improved, but the device becomes limited in adaptability for various uses and locations
Solution Approach 1:
The base unit serves multiple functions including solar charging, device docking, and power storage. The shade structure can be configured in different positions and orientations. This multi-functionality allows the same compact device to serve various purposes across different settings without requiring multiple specialized devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment arm and shade structure are designed with adjustable positioning capabilities, allowing the device to adapt to different orientations and configurations based on sunlight direction and user needs. This dynamic adjustability enhances versatility without requiring multiple fixed-configuration devices.
3Area of stationary object
If a large umbrella device is used for shade, then shade coverage is improved, but it blocks too much sunlight from reaching users and their belongings
Solution Approach 1:
The dome-shaped shade structure provides selective shading - it blocks direct sunlight from reaching belongings placed underneath while allowing diffused sunlight to illuminate the surrounding area. The curved geometry naturally directs light away from the shaded zone while maintaining ambient illumination levels in the environment.
4Ease of operation
If a tabletop device is designed for portability, then ease of transport is improved, but stability and charging capability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The base unit includes an internal power storage battery that pre-stores electrical energy during the day from solar panels. This preliminary energy storage ensures that charging capability is maintained even when the device is moved to locations with limited sunlight or during nighttime, without requiring a large physical structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device offers a compact, adaptable solution for charging small devices, providing shade and adjustable sunlight exposure, enabling easy portability and versatile use in various settings, while incorporating advertising features and efficient energy conversion.
Implementation Method 1
The top portion containing solar collecting outer surface such as solar cells for converting available sunlight into electricity
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a table top, solar-powered charging/electricity providing to renewable devices having a shade structure for outdoor use. The invention having a base structure for stabilizing the device and for providing one or more compartments for storing items therein and/or providing a docking station or cellular phone charging station, a shade structure which contains one or more solar cells attached to an outer surface thereof, an attachment arm which connects the base and the shade structure, and various electronic components operative to convert solar energy into electricity.