Swivel Jack Charging Stand for Ergonomic Workspace
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional charging stands for rechargeable hair clippers and trimmers occupy valuable space on stylists' work surfaces due to their design, which prevents them from being placed against walls or backsplashes, and rotating the stand to alleviate this issue results in an ergonomically awkward position for the appliance.
Innovation Solution
A charging stand with a swiveling cord jack located at a corner, allowing the stand to be positioned against a vertical surface while the power cord connects from the side, reducing clutter and providing ergonomic flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the power cord projects from the rear end of the stand, then the stand can be positioned away from the wall to accommodate the cord, but this occupies more work surface space and prevents placement against backsplash or mirror
Solution Approach 1:
The power cord jack is made rotatable to change its projection direction dynamically. The jack can rotate between projecting from the rear end (when not against wall) and projecting from the side (when against wall), allowing the stand to be placed against backsplash or mirror while maintaining cord accommodation capability
Solution Approach 2:
The power cord jack is positioned at a corner of the stand base rather than at the center or rear only. This corner positioning allows the jack to project along either the rear edge or the side edge of the base, utilizing the two-dimensional perimeter of the base to provide multiple cord egress directions
2Area of stationary object
If the stand is positioned away from the wall to accommodate the power cord, then the cord can be connected, but this occupies additional space on the limited work surface
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable jack provides dynamic adaptability, allowing the stand to be positioned against vertical surfaces (backsplash, mirror, wall) when desired, or away from walls when the jack rotates to project from the rear. This dynamic configuration enables the stand to adapt to different workspace layouts and positioning preferences
3Device complexity
If the jack is located at the center or rear of the stand, then the structure is simple, but the stand cannot be placed against walls without creating cord management issues
Solution Approach 1:
The jack is segmented from the main body structure and positioned at a corner of the base, separate from the central receptacle area. This segmentation allows the jack to be positioned at the periphery where it can project along the edges of the base, enabling wall-adjacent placement while maintaining cord egress capability
Solution Approach 2:
The jack incorporates rotational capability that allows it to change its projection direction from the corner position, projecting either along the rear edge or the side edge of the base. This dynamic positioning from a fixed corner location provides placement versatility without requiring complex repositioning mechanisms
Data Source
AI summary
An appliance charging stand is provided, including a housing with an upper portion defining a receptacle for an appliance, a base connected to the upper portion and having a peripheral edge. A swiveling jack defines a power cord connection socket and is rotatably secured between the upper portion and the base to swivel about a vertical axis between a first position and a second position.