Umbrella Bluetooth Module Solar Power Integration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing outdoor umbrellas lack a convenient and robust integration of Bluetooth sound devices, requiring external power supplies and complex structures, which are inconvenient and prone to damage.

Innovation Solution

An umbrella with a Bluetooth sound device featuring a column, tray, ribs, canopy, and an electrical box with a Bluetooth module, audio power amplifier, and LED lamp strings, where the Bluetooth module connects wirelessly with mobile terminals, and the solar receiving device provides power, eliminating the need for external power supplies and enhancing structural integrity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a Bluetooth sound box is installed at the bottom of the lower tray, then the entertainment function of the umbrella is expanded, but the Bluetooth sound box moves up and down along with the lower tray when the ribs are unfolded or folded, making it easy to be damaged and the connecting wire liable to wear

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveentertainment functionVSAvoiddurability of Bluetooth sound box and connecting wire

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the umbrella structure into separate functional modules: the Bluetooth sound box is placed in a fixed electrical box at the top of the column, while the lower tray and ribs form a separate movable assembly. This segmentation isolates the Bluetooth sound box from the moving parts, preventing damage and wire wear during umbrella deployment and folding.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary power transmission mechanism where the Bluetooth sound box is powered wirelessly or through a fixed connection at the top column, rather than direct wiring to the moving lower tray. This intermediary approach eliminates the wear problem of connecting wires during movement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If sound and illumination devices with large volumes are carried and placed in the umbrella, then the sound and illumination functions are achieved, but the devices are very inconvenient to use and require external power supplies

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesound and illumination functionsVSAvoidconvenience of use

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the sound device (Bluetooth sound box), illumination devices (LED lamp strings), and power supply system into a single integrated umbrella structure. The electrical box at the top of the column houses all these components, eliminating the need to carry separate external devices and their power supplies.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a multi-functional umbrella that simultaneously provides sunshade, rain shielding, Bluetooth music playback, call answering, and LED illumination. The electrical box serves as a universal hub housing all these functions, making the umbrella a self-sufficient entertainment and protection system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a frequency modulation receiver and external MP3 player are used for audio signals, then the power amplification and radio reception functions are achieved, but the structure becomes relatively complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower amplification and radio reception functionsVSAvoidstructural complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the traditional mechanical audio system (frequency modulation receiver, external MP3 player, audio cables) with a modern Bluetooth wireless communication system. The Bluetooth module in the electrical box directly receives audio signals from mobile terminals, eliminating the need for complex radio reception hardware and external audio devices.

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

The solution provides a convenient, environmentally friendly, and reliable umbrella that offers sunshade, rain shielding, music playback, call answering, and illumination, with improved durability and ease of maintenance, enhancing outdoor leisure experiences.

Implementation Method 1

a solar receiving device connected to the top of the column

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSolar energy conversion: Photovoltaic Effect

Data Source

PatentUS10010143B2Umbrella with a bluetooth sound device

Publication Date: 2018.07.03 ZHEJIANG DINGSHENG OUTDOOR LIVING PROD CO LTD

AI summary

An umbrella with a Bluetooth sound device, which includes a column having a top and a middle, a tray, a plurality of ribs, a canopy, a controlling handle disposed on the middle of the column and an electrical box having a involutory front cover and back cover. A solar receiving device is connected to the top of the column; a plurality of LED lamp strings is attached to the tray and the ribs. The PCB circuit board, the speaker, the LED lamp strings, the solar rechargeable cell and the umbrella are reasonably combined and fused into an entirety, thereby being very convenient to detach and install at the same time and convenient to change and maintain parts, the umbrella not only satisfies the daily sunshade and rain shielding of outdoor leisure facilities, but also has illumination, music playing, call answering and other functions, and is convenient to operate.