Universal Power Supply Merging Wireless and Wired Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional power supply systems for portable electronic devices are cumbersome due to the need for multiple cords and adapters, which create a mess and hinder mobility, and the introduction of wireless power solutions has complicated power management by requiring separate supplies for wired and wireless devices.
Innovation Solution
A universal power supply that integrates wireless power transmitters and wired power outlets, allowing for flexible configuration and adaptability, including movable sections and removable transmitters, to provide power to both wired and wireless devices, reducing the need for multiple supplies and enhancing safety and convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional power supply systems with multiple cords and adapters are used, then power can be supplied to various devices, but the system becomes cumbersome and hinders mobility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal power supply system with a single base unit that can simultaneously support multiple wireless charging pads and wired power outlets. This multi-functional design allows the system to serve diverse devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops) through one unified platform, eliminating the need for multiple separate power supplies and cords for different devices
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines wireless power transmission and wired power delivery into a single integrated base unit. By merging these previously separate power supply approaches into one device, the system provides both wireless charging surfaces and traditional AC/DC powered outlets in a consolidated unit, reducing the number of separate power supplies needed
2Reliability
If separate power supplies are used for wired and wireless devices, then each device type can be powered appropriately, but power management becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The base unit is designed as a universal power supply that handles both wireless and wired device types through its multiple interfaces. It provides wireless charging surfaces for smartphones and tablets while simultaneously offering AC-powered and DC-powered outlets for laptops and other wired devices, all managed through a single control system
Solution Approach 2:
The system merges wireless power transmission components and wired power delivery components into a single integrated base unit. This consolidation allows the user to manage one power supply instead of maintaining separate supplies for wireless and wired devices, reducing overall system complexity
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple power adapters and cord sets are carried, then power can be provided to multiple devices, but the burden of carrying and storing them increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates multiple power supply functions into a single base unit that includes wireless charging surfaces, AC-powered outlets, and DC-powered outlets. This merging eliminates the need to carry multiple separate power adapters and cord sets, as all power delivery methods are integrated into one device
Solution Approach 2:
The single base unit serves as a universal power supply capable of charging multiple types of devices simultaneously through different interfaces (wireless surfaces for smartphones, AC outlets for high-power devices, DC outlets for tablets). This multi-functionality replaces the need for multiple specialized power supplies
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 universal power supply simplifies power management by eliminating the need for multiple cords and adapters, providing a convenient, adaptable, and safe solution for charging both wired and wireless devices, while minimizing size and enhancing safety and reliability.
Implementation Method 1
wireless power transmitter for wirelessly transmitting power to an electronic device
Data Source
AI summary
In one aspect, the present invention provides a universal power supply for wired and wireless electronic devices. In a second aspect, the present invention provides a universal power supply that is reconfigurable to provide a wide range of power supply options.