Unmanned Electronic Device Storage Box with Curved Slide Guide

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for a reliable and stable method to check the receiving and storing states of electronic devices in real-time, especially in unmanned purchase systems, to prevent damage and ensure accurate storage, which is crucial for maintaining a sales plan.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that includes a storage box with a slide structure and sensors to guide the electronic device to a specific position, using a controller to generate state information through position, photographing, and sensor data, ensuring accurate storage and minimizing impact on the device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If an unmanned purchase apparatus is used to receive and store electronic devices, then automation and efficiency are improved, but the risk of damage and mismatch between purchased and stored devices increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomation of receiving and storingVSAvoidaccuracy of device storage
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements real-time feedback mechanisms through sensors (cameras, weight sensors, position sensors) that continuously monitor the storage process and provide information to the control unit. This feedback loop enables the system to detect and correct deviations from the planned storage process, ensuring that the purchased electronic device is accurately stored in the unmanned purchase apparatus without manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with an automated control system that uses sensors, actuators, and a control unit to manage the receiving and storing process. The control unit automatically adjusts mechanical components based on sensor feedback, substituting human judgment and manual handling with automated decision-making and actuation systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If real-time checking of storage state is implemented, then accuracy and reliability of storage are improved, but system complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereal-time storage state checkingVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs multi-functional sensors and detection devices that perform multiple checking functions simultaneously. For example, the camera system not only captures images of the stored device but also tracks its position and verifies its orientation. The control unit integrates multiple detection functions into a unified real-time monitoring system, reducing the need for separate dedicated sensors for each checking function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Manufacturing precision

If the electronic device is moved at a predetermined angle in the storage box, then storage accuracy is improved, but the complexity of the storage mechanism increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage position accuracyVSAvoidstorage mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes a slide structure with a predetermined curved angle within the storage box that guides the electronic device to its correct storage position through gravitational force. This curved path design eliminates the need for complex mechanical positioning mechanisms, as the geometry of the slide itself provides the necessary movement control and positioning accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

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 system enables real-time checking of the storage state, reducing damage and adverse effects on sales plans by ensuring accurate storage of electronic devices, thereby maintaining the integrity of the stored items.

Implementation Method 1

an electronic device inserted through an inlet is moved at a predetermined angle to allow the electronic device to be received and stored

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectGravity: Gravitation

Data Source

PatentUS20240253905A1System for Receiving and Storing Electronic Device, and Method for Receiving and Storing Electronic Device at Time of Trading
Publication Date: 2024.08.01 MINTIT CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed are a system for receiving and storing an electronic device, and a method for receiving and storing an electronic device at the time of trading. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a system for receiving and storing an electronic device may include a reception storage box in which an electronic device inserted through an inlet port is moved at a predetermined angle to allow the electronic device to be received and stored.