Integrated USB Charging Light With Sealed Fast-Charge Power Module

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current LED light devices with integrated USB and outlet functions lack efficient and safe charging capabilities, often resulting in slow charging, overheating, and limited compatibility with various electronic devices due to outdated USB charging standards and inadequate power delivery.

Innovation Solution

A universal module design incorporating a sealed unit with USB and outlet units that have passed safety standards, featuring quickly charging USB ports with a minimum 1.0 Amp to 5 Amp capacity, allowing for compact integration into various devices and providing efficient power delivery without digital data transmission to prevent overheating and ensure safety.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If integrated USB and outlet functions are added to LED light devices, then device functionality and versatility are improved, but device complexity and safety certification requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice functionalityVSAvoidsafety certification requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates multiple functions (LED lighting, USB charging, and electrical outlet) into a single device housing. The USB unit and outlet unit are incorporated alongside the LED light source, allowing the device to serve as both a lighting source and a power delivery system for various electronic devices

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines previously separate functions (lighting and power delivery) into one integrated unit. The housing contains both the LED light source and power delivery components (USB unit and outlet unit), eliminating the need for separate charging devices and reducing overall system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Productivity

If traditional USB charging standards are used, then device compatibility is maintained, but charging speed and power delivery efficiency deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging speedVSAvoiddevice compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements quickly charging USB ports with enhanced power delivery capability (1.0 Amp to 5 Amp capacity) that exceed traditional USB charging standards. The USB unit is designed to provide higher current output while maintaining compatibility with standard USB connectors and charging protocols

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If digital data transmission is enabled in USB ports, then device connectivity functionality is improved, but overheating and safety risks increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice connectivityVSAvoidoverheating risk
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent removes the digital data transmission capability from the USB ports, retaining only the power delivery function. This extraction of the data transmission feature eliminates the associated overheating risks and safety concerns while preserving the essential charging functionality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

By eliminating digital data transmission, the patent converts a potential harm source (overheating from data processing) into a benefit (reduced thermal load and improved safety). The USB ports are dedicated solely to power delivery, which simplifies the electrical design and reduces safety risks

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

4Productivity

If multiple electronic devices are charged simultaneously, then user convenience and productivity are improved, but power delivery capacity and thermal management requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemulti-device charging capabilityVSAvoidpower delivery capacity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The patent provides both USB charging ports and a traditional electrical outlet in the same device, enabling simultaneous charging of multiple device types (USB-powered devices and devices requiring AC power). This multi-functional power delivery system accommodates diverse charging needs in a single integrated unit

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

Data Source

PatentUS11982435B2Light device has charging functions
Publication Date: 2024.05.14 CHIEN AARON
  • US11982435B2 patent drawing
  • US11982435B2 patent drawing
  • US11982435B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The light device has USB charger has AC outlet power source and has AC-to-DC circuit to change one of Alternative current to 1st voltage DC and the 1st voltage DC though the circuit-inside or IC or DC-to-DC circuit to get 2nd voltage or though more DC-to-DC devices to get more voltage DC current. The light device has at least one of 5 Volt DC to supply to USB Charger Charging-port output-end and one of desire voltage DC to supply to DC light source. Or/The 1st AC to AC light source and has one of DC selected from 1st, 2nd, or more voltage DC current to USB Charger charging-port's output end so the said light device has (1) illumination function by DC or/and AC light source and (2) USB charger function by supply desired 1st or 2nd or more other voltage DC current to USB charging-port at 5 Volt DC. The light device optional has outlet-ports to get 1st AC directly though conductive parts to outlet-ports to supply AC to other device. Furthermore, the light device Optional can add other function(s) select from (a) Time piece related (b) Reflect Image (c) Power station (d) project image (e) heater (f) Air Flow (g) wireless communication (h) remote controller (g) APP controller (h) Blue-tooth controller.