V-Shaped Battery Charging Station for Multi-Pack Sensor Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional patient-worn sensor systems for monitoring devices are cumbersome due to the need for separate charging of each battery pack, requiring individual cables and making it inconvenient to charge multiple sensors simultaneously, and the structure does not allow for easy mounting or replacement of batteries without programming, leading to increased costs and user inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
A battery charging station with a V-shaped housing that accommodates multiple battery packs, featuring detachable wall mounts and a design allowing for easy angle adjustment, with built-in charging status indicators and a detachable base plate, enabling simultaneous charging and reducing the need for individual cables, while allowing for easy replacement and programming of battery packs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If individual cables are used to charge each battery pack separately, then each battery can be charged independently, but the charging process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple charging functions into a single charging station that can accommodate and charge multiple battery packs simultaneously. The station integrates multiple charging ports and cables, allowing users to charge several battery packs at once rather than using individual cables for each pack, thereby reducing the time and effort required for charging operations.
2Ease of operation
If battery packs are designed to be easily replaceable, then user convenience is improved, but programming and configuration become more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The charging station automatically detects and configures battery packs when they are inserted, eliminating the need for manual programming by the user. The system performs self-configuration through automated identification and setup procedures, allowing easy battery replacement while maintaining minimal programming complexity for the end user.
3Productivity
If multiple charging ports are integrated into a single station, then charging efficiency is improved, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The charging station is designed with universal multi-functionality, where a single station structure provides multiple charging ports that can accommodate different battery pack types. The station integrates various charging functions within a unified design, achieving high charging efficiency while managing structural complexity through standardized interfaces and modular architecture.
Data Source
AI summary
A charger assembly including a housing with a first surface, a second surface that is not parallel with the first surface, a first recess in the first surface, a second recess in the second surface, and a first opening connecting the first recess and the second recess. The charger assembly further includes a first group of electrical contacts in the first recess and a second group of electrical contacts in the second recess. Each of the first recess and the second recess is configured to receive a battery pack.