Ventilated Wireless Charging Housing for Multi-Angle Device Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional inductive chargers restrict user mobility and functionality of electronic devices during charging, as they require devices to be positioned horizontally on a flat surface, limiting their use and risking battery depletion if a suitable surface is not available.
Innovation Solution
A charging device with a housing that includes a front and rear portion, an inductive charging mechanism, ventilation openings, and adjustable supports to securely position electronic devices for charging, allowing for charging in various orientations and enabling coupling to different surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional flat surface inductive chargers are used, then charging function is provided, but user mobility and device functionality are restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The charging device transitions from a traditional flat horizontal surface to a three-dimensional structure with inclined supports and vertical positioning capabilities. The housing contains supports that can position the electronic device at various angles and orientations, including vertical and inclined positions, thereby adding spatial dimensions to the charging interface and enabling charging in multiple orientations rather than being limited to a single horizontal plane
Solution Approach 2:
The charging device incorporates adjustable and removable supports that can be configured in different positions and orientations. The supports may be adjusted to different angles or removed entirely to accommodate various device sizes and charging scenarios, providing dynamic adaptability rather than a fixed rigid structure, thus enhancing both user mobility and charging position flexibility
2Reliability
If traditional flat surface chargers are used, then charging is possible, but device overheating may occur due to poor ventilation
Solution Approach 1:
The housing incorporates ventilation openings or porous structures that allow air flow through the charging device. These openings enable heat dissipation from the electronic device during charging by facilitating convective cooling, preventing overheating while maintaining reliable charging operation. The housing structure includes dedicated ventilation pathways rather than being a solid sealed enclosure
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional inductive chargers are used, then charging function is provided, but compatibility with various surfaces and orientations is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The charging device housing is designed with universal adaptability to function on various surfaces including vertical, horizontal, and inclined orientations. The housing contains adjustable supports and mounting features that enable the device to be positioned and secured on different surface types and orientations, making it universally applicable rather than limited to specific flat horizontal surfaces only
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables mobile and versatile charging of electronic devices, ensuring continuous functionality and preventing battery depletion by allowing charging in any orientation and on various surfaces, enhancing user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
an inductive charging mechanism configured to charge the electronic device in the housing
Implementation Method 2
at least one opening in the front portion to ventilate the housing
Data Source
AI summary
A charging device may include a housing having a front portion and a rear portion coupled to the front portion, at least one support disposed within and coupled to the housing, an inductive charging mechanism disposed within and coupled to the housing, and at least one support that is disposed at an angle toward the inductive charging mechanism. The back surface of the front portion may contain an indentation, and the inductive charging mechanism may be disposed in the indentation. The housing may contain at least one opening to ventilate the housing. At least one support may be coupled to an interior surface of the housing. The charging device may include a means for providing power to the inductive charging mechanism and/or a means for coupling the housing to a surface.