Wall Plug UPS With Blade Tension Lever for Outage Power Bridging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional wall plug power supplies fail to provide uninterrupted power during outages, leading to device downtime and operational disruptions, and existing UPS devices are too large and cumbersome for many environments, posing space and safety hazards.
Innovation Solution
A compact wall plug UPS with an enclosure, dual blades, and a blade tension lever to secure it to the outlet, incorporating heat pipes for thermal management and providing short-term power bridging capabilities using internal batteries or external modules.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional wall plug power supplies are used, then the device is light in weight and simple in structure, but the power supply is interrupted when supply power is lost from the wall electrical outlet
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a traditional wall plug power supply with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system into a single integrated device. The wall plug unit houses both the AC-to-DC conversion components and the DC-to-AC inversion components, allowing it to function as both a normal power adapter and a backup power source during electrical outages.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall plug unit is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as a standard AC power adapter during normal operation and automatically transitions to providing backup AC power during electrical outages. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate UPS equipment while maintaining power supply continuity.
2Reliability
If large UPS devices are deployed to ensure continuous power supply during outages, then power continuity is improved, but the devices occupy excessive space and pose tripping hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the UPS functionality into a compact wall plug unit that can be positioned on surfaces or mounted on walls, eliminating the need for large floor-standing UPS devices. This segmentation allows the backup power system to be distributed and space-efficient while maintaining power continuity for connected devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall plug unit utilizes vertical wall mounting or surface placement rather than occupying horizontal floor space. This dimensional transition from floor-based to wall/surface-based positioning significantly reduces the area occupied while maintaining the same power continuity function.
3Reliability
If large UPS devices are permanently wall mounted or placed on the floor, then power backup capability is provided, but specialized labor is required and valuable space is consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The wall plug unit is designed as a self-contained, modular device that requires no complex installation infrastructure. It can be simply plugged into a wall outlet and positioned on surfaces or mounted using basic adhesive strips, eliminating the need for specialized labor or permanent installation while maintaining backup power capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed for easy user installation and relocation without requiring specialized technicians. The wall plug unit can be independently positioned, moved, or removed by end users, making the system self-service friendly while maintaining its backup power function.
4Strength
If the blade tension lever increases the distance between blades to increase contact area and tension, then the weight bearing capacity is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The blade tension lever introduces a dynamic adjustment mechanism that allows the blades to be tensioned to the optimal degree. This dynamic element enables the plug to adapt its contact force to match the weight of the wall plug unit, maximizing weight bearing capacity while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
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
Ensures continuous power supply during outages, prevents device disruptions, and occupies minimal space while being safely secured to outlets, suitable for various applications including healthcare and consumer electronics.
Implementation Method 1
heat pipes can be incorporated for thermal management and to transfer built up heat in the electrical components to a vent incorporated in the disclosure or even to the blades for receiving power
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AI summary
A wall plug uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for providing backup power is disclosed. The wall plug uninterruptible power supply may include a plug, an enclosure, electronic components, and a power receptacle. The wall plug uninterruptible power supply may be configured to provide power (e.g., backup power) even when the plug does not receive any power, thereby bridging a power gap of time. For example, the bridge of power may occur at a time between when power is lost (e.g., utility power outage) to a time when power is restored or alternative power is provided by a secondary source such as a backup generator.