Wireless Case With Sliding Interface For Signal Reception
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile electronic device cases lack efficient wireless signal reception and charging capabilities, limiting their functionality and convenience.
Innovation Solution
A wireless case with a back wall-mounted wireless receiver and a sliding device interface that can engage or disengage from the mobile device, allowing for wireless charging and data transfer, while maintaining the device's accessibility and protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a wireless receiver is integrated into the case, then wireless charging capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless receiver is integrated into the case structure, merging the charging function with the protective case. The receiver coil is positioned within the case body to align with the device interface, allowing the case to serve both as protection and wireless charging receiver.
Solution Approach 2:
The case is designed to perform multiple functions: physical protection of the device, wireless signal reception, and electrical signal transmission. The same structural elements (walls, interfaces) serve both protective and functional purposes.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a device interface is added for signal transmission, then data transfer capability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to blocking access
Solution Approach 1:
The device interface is designed to be movable rather than fixed. It can slide between an engaged position (for data transfer) and a disengaged position (for accessibility). This dynamic positioning allows the interface to adapt between protecting the device and enabling external connections.
Solution Approach 2:
The interface assembly is separated into movable and stationary components. The movable interface can be independently positioned relative to the case body, allowing it to be engaged or disengaged from the device interface without moving the entire case structure.
3Strength
If the case walls are made flexible for secure disposal, then protection capability is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The case incorporates flexible walls that can deform to accommodate the movable device interface and provide secure disposal of the device. The flexibility allows the case to conform to the device shape while maintaining protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible walls work in conjunction with the movable interface, allowing the case structure to dynamically adapt during insertion, removal, and interface engagement operations.
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
Enables seamless wireless charging and data transfer while ensuring the mobile device remains accessible and protected, with a design that corresponds to the device's shape for easy use and alignment with wireless chargers.
Implementation Method 1
The wireless receiver can be configured to receive a wireless charging signal
Data Source
AI summary
A wireless case for use with a mobile electronic device can include a back wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, a right side wall, a left side wall. The case can include a wireless receiver configured to receive wireless signals. The case can further include a device interface that can be electrically coupled to the wireless receiver. The device interface can move between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the device interface can be configured to engage a corresponding interface on the mobile electronic device to deliver the electrical signals from the wireless receiver to the mobile electronic device. In the disengaged position the device interface can be configured to disengage from the corresponding interface on the mobile electronic device to facilitate insertion of the mobile electronic device into the case or removal of the mobile electronic device from the case.