Wearable Wireless Charging Bag for Smartphone Alignment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing power bank solutions for charging portable electronic devices are inconvenient due to tangled cables and inefficient alignment for wireless charging, particularly for devices of varying sizes.

Innovation Solution

A wearable bag apparatus with a wireless charging system that includes a bag with adjustable straps, a phone pocket with stitched liners for optimal alignment, and a charging device pocket with adjustable positioning and automated charging detection, allowing safe and efficient charging of different-sized smartphones.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a power bank with cable connection is used for charging, then charging functionality is provided, but cable tangling creates inconvenience and mess

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging convenienceVSAvoidcable management
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the cable from the charging system by implementing wireless charging technology. The power bank and smartphone both equip wireless charging modules, eliminating the need for physical cable connections while maintaining charging functionality, thus solving the cable tangling problem.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical cable connection system with an electromagnetic field-based wireless charging system. By using electromagnetic induction or resonance between transmitting and receiving coils, the mechanical connection is substituted, eliminating cable management issues.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If wireless charging is implemented without alignment mechanism, then charging simplicity is improved, but charging efficiency decreases due to improper alignment

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging simplicityVSAvoidcharging efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates alignment detection mechanisms that monitor the positioning between the power bank and smartphone. When misalignment is detected, the system provides feedback through visual indicators or haptic feedback, guiding the user to adjust the position for optimal charging efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent designs the power bank and smartphone with pre-positioned wireless charging modules that automatically align when placed together. The modular design includes guide features or magnetic attraction that preliminarily positions the devices correctly before charging begins, ensuring efficient energy transfer.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Duration of action of moving object

If power bank charging is used, then portable charging is achieved, but frequent charging is required due to limited battery capacity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery operation timeVSAvoidcharging frequency
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of moving objectVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the power bank with essential daily carry items by integrating it into a bag or wearable accessory. This combination allows the power bank to serve dual purposes as both a charging device and a carrying solution, making it convenient to bring along and reducing the need to leave it at home.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic charging capacity adjustment that monitors the smartphone's battery level and adjusts the charging rate accordingly. The system can switch between fast charging when the battery is low and standard charging when nearly full, optimizing charging time and reducing the frequency of charging cycles.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

The apparatus provides a convenient, mess-free, and efficient wireless charging solution for portable electronic devices of various sizes, ensuring proper alignment and automated charging functionality, enhancing user experience and versatility.

Implementation Method 1

a charging device pocket (148) configured to receive a charging device (156). The charging device (156) includes a wireless charging system

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS20230396084A1Charging apparatus for portable electronic devices
Publication Date: 2023.12.07 WILLS TANNER
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AI summary

An apparatus and method for charging a portable electronic device, such as a smartphone. The apparatus includes a bag that has a phone pocket to receive the portable electronic device. The bag further has a charging device pocket to receive a charging device. The charging device has wireless charging circuitry for charging the portable electronic device within the phone pocket.