Wireless Power Control Module for Flexible Device Placement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional power control systems limit the flexibility of electric device placement due to fixed switchable sockets, leading to messy appearances when extension cords are used for rearrangement.
Innovation Solution
A power control system comprising a socket module and a remote control module, where the socket module receives mains electricity from a wall socket and the remote control module, charged by a switchable socket, wirelessly controls the power-on and power-off signals to the socket module, allowing the electric device to be placed flexibly without extension cords.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a switchable socket is fixed at a specific position on the wall, then the switch can control the electric device conveniently, but the electric device cannot be rearranged flexibly
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the power control function into two independent modules: a socket module that plugs into the wall socket and a remote control module that plugs into the switchable socket. This segmentation allows each module to perform its specific function independently, enabling flexible device placement while maintaining switch control capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a wireless signal as an intermediary between the remote control module and the socket module. The remote control module receives power from the switchable socket, processes the switching signal, and wirelessly transmits control signals to the socket module, which then controls the power supply to the electric device. This intermediary wireless communication enables flexible placement while maintaining control functionality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If an extension cord is used to connect the electric device to the switchable socket, then the electric device can be placed flexibly, but the appearance becomes messy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the extension cord from the system by implementing direct wall socket connection for power supply and wireless communication for control signals. The socket module plugs directly into the wall socket, eliminating the need for extension cords, while the remote control module communicates wirelessly, removing visible cables and maintaining space tidiness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical connection (extension cord) with wireless communication technology. The control signals are transmitted wirelessly between the remote control module and the socket module, eliminating the need for physical cable connections and thus maintaining a tidy appearance while enabling flexible device placement.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the socket module receives control signals wirelessly, then the electric device can be placed away from the switchable socket, but the control signal transmission may be affected by distance
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control module performs preliminary action by receiving and storing power from the switchable socket before needing to transmit control signals. This pre-charging of the remote control module ensures that it has sufficient power to maintain reliable wireless communication over distance, addressing the reliability concern while enabling flexible placement.
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 flexible placement of electric devices while maintaining the ability to turn them on and off using a switch, preserving the tidiness of the space without the need for extension cords.
Implementation Method 1
a remote control module (3), including an electricity storage circuit (31) electrically connected to the switchable socket (702), and configured to be charged by mains electricity outputted by the switchable socket (702)
Implementation Method 2
configured to provide mains electricity from the wall socket to the electric device upon wirelessly receiving a power-on signal and to not provide electricity to the electric device upon wirelessly receiving a power-off signal
Data Source
AI summary
A power control system includes a socket module inserted into a wall socket, and a remote control module electrically connected to a switchable socket. The socket module provides mains electricity from the wall socket to an electric device connected thereto upon receiving a power-on signal, and does not provide mains electricity upon receiving a power-off signal. The remote control module is charged by mains electricity from the switchable socket that is in a conductive state, and operates with electricity stored therein to wirelessly transmit the power-on signal when the switchable socket is switched to the conductive state and to wirelessly transmit the power-off signal when the switchable socket is switched to a non-conductive state.