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Solution Overview
Problem
Current storage systems for work clothing lack a centralized, convenient, and efficient method to charge various work clothing parts and external devices, such as power tools and communication devices, while also failing to monitor the condition and usage of the clothing effectively.
Innovation Solution
A storage system with integrated wired and wireless charging devices, sensor units for parameter detection, and communication devices for data exchange, allowing for the simultaneous charging of different work clothing parts and external devices, monitoring of usage and condition, and automatic data synchronization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a storage system integrates multiple charging devices and sensor units for different work clothing parts, then the functionality and versatility of the system is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device is designed as a multi-functional system that combines storage, charging, and monitoring capabilities. The charging device can charge multiple types of energy storage units (accumulators, batteries) in various work clothing items (gloves, boots, jackets, helmets) and external devices simultaneously. The sensor device monitors multiple parameters (temperature, humidity, usage conditions) across different storage compartments, providing universal functionality that adapts to diverse work clothing needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges previously separate functions into a single integrated storage system. The storage device combines storage compartments for work clothing, charging devices for energy storage units, and sensor units for monitoring into one unified system. This consolidation provides multiple functions (storage, charging, monitoring) while managing complexity through integrated design rather than separate standalone devices.
2Ease of operation
If a loading device is provided for loading different work clothing parts on the storage device, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The loading device enables users to easily load and unload different work clothing parts (gloves, boots, jackets, helmets) into the storage device without complex procedures. The system provides self-service functionality where the loading mechanism automatically accommodates various item types, reducing the operational effort required while managing complexity through automated loading capabilities.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the storage device is designed to accommodate multiple types of work clothing and external devices, then the adaptability is improved, but the volume of the storage device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device is divided into multiple separate storage compartments (first, second, third, fourth compartments) each designed to accommodate specific types of work clothing items (gloves, boots, jackets, helmets). This segmentation allows the system to handle diverse items efficiently while optimizing space utilization within each compartment, reducing the overall volume needed compared to a single large undifferentiated storage space.
Solution Approach 2:
Different storage compartments are designed with specific local characteristics suited to the type of work clothing they hold. Each compartment has tailored dimensions, charging configurations, and sensor placements optimized for its designated item type (e.g., gloves compartment vs. boots compartment). This local optimization allows efficient space utilization for each item category while maintaining overall system adaptability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient and efficient charging of multiple work clothing parts and external devices, monitors their condition and usage, and facilitates data synchronization, ensuring reliable operation and extended device lifespan.
Implementation Method 1
at least one wireless charging device (16a) which is intended to transmit at least electrical energy to at least one energy storage unit (18a, 20a, 22a, 24a, 26a) of the work clothing (14a)
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AI summary
The invention relates to a storage system, in particular a work-clothing storage system, comprising at least one storage device (12a; 12b; 12c) at least for storing work clothing (14a; 14b; 14c), at least one wired and/or wireless charging device (16a; 16b; 16c), which is designed to transfer at least electrical energy to at least one energy storage unit (18a, 20a, 22a, 24a, 26a; 18b, 20b, 22b, 24b, 26b; 18c, 20c, 22c, 24c, 26c) of the work clothing (14a; 14b; 14c), and at least one sensor device (28a; 28b; 28c) at least for sensing at least one characteristic quantity of the work clothing (14a; 14b; 14c). According to the invention, the charging device (16a; 16b; 16c) is designed to charge various work-clothing items (30a, 32a, 34a, 36a, 38a; 30b, 32b, 34b, 36b, 38b; 30c, 32c, 34c, 36c, 38c; 30c) of the work clothing (14a; 14b; 14c) that can be arranged on the storage device (12a; 12b; 12c).