Chukka: Kinetic energy powered concept music player

With the need of the day being saving of energy resources, it is very good to see manufacturers working hard to find alternative sources of energy. One such concept that has evolved from the need for an alternative source of energy is the Chukka which is patent pending concept musical player that can produce electrical energy by any kind of movement, which is used to charge this Your browser may not support display of this image. device. The unique device consists of several freely movable beads tied with cable which allow hitting together for an enjoyable motion or enable two balanced sections to energetically swing between the fingers. More energetic movements give this concept music player a greater charge. The volume and tracks can be controlled by turning the end beads within the consequent end sections while power and play or pause is controlled by clicking the beads into the sections.

The track control section includes an electromagnetic inducer that generates an electric charge for the Your browser may not support display of this image. device from any kind of vibration or motion. The volume control segment includes all the major electronic modules of the Your browser may not support display of this image. device, including phono input, headphone output, memory storage unit, and logic board. The volume control contains basic controls only and there is no screen, allowing less energy requirement. The case of the player and the beads is made from thermoplastic polyurethane, which is an energy efficient material to manufacture and consequently, can be effectively recycled. The inner casing is made from stainless steel. Besides giving the Your browser may not support display of this image. device a unique form, the cable connects the two sections and transfers energy to all other components from the power supply.
The soft outer casing can be removed by using the detach screws to reveal the cable. Unscrewing these will separate the entire Your browser may not support display of this image. device into different components that will let the user customize, repair and replace the components. What is more this kinetic energy music player even increases the hand dexterity and coordination of the user. An amazing device, it definitely needs to get a patent soon.

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