# Rubik's Cube Chargers An Automatic Switch-Off Charger Keeps Your Device from Overheating By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-03-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchoff-charger References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/03/10/a-charger-for-mr-rubik/) & [sparkawards](http://www.sparkawards.com/galleries/index.cfm?entry=F0E205D2-5056-A832-A287611120AADE5C) This switch-off charger is ideal for the vast majority of smartphone owners who tend to plug in their mobile devices overnight. While you're sleeping, your handset will reach 100% battery, yet electricity will continue to surge into the fuel cell. There are several problems associated with this, such as the wasteful over-consumption of energy, the [risk of overheating your gadget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magfusion-series), as well as the likelihood that you are gradually damaging and depleting the capacity if your battery. This concept phone charger by Chang Soo Lee is the Cu.braker, and it integrates its own current breaker. The Rubik's Cube design gives off a [yellow-green glow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spot-on-wireless-charger) of each squared section as your mobile phone is gradually juiced up. When this switch-off charger detects a full battery, it automatically pivots to cut the circuit, keeping tabs on your cell when you're unable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Switch-off Chargers:** This trend presents opportunities for innovative chargers that automatically cut off power to prevent energy waste and overheating. - **Energy Conservation:** This trend highlights the need for energy-efficient charging solutions to reduce over-consumption and battery capacity depletion. - **Integrated Circuit Breakers:** This trend opens up avenues for chargers with built-in circuit breakers to ensure safe and efficient charging for mobile devices. ### Where This Applies - **Electronics Manufacturing:** This industry can explore the production of innovative switch-off chargers with advanced features and designs. - **Renewable Energy:** This industry can leverage energy conservation trends to develop charging solutions that integrate renewable energy sources. - **Smartphone Accessories:** This industry can create and market integrated circuit breaker chargers as a convenient and safe option for smartphone users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Display-Equipped Smart Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-charger.md) - [Battery-Protecting Charger Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-battery-life-extender.md) - [Cubic Mobile Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-3in1-cube.md) - [Stackable Blocky Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-design.md) - [Bed-Like Technology Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foam-wireless-charger.md) - [Decorative Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricharge-wireless-charger-concept.md) - [Shifting Orientation Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-stand-charger.md) - [Building Block Tech Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charger-platform.md) - [Anti-Distraction Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charging-dock-concept.md)