Remote power supply, power supply component, electrical device and control method thereof, electrical system
The remote power supply system addresses the inconvenience of manual battery pack control by allowing wireless network-based activation and deactivation of electrical devices, enhancing user experience and smart functionality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024510537
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2021-11-01
- Filing Date
- 2022-04-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2042-04-27
AI Technical Summary
Traditional electrical devices powered by battery packs lack network communication functions, requiring manual on/off control, which is inconvenient, especially in outdoor settings where smart life demands are not met.
A remote power supply system that includes a battery or battery pack, a wireless communication unit, and a control unit, enabling power-on and power-off commands via a wireless network from a cloud, allowing remote activation and deactivation of electrical devices.
Enables remote control of electrical devices, enhancing user convenience and smart functionality by eliminating the need for manual operation, particularly in environments without network coverage.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of power supply, and in particular to a remote power source, a power supply component, an electric device and a control method thereof, and an electric system. [Background technology]
[0002] The power source for powering traditional electrical devices is mainly a battery or battery pack structural design. For example, traditional garden tool battery packs and household cleaning tool battery packs often do not have network communication functions, and users need to manually control the on / off operation of the battery pack when operating it, which is very inconvenient to use. Especially in outdoor leisure scenes, traditional lithium power sources are no longer able to meet people's demands for smart life. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0003] The present invention provides a remote power source, a power supply component, an electrical device and a control method thereof, and an electrical system. Specifically, the present invention is realized by the following technical solutions: A first aspect of the present invention provides a remote power supply for an electrical device, receiving a power-on command sent from a cloud via a wireless network and activating the electrical device based on the command. This remote power supply includes: a battery or battery pack operable to power the electrical device; a wireless communication unit that performs operations to realize wireless communication with the cloud; and A control unit receives a power-on command transmitted from the cloud via the wireless communication unit, and drives the battery or battery pack based on the power-on command to start up the electrical device.
[0004] A second aspect of the present invention provides a power supply component for an electrical device, the power supply component including: Remote power supply for the first aspect above.
[0005] A third aspect of the present invention provides an electrical device, comprising: Power components, and The second side is a power supply component, which is used to supply power to the power component.
[0006] A fourth aspect of the present invention provides an electrical system, comprising: mobile communication devices, the cloud, which is wirelessly connected to mobile communication devices; and The second aspect is a power supply component, the remote power supply of which is wirelessly connected to the cloud; Here, the mobile communication device sends a power-on request to the cloud, causing the cloud to send a power-on command to the remote power source.
[0007] A fifth aspect of the present invention provides a method for controlling an electrical device implemented by a mobile communications device, the method including: establishing a wireless communication connection with a cloud, wherein the cloud wirelessly connects with the remote power source; When a power-on request is received, the power-on request is sent to the cloud, and the cloud sends a power-on command to the remote power supply, which causes the remote power supply to start up the electrical device, bringing the electrical device into a powered state.
[0008] A sixth aspect of the present invention provides a mobile communications device, comprising: a communication device for establishing communication with the cloud over a wireless network; a processing device for carrying out the method of the fifth aspect above; Memory for processing or storing signals physically in a storage state.
[0009] A seventh aspect of the present invention provides a cloud-implemented method for controlling an electrical device, the method including: establishing a wireless communication connection with the mobile communication device and the remote power source, respectively; When receiving a power-on request sent from the mobile communication device, generate a power-on command based on the power-on request; Sends a power-on command to the remote power supply, causing the remote power supply to start up the electrical device, placing the electrical device in a powered state.
[0010] An eighth aspect of the present invention provides a cloud, which includes: one or more central processing units for carrying out the method described in the seventh aspect; one or more memories and / or mass storage devices; One or more wired or wireless network interfaces.
[0011] A ninth aspect of the present invention provides a method for controlling an electrical device implemented by a remote power source, the method comprising: establishing a wireless communication connection with the cloud, the cloud then establishing a wireless communication connection with the mobile communication device; receiving a power-on command sent by the cloud, the power-on command being generated by the cloud based on a power-on request from the mobile communication device; It starts up electrical devices based on the power-on command and puts the electrical devices into a powered state.
[0012] A tenth aspect of the present invention provides a remote power supply, including: A control unit for carrying out the method described in the ninth aspect. An eleventh aspect of the present invention provides a remote power supply for an electrical device, the remote power supply including: a mobile communication device configured to receive control commands sent via a wireless network; a battery or battery pack operable to power an electrical device; a wireless communication unit for performing operations to realize wireless communication with the mobile communication device; a control unit that receives a control command transmitted from the mobile communication device through the wireless communication unit; The control command includes at least a power-on command, and the control unit drives the battery or battery pack based on the power-on command to start up the electric device.
[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the remote power supply can communicate wirelessly with the cloud or a mobile communication device, that is, the remote power supply has a network communication function, so that the user can remotely control the remote power supply to start the electrical device, making the control of the remote power supply smarter and improving the user experience. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0014] The figures herein are incorporated into and constitute a part of the description, illustrate embodiments of the invention, and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention.
[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the control principle module of the remote power supply provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0016] [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the functional module of the remote power supply provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0017] [Figure 3]FIG. 3a is a schematic diagram of a remote power supply provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention in the form of a single battery; FIG. 3b is a schematic diagram of a remote power supply provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention in the form of a three-cell battery; FIG. 3c is a schematic diagram of a remote power supply provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention in the form of a five-cell battery; FIG. 3d is a schematic diagram of a remote power supply provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention in the form of a combination of multiple single-cell battery remote power supplies; and FIG. 3e is a schematic diagram of a remote power supply provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention in the form of an energy storage station.
[0018] [Figure 4] FIG. 4a is an assembly diagram of a remote power supply and an indoor fan provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4b is an assembly diagram of a remote power supply provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention that can be applied to an indoor fan; FIG. 4c is an assembly diagram of a remote power supply provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention that can be applied to a cleaning robot; FIG. 4d is an assembly diagram of a remote power supply provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention that can be applied to an outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator; and FIG. 4e is a diagram of a remote power supply in the form of an energy storage station provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention that can be applied to an outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator.
[0019] [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the login steps of the electrical device control method according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the power utilization steps of the method for controlling an electrical device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the power-off steps of the method for controlling an electrical device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] [Figure 8]FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing another power-off step of the method for controlling an electrical device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.
[0023] [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of another type of control principle module of a remote power supply provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a functional module of a second power supply provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of a first power supply and a second power supply combined in accordance with a specific embodiment of the present invention, which can be applied to an outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator;
[0026] [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the login steps of the method for controlling an electrical device applied to a combination of a first power source and a second power source according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the power usage steps of a method for controlling an electric device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention, which is applied to a combination of a first power source and a second power source.
[0028] [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a power-off step of a control method for an electrical device applied to a combination of a first power source and a second power source according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0029] [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing another type of power-off steps of a control method for an electrical device applied to a combination of a first power source and a second power source according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram of another control principle module of a remote power supply provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0031] [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram of the functional module of the third power supply provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0032] [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram of an outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator to which a combination of a first power source / a second power source and a third power source is applied according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0033] [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the login steps of the method for controlling an electrical device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention, which is applied to a combination of a first power source, a second power source, and a third power source;
[0034] [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the power usage steps of the method for controlling an electric device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention, which is applied to a combination of a first power source, a second power source, and a third power source.
[0035] [Figure 21] FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a power-off step of a control method for an electrical device applied to a combination of a first power source, a second power source, and a third power source according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0036] [Figure 22] FIG. 22 is a flowchart of another type of power-off step of a control method for an electrical device applied to a combination of a first power source, a second power source, and a third power source according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.
[0037] [Figure 23] FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram of another control principle module of a remote power supply provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0038] [Figure 24] FIG. 24 is a schematic diagram of another control principle module of a remote power supply provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0039] [Figure 25] FIG. 25 is a schematic diagram of another control principle module of a remote power supply provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0040] [Figure 26] FIG. 26 is a schematic diagram of a remote power supply functional module provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0041] [Figure 27] FIG. 27 is a flowchart of a method for controlling an electrical device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.
[0042] [Figure 28] FIG. 28 is a flowchart of a data comparison method in an electrical device control method according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.
[0043] [Figure 29] FIG. 29 is a schematic diagram of a functional module of a second power supply provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0044] [Figure 30] FIG. 30 is a flowchart of a method for controlling an electrical device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.
[0045] [Figure 31] FIG. 31 is a flowchart of a data comparison method for controlling an electrical device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.
[0046] [Figure 32] FIG. 32 is a schematic diagram of a principle module for remotely powering multiple electrical devices according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.
[0047] [Figure 33] FIG. 33 is a schematic diagram of another principle module of a remote power supply provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention for controlling multiple electrical devices remotely. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0048] Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the drawings. In the following description, reference will be made to the drawings, where the same numbers refer to the same or similar elements in different drawings, unless otherwise specified. The exemplary embodiments described below are not intended to represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention; rather, they are examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present invention as set forth in the appended claims.
[0049] The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. As used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "the," "the," and "wherein" shall also include the plural. Furthermore, "and / or" shall be understood to include any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. Terms such as "first," "second," and "third" may be used to describe various types of information, but these terms should not be limited to these terms. These terms are used to distinguish between information of the same type. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, first information may be referred to as "second information," and similarly, second information may be referred to as "first information."
[0050] Unless contradictory, the features of the following examples and embodiments may be combined with each other.
[0051] Referring to the schematic diagram of the control principle module and the schematic diagram of the function module of the remote power supply 100 shown in Figures 1 and 2 , the remote power supply 100 of the electrical device 200 is used to start up the electrical device 200 after receiving a power-on command sent from the cloud 300 through a wireless network.
[0052] The above-mentioned electric device 200 may be a power tool, such as an electric drill, an electric angle grinder, an electric hammer, a sprayer, etc.; or an electric garden tool, such as a pruner, a lawnmower, a chainsaw, etc.; or an electric household tool, such as a vacuum cleaner, a coffee maker, an electric fan, a juicer, or other types of electric devices, such as a glue gun, an air pump, an emergency light, etc. Overall, the above-mentioned electric device 200 may generally refer to a work device that uses a secondary battery or a battery pack (e.g., an energy storage / energy station) as a power source. When the electric device 200 operates, it needs to be supplied with power from a power source.
[0053] The electrical device 200 described above can be further generalized to include power tools (e.g., power drills, power angle grinders, power hammers, pruners, lawn mowers, chainsaws, etc.) or non-power electrical equipment (e.g., lighting fixtures, audio equipment, etc.).
[0054] The remote power supply 100 can be built into the electrical device 200 to supply power for the electrical device 200, or can be installed outside the electrical device 200. For example, the remote power supply 100 can be a specific energy storage power supply 100e, which can be externally connected to the power line or data line of the electrical device 200 to supply power (see FIG. 4e). Of course, more preferably, the remote power supply 100 is detachably attached to the electrical device 200, so that the remote power supply 100 is suitable for different types of electrical devices 200. That is, the remote power supply 100 can be shared by power tools, power garden tools, and power household tools. For example: If you have a 3.6V, 12V, or 20V Remote Power Supply 100, it can power not only a drill, but also a pruning machine, a vacuum cleaner, or an emergency light. This Remote Power Supply 100 can meet a variety of user needs.
[0055] When the remote power supply 100 is connected to the electrical device 200, the remote power supply 100 is adapted to have a mechanical connection and an electrical connection with the electrical device 200, and the mechanical connection secures the remote power supply 100, and the electrical connection provides power to the electrical device 200. Please refer to the schematic diagram of the function modules of the remote power supply 100 shown in Figure 2. The remote power supply 100 includes: The battery 10 or battery pack is used to power the electrical device 200, The wireless communication unit is used to realize wireless communication with the cloud 300. The control unit receives a power-on command from the cloud 300 via the wireless communication unit, and activates the battery 10 or the battery pack based on the power-on command to operate the electrical device.
[0056] The above battery pack or battery cell contains at least one battery cell. For example, it contains one 21700 battery. Of course, you can also connect three 21700 batteries in series. Or you can connect five 21700 batteries in series to use electrical devices with different voltage platforms. It's important to note that the above is an example for illustrative purposes and is not limited to using 21700 batteries. Other types of batteries, such as 18650 batteries, can also be used.
[0057] Furthermore, the battery pack includes at least one battery module, which is composed of multiple battery cells connected to each other in series or parallel, and can be used as an energy storage power source or energy storage station 100e.
[0058] The remote power supply 100 may also be configured by connecting at least a first remote power supply and a second remote power supply in series or in parallel.
[0059] Specifically, the remote power supply 100 mentioned above comes in many forms, for example: As shown in Figure 3a, the remote power supply 100a is a schematic diagram of a single-cell battery configuration, and contains only one 21700 battery 10 inside. As shown in Figure 3b, the remote power supply 100b is a schematic diagram of a three-cell battery configuration, with three 21700 batteries 10 connected in series inside. As shown in Figure 3c, the remote power supply 100c is a schematic diagram of a five-cell battery configuration, with five 21700 batteries 10 connected in series inside. As shown in Figure 3d, remote power supply 100d is a schematic diagram of a configuration in which multiple single-cell battery-shaped remote power supplies (see Figure 3a) are interconnected, including multiple, specifically four, remote power supplies 100a connected in series or parallel. Of course, multiple remote power supplies 100b or 100c connected in series or parallel can also be configured. As shown in Figure 3e, the remote power source is a schematic diagram of an energy storage station configuration that includes at least one battery module, which is made up of multiple battery cells 10. At this point, the battery or battery pack is used as an energy storage power source or energy storage station.
[0060] The wireless communication unit described above is for realizing wireless communication with the cloud 300 and includes at least a communication module. The important points are as follows:
[0061] The communication module can be cellular (e.g. 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / NB-IOT / LTE-M) or non-cellular (e.g. WiFi / Bluetooth / ZigBee / Lora / Sigfox) or both.
[0062] For example, the wireless communication unit described above may have a 4G / 5G communication function, or a WiFi / Bluetooth connection function, or may have both a 4G / 5G communication function and a WiFi / Bluetooth connection function.
[0063] The cloud described above is a server, and the term "server" as used herein should be understood as a business point with processing, database, and communications facilities. For example, a server can refer to a single physical processor with associated communications, data storage, and database facilities. It can also refer to a networked or aggregated collection of processors, associated network, and storage devices. It also operates software and one or more database systems and application software that support the services it provides. Servers vary greatly in configuration and performance, but typically include one or more central processing units and memory. Servers also include one or more mass storage devices, one or more power sources, one or more wired or wireless network interfaces, one or more input / output interfaces, and one or more operating systems. Examples include Windows Server, Mac OS X, Unix, Linux, and FreeBSD.
[0064] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cloud can be a single server or servers distributed across multiple computers or computer data centers. The servers can be of various types, including, but not limited to, network servers, news servers, mail servers, message servers, advertising servers, file servers, application servers, interactive servers, database servers, or proxy servers. In some embodiments, each server can include hardware, software, or embedded logic components to perform the appropriate functions the server supports or implements, or a combination of two or more such components. In the present invention, the servers are used to support all of the functions required by the remote power supply described above.
[0065] According to a specific embodiment of the present invention, please refer to the functional module diagram of the remote power supply shown in Figure 2. The remote power supply 100 includes a control unit, an input device, and a communication interface.
[0066] Here, the input device and the communication interface are each communicatively connected to a control unit. The control unit includes a microprocessor for data processing and a memory for data storage. The control unit can perform two-way communication with the cloud through the communication interface, and can also perform two-way communication with a mobile communication device through the communication interface. A user can input commands or information into the control unit through the input device, and the control unit will execute the contents of the commands or information.
[0067] The control unit of the remote power supply connects to the cloud via a communication interface, the cloud establishes communication with the mobile communication device via a wireless network, and the mobile communication device controls the remote power supply via the cloud. The remote power supply periodically reports status information to the cloud, which includes some or all of power usage status information, power disconnection status information, location information, remaining power, temperature, etc.
[0068] Additionally, this remote power supply includes a sensor and a display, each of which is communicatively connected to the control unit. The sensor can collect battery or battery pack status information (e.g., temperature, remaining power, location, etc.) in real time and transmit this status information to the control unit. The display can display content (e.g., temperature, remaining power, location, etc.) and / or an interface (e.g., an interactive interface) desired by the user, as needed. Of course, the display and sensor are not required components of this remote power supply.
[0069] In addition, the above-mentioned wireless communication unit is for realizing wireless communication with the cloud 300, and in addition to the above-mentioned communication module, it may be equipped with a location information module (e.g., a GNSS module or a GPS module), including a GPS module or a Beidou module.
[0070] Of particular note are the following: The control unit receives a power-off command sent from the cloud via the wireless communication unit, and the battery or battery pack is used to turn off the electrical device based on the power-off command, so that the electrical device enters a power-off state. The control unit includes: The electronic controller is responsible for recognizing the radio signals received by the wireless communication unit and driving the operation of the actuators.
[0071] Actuators perform actions to turn on or shut down electrical equipment. The wireless signal can include a power-on command or a power-off command in the above-mentioned embodiments. Specifically, if the cloud sends a power-on command to the wireless communication unit, the wireless signal is a power-on command. If the cloud sends a power-off command to the wireless communication unit, the wireless signal is a power-off command. To put it simply, if the cloud sends a signal other than a power-on command or a power-off command to the wireless communication unit, the wireless signal is another signal. In one possible example, the actuator is a circuit switch, which is simple in structure and low in cost, but of course in other embodiments, the actuator can be any other structure capable of turning on or off an electrical device. The power-on command is generated in the cloud when a power-on request is received from a mobile communication device, achieving the purpose of remotely activating the remote power supply to operate the electrical device, thereby eliminating the need for humans to manually press the remote power button on the remote control to start the electrical device.
[0072] Application Scenario 1 The remote power supply 100 is located within the coverage area of a WiFi network, for example, in an indoor home environment. The remote power supply 100 uses a non-cellular (e.g., WiFi) communication module to connect to the home WiFi network and communicate wirelessly with the cloud through the WiFi network. The user can use their mobile phone's cellular data (e.g., 4G or 5G signal) to communicate wirelessly with the cloud. Of course, if the user is also within the coverage area of a WiFi network, they can use their mobile phone's built-in WiFi communication module to connect to the WiFi network and communicate wirelessly with the cloud.
[0073] At this point, the user sends a power-on command to the cloud 300 via the wireless network via the mobile communication device, and the cloud 300 sends the power-on command via the wireless network. The control unit of the remote power supply 100 receives the power-on command via the connected wireless network and controls the battery 10 or battery pack to start up the electrical device. See Figure 4a for an assembly diagram of the remote power supply and indoor fan, Figure 4b for a diagram suggesting the application of the remote power supply to an indoor fan, and Figure 4c for a diagram suggesting the application of the remote power supply to a cleaning robot. The indoor fan 200a or cleaning robot 200b is connected to a remote power supply (e.g., a D-cell remote power supply 100a), respectively, which provides power for the operation of the indoor fan 200a or cleaning robot 200b. At this point, the remote power supply 100 is located within the coverage area of the WiFi network. It uses a WiFi communication module to connect to the home WiFi network and wirelessly communicates with the cloud 300 through the WiFi network. At this point, even if the user is outdoors (e.g., working in the office or on their way home), they can remotely start the remote power supply 100 from the cloud 300 via the endpoint APP to start the operation of the indoor fan or cleaning robot. See Figure 4a for a diagram suggesting an assembly of the remote power supply and the indoor fan, Figure 4b for a diagram suggesting application of the remote power supply to the indoor fan, and Figure 4c for a diagram suggesting application of the remote power supply to a cleaning robot. The remote power supply 100 can be wirelessly coupled to the electrical device 200 and is detachable.
[0074] Application Scenario 2 When a user is outdoors carrying the remote power supply 100 and there is no WiFi network coverage, the remote power supply 100 connects to the cloud 300, for example, through a 4G or 5G communication module, and the user achieves wireless communication with the cloud 300 through the mobile phone's cellular data, for example, 4G or 5G signal.
[0075] At this time, the user sends a power-on command to the cloud 300 via a wireless network through the mobile communication device, the cloud 300 sends the power-on command via the wireless network, and the control unit of the remote power supply 100 receives the power-on command via the connected wireless network and controls the battery 10 or battery pack to start up the electrical device. See Figure 4d for a schematic diagram of the remote power supply assembly applied to an outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator 200c. The outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator 200c is powered by the remote power supply 100 (e.g., a five-cell battery-type remote power supply 100c). When the remote power supply 100 is outdoors and there is no WiFi network coverage, the remote power supply 100 connects to the cloud via its own cellular communication module, such as 4G or 5G. The user can then remotely start the remote power supply 100 from the cloud via the end device APP to start and operate the outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator 200c. Similarly, see FIG. 4d for a schematic diagram of the remote power supply assembly applied to an outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator 200c. The remote power supply 100 can be connected to and disconnected from the electrical device 200 in a cordless manner. FIG. 4e shows another form of the remote power supply 100, namely, an energy station form. An outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator 200c is powered by a remote power supply (e.g., a remote power supply 100e in the form of an energy station), where the remote power supply 100 includes multiple battery modules, each of which is composed of multiple batteries 10, and the remote power supply 100 is used as an energy storage source or an energy station. At this time, the remote power supply 100 is located outdoors where there is no WiFi network coverage, and the remote power supply 100 is connected to the outdoor vehicle refrigerator 200c via a power line and connected to the cloud via its own cellular type, such as 4G or 5G communication module, at this time, the user can remotely start the remote power supply 100 from the cloud through the end terminal APP and start the outdoor vehicle refrigerator 200c to perform work.
[0076] In addition, a power-off command is generated when the cloud receives a power-off request sent from the mobile communication device, thereby achieving the purpose of remotely controlling the remote power supply to turn off the electrical device, without the need for a human to manually press the button on the remote power supply to turn off the electrical device. In another aspect of the present invention, an electrical device control method is provided for controlling an electrical device 200 based on the above-described remote power supply 100, and in some embodiments, the control method for the electrical device 200 includes some or all of a login step, a power usage step, and a power-off step. Each step of the control method of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to a flowchart. FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of the login steps in the electrical device control method of the present invention.
[0077] When a user uses this electrical device and the remote power supply for the first time, they must register online and fill in the required user information. Of course, the user can download the user-end application suitable for the remote power supply from the network to their mobile communication device and install the application locally on their mobile communication device. Alternatively, the user's mobile communication device may already have the user-end application suitable for the remote power supply pre-installed. In the login step, the user launches the user-end application on their mobile communication device and establishes a connection between their mobile communication device and the cloud.
[0078] In step S1, a mobile communication device running a user end application requests an authentication code from the cloud 300. In step S2, after the cloud 300 receives the authentication code request from the user's mobile communication device, it authenticates and verifies it and sends the authentication code to the mobile communication device via SMS, email, voice call, or other methods. In step S3, after the user receives the authentication code sent from the cloud 300, the user enters the authentication code into the mobile communication device and sends the authentication code to the cloud 300 via the network. In step S4, the cloud 300 verifies the authentication code and then sends login confirmation information to the user's mobile communication device.
[0079] Figure 6 shows the flow of control initiation for electrical equipment. In step S10, the mobile communication device sends a power-on request to the cloud 300. In step S20, after receiving the power-on request, the cloud 300 sends a power-on command to the remote power supply 100 to start the power supply. In step S30, the remote power supply 100 sends power start status information to the cloud 300. In step S40, the cloud 300 sends power start status information feedback to the mobile communication device.
[0080] The following explains how to turn off the power. See Figure 7. When a user needs to finish working on an electrical device, they send a power-off request to the cloud 300 through their mobile communication device (step S100). After receiving the power-off request, the cloud 300 sends a power-off command to the remote power supply 100 to turn it off (step S200). After receiving the command, the remote power supply 100 sends its power-off status information to the cloud 300 (step S300). Based on the power-off status information of the remote power supply 100, the cloud 300 confirms that the remote power supply 100 is powered off, and sends a confirmation of the power-off success to the mobile communication device to end the current power usage (step S400).
[0081] Furthermore, in the present invention, the power-off procedure can also be achieved by automatically powering off the electrical device. Specifically, see Figure 8. When the electrical device automatically powers off, the remote power supply actively reports power-off status information to the cloud (step S3000). The cloud receives the power-off status information and sends the power-off status information back to the mobile communication device to notify the user that the electrical device has been powered off (step S4000). Specifically, the electrical device 200 has a built-in sensor (e.g., a temperature sensor) that automatically disconnects the supply circuit between the remote power source and the electrical device when the sensor detects a temperature that reaches a set threshold.
[0082] In addition, for a mobile communication device, the control method for an electrical device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: (1) Establish a wireless communication connection with the cloud (i.e., login step). Here, the cloud establishes a wireless communication connection with the remote power supply, (2) If a power-on request is obtained, the power-on request is sent to the cloud, causing the cloud to send a power-on command to the remote power supply, which then starts up the electrical device, causing the electrical device to enter a power-using state. In some embodiments, the method for controlling an electric device includes, upon receiving a power-off request, transmitting the power-off request to a cloud, causing the cloud to transmit a power-off command to a remote power source, and the remote power source turning off the electric device. Further, the method for controlling an electric device includes receiving confirmation of the power-off success transmitted from the cloud, where the confirmation of the power-off success is determined by the cloud based on the power-off state information of the remote power source transmitted from the remote power source. In some embodiments, a method for controlling an electrical device includes receiving automatic power-off information for the electrical device transmitted from a remote power source via a cloud.
[0083] For the cloud, the control method for electrical devices can include the following steps: (1) Establishing a wireless communication connection between the mobile communication device and the remote power source, respectively; (2) when receiving a power-on request sent from the mobile communication device, generating a power-on command based on the power-on request; (3) A power-on command is sent to the remote power supply, which starts up the electrical device, and the electrical device enters a power supply state. In some embodiments, the method for controlling an electrical device includes: generating a power-off command when receiving a power-off request from a mobile communication device; sending the power-off command to a remote power source; and the remote power source turning off the electrical device. Further, the method for controlling an electrical device includes receiving power-off status information of the remote power source sent from the remote power source; confirming that the remote power source has turned off the power based on the status information; and sending confirmation information of successful power-off to the mobile communication device.
[0084] In some embodiments, the method for controlling an electrical device also includes transmitting, to the mobile communication device, command information transmitted from the remote power source to automatically power off the electrical device. For remote power supply, the control method for the electrical device can include the following steps: (1) Establishing a wireless communication connection with the cloud, and the cloud establishing a wireless communication connection with the mobile communication device; (2) receiving a power-on command sent from the cloud, the power-on command being generated in the cloud based on a power-on request sent from the mobile communication device; (3) Based on the power-on command, the electrical device is started and the electrical device enters a power supply state. In some embodiments, the method for controlling an electric device also includes receiving a power-off command sent from a cloud, the power-off command being generated in the cloud based on the power-off request sent from the mobile communication device, and turning off the electric device based on the power-off command. Further, the method for controlling an electric device includes: sending power-off status information from a remote power source to a cloud; and determining whether the remote power source has turned off based on the status information. In some embodiments, the method for controlling an electrical device also includes, when the remote power source automatically powers off the electrical device, transmitting automatic power-off command information to the mobile communication device via the cloud.
[0085] Here's what needs to be explained: the mobile communication device mentioned above includes at least a communication device, a processing device, and memory. The communication device is used to send and receive signals over a wired or wireless network. The processing device includes an application processing part and an RF / digital signal processor. The memory is used to process or store signals as a physical storage state. Examples include smart devices such as smartphones, pads, and laptops. The cloud described above includes at least the following: one or more central processing units, one or more memories and / or mass storage devices, and one or more wired or wireless network interfaces. Please refer to another control principle module diagram of the remote power supply shown in Figure 9, which includes a first power supply 700 (the first power supply 700 shown in Figure 9 can be called an energy storage power supply) and a second power supply 800. The first power source 700 has a wireless communication unit to realize wireless communication with the cloud 300. This wireless communication unit has at least a communication module, and specifically, this communication module is of a cellular type (e.g., 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / NB-IOT / LTE-M). The second power source 800 also has a wireless communication unit to realize wireless communication with the first power source 700. This wireless communication unit has at least a communication module, and specifically, this communication module is of a non-cellular type (e.g., WiFi / Bluetooth / ZigBee / Lora / Sigfox).
[0086] The second power source 800 is connected to the electric device 200 and is used to supply power to the electric device 200. Similarly, the electric device 200 can be a power tool, such as an electric drill, an electric angle grinder, an electric hammer, a sprayer, or an electric garden tool, such as a pruner, a lawnmower, or a chainsaw. It can also be an electric household tool, such as a vacuum cleaner, a coffee machine, an electric fan, or a juicer. It can also be other types of electric devices, such as a hot gun, an air pump, or an emergency lighting fixture. Overall, the electric device 200 can generally refer to a work device that uses a secondary battery or a battery pack (e.g., an energy storage power source / energy storage station) as a power source. When the electric device 200 operates, a power source is required to supply power to drive the operation of the electric device. Similarly, the electrical device 200 described above can be further generalized to include power tool devices (e.g., power drills, power angle grinders, power hammers, pruners, lawn mowers, chainsaws, etc.) or non-powered electrical devices (e.g., lighting fixtures, sound equipment, etc.).
[0087] The second power source 800 can be built into the electric device 200 and can supply power to perform operations, or can be installed outside the electric device 200. For example, the second power source 800 can be a specific energy storage power source 100e, which is externally connected to the power line or data line of the electric device 200 to supply power (see FIG. 4e). Of course, more preferably, the second power source 800 can be attached to the electric device 200 in a flexible manner, so that the second power source 800 can be used with different types of electric devices 200. That is, the second power source 800 can be shared by electric tools, electric garden tools, and electric household tools. For example: If a user has a 3.6V, 12V, or 20V secondary power supply 800, that power supply can power not only a drill, but also a pruner, and even a vacuum cleaner and emergency lighting. Such a single secondary power supply 800 can satisfy a variety of user usage scenarios. When the second power source 800 is connected to the electrical device 200, the second power source 800 is adapted to be mechanically and electrically connected to the electrical device 200, and is fixed by the mechanical connection and supplies power to the electrical device 200 by the electrical connection.
[0088] See Figure 10 for a suggestive diagram of the functional modules of the second power supply. The second power supply 800 includes: The battery 10 or battery pack is for powering the aforementioned electrical device 200, The wireless communication unit realizes wireless communication with the first power source 700 .
[0089] The control unit receives the power-on command from the first power source 700 through the wireless communication unit of the second power source 800, and activates the aforementioned battery 10 or battery pack based on the power-on command to activate the electric device, so that the electric device enters a power state. It should be noted that the power-on command from the first power source 700 is actually sent from the cloud to the first power source 700, and the first power source 700 is used to forward the power-on command from the cloud to the wireless communication unit of the second power source 800.
[0090] The battery or battery pack described above has at least one battery cell, such as one 21700 battery. Of course, you could also connect three 21700 batteries in series, or even five 21700 batteries in series, to accommodate electrical devices with different voltage platforms. Note that the above is an example and is not limited to using 21700 batteries. Other types of batteries, such as 18650 batteries, can also be used.
[0091] Furthermore, the battery pack may include at least one battery module, which is made up of multiple battery cells connected in series or parallel, and is used as an energy storage power source or energy storage station 100e.
[0092] Furthermore, the second power source 800 described above can be configured by connecting at least a first remote power source and a second remote power source in series or in parallel.
[0093] Specifically, the second power source 800 described above exists in many forms, for example: A single battery configuration as shown in Figure 3a, or a three-battery configuration as shown in Figure 3b, or a schematic diagram of a five-battery configuration as shown in Figure 3c, or a configuration consisting of multiple single-battery remote power sources (as shown in Figure 3a) combined with each other as shown in Figure 3d, or an energy storage station configuration as shown in Figure 3e. According to a specific embodiment of the present invention, referring to the functional module diagram of a second power source shown in FIG. 10, the second power source 800 includes a control unit, an input device, and a communication interface.
[0094] Here, the input device and the communication interface are each communicatively connected to a control unit. The control unit includes a microprocessor for processing data and a memory for storing data. The control unit can communicate with the first power source 700 through the communication interface, and can also communicate with a mobile communication device through the communication interface. A user inputs commands or information into the control unit through the input device, and the control unit executes the contents of the commands or information. The control unit of the second power source 800 connects to the first power source 700 via a communication interface, the first power source 700 establishes communication with the cloud via a wireless network (e.g., 4G or 5G), the cloud establishes communication with the mobile communication device via the wireless network, the mobile communication device controls the second power source 800 via the cloud and the first power source 700, and the second power source 800 periodically reports status information to the cloud via the first power source 700, the status information including one or more of power usage status information, power-off status information, location information, remaining capacity, temperature, etc.
[0095] The second power source 800 further includes a sensor and a display, each of which is communicatively connected to the control unit. The sensor can collect status information (e.g., temperature, remaining charge, location information, etc.) of the battery or battery pack in real time and transmit this status information to the control unit. The display can display content (e.g., temperature, remaining charge, location information, etc.) and / or an interface (e.g., an interactive interface) desired by the user as needed. Of course, the display and sensor are not essential components of the second power source.
[0096] Furthermore, the wireless communication unit of the above-mentioned second power source 800 is used to realize wireless communication with the above-mentioned first power source 700, and in addition to the above-mentioned communication module, it may be equipped with a positioning module, such as a GNSS module or a GPS module, including a GPS module or a Beidou module.
[0097] Points to explain: The control unit is further used to connect to the first power source through the wireless communication unit of the second power source 800, receive a power-off command sent from the cloud through the first power source, and drive the battery or battery pack to cut off the electrical device based on the power-off command, so that the electrical device is in a power-off state. It should be noted that the power-off command sent from the cloud is transferred to the wireless communication unit of the second power source 800 via the first power source 700.
[0098] The control unit of the second power supply 800 includes: an electronic controller is included, which is used to identify the wireless signal received by the wireless communication unit of the second power source 800 and drive the operation of the actuator; Actuators are used to perform the actuation of turning on or off electrical devices. Here, the wireless signal may include a power-on command or a power-off command. Specifically, when the cloud transfers a power-on command to the wireless communication unit of the second power source 800 via the first power source 700, the wireless signal is a power-on command. When the cloud transfers a power-off command to the wireless communication unit of the second power source 800 via the first power source 700, the wireless signal is a power-off command. It can be understood that when the cloud transfers other signals besides the power-on command and the power-off command to the wireless communication unit of the second power source 800 via the first power source 700, the wireless signal is other signals.
[0099] In a possible embodiment, the actuator is a circuit switch, which is simple in structure and low in cost. Of course, in other embodiments, the actuator can be any other structure capable of turning on or off an electrical device. Wherein, the power-on command is generated by the cloud when a power-on request is received from the mobile communication device, and the second power source 800 is remotely started to realize the purpose of starting the electrical device, without manually operating the button of the second power source 800.
[0100] Application scenarios When a user is outdoors carrying a first power source 700 and a second power source 800 and there is no WiFi network coverage, the first power source 700 connects to the cloud 300 via a cellular type, e.g., a 4G or 5G communication module, and the second power source connects to the first power source via a non-cellular type, e.g., a WiFi or Bluetooth communication module, and the user connects to the cloud via a mobile phone's cellular data, e.g.,
[0101] Wireless communication with Cloud 300 is achieved via 4G or 5G signals. At this time, the user sends a power-on command from the mobile communication device to the cloud 300 via the wireless network, the cloud 300 sends the power-on command via the wireless network, the first power source 700 sends the power-on command to the second power source 800 via the connected wireless network, and the control unit of the second power source 800 receives the power-on command via the connected wireless network and controls the battery 10 or battery pack to start up the electrical device.
[0102] Referring to the schematic diagram of the combination of the first power source and the second power source applied to an outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator shown in FIG. 11, the outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator 200c is supplied with power from the second power source 800 (e.g., a remote power source 100c in the form of five batteries). At this time, the second power source 800 connects to the first power source 700 via a non-cellular type, such as a WiFi or Bluetooth communication module, and the first power source 700 connects to the cloud 300 via its own cellular type, such as a 4G or 5G communication module. At this time, the user remotely controls the remote power source 100 from the cloud via the end terminal APP to start up the outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator 200c.
[0103] In addition, the power-off command is generated by the cloud when a power-off request is received from the mobile communication device, and the second power source 800 is remotely turned off to achieve the purpose of turning off the electrical device, without the need to manually operate the button on the second power source 800.
[0104] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electric device control method for controlling an electric device 200 based on the combination of the first power source 700 and the second power source 800 described above, and in some embodiments, the control method for the electric device 200 includes some or all of a login step, a power use step, and a power off step. Each step of the control method of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to a flowchart.
[0105] Figure 12 shows the flow chart of the login steps of the electrical device control method. The first time a user uses the electrical device and the first and second power sources, they must register online and enter the required user information. Of course, the user can download the user-end application from the network to the cloud and install it locally on the mobile communication device, or the user's mobile communication device may already have the user-end application pre-installed. In the login step, the user launches the user-end application on the mobile communication device and connects the mobile communication device to the cloud.
[0106] In step S1, a mobile communication device running a user end application requests an authentication code from the cloud 300. In step S2, the cloud 300 receives the authentication code request from the user's mobile communication device, performs authentication and verification, and sends the authentication code to the mobile communication device by means of SMS, email, voice call, etc. In step S3, after the user receives the authentication code sent from the cloud 300, the user enters the authentication code into the mobile communication device and sends the authentication code to the cloud 300 via the mobile communication device over the network. In step S4, the cloud 300
[0107] After verifying the authentication code, a login confirmation is sent to the user's mobile communication device. Figure 13 shows the flowchart for powering on and using electrical devices. In step S10, the mobile communication device sends a power-on request to the cloud 300; in step S20, after receiving the power-on request, the cloud 300 sends a power-on command to the first power source 700; in step S30, after receiving the power-on command, the first power source 700 sends it to the second power source 800 to power on; in step S40, the second power source 800 sends power-on status information to the first power source 700; in step S50, the first power source 700 sends power-on status information to the cloud 300; in step S60, the cloud 300 sends power-on status information feedback to the mobile communication device. Next, we will explain the procedure for turning off the power.
[0108] See the flowchart of the power-off procedure in FIG. 14. When a user needs to terminate the operation of an electrical device, the mobile communication device sends a power-off request to the cloud 300 (step S100). After the cloud 300 receives the power-off request, it sends a power-off command to the first power source (step S200). After the first power source 700 receives the power-off command, it sends it to the second power source 800 to power off (step S300). The second power source 800 sends power-off status information to the first power source 700 (step S400). After the first power source 700 receives the command, it sends power-off status information to the cloud 300 (step S500). Based on the power-off status information of the second power source 800, the cloud 300 confirms that the second power source 800 has powered off, and then sends a confirmation of successful power-off to the mobile communication device, thereby terminating the use of this power (step S600).
[0109] In addition, in the present invention, the power-off procedure can also be achieved by the electrical device automatically turning off the power. Specifically, see the flowchart of the power-off procedure in FIG. 15 . After the electrical device automatically turns off, the second power source 800 actively transmits power-off status information to the first power source 700 and reports it to the cloud (steps S4000 to S5000). The cloud receives the power-off status information and sends the information back to the mobile communication device to notify the user that the electrical device has been turned off (step S6000).
[0110] Specifically, the electrical device 200 has a built-in sensor (e.g., a temperature sensor) that automatically disconnects the supply circuit between the remote power source and the electrical device if the sensor detects a temperature that reaches a set threshold. For a mobile communication device, the method for controlling an electrical device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include the following steps: (1) Establish a wireless communication connection with the cloud (i.e., a login step). Here, the cloud establishes a wireless communication connection with the first power source 700 to realize wireless communication between the cloud and the second power source 800; (2) If a power-on request is received, the request is sent to the cloud, which sends a power-on command to the first power source 700, which forwards the power-on command to the second power source 800, which then starts up the electrical device, causing the electrical device to enter a power consumption state.
[0111] In some embodiments, the method for controlling an electric device may also include, when a power-off request is obtained, sending the request to a cloud, the cloud sending a power-off command to the first power source 700, the first power source 700 forwarding the command to the second power source 800, and the second power source 800 turning off the electric device. Furthermore, the method for controlling an electric device may also include receiving confirmation information of successful power-off sent from the cloud, where the confirmation information of successful power-off is determined based on state information of the second power source 800 that has been powered off and sent by the cloud from the second power source 800 via the first power source 700.
[0112] In some embodiments, the method for controlling the electrical device can also include receiving information from the second power source 800, which is transmitted in turn via the first power source 700 and the cloud, instructing the electrical device to automatically power off. For the cloud, the method for controlling electrical devices can include the following steps: (1) establishing a wireless communication connection between the mobile communication device and the second power source 800, respectively; (2) upon receiving a power-on request sent from the mobile communication device, generating a power-on command based on the request; (3) A power-on command is sent to the first power source 700, the first power source 700 transfers the power-on command to the second power source 800, the second power source 800 starts up the electrical device, and the electrical device enters a power consumption state. In some embodiments, the method for controlling an electrical device further includes, when receiving a power-off request from the mobile communication device, generating a power-off command based on the request, sending the power-off command to the first power source 700, the first power source 700 forwarding the power-off command to the second power source 800, and the second power source 800 turning off the electrical device. The method for controlling an electrical device further includes receiving power-off status information of the second power source 800 forwarded from the first power source 700, and confirming that the second power source 800 has successfully turned off the power based on the status information, and sending confirmation information of the successful power-off to the mobile communication device.
[0113] In some embodiments, the method for controlling the electrical device further includes transferring the automatic disconnection information of the electrical device sent by the second power source 800 through the first power source 700 to the mobile communications device. For the second power supply 800, the method for controlling an electrical device may include the following steps: (1) Establish a wireless communication connection with the first power source 700, and realize wireless communication between the second power source 800 and the cloud. Here, the cloud is wirelessly connected to the first power source 700 and the mobile communication device, respectively. (2) receiving a power-on command sent from the cloud through the first power source 700, where the power-on command is generated by the cloud based on a power-on request from the mobile communication device; (3) Based on the power-on command, the electrical device is started up and put into a power consumption state. In some embodiments, the method for controlling the electrical device further includes receiving a power-off command sent from the cloud through the first power source 700, the command being generated by the cloud based on a power-off request from the mobile communication device, and disconnecting the electrical device based on the power-off command. Furthermore, the method for controlling the electrical device further includes transmitting power-off status information of the second power source 800 to the cloud through the first power source 700, and determining whether the second power source 800 has successfully powered off based on the status information. In some embodiments, the method for controlling the electrical device further includes, when the second power source 800 is automatically disconnected from the electrical device, transmitting automatic disconnection information of the electrical device to the mobile communication device via the first power source 700 and the cloud. Other points worth mentioning:
[0114] The above-mentioned first power source 700 is also suitable for charging the second power source 800. When the battery level of the second power source 800 is low, the user can recharge the battery of the second power source 800 through the first power source 700. Specifically, the above-mentioned first power source 700 preferably adopts the form of an energy storage station, that is, as shown in Fig. 3e, it includes at least one battery module, and the battery module is composed of a plurality of batteries 10, in which case the battery or battery pack is used as an energy storage source or energy storage station (or outdoor power source).
[0115] According to existing energy storage station technology, a typical energy storage station or outdoor power supply has DC output and AC output functions, and is equipped with a cigarette lighter socket (vehicle charging port), a streetcar charging port, a solar panel charging port, a PD bidirectional charging and discharging port, an intelligent display, etc. Therefore, if the first power supply 700 adopts the form of an energy storage station, it will have the functions and settings normally required of an existing energy storage station. Furthermore, the above-mentioned first power source 700 is suitable for charging the second power source 800, and it is preferable that the capacity (Ah) of the first power source 700 is greater than the capacity (Ah) of the second power source, or the energy (WH) of the first power source 700 is greater than the energy (WH) of the second power source.
[0116] See the schematic diagram of another control principle module of a remote power source shown in Figure 16. It includes a first power source 700 (the first power source 700 in Figure 16 is also called an energy storage power source), a second power source 800 (the second power source 800 in Figure 16 is also called a transfer power source), and a third power source 900. The first power source 700 or the second power source 800 has a wireless communication unit, which is used to realize wireless communication with the cloud 300. This wireless communication unit has at least a communication module, and specifically, this communication module is of a cellular type (e.g., 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / NB-IOT / LTE-M).
[0117] Of particular note: The wireless cellular communication function of the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 is activated only after the first power source 700 and the second power source 800 are electrically connected. Specifically, the first power source 700 has a mounting portion 700a for electrically connecting with the second power source 800, and the second power source 800 is fitted and connected to the mounting portion 700a. At this time, the second power source 800 is electrically connected to the first power source 700 at the same time as it is positioned and attached. More specifically, the mounting portion has another electrical terminal that is electrically compatible with the electrical terminal of the second power source 800. At this time, the control unit of the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 detects an electrical signal indicating compatibility and activates the wireless cellular communication function of the first power source 700 or the second power source 800. Alternatively, the second power source 800 may be positioned and attached to the first power source 700, and simultaneously establish a signal connection. More specifically, the attachment portion may be provided with another signal terminal that establishes an electrical signal connection with a signal terminal of the second power source 800. When the two are attached and connected, they perform a handshake recognition on the signals, activating the wireless cellular communication function of the first power source 700 or the second power source 800.
[0118] The third power source 900 also has a wireless communication unit, which is used to wirelessly communicate with the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 that have activated wireless cellular communication functions. This wireless communication unit has at least a communication module, and in particular, this communication module is of a non-cellular type (e.g., WiFi / Bluetooth / ZigBee / Lora / Sigfox). Similarly, the third power source 900 is connected to the electric device 200 and supplies power to the electric device 200. Similarly, the electric device 200 can be a power tool (e.g., an electric drill, an electric angle grinder, an electric hammer, a sprayer, etc.), or an electric garden tool (e.g., a pruner, a lawnmower, a chainsaw, etc.), or an electric household tool (e.g., a vacuum cleaner, a coffee machine, an electric fan, a juicer, etc.), or other types of electric devices (e.g., a glue gun, an air pump, an emergency light, etc.). Overall, the electric device 200 can refer to a work device that uses a secondary battery or a battery pack (e.g., an energy storage power source / energy storage station) as a power source. When the electric device 200 works, it needs to be supplied with power from a power source. The third power source 900 can be built into the electric device 200 to supply power to the electric device during operation, or can be installed outside the electric device 200. For example, the third power source 900 can be an energy storage power source 100e, which is externally connected to the power line or data line of the electric device 200 to supply power (see FIG. 4e).
[0119] Of course, more preferably, the third power source 900 can be attached to and detached from the electric device 200. In this case, the third power source 900 can be adapted to different types of electric devices 200. That is, the third power source 900 can be shared by power tools, electric garden tools, and electric household tools. For example: If a user has a 3.6V, 12V, or 20V Third Power Supply 900, it can not only power a drill, but also a pruner, a vacuum cleaner, and an emergency light fixture. A single Third Power Supply 900 like this can meet a variety of user needs. When the third power source 900 is connected to the electrical device 200, the third power source 900 is suitable for mechanical and electrical connection with the electrical device 200, and is fixed by the mechanical connection and supplies power to the electrical device 200 by the electrical connection. Please refer to the schematic diagram of the functional modules of the third power supply 900 shown in Figure 17. The second power supply 800 includes: The battery 10 or battery pack is used to power the electrical device 200, The wireless communication unit is used to realize wireless communication with the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated.
[0120] The control unit receives a power-on command from the first power source 700 or the second power source 800, whose wireless cellular communication function has been activated, via the wireless communication unit of the third power source 900, and drives the battery 10 or the battery pack based on the power-on command to start up the electrical device. The electrical device immediately enters a power-down state. In particular, the power-on command from the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 is actually sent from the cloud to the first power source 700, that is, the first power source 700 forwards the power-on command from the cloud to the wireless communication unit of the third power source 900. The above battery 10 or battery pack contains at least one cell. For example, one 21700 battery, of course, three 21700 batteries connected in series, or five 21700 batteries connected in series can be used to power electrical devices of different voltage platforms. Note that these are just examples and are not limited to 21700 batteries; other types of batteries, such as 18650 batteries, can also be used.
[0121] The battery pack also includes at least one battery module, which is made up of multiple cells connected in series or parallel and used as an energy storage power source or energy storage station 100e. Furthermore, the third power supply 900 is configured by connecting at least a first remote power supply and a second remote power supply in series or in parallel.
[0122] Specifically, the third power source 900 mentioned above can take many forms, for example: A single cell battery configuration as shown in Figure 3a, or a three cell battery configuration as shown in Figure 3b, or a five cell battery configuration as shown in Figure 3c, or a combination of multiple single cell battery remote power sources (see Figure 3a) as shown in Figure 3d, or an energy storage station configuration as shown in Figure 3e. According to a specific embodiment of the present invention, please refer to the functional module schematic diagram of a third power source 900 shown in Figure 17. The third power source 900 includes a control unit, an input device, and a communication interface. Here, the input device and the communication interface are each communicatively connected to a control unit. The control unit includes a microprocessor for data processing and a memory for data storage. The control unit can communicate with a first power source 700 or a second power source 800 having an activated wireless cellular communication function through the communication interface, and can also communicate with a mobile communication device through the communication interface. A user inputs commands or information into the control unit through the input device, and the control unit executes the contents of the commands or information. The control unit of the third power source 900 is connected to the first power source 700 or the second power source 800, whose wireless cellular communication function is activated, via a communication interface. The first power source 700 or the second power source 800, whose wireless cellular communication function is activated, establishes communication with the cloud through a wireless network (e.g., 4G or 5G), and the cloud establishes communication with the mobile communication device through the wireless network. The mobile communication device controls the third power source 900 via the cloud and the first power source 700 or the second power source 800, whose wireless cellular communication function is activated. The third power source 900 periodically reports status information to the cloud via the first power source 700 or the second power source 800, whose wireless cellular communication function is activated. This status information includes some or all of power consumption status information, power-off status information, location information, remaining power, temperature, etc. Additionally, this third power source 900 includes a sensor and a display, which are communicatively connected to the control unit. The sensor collects real-time status information about the battery or battery pack (e.g., temperature, remaining power, location, etc.) and transmits this status information to the control unit. The display optionally displays user-requested content (e.g., temperature, remaining power, location, etc.) and / or an interface (e.g., an interactive interface). Of course, the display and sensor are not required components of this second power source. Furthermore, the wireless communication unit of the above-mentioned third power source 900 is used to realize wireless communication with the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 that has the wireless cellular communication function enabled, and can also have a location information module (e.g., a GNSS module or a GPS module) in addition to the above-mentioned communication module, including a GPS module or a Beidou module.
[0123] What needs to be explained is: The control unit can also be used to connect to the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 with the wireless cellular communication function enabled via the wireless communication unit of the third power source 900, and receive a power-off command sent from the cloud 300 from the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 with the wireless cellular communication function enabled, and drive the battery or battery pack to turn off the electrical device based on the power-off command. It should be noted that the power-off command sent from the cloud is forwarded to the wireless communication unit of the third power source 900 by the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 with the wireless cellular communication function enabled.
[0124] The control unit of the third power supply 900 includes: The electronic controller is for recognizing the wireless signal received by the wireless communication unit of the third power source 900 and driving the operation of the actuator; Actuators perform actions that turn electrical devices on or off. The wireless signal can include a power-on command or a power-off command. Specifically, when the cloud transfers a power-on command to the wireless communication unit of the third power source 900 via the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 with the wireless cellular communication function enabled, the wireless signal is a power-on command. When the cloud transfers a power-off command to the wireless communication unit of the third power source 900 via the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 with the wireless cellular communication function enabled, the wireless signal is a power-off command. As can be understood, when the cloud transfers a signal other than a power-on command or a power-off command to the wireless communication unit of the third power source 900 via the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 with the wireless cellular communication function enabled, the wireless signal is an other signal. In one possible embodiment, the actuator is a circuit switch, which has a simple structure and low cost. Of course, in other embodiments, the actuator may be any other structure that can turn on or off an electrical device. The power-on command is generated when the cloud receives a power-on request from the mobile communication device, achieving the purpose of remotely activating the remote control power supply to operate the electrical device, without requiring a human to manually operate the button on the remote control power supply to start the electrical device.
[0125] Usage scenarios A user carries a first power source 700 and a second power source 800 and is outdoors where there is no Wi-Fi network coverage. The second power source 800 is connected to the first power source 700 and is installed. The wireless cellular communication function of the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 is enabled. The first power source 700 or the second power source 800 with the enabled wireless cellular communication function connects to the cloud 300, for example, via a 4G or 5G communication module. A third power source 900 connects to the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 with the enabled wireless cellular communication function through a non-cellular (e.g., Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) communication module. The user establishes wireless communication with the cloud 300 via the mobile phone's cellular data (e.g., 4G or 5G signal). At this time, the user issues a power-on command to the cloud 300 via the wireless network via the mobile communication device, the cloud 300 issues a power-on command via the wireless network, the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 with the wireless cellular communication function enabled sends a power-on command to the third power source 900 via the connected wireless network, and the control unit of the third power source 900 receives the power-on command via the connected wireless network and controls the battery 10 or the battery pack to start up the electrical device. As shown in FIG. 18, the combination of the first power source / second power source and the third power source is applied to the outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator 200c, in which the third power source 900 (e.g., a five-cell remote power source 100c) supplies power, and the third power source 900 is connected to the first power source 700 or the second power source 800, which are non-cellular types (e.g., WiFi or Bluetooth communication modules) and have wireless cellular communication functions enabled, and the first power source 700 or the second power source 800, which have wireless cellular communication functions enabled, connect to the cloud 300 through their own cellular types (e.g., 4G or 5G communication modules). At this time, the user remotely starts the remote power source 100 from the cloud via the terminal APP to start up the outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator 200c.
[0126] In addition, the power-off command is generated when the cloud receives a power-off request sent from the mobile communication device, thereby achieving the purpose of remotely turning off the power to the electrical device, and there is no need for a person to manually press the remote power button to turn off the electrical device.
[0127] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling an electric device 200. The method is for controlling the electric device 200 as described above, where the electric device 200 is based on a combination of a first power source 700, a second power source 800, and a third power source 900. In some embodiments, the method for controlling the electric device 200 includes some or all of a login step, a power usage step, and a power-off step. Each step of the control method of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to a flowchart. Figure 19 shows the flow chart of the login steps in the control method for electrical equipment. The first time a user uses this electrical device and the first / second / third power sources, they must register online and enter the required user information. Of course, the user can download the user-end application from the network to the cloud and install it locally on their mobile communication device. Alternatively, the user's mobile communication device may already have the user-end application pre-installed. In the login step, the user launches the user-end application on their mobile communication device, establishing a connection between the mobile communication device and the cloud.
[0128] In step S1, a mobile communication device running a user end application requests an authentication code from the cloud 300. In step S2, after receiving the request for the authentication code from the user's mobile communication device, the cloud 300 performs authentication and verification and sends the authentication code to the mobile communication device via a short message, email, voice call, or other means. In step S3, after receiving the authentication code sent from the cloud 300, the user enters the authentication code into the mobile communication device and sends the authentication code to the cloud 300 via the mobile communication device over the network. In step S4, the cloud 300 verifies the authentication code and then sends login confirmation information to the user's mobile communication device. Figure 20 shows the flow chart of the control to start and use the electric device. In step S10, the mobile communication device sends a power-on request to the cloud 300. In step S20, after receiving the power-on request, the cloud 300 sends a power-on command to the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated. In step S30, after receiving the power-on command, the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated sends the power-on command to the third power source 900 to turn it on. In step S40, the third power source 900 sends power-on status information to the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated. In step S50, the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated sends the received power-on status information to the cloud 300. In step S60, the cloud 300 sends feedback of the power-on status information to the mobile communication device.
[0129] Next, we will explain the procedure for turning off the power. See the flowchart of the power-off procedure in FIG. 21. When a user needs to finish working on an electrical device, the mobile communication device sends a power-off request to the cloud 300 (step S100). After the cloud 300 receives the power-off request, it sends a power-off command to the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 with an activated wireless cellular communication function (step S200). After the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 with an activated wireless cellular communication function receives the power-off command, it sends it to the third power source 900 to turn off (step S300). The third power source 900 sends power-off status information to the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 with an activated wireless cellular communication function (step S400). After the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 with an activated wireless cellular communication function receives this command, the third power source 900 sends power-off status information to the cloud 300 (step S500). After the cloud 300 confirms that the third power source 900 has been turned off based on the status information that the third power source 900 has been turned off, it sends confirmation information of successful power-off to the mobile communication device and ends this power usage (step S600).
[0130] Furthermore, in the present invention, the power-off procedure can be realized by the electrical device automatically powering off. Specifically, see the flowchart of the power-off procedure in FIG. 22. After the electrical device automatically powers off, the third power source 900 actively transmits power-off status information to the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated, and reports the power-off status information to the cloud (steps S4000 to S5000). The cloud receives the power-off status information and sends the power-off status information back to the mobile communication device, notifying the user that the electrical device has been powered off (step S6000). Specifically, the electrical device 200 includes a built-in sensor, such as a temperature sensor, that automatically disconnects the supply circuit between the remote power source and the electrical device when the sensor detects that the temperature has reached a predetermined threshold. For a mobile communication device, the control method for an electrical device of an embodiment of the present invention may include: (1) Establish a wireless communication connection with the cloud (i.e., login step). Here, the cloud establishes a wireless communication connection with the remote power source. (2) If a power-on request is obtained, the power-on request is sent to the cloud, which triggers the cloud to send a power-on command to the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated. The first power source 700 or the second power source 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated transfers the power-on command to the third power source 900, which drives the third power source 900 to start up the electric device. This puts the electric device into a power-using state. In some embodiments, the method for controlling an electric device includes: when a power-off request is obtained, sending the power-off request to a cloud, causing the cloud to send a power-off command to the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated. The first power source 700 or the second power source 800 then forwards the power-off command to the third power source 900, causing the third power source 900 to turn off the electric device. The method for controlling an electric device further includes receiving confirmation information of successful power-off sent from the cloud, where the confirmation information of successful power-off is determined based on power-off status information of the third power source 900 sent to the cloud from the remote power source via the first power source 700 or the second power source 800.
[0131] In some embodiments, a method for controlling an electrical device includes the electrical device automatically receiving power-off command information transmitted from a remote power source to a cloud via a first power source 700 or a second power source 800 with activated wireless cellular communication capabilities.
[0132] For the cloud, the method for controlling electrical devices can include the following steps: (1) establishing a wireless communication connection with the mobile communication device and the remote power source, respectively; (2) upon receiving a power-on request sent from the mobile communication device, generating a power-on command based on the power-on request; (3) Sending a power-on command to the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 whose wireless cellular communication function has been activated, the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 forwarding the power-on command to the third power source 900, driving the third power source 900 to start up the electrical device, so that the electrical device enters a power state.
[0133] In some embodiments, the method for controlling an electrical device includes, upon receiving a power-off request transmitted from a mobile communication device, generating a power-off command based on the power-off request, transmitting the power-off command to the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 having an activated wireless cellular communication function, causing the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 to forward the power-off command to the third power source 900, and causing the third power source 900 to turn off the electrical device. The method for controlling an electrical device further includes receiving power-off status information of the third power source 900 transmitted from the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 having an activated wireless cellular communication function, confirming that the third power source 900 has successfully powered off based on the status information, and transmitting confirmation of the successful power-off to the mobile communication device.
[0134] In some embodiments, the method for controlling the electrical device includes the electrical device automatically forwarding power-off command information, transmitted from the third power source 900 via the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 with the wireless cellular communication function activated, to the mobile communication device.
[0135] For remote power supply, the method of controlling the electrical equipment can include the following steps: (1) Establish a wireless communication connection with the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated, and realize wireless communication between the third power source 900 and the cloud, where the cloud establishes a wireless communication connection with the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated and the mobile communication device, respectively; (2) receiving a power-on command sent from the cloud via the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated, wherein the power-on command is generated by the cloud based on a power-on request sent from the mobile communication device; (3) Based on the power-on command, start up the electrical device and make the electrical device enter a power state. In some embodiments, a method for controlling an electrical device includes receiving a power-off command sent from a cloud via a first power source 700 or a second power source 800 having an activated wireless cellular communication function, where the power-off command is generated by the cloud based on a power-off request sent from the mobile communication device, and turning off the electrical device based on the power-off command. The method further includes a third power source 900 sending power-off status information to the cloud via the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 having an activated wireless cellular communication function, whereby the cloud determines whether the remote power source successfully powered off based on the status information. In some implementations, the method for controlling an electrical device includes, when the third power source 900 automatically turns off the power to the electrical device, the cloud transmitting automatic power-off command information for the electrical device to the mobile communication device via the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 that has an enabled wireless cellular communication function.
[0136] Of particular note are: 16 and 18, the second power source 800 has a wireless communication unit, which is used to achieve wireless communication with the cloud 300. The wireless communication unit has at least a communication module, and specifically, the communication module is of a cellular type (e.g., 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / NB-IOT / LTE-M). The wireless cellular communication function of the second power source 800 can be enabled after the second power source 800 and the first power source 700 are electrically connected to each other. Specifically, the first power source 700 has an attachment portion 700a for electrically connecting with the second power source 800, and the second power source 800 is fitted and connected to the attachment portion 700a. At this time, the second power source 800 achieves electrical connection at the same time as positioning, attaching and connecting with the first power source 700. More specifically, the attachment portion is provided with another electrode for electrically combining with the electrode of the second power source 800. At this time, the control unit of the second power source 800 detects an electrical signal that indicates compatibility between the two and enables the wireless cellular communication function of the second power source 800.
[0137] Alternatively, the second power source 800 may be positioned and attached to the first power source 700, and simultaneously establish a signal connection. More specifically, the attachment portion 700a is provided with another signal terminal for electrical signal connection with the signal terminal of the second power source 800. For ease of explanation, the signal terminal of the attachment portion 700a may be referred to as the first signal terminal, and the signal terminal of the second power source 800 may be referred to as the second signal terminal. When the two (i.e., the first signal terminal and the second signal terminal) are attached and connected, they perform handshake recognition on the signals to enable the wireless cellular communication function of the second power source 800. At this point, you can understand:
[0138] The second power source 800 is much smaller in volume than the first power source 700. Specifically, the second power source 800 is preferably configured with a single 21700 battery, which is small in volume and convenient for users to carry. It can also be understood that the second power source 800 is attached to the first power source 700, and the first power source 700 can supply power to the second power source 800, i.e., provide charging services for the second power source 800. Specifically, the first power source 700 is preferably configured as an energy storage station, i.e., includes at least one battery module, as shown in Figure 3e. The battery module is composed of a plurality of batteries 10. The battery or battery pack is then used as an energy storage power source or an energy storage station (or outdoor power source).
[0139] According to existing energy storage station technology, a typical energy storage station or outdoor power supply has DC and AC output functions, and is equipped with a cigarette lighter socket (vehicle charging port), a streetcar charging port, a solar panel charging port, a PD bidirectional charging and discharging port, an intelligent display, etc. Therefore, if the first power supply 700 adopts the shape of an energy storage station, it will have the general required functions and settings of existing energy storage stations. The first power source 700 can charge the second power source 800, and it is optimal that the capacity (Ah) of the first power source 700 is greater than the capacity (Ah) of the second power source 800. Alternatively, the energy (WH) of the first power source 700 is greater than the energy (WH) of the second power source 800.
[0140] Additionally, after the second power source 800, optimally in the form of a single 21700 battery, is first activated, it can be removed from the mounting portion 700a of the first power source 700, at which point the second power source 800 can also be used as a portable WiFi device. Of course, the second power source 800 can take other forms, such as a three-cell configuration as shown in Figure 3b, or a five-cell configuration as shown in Figure 3c, or a remote power source (see Figure 3a) configured with multiple single cells as shown in Figure 3d, or an energy storage station as shown in Figure 3e.
[0141] An embodiment of the present invention provides a remote power source for an electrical device for receiving control commands transmitted from a mobile communication device over a wireless network, the remote power source including: Batteries or battery packs, which are used to power electrical devices; a wireless communication unit for realizing wireless communication with a mobile communication device; and a control unit for receiving control commands transmitted from the mobile communication device via the wireless communication unit; Here, the control command includes at least a power-on command, and the control unit drives the battery or battery pack based on this start power command to start up the electric device.
[0142] In the embodiment of the present invention, the remote power supply can communicate wirelessly with the mobile communication device, that is, the remote power supply has a network communication function, which allows the user to remotely control the remote power supply to start the electrical device, making the control of the remote power supply more intelligent and improving the user experience. The control command may include a power-off command, a parameter setting command, and / or a parameter reading command. For example, in some embodiments, the control command includes a power-off command, and the control unit drives a battery or battery pack to turn off the electrical device based on the power-off command. In other embodiments, the control command includes a parameter setting command, and the control unit sets parameters of the remote power supply and / or the electrical device based on the parameter setting command. For example, the control unit may set parameters such as the output current and / or output voltage of the remote power supply, or set the operating mode, operating parameters, etc. of the electrical device based on the parameter setting command. In other embodiments, the control command includes a parameter reading command, and the control unit obtains status information of the remote power supply based on the parameter reading command and transmits the status information of the remote power supply to the mobile communication device through the wireless communication unit. The status information of the remote power supply may include status information such as the status of how the remote power supply executed the control command (e.g., whether the remote power supply executed the control command successfully), the power level and / or temperature of the remote power supply, etc.
[0143] In some embodiments, the wireless communication unit of the remote power source indirectly connects wirelessly with the mobile communication device. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the wireless communication unit of the remote power source 100 establishes a wireless communication connection with the mobile communication device through the cloud 300. Also, as shown in FIG. 9, the wireless communication unit of the second power source 800 (the second power source 800 is a remote power source) establishes a wireless communication connection with the mobile communication device sequentially through the first power source 700 and the cloud 300. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 16, the wireless communication unit of the third power source 900 (the third power source 900 is a remote power source) establishes a wireless communication connection with the mobile communication device sequentially through the second power source 800 or the first power source 700 and the cloud 300.
[0144] In some other embodiments, the wireless communication unit of the remote power source is in direct wireless communication with the mobile communication device. As shown in Figure 23, the remote power source 100 of the electrical device 200 supplies power to the electrical device 200 and simultaneously receives control commands sent from the mobile communication device over the wireless network.
[0145] The remote power supply 100 has a wireless communication unit, which has at least a wireless communication module, which can be cellular (e.g., 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / NB-IOT / LTE-M) or non-cellular (e.g., WiFi / Bluetooth / ZigBee / Lora / Sigfox), or a combination of both. The functional modules of this remote power supply 100 are shown in Figure 2.
[0146] The remote power supply 100 directly establishes a wireless communication connection with the mobile communication device, receives control commands issued by the mobile communication device, and feeds back the status information of the remote power supply to the mobile communication device. As shown in FIG. 24 , the remote power supply may include a first power supply 700 and a second power supply 800, where the first power supply 700 and the second power supply 800 are connected in series or parallel, and the second power supply 800 is connected to the electrical device 200 and used to supply power to the electrical device 200.
[0147] The first power source 700 has a wireless communication unit and is used to realize wireless communication with a mobile communication device, and the wireless communication unit has at least a communication module, specifically, the communication module is of a cellular type (e.g., 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / NB-IOT / LTE-M) or a non-cellular type (e.g., WiFi / Bluetooth / ZigBee / Lora / Sigfox), or a combination of both. The functional modules of the second power supply 800 are shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 25 , the remote power source can include a first power source 700, a second power source 800, and a third power source 900, which is connected to the electrical device 200 and used to provide power to the electrical device 200. The first power source 700 or the second power source 800 has a wireless communication unit and is used to realize wireless communication with a mobile communication device, and the wireless communication unit has at least a communication module, specifically, the communication module is of a cellular type (e.g., 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / NB-IOT / LTE-M).
[0148] The functional modules of the third power supply 900 are shown in FIG. In some embodiments, the wireless communication unit of the remote power source communicates wirelessly with the cloud via a mobile communication device. As shown in FIG. 23, the wireless communication unit of the remote power source 100 communicates wirelessly with the cloud 300 via the mobile communication device. As shown in FIG. 24, the wireless communication unit of the first power source 700 communicates wirelessly with the cloud 300 via the mobile communication device. As shown in FIG. 25, the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 communicates wirelessly with the cloud 300 via the mobile communication device. In this embodiment, after the control unit of the remote power source obtains status information of the remote power source, it transmits the status information to the mobile communication device via the wireless communication unit, and the mobile communication device forwards the status information to the cloud, which stores or categorizes and stores the status information.
[0149] It should be noted that whether the wireless communication unit of the remote power supply is indirectly or directly connected to the mobile communication device by wireless communication, the control method of the electrical device is the same, and the specific content can be found in the corresponding part of the above embodiment, which does not need to be described again.
[0150] According to another aspect of the present invention, a power supply component is provided, which may include the remote power supply described in the above embodiments.
[0151] In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the remote power source 100 directly realizes wireless communication with the cloud 300 via a wireless network, and the control unit of the remote power source 100 receives a power-on command issued from the cloud 300 via the wireless communication unit of the remote power source 100, and drives the battery 10 or battery pack based on the power-on command to start up the electrical device, so that the electrical device enters a power-using state. The control unit of the remote power supply 100 also receives a power-off command issued from the cloud 300 via the wireless communication unit of the remote power supply 100, and drives the battery or battery pack to turn off the electrical device based on the power-off command, so that the electrical device enters a power-off state.
[0152] In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the control commands, such as the power-on command and the power-off command, are transmitted by the mobile communication device to the remote power supply 100 via the cloud.
[0153] 9, the remote power source is a second power source 800, and the power supply component also includes a first power source 700 (the first power source 700 is also referred to as an energy storage power source), and the first power source 700 wirelessly connects with the cloud and wirelessly connects with the wireless communication unit of the second power source 800 to realize wireless communication between the second power source 800 and the cloud 300. Note that the first power source 700 can charge the second power source 800. In this embodiment, the second power source 800 realizes wireless communication with the cloud 300 via the relay of the first power source 700.
[0154] In the embodiment of FIG. 9 , control commands such as a power-on command and a power-off command are sent from the mobile communication device to the first power source 700 via the cloud, and then forwarded from the first power source 700 to the second power source 800 . 16 , the remote power source is a third power source 900, and the power supply components include a first power source 700 (also referred to as an energy storage power source) and a second power source 800 (also referred to as a transfer power source). When the first power source 700 and the second power source 800 are electrically connected, the wireless communication function of the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 is activated, and a wireless communication connection is established between the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 and the cloud 300. Also, a wireless communication connection is established between the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 and the wireless communication unit of the third power source 900, thereby realizing wireless communication between the third power source 900 and the cloud 300.
[0155] In the embodiment of FIG. 16 , a control command such as a power-on command or a power-off command is sent from the mobile communication device to the first power source 700 or the second power source 80 via the cloud, and then forwarded from the first power source 700 or the second power source 80 to the third power source 900. As shown in FIG. 16 , the first power source 700 has a mounting portion 700 a, and the second power source 800 is fitted and connected to the mounting portion 700 a, thereby realizing an electrical connection between the second power source 800 and the first power source 700. The mounting portion is provided with a first signal terminal, and the second power source 800 includes a second signal terminal. When the second power source 800 is positioned and mounted on the mounting portion, the first signal terminal and the second signal terminal are connected, thereby realizing an electrical connection between the second power source 800 and the first power source 700.
[0156] After the wireless communication function of the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 is activated, if the second power source 800 is removed from the first power source 700, the second power source 800 can be used as a portable wireless network. In addition, in the embodiment of Figure 9 or Figure 16, the first power source 700 and the cloud 300 realize wireless communication based on a cellular network, and the wireless communication units of the first power source 700 and the third power source 900 realize wireless communication based on a non-cellular network. 23, the remote power supply 100 directly communicates with the mobile communication device over a wireless network, and control commands such as power-on and power-off commands are sent directly from the mobile communication device to the remote power supply 100. 24, the first power source 700 directly communicates with the mobile communication device over a wireless network. Control commands such as a power-on command and a power-off command are sent from the mobile communication device directly to the first power source 700, and then transferred from the first power source 700 to the second power source 800.
[0157] In the embodiment of FIG. 25 , a control command such as a power-on command or a power-off command is sent from the mobile communication device to the first power source 700 or the second power source 80 via the cloud, and then forwarded from the first power source 700 or the second power source 80 to the third power source 900. In another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an electrical device comprising: power components, and The power supply component as set forth in any of the above embodiments is for supplying power to an electrical component. In some embodiments, the electrical device further includes a case, and the remote power supply is removably attached to the case. Here, the remote power supply is suitable for power components such as power garden tools and power household tools.
[0158] In another embodiment of the present invention, an electrical system is provided that includes: mobile communication devices, The cloud, which is mobile communication devices and wireless communication connections, In any of the above embodiments, the power-delivery component may, in some embodiments, have a remote power source in wireless communication with a cloud, i.e., the mobile communication device transmits a power-on request to the cloud, which triggers the cloud to transmit a power-on command to the remote power source. In other embodiments, the power-delivery component may have a direct wireless communication with the mobile communication device, and the mobile communication device may transmit a control command, such as a power-on command, directly to the remote power source. Furthermore, it should be noted that the above-mentioned remote power supply 100 is also suitable for parameter adjustment. Specifically, please refer to the functional module diagram of the remote power supply 100 shown in Figure 26. The remote power supply 100 includes: The battery 10 or battery pack is for powering the electrical device 200. Wireless communication unit, which realizes wireless communication with Cloud 300. a control unit for receiving a control command for adjusting the output parameters transmitted from the mobile communication device through the wireless communication unit, and adjusting the output parameters of the remote power supply based on the control command; The output parameters mentioned above include one or more of the following: output power, output time, output current direction, and output mode. For example, when remotely controlling an electric fan, the output parameter is essentially output power, and adjusting the output power allows you to adjust the fan's airflow speed. When remotely controlling a vacuum cleaner, the output parameter is also output power, and adjusting the output power allows you to adjust the vacuum cleaner's suction power. When controlling an electric drill, the adjustable parameters are output power and output current direction, and adjusting the output power allows you to adjust the electric drill's rotation speed and the output current direction, respectively. When remotely controlling a coffee machine, the output parameter is output mode, and the output mode can be set to suit different coffee flavors, such as American, latte, or espresso.
[0159] The control units mentioned above include: The acquisition module is used to collect the current output parameters of the remote power supply and simultaneously collect wireless communication signals, and transmit the collected data and signals to the processing module. a processing module, which compares the current output parameters collected from the collection module with the output parameters of the waiting adjustment sent from the mobile communication device, and if the comparison results are consistent, there is no need to adjust the output parameters again and feeds the result back to the mobile communication device; if the comparison results are inconsistent, adjusts the current output parameters to the output parameters of the waiting adjustment and feeds the adjustment result back to the mobile communication device; and Storage module, which stores the current output parameters collected from the collection module, and also stores the comparison results mentioned above in the absence of a network.
[0160] The above-mentioned mobile communication device at least includes a display module, which is for displaying an adjustment interface or a feedback interface and is convenient for users to input control commands. Furthermore, as described above, this remote power supply includes a sensor and a display, each of which is communicatively connected to the control unit. The sensor collects battery or battery pack status information (e.g., temperature, remaining charge, location information, etc.) in real time and transmits this status information to the control unit. The display optionally displays content (e.g., temperature, remaining charge, location information, etc.) and / or an interface (e.g., an interactive interface) desired by the user. Of course, the display and sensor are not required components of this remote power supply. In addition, the above-mentioned wireless communication unit can also include a positioning module, such as a GNSS module or a GPS module, in addition to the communication module, including a GPS module or a Beidou module.
[0161] The control unit contains: An electronic controller, which identifies the radio signals received by the radio communication unit and activates the actuators. Actuators, which perform actions that adjust output parameters. In one possible example, the actuator is a circuit switch, which has a simple structure and low cost. Of course, in other embodiments, the actuator can be any other structure that can adjust the output parameter. Here's what needs to be explained: the mobile communication device mentioned above includes at least a communication device, a processing device, and memory. The communication device is used to send and receive signals over a wired or wireless network. The processing device includes an application processing part and an RF / digital signal processor. The memory is used to process or store signals as a physical storage state. Examples include smart devices such as smartphones, pads, and laptops. The cloud described above includes at least the following: one or more central processing units, one or more memories and / or mass storage devices, one or more wired or wireless network interfaces.
[0162] Application scenario 1 When the remote power supply 100 is within the coverage area of a WiFi network, for example, in an indoor home environment, it connects to the home WiFi network via a non-cellular class, such as a WiFi communication module, and establishes wireless communication with a mobile communication device through the WiFi network. The user then communicates wirelessly with the cloud via the mobile phone's cellular data, such as a 4G or 5G signal. Of course, if the cloud is also within the coverage area of a WiFi network, it can connect to the WiFi network via the mobile phone's built-in WiFi communication module to establish wireless communication with the cloud. At this time, the user sends an output parameter adjustment command to the remote power supply over the wireless network through the mobile communication device, and the control unit of the remote power supply 100 receives the output parameter adjustment command through the connected wireless network and adjusts the output parameters of the remote power supply.
[0163] Specifically, see Figure 4a for an assembly diagram of the remote power supply and fan, Figure 4b for a conceptual diagram of the fan with the remote power supply, and Figure 4c for a conceptual diagram of the cleaning robot with the remote power supply. The fan 200a and cleaning robot 200b are each connected to a remote power supply (e.g., a single-cell battery-type remote power supply 100a), which provides power for the fan 200a and cleaning robot 200b. The remote power supply 100 is within the coverage area of a Wi-Fi network and connects to the home Wi-Fi network via a Wi-Fi communication module, enabling wireless communication with mobile devices through the Wi-Fi network. The user can then remotely start the remote power supply 100 through the device app to start the fan or cleaning robot and perform its tasks. The output parameters of the remote power supply can also be remotely adjusted, for example, to change the fan's wind speed or the cleaning mode of the cleaning robot.
[0164] Application scenario 2 When a user is outdoors with the remote power supply 100 and there is no WiFi network coverage, the remote power supply 100 connects to a mobile communication device via a non-cellular class, e.g., Bluetooth communication module, and the user wirelessly communicates with the cloud 300 via the mobile phone's cellular data, e.g., 4G or 5G signal. At this time, the user adjusts the output parameters through the wireless network via the mobile communication device, and the control unit of the remote power supply 100 receives the control command for the output parameters through the connected wireless network and adjusts the output parameters of the remote power supply.
[0165] As shown in Figure 4d, the remote power supply is applied to an outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator 200c, which is powered by a remote power supply 100 (for example, a five-cell battery-type remote power supply 100c). At this time, the remote power supply 100 is located outdoors where there is no WiFi network coverage, and the remote power supply 100 connects to a mobile communication device through its own cellular system, such as a 4G or 5G communication module. At this time, the user can remotely control the output parameters of the remote power supply 100 through the terminal APP. For example, the output power of the outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator can be adjusted.
[0166] As shown in FIG. 4e, the remote power source 100 is in another form, an energy storage station form, and the outdoor vehicle refrigerator 200c is powered by a remote power source (for example, a remote power source 100e in the form of an energy storage station). In this case, the remote power source 100 includes a plurality of battery modules, and the battery module is composed of a plurality of batteries 10. In this case, the remote power source 100 is used as an energy storage source or an energy storage station. At this time, the remote power supply 100 is located outdoors without Wi-Fi network coverage, and the remote power supply 100 connects to the outdoor vehicle refrigerator 200c via a power line and connects to the cloud via its own cellular system, such as 4G or 5G communication module. At this time, the user can remotely control the start of the remote power supply 100 through the terminal APP to start the operation of the outdoor vehicle refrigerator 200c.
[0167] According to another aspect of the present application, there is provided an electric device control method for controlling an electric device 200 based on a remote power supply 100. FIG. 27 shows a flowchart of the method for adjusting output parameters: Step S10: The mobile communication device sends an output parameter adjustment request to the remote power supply 100; Step S20: At the same time as executing step S10, the request information is sent to the cloud and stored; Step S30: After the remote power supply 100 receives the control command for the output parameters, it executes the control command; Step S40: After the remote power supply 100 executes the control command, it feeds back the execution status to the mobile communication device; Step S50, the mobile communication device sends feedback information to the cloud, which classifies and stores the feedback information. As shown in Figure 28, before executing step S30, a comparison method is also included, and the steps are as follows: Step S31: the collection module of the control unit collects current output parameter data and receives control command data of the output parameter from the mobile communication device; Step S32: After the processing module receives the data sent from the collecting module, it compares the current output parameter data with the output parameter data to be adjusted; Step S33: Determine whether the current output parameter data and the output parameter data to be adjusted are consistent; Step S34: If the comparison result is a match, there is no need to execute the control command of the output parameter; Step S35: If the comparison result is not consistent, execute the output parameter adjustment command. Please refer to another control principle module diagram of the remote power supply shown in Figure 24. It includes a first power supply 700 (the first power supply 700 shown in Figure 7 is also called an energy storage source) and a second power supply 800. The first power source 700 includes a wireless communication unit for wireless communication with a mobile communication device, and the wireless communication unit includes at least a communication module, which may be a cellular type (e.g., 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / NB-IOT / LTE-M), a non-cellular type (e.g., WiFi / Bluetooth / ZigBee / Lora / Sigfox), or a combination of both.
[0168] Preferably, the communication module of the first power source is non-cellular, and in particular, the communication module of the first power source is Bluetooth. The second power source 800 also has a wireless communication unit, which is used to wirelessly communicate with the first power source 700. This wireless communication unit has at least a communication module, and specifically, this communication module is of a cellular type (e.g., 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / NB-IOT / LTE-M), a non-cellular type (e.g., WiFi / Bluetooth / ZigBee / Lora / Sigfox), or a combination of both. Preferably, the communication module of the second power source is non-cellular, and in particular, the communication module of the second power source is Bluetooth. The second power source 800 is connected to the electric device 200 and supplies power to the electric device 200. Similarly, the electric device 200 can be a power tool (e.g., drill, angle grinder, hammer, sprayer, etc.), a power garden tool (e.g., pruner, lawnmower, chainsaw, etc.), a power household tool (e.g., vacuum cleaner, coffee machine, fan, juicer, etc.), or other types of electric devices (e.g., hot gun, air pump, emergency lighting fixture, etc.). Overall, the electric device 200 can generally refer to a work device that uses a secondary battery or battery pack (e.g., energy storage source / energy storage station) as a power source. The electric device 200 requires power from a power source to operate. The second power source 800 can be built into the electric device 200 or can be located outside the electric device 200. For example, the second power source 800 can be a specific energy storage source 100e, which is externally connected to the power line or data line of the electric device 200 to supply power (see FIG. 4e).
[0169] Of course, it is more preferable that the second power source 800 is attached to the electric device 200 in a way that allows it to be attached and detached freely. In this case, the second power source 800 is suitable for various types of electric devices 200. That is, the second power source 800 can be shared by power tools, power garden tools, and power household tools. For example: If a user has a 3.6V, 12V, or 20V Secondary Power Supply 800, it can power not only a drill but also a pruner, and even a vacuum cleaner and emergency lighting fixtures. Such a single Secondary Power Supply 800 can meet a variety of user needs. When the second power source 800 is connected to the electrical device 200, the second power source 800 is adapted to be mechanically and electrically connected to the electrical device 200, and the second power source 800 is secured by the mechanical connection and provides power to the electrical device 200 by the electrical connection. Continuing to refer to the functional module diagram of the second power supply shown in Figure 29, the second power supply 800 includes: The battery 10 or battery pack is for powering the electrical device 200, the wireless communication unit is for realizing wireless communication with the first power source 700; The control unit receives the output parameter adjustment command from the first power source 700 through the wireless communication unit of the second power source 800, and performs the adjustment operation according to the command. Note that the output parameter adjustment command issued by the first power source 700 is actually sent from the mobile communication device to the first power source 700, that is, the first power source 700 transfers the control command issued by the mobile communication device to the wireless communication unit of the second power source 800.
[0170] The control units mentioned above include: The acquisition module is used to collect the current output parameters of the remote power supply and simultaneously collect wireless communication signals, and transmits the collected data and / or signals to the processing module. The processing module is used to compare the current output parameters collected from the collection module with the output parameters waiting to be adjusted sent from the mobile communication device. If the comparison results match, there is no need to readjust the output parameters, but the result is fed back to the mobile communication device. If the comparison results do not match, the current output parameters are adjusted to the output parameters waiting to be adjusted, and the adjustment result is fed back to the mobile communication device. The storage module stores the current output parameters collected from the collection module, and also stores the comparison results above in the absence of a network.
[0171] The output parameters mentioned above can include output power, output time, output current direction, output mode, etc. For example, when adjusting an electric fan, the output parameter is essentially output power, and adjusting the output power can adjust the fan's wind speed. When adjusting a vacuum cleaner, the output parameter can be output power, and adjusting the output power can adjust the vacuum cleaner's suction power. When adjusting an electric drill, the adjustment parameters are output power and output current direction, and adjusting the output power can adjust the drill's rotation speed and output current direction. When adjusting a coffee machine, the output parameter is output mode, and this output mode can be set according to the coffee flavor, such as American style, latte style, or espresso style. The above battery pack or battery pack contains at least one battery, such as one 21700 battery. Of course, three 21700 batteries or five 21700 batteries can be connected in series to meet the needs of electrical devices with different voltage platforms. It's important to note that the above is merely an example and is not limited to the use of 21700 batteries. Other types of batteries, such as 18650 batteries, can also be used. In addition, the above battery pack can include at least one battery module group, which is composed of multiple batteries connected in series or parallel, and can be used as an energy storage power source or an energy storage station 100e.
[0172] Specifically, the second power source 800 shown above can take many forms, for example: A single battery configuration as shown in Figure 3a, or a three battery configuration as shown in Figure 3b, or a schematic diagram of a five battery configuration as shown in Figure 3c, or a configuration in which multiple single battery remote power sources (shown in Figure 3a) are combined with each other as shown in Figure 3d, or an energy storage station configuration as shown in Figure 3e. According to a specific embodiment of the present application, referring to the schematic diagram of the functional module of the second power source shown in FIG. 29, the second power source 800 includes a control unit, an input device, and a communication interface. Here, the input device and the communication interface are each communicatively connected to a control unit. The control unit includes a microprocessor for processing data and a memory for storing data. The control unit can communicate with the first power source 700 via the communication interface and can also communicate with a mobile communication device via the communication interface. A user can input commands or information into the control unit through the input device, and the control unit executes the contents of the commands or information.
[0173] The control unit of the second power source 800 is connected to the first power source 700 via a communication interface, the first power source 700 establishes communication with a mobile communication device via a wireless network, and the mobile communication device establishes communication with a cloud via the wireless network. The mobile communication device controls the second power source 800 via the first power source 700, and the second power source 800 periodically reports status information to the cloud via the first power source 700 and the mobile communication device. This status information includes one or more of power usage status, power disconnection status, location information, remaining power, temperature, etc. The second power source 800 also includes a sensor and a display, each of which is communicatively connected to the control unit. The sensor can collect status information (e.g., temperature, remaining charge, location information, etc.) of the battery or battery pack in real time and transmit this status information to the control unit. The display can display content (e.g., temperature, remaining charge, location information, etc.) and / or an interface (e.g., an interactive interface) desired by the user, as needed. Of course, the display and sensor are not required components of the second power source. The wireless communication unit of the second power source 800 is used to realize wireless communication with the first power source 700. In addition to the communication module, the device may also be equipped with a location information module (e.g., a GNSS module or a GPS module), including a GPS module and a Beidou module.
[0174] The control unit includes an electronic controller and an actuator, and the electronic controller is the processor, which identifies the wireless signal received by the wireless communication unit of the second power source 800 and drives the actuator, which is used to adjust the output parameter. Here, the wireless signal may include a control instruction to adjust the output parameter, or may be a control instruction to open or close the power supply. Specifically, when the mobile communication device transfers the control instruction to adjust the output parameter to the wireless communication unit of the second power supply 800 via the first power supply 700, the wireless signal is the control instruction to adjust the output parameter. In a possible embodiment, the actuator is a circuit switch, which is simple in structure and low in cost. Of course, in other embodiments, the actuator can be any other structure that can adjust the output parameter. Other points worth noting:
[0175] The first power source 700 can also be used to charge the second power source 800. When the power supply of the second power source 800 is low, the user can replenish the power supply to the second power source 800 through the first power source 700. In this case, it is preferable that the capacity (Ah) of the first power source 700 is greater than that of the second power source 800. Specifically, the first power source 700 preferably takes the form of an energy storage station, i.e., as shown in Fig. 3e, it includes at least one battery module, and the battery module is composed of a plurality of batteries 10. In this case, the battery or battery pack is used as an energy storage power source or an energy storage station (or outdoor power source).
[0176] According to existing energy storage station technology, a typical energy storage station or outdoor power supply has DC output and AC output functions, as well as a cigarette lighter socket (vehicle charging port), a streetcar charging port, a solar panel charging port, a PD bidirectional charging and discharging port, an intelligent display, etc. Therefore, if the first power supply 700 adopts the form of an energy storage station, it will have the general required functions and settings of existing energy storage stations.
[0177] Application Scenario 3 When a user is outdoors with the first power source 700 and the second power source 800 and there is no WiFi network coverage, the first power source 700 connects to a mobile communication device via a non-cellular type, for example, a Bluetooth communication module, and the second power source connects to the first power source via a non-cellular type, for example, a Bluetooth communication module, and the user achieves wireless communication with the mobile communication device via mobile phone cellular data, for example, 4G or 5G signals. At this time, the user sends an output parameter adjustment command to the first power source 700 via Bluetooth via the mobile communication device, and the first power source 700 sends an output parameter adjustment command to the second power source 800 via the connected Bluetooth. The control unit of the second power source 800 receives the output parameter adjustment command and determines whether the current output parameters match the output parameters to be adjusted. If they match, there is no need to execute; if they do not match, the control unit executes according to the control command sent from the mobile communication device.
[0178] The combination of a first power source and a second power source can be applied to the conceptual diagram of an outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator, in which the outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator 200c is powered by a second power source 800 (e.g., a remote power source 100c in the form of five batteries), and the second power source 800 connects to the first power source 700 via a non-cellular communication module, such as a WiFi or Bluetooth communication module, and the first power source 700 connects to a mobile communication device via its own non-cellular communication module, such as a WiFi or Bluetooth communication module. In this case, the user can remotely control the output parameters of the second power source from the first power source via the end-user APP to adjust the operating power of the outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator 200c.
[0179] Figure 30 shows the flowchart of how to adjust the output parameters, and the steps are as follows: In step S100, the mobile communication device sends an output parameter adjustment request to the first power source 700. In step S200, while executing step S100, the request information is sent to the cloud and stored. In step S300, the first power source 700 transfers an output parameter control command to the second power source 800. In step S400, the second power source 800 receives the output parameter control command and then executes the control command. In step S500, the remote power source 100 executes the control command and then feeds back the execution status to the mobile communication device via the first power source. In step S600, the mobile communication device sends feedback information to the cloud, which classifies and stores the feedback information.
[0180] Refer to Figure 31, before executing step S400, the data comparison method is also included. The steps are as follows: In step S410, the collection module of the control unit collects current output parameter data and receives output parameter adjustment command data issued by the mobile communication device. In step S420, after receiving the data sent from the collection module, the processing module compares the current output parameter data with the output parameter data waiting to be adjusted. In step S430, it is determined whether the current output parameter data matches the output parameter data waiting to be adjusted. In step S440, if the comparison result is a match, there is no need to execute the output parameter adjustment command. In step S450, if the comparison result is a mismatch, the output parameter adjustment command is executed.
[0181] As stated above: The present invention also relates to a remote power source 100 for an electrical device for receiving and carrying out output parameter control commands issued from a mobile communications device over a wireless network. This Remote Power Supply 100 includes: a battery 10 or battery pack for powering an electrical device 200; a wireless communication unit for realizing wireless communication with a mobile communication device; and The control unit receives an output parameter adjustment control command output from the mobile communication device through the wireless communication unit, and adjusts the output parameters of the remote power supply 100 according to the control command. Additionally, the control unit includes: The collection module collects first data and second data, where the first data is current output parameter data of the remote power supply and the second data is output parameter data to be adjusted output from the mobile communication device, and the processing module receives the first data and second data collected from the collection module and compares the first data and the second data. Additionally, the control unit includes: The storage module stores the data collected by the collection module and the comparison result data of the processing module. The storage module, connected to a wireless network, transmits the stored data to the mobile communication device. Furthermore, the output parameters include one or more of output power, output time, output current direction, and output mode. This application provides for power supply components for electrical equipment, the power supply components including: The remote power supply and the energy storage power supply are wirelessly connected to a mobile communication device and wirelessly connected to the wireless communication unit of the remote power supply, thereby realizing wireless communication between the remote power supply and the mobile communication device, where the energy storage power supply can charge the remote power supply. This application provides for an electrical device, which device includes: The power component, and then the power supply component above, the power supply component provides power to the power component.
[0182] This application provides for an electrical system, which includes: Cloud, Mobile communication devices, which connect wirelessly to the cloud; and In the above power supply component, the remote power supply of the power supply component is wirelessly connected to the mobile communication device; Here, the mobile communication device sends an output parameter adjustment control command to the remote power supply, and adjusts the output parameters of the remote power supply. This application provides a control method for electrical equipment, which is applied to the above electrical system, and the control method includes: The mobile communication device transmits a request for adjusting control commands for output parameters to the remote power supply through a wireless network; The remote power supply executes the control commands and feeds back the execution status information to the mobile communication device. Furthermore, before the remote power supply executes the control command, it must perform a data comparison method. The data comparison method involves comparing first data with second data and determining whether the first data and second data match. If the comparison result shows a match, the control command is not executed; if the comparison result shows a mismatch, the control command is executed. Here, the first data is the current output parameter data of the remote power supply, and the second data is the output parameter data to be adjusted output from the mobile communication device.
[0183] Furthermore, the mobile communication device transmits a control command request to the remote power source, and at the same time, transmits the control command request to the cloud and stores it.
[0184] Furthermore, the mobile communication device sends the feedback execution state information to the cloud for storage. According to the technical solution of the embodiment of this application, the remote power supply can communicate wirelessly with a mobile communication device, that is, the remote power supply has a network communication function, which allows users to remotely control the output parameters of the remote power supply, making the control of the remote power supply smarter and improving the user experience. It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.
[0185] Further, see Fig. 9. The first power source 700 has a first wireless communication unit for wireless communication with the mobile communication device, the first wireless communication unit including at least a first communication module. The second power source 800 has a second wireless communication unit for wireless communication with the mobile communication device or the first power source, and the second wireless communication unit includes at least a second communication module. Under comparable conditions, the data transmission distance of the first communication module is longer than that of the second communication module. As mentioned above, the first power source 700 can be used to charge the second power source 800. The capacity (Ah) of the first power source 700 is greater than the capacity (Ah) of the second power source 800. Preferably, the capacity of the first power source 700 is at least twice the capacity of the second power source.
[0186] The first power source 700 receives control command data from a mobile communication device via a first wireless communication unit and transfers the control command data to the second power source. The first wireless communication unit includes at least a first communication module. Specifically, the first communication module may be a cellular type (e.g., 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / NB-IOT / LTE-M) or a non-cellular type (e.g., WiFi / Bluetooth / ZigBee / Lora / Sigfox), or both. Specifically, the first communication module is a non-cellular type, which reduces the cost of network construction. Preferably, the first communication module is Bluetooth.
[0187] The second power source 800 has a second wireless communication unit, which either directly receives control command data from a mobile communication device by wirelessly communicating with the mobile communication device, or transmits control command data via the first power source by wirelessly communicating with the second power source. The second wireless communication unit includes at least a second communication module. Specifically, the second communication module may be a cellular type (e.g., 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / NB-IOT / LTE-M) or a non-cellular type (e.g., WiFi / Bluetooth / ZigBee / Lora / Sigfox), or both. Specifically, this second communication module is non-cellular, which reduces the cost of network construction. Preferably, this second communication module is Bluetooth.
[0188] Under comparable conditions, the data transmission distance of the first communication module is longer than that of the second communication module, thereby reducing network construction costs and enabling long-distance data transmission. Specifically, under comparable conditions, the data transmission distance of the first communication module is at least 1.2 times that of the second communication module, and further, under comparable conditions, the data transmission distance of the first communication module is 1.5 to 2 times that of the second communication module. Therefore, under equivalent conditions, the transmission power of the first communication module is greater than the transmission power of the second communication module, or the antenna gain of the first communication module is greater than the antenna gain of the second communication module, thereby making the transmission distance of the first communication module longer than the transmission distance of the second communication module. The above-mentioned first power source or mobile communication device can simultaneously establish wireless communication connections with multiple second power sources, that is, can simultaneously control multiple second power sources, and therefore can simultaneously control electrical devices that use multiple second power sources.
[0189] When the distance between the mobile communication device and the electrical device exceeds a set transmission distance, the mobile communication device wirelessly connects with a first power source, and the first power source wirelessly connects with a second power source. That is, the first power source transmits control command data sent from the mobile communication device, or transmits feedback information fed back from the second power source. When the distance between the mobile communication device and the electrical device is within a set transmission distance, information can be transmitted via the first power source. That is, the mobile communication device wirelessly connects with the first power source, and the first power source wirelessly connects with the second power source. Of course, the mobile communication device can also wirelessly connect directly with the electrical device.
[0190] Specifically, when the distance between the mobile communication device and the electrical device exceeds the predetermined transmission distance, the data communication of the remote battery adopts a first data communication method, which is as follows: Step S1: The first power source receives control command data sent from the mobile communication device through the first wireless communication network. Step S2: The second power source receives the control command data transferred from the first power source through the second wireless communication network. Step S3: The second power source feeds back control command execution information and status information to the first power source through the second wireless communication network. Step S4: The first power source transfers the received status information and execution information to the mobile communication device through the first wireless communication network.
[0191] Here, the above-mentioned first wireless communication network is established between the mobile communication device and the first power source, realizing two-way data transmission therebetween, and the above-mentioned second wireless communication network is established between the first power source and the second power source, realizing two-way data transmission therebetween, where the data transmission distance of the first communication module of the first power source is longer than the data transmission distance of the second communication module of the second power source, realizing long-distance communication between the mobile communication device and the electrical device. Also, see Figure 32 for a principle module diagram of how a remote power supply controls multiple electrical devices. The electrical system includes: Cloud, a mobile communication device for wirelessly connecting to the cloud 300; and Remote power supply, for wireless connection with the mobile communication device. There are multiple remote power supplies. Here, each remote power supply is used to supply power to the electrical device 200, and at the same time receives a control command sent from the mobile communication device through the wireless network, executes the control command, and sends execution information or feedback information to the mobile communication device through the wireless network. The above-mentioned mobile communication device can wirelessly connect to multiple above-mentioned remote power supplies 100 at the same time, and can simultaneously control multiple remote power supplies through the mobile communication device, that is, control the working status of multiple electrical devices. The mobile communication device includes at least a processor and a memory, and the processor numbers the user power source and the remote power source according to a predetermined rule based on the identification information, and simultaneously analyzes the connection information between the remote power source and the electrical device, and outputs the correspondence information between them. The memory stores the identification information, the numbering information, and the correspondence information. After the processor receives the identification information of the remote power source or the identification information of the electrical device, it numbers them according to a predetermined rule and stores them in memory.The processor also analyzes the connection information, associates the remote power source numbers with the electrical device numbers, and stores them in memory.The remote power source numbers, electrical device numbers, and the correspondence between them form a database, and uploads the database to the cloud. The remote power supply scheduling rules allow you to number the specifications, model numbers, and product serial numbers according to the rules for combining letters, numbers, and letters. The electrical equipment scheduling rules allow you to number the specifications, model numbers, functions, and product serial numbers according to the rules for combining letters, numbers, and letters. The mobile communication device further includes a display device, which is used to display the working status of each electrical device and the working status of the remote power supply that supplies power to the electrical devices, so that the user can input control commands according to the commands and check the status of the remote power supply and the electrical devices. The above mobile communication devices can be smart terminals such as smartphones, pads, notebooks, etc. Specifically, this method of controlling electrical equipment includes: Step S1, a user inputs a command to control one or more electrical devices; Step S2: The processor of the mobile communication device receives the request to execute the control command, analyzes and processes the request information, and queries the database to find the number of the remote power supply that receives the request information; Step S3: The mobile communication device sends the control command information to the remote power supply corresponding to the above number through the wireless communication network; Step S4: The remote power supply receives the above request information, processes and analyzes the request information, and executes the control command. The above control methods also include: Step S5: Before executing the control command, the remote power supply must detect whether the remote power supply and the electrical device are electrically connected. Step S6: If connected, the remote power supply will execute the control command. Step S7: if not connected, the remote power supply does not execute the control command and feeds back information that the remote power supply and the electrical device are not electrically connected to the mobile communication device. When the mobile communication device is connected to the cloud wirelessly, the database is sent to the cloud via a wireless communication network and then classified and stored. The communication module between the mobile communication device and the cloud is a cellular type, which can realize long-distance transmission between the mobile communication device and the cloud. Further referring to Figure 33, the electrical system includes: Cloud, Mobile communication devices, for wireless connection to the cloud, a first power source, for wireless communication with a mobile communication device; and Secondary power source, there are multiple secondary power sources for wireless communication connection with the primary power source, Here, the second power source is used to supply power to the electrical device 200, and at the same time receives a control command sent from the mobile communication device through the first power source, executes the control command, and sends execution information or feedback information to the mobile communication device through the first power source. The second power source 800 is connected to the electrical device 200 and provides power to the electrical device 200 . The first power source 700 can be wirelessly connected to multiple second power sources 800 at the same time, and multiple second power sources 800 can be controlled simultaneously through a mobile communication device, that is, the working status of multiple electrical devices can be controlled. As shown in FIG. 9 , the first power supply 700 includes: a battery 10 or battery pack, for powering a second power source 800; a second wireless communication unit for realizing wireless communication with the mobile communication device; The second control unit is used to process and analyze the request information of the control command, transfer the request information to the first power source, and number the second power source and the electrical device. The above-mentioned first power source 700 can also charge the second power source 800, and preferably the capacity (Ah) of the first power source 700 is greater than the capacity (Ah) of the second power source 800, so that when the power of the second power source 800 is insufficient, the user can replenish the power of the second power source 800 through the first power source 700.
[0192] Specifically, the above-mentioned first power source 700 preferably adopts the form of an energy storage station, i.e., as shown in FIG. 3e, includes at least one battery module, and the battery module is composed of a plurality of batteries 10, and the battery or battery pack is used as an energy storage source or energy storage station (or outdoor power source).
[0193] The second control unit mentioned above includes: The second processing module is used to analyze and process the request information of the control command, send the request information to the corresponding second power source, and number the second power source and the electrical device according to a predetermined rule; and The second storage module is used to store the above-mentioned identification information, connection information, and correspondence information to form a database.
[0194] After receiving the identification information of the second power source or the identification information of the electrical device, the second processing module assigns a number based on a predetermined rule and stores the information in memory. The second processing module also analyzes the connection information, associates the number of the second power source with the number of the electrical device, and stores the information in memory. The second power source numbers, electrical device numbers, and the corresponding information therebetween form a database, which is uploaded to the cloud. The scheduled rule for the second power supply can be a numbering rule with a combination of letters, numbers, and letters based on the specification, model number, and product serial number; the scheduled rule for the electrical device can be a numbering rule with a combination of letters, numbers, and letters based on the specification, model number, function, and product serial number. The second control unit mentioned above further includes:
[0195] The second collection unit is used to collect the status information of the first power supply. The mobile communication devices mentioned above include at least a communication device, a processing device, and memory. The communication device is used to send and receive signals via wired or wireless networks. The processing device includes an application processing section and an RF / digital signal processor. The memory is used to process or store signals as physical storage states. Examples include smart devices such as smartphones, pads, and laptops. The above-mentioned mobile communication device further includes a display device, which is used to display the working status of each electrical device and the working status of the second power source that supplies power to the electrical devices, so that the user can input control commands according to the commands and check the status information of the first power source, the second power source and the electrical devices.
[0196] Specifically, methods of controlling electrical equipment include: Step S10: The user inputs a command to control one or more electrical devices; Step S20: The mobile communication device sends control command request information to the first power source; Step S30: The second processing unit of the first power source receives the above request information, analyzes and processes the request information, and queries the database to find the number of the second power source that needs to receive the above request information; Step S40: The first power source sends the request information to the second power source corresponding to the above number through the wireless communication network; Step S50: The second power source receives the above request information, analyzes and processes the request information, and executes the control command. The above control methods also include: In step S60, the second power source must first detect whether the second power source and the corresponding electrical device are electrically connected before executing the control command. In step S70, if the connection is established, the second power source executes the control command. In step S80, if the connection is not established, the second power source does not execute the control command and feeds back information that the second power source and the electrical device are not electrically connected to the mobile communication device.
[0197] When the mobile communication device is wirelessly connected to the cloud, the information and database are sent to the cloud via a wireless communication network for classification and storage. The communication module between the mobile communication device and the cloud is cellular, enabling long-distance transmission between the mobile communication device and the cloud. See further Figure 26 or Figure 29. The remote power supply 100 further includes a monitoring unit, which is for collecting operating parameters of the electrical device 200 and / or the remote power supply 100 and analyzing and processing the operating parameters. The control unit is for receiving control commands sent from the mobile communication device and executing the control commands, and at the same time controlling the remote power supply and / or the remote power supply based on the processing results obtained from the monitoring unit.
[0198] Specifically, the monitoring units mentioned above include: The collection module is for collecting operating parameters of the remote power supply 100 and / or the electrical device 200 in real time. The processing module is for extracting features from the operating parameters collected from the collection module, comparing the extracted features with each other, and receiving control commands sent from the mobile communication device and executing the control commands.
[0199] The storage module is for storing the operating parameters and processed results from the processing module. The acquisition module is a sensor, used to collect various operating parameters. The storage module can be a flash chip or a random access memory or a cache chip. The self-comparison is a comparison of the currently extracted features with previously collected features, and the mutual comparison is a comparison of the extracted features with a predetermined threshold, and it is determined whether the operating parameters are abnormal based on the results of the self-comparison and the mutual comparison.
[0200] When the storage module saves, if the currently extracted features match the previously saved features, it will change the recording time to the current time; if they do not match, it will replace the previous features with the current features and simultaneously change the recording time to the current time. The operating parameters of the remote power supply may include one or more of a voltage parameter, a current parameter, a temperature parameter, and a state-of-charge parameter. The operating parameters of the electrical device may include one or more of an operating power parameter, an operating mode parameter, an operating time parameter, a position parameter, and a temperature parameter. For example, if the collected parameter is the temperature parameter when the remote power supply is charging, the collected temperature parameter is compared with the previously stored temperature parameter, and at the same time, the collected temperature parameter is compared with the pre-stored threshold. If the current temperature is higher than the previous temperature during self-comparison and exceeds the threshold, it indicates an abnormality. The abnormality result is sent to the control unit, which then turns off the charging of the remote power supply and simultaneously sends a warning information to the mobile communication device to notify the user.
[0201] The collected parameters are the voltage parameters of the remote power supply when it is discharging, and the current voltage is compared with the previously saved voltage when it is discharging, and at the same time, the current voltage is compared with the preset threshold. If the voltage drops during self-comparison and the discharge voltage falls below the preset threshold, it is deemed to be abnormal. The processing unit sends the abnormality result to the control unit, which then turns off the remote power supply from discharging to the electrical device and simultaneously sends a warning to the mobile communication device to notify the user. For example, the collected parameters are the location parameters of an electrical device. The collected location parameters are compared with the previous location parameters and at the same time compared with the set threshold. If the self-comparison results in a large distance between the current location and the previous location, and the current location exceeds the set regional threshold, it is deemed to be abnormal and the abnormal result is sent to the control unit. The control unit controls the remote power supply to output alarm information and sends reminder information to the mobile communication device to notify the user. Therefore, the present application also provides a method for monitoring an electrical system for monitoring the above remote power supply 100 and the electrical device 200 based on the remote power supply 100. The flowchart of the monitoring method is as follows: Step S10, parameter collection step, the collection module collects the operating parameters of the remote power supply and / or electrical device; Step S20, feature extraction step, the processing module extracts the features of the operational parameters collected by the collection module. Step S30, the comparison analysis step, performs self-comparison and mutual comparison of the extracted features to obtain self-comparison results and mutual comparison results. Step S40, the abnormality determination step, determines whether there is an abnormality based on the processed self-comparison result and the mutual comparison result. Step S50, abnormality processing step: when an abnormality occurs, a corresponding control command is issued according to the set rule, and the control command is sent to the control unit. The control unit executes the control command, and at the same time sends the abnormality reminder information and execution information to the mobile communication device. Step S60, parameter transmission step: if no abnormality occurs, the extracted parameter information is transmitted to the mobile communication device, which then transmits the parameter information to the cloud, which then classifies and stores the parameter information. The self-comparison described above compares the currently extracted features with previously saved features, while the inter-comparison compares the current features with a set threshold, and determines whether the operational parameters are abnormal based on the results of the self-comparison and inter-comparison. The set rules are as follows: If the voltage parameters, current parameters, temperature parameters, or charge state parameters of the remote power supply are abnormal, the remote power supply will be turned off. Specifically, it will turn off charging or discharging to the electrical device. If the working power parameters, working mode parameters, working time parameters, or temperature parameters of the electrical device are abnormal, the remote power supply will be turned off from supplying power to the electrical device. If the location parameters of the electrical device are abnormal, the remote power supply will be turned off. Specifically, it will turn off the power supply to the electrical device and simultaneously control the remote power supply to issue an alarm signal.
[0202] The above control commands are mainly for turning off the remote power supply or electrical equipment, and also for issuing an alarm signal when the position parameter exceeds the set area. The above reminder information will be notified to the user in one or more ways, such as voice, text, image, vibration, or light. After the parameter information is transmitted to the mobile communication device, the mobile communication device compares the current parameter information with the previously saved parameter information. If they match, it updates the recording time to the current time. If they do not match, it replaces the previously saved parameter information with the current parameter information and updates the recording time to the current time. After the parameter information is transmitted to the cloud, the cloud classifies and stores the parameter information, allowing users to search the data.
[0203] The above-mentioned is only an example of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made based on the spirit and principle of the present invention should all be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A power supply component comprising a remote power supply for receiving a power-on command sent from a cloud via a wireless network and starting up an electric device, the remote power supply comprising: a battery or a battery pack for supplying power to the electric device; a wireless communication unit for realizing wireless communication with the cloud; and a control unit for receiving the power-on command sent from the cloud via the wireless communication unit and driving the battery or battery pack based on the power-on command to start up the electric device, further comprising an energy storage power source; The energy storage power source wirelessly connects with the cloud and wirelessly connects with the wireless communication unit of the remote power source to realize wireless communication between the remote power source and the cloud; the energy storage power source is capable of charging the remote power source; 1. A power supply component for an electrical device, comprising:
2. The control unit receives a power-off command transmitted from the cloud via the wireless communication unit, and drives a battery or a battery pack based on the power-off command to turn off the electric device.
2. The power supply component of claim 1.
3. an electronic controller; The control unit includes an actuator for turning on or off an electric device. the electronic controller identifies a wireless signal transmitted from a cloud and received by a wireless communication unit, and drives the actuator, the wireless signal comprising the power-on command or the power-off command; 2. The power supply component of claim 1.
4. the actuator is a circuit switch; 4. The power supply component of claim 3.
5. the wireless signal is generated when the cloud receives a power-on request sent from the mobile communication device; The power supply component according to claim 3 .
6. further comprising a transfer power source; When the energy storage power source and the transfer power source are electrically connected, the wireless communication function of the energy storage power source or the transfer power source is activated, the energy storage power source or the transfer power source is wirelessly connected to the cloud, and the energy storage power source or the transfer power source is wirelessly connected to the wireless communication unit of the remote power source, thereby realizing wireless communication between the remote power source and the cloud.
2. The power supply component of claim 1.
7. the energy storage power source comprising a mounting portion; the transfer power source is adapted to be connected to the mounting portion, and an electrical connection between the transfer power source and the energy storage power source is established; 7. The power supply component of claim 6.
8. the mounting portion includes a first signal terminal, the transfer power source includes a second signal terminal, and when the transfer power source is positioned and mounted on the mounting portion, the first signal terminal and the second signal terminal are connected and mounted, thereby realizing an electrical connection between the transfer power source and the energy storage power source.
8. The power supply component of claim 7.
9. After the wireless communication function of the energy storage power source or the transfer power source is activated, when the transfer power source is detached from the energy storage power source, the transfer power source is used as a portable wireless network device.
7. The power supply component of claim 6.
10. a power component; A power supply component according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the power supply component is used to supply power to the power component; 1. An electrical device comprising:
11. Further comprising a case; the remote power supply is removably attached to the case; 11. An electrical device according to claim 10.
12. the electrical device is a power tool; 11. An electrical device according to claim 10.
13. The power tool comprises a power garden tool and / or a power household tool.
13. An electrical device according to claim 12.
14. a mobile communication device; A power supply component according to any one of claims 1 to 9; The cloud; Equipped with The cloud is wirelessly connected to the mobile communication device, and the mobile communication device sends a power-on request to the cloud, causing the cloud to send a power-on command to the remote power source.
1. An electrical system comprising:
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