Angled Battery Device in Portable Computer Pivoting Hinge
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional portable computers with built-in batteries face challenges in increasing battery life without increasing the device's volume and weight, which often requires enlarging the computer's size, compromising design and aesthetics.
Innovation Solution
A battery device with a containing shell featuring non-horizontal containing portions for two battery sets, allowing them to be angled and integrated into the pivoting portion between the display and host machine, eliminating the need for increased size and enabling a compact design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If the number of cells inside the battery set is increased to extend battery life, then the battery lasting time is improved, but the volume and weight of the battery device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dimensionality change by arranging the first and second battery sets in different spatial orientations (abreast with each other at an angle) rather than stacking them horizontally. This three-dimensional arrangement optimizes space utilization within the containing shell, allowing extended battery capacity without increasing the overall volume of the battery device.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements nesting by integrating the battery device into the pivoting portion of the portable computer, where the containing shell with multiple battery sets is nested within the structural space of the pivoting mechanism. This allows the battery device to share structural space with other components, avoiding additional volume increase.
2Duration of action of moving object
If the number of battery devices is increased to extend battery life, then the battery lasting time is improved, but the size of the portable computer has to be enlarged
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the battery device with the pivoting portion structure, where the containing shell holding multiple battery sets is integrated into the existing pivoting mechanism space. This combination eliminates the need for separate battery compartments, allowing extended battery capacity without enlarging the overall portable computer size.
Solution Approach 2:
The pivoting portion serves multiple functions: it connects the display and host machine, provides structural support, and houses the battery device with multiple battery sets. This multi-functionality allows the same structural space to serve both mechanical and power supply purposes, avoiding size enlargement.
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional containing portions are used for battery devices, then the design and manufacturing process is simplified, but the portable computer size must be enlarged to accommodate additional battery capacity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the battery capacity into multiple battery sets (first and second battery sets) housed in separate containing portions within the containing shell. This segmentation allows efficient space utilization in three dimensions, achieving extended battery capacity without requiring a proportionally larger overall device volume.
Data Source
AI summary
A battery device includes a containing shell, a first battery set, and a second battery set. The battery device is configured on an electronic device along an assembling plane. The containing shell has a first containing portion and a second containing portion, which are disposed abreast with each other and form an angle with the assembling plane. The first battery set is disposed in the first containing portion, and the second battery set is disposed in the second containing portion.