Battery Charging Connector for Automatic Battery Compatibility

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing battery charging systems face challenges in upgrading battery management functions and ensuring compatibility with different types of batteries, leading to potential battery damage due to incorrect charging settings.

Innovation Solution

A battery connection device and charging connection device that enable plug-in connections to interfaces for configuration information storage and parameter detection, allowing for automatic selection of charging modes and compatibility with traditional charging equipment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a battery management system (BMS) is integrated into the battery to automatically identify battery characteristics, then battery management functions are improved, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery management functionVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the battery management functionality from a complex integrated BMS and separates it into two parts: a simple storage module (chip) embedded in the battery that stores battery information, and a detection module in the charging device that reads this information. This extraction eliminates the need for complex processing capabilities in the battery itself while maintaining automatic identification functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses a chip to store a copy of battery information (such as battery type, capacity, voltage) that can be read by the charging device. Instead of requiring the battery to have complex real-time processing capabilities, the battery information is copied into a simple storage medium that can be easily accessed and verified by the charging equipment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Extent of automation

If a battery management system (BMS) is integrated into the battery to automatically identify battery characteristics, then automatic identification capability is improved, but manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic identification capabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the expensive processing and control functions from the battery and places them in the charging device. The battery only needs a simple, inexpensive chip for storage, while the charging device contains the detection and control logic. This extraction dramatically reduces battery manufacturing costs while maintaining automatic identification capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces expensive, complex BMS systems with a simple, inexpensive storage chip in the battery. The chip is a low-cost component that can be easily manufactured and replaced if needed, while the more complex and expensive detection and control functions are placed in the charging device that is already present in the system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Extent of automation

If RFID modules and terminal cameras are used to obtain battery information, then battery identification capability is improved, but additional charging operations are required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery identification capabilityVSAvoidcharging operation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the battery information storage function directly into the battery connector structure. The chip is integrated into the connection interface, so that the act of plugging in the battery for charging automatically triggers the information exchange. This merging eliminates the need for separate identification operations and makes the charging process seamless.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The battery automatically provides its identification information through the integrated chip in the connector when connected to the charging device. The system performs self-identification without requiring user intervention to scan codes or activate RFID tags. The charging device automatically reads the chip information and configures appropriate charging parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

4Extent of automation

If newer devices with RFID modules or camera scanning are used to identify batteries, then battery information acquisition capability is improved, but compatibility with traditional batteries or charging equipment deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery information acquisition capabilityVSAvoidcompatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs the chip and connector interface to be universal and compatible with traditional charging equipment. The chip integrates into existing connector types (such as balance charging interfaces), allowing both traditional and modern charging devices to work with the battery. The charging device can detect the chip's presence and automatically adapt its operation mode.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The chip acts as an intermediary that bridges traditional and modern charging systems. It provides a standardized interface that can be read by various charging devices, enabling automatic identification while maintaining compatibility with existing infrastructure. The chip translates battery information into a format that different charging systems can understand and process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP4496105A1Battery charging system having compatible connection apparatus
Publication Date: 2025.01.22 SHENZHEN GREPOW BATTERY CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed in the present invention is a battery charging system having a compatible connection apparatus, in which system, rechargeable batteries, charging apparatuses and battery charging systems having an updated battery management function and which can meet compatibility requirements are implemented by means of the connection apparatus. The product has a simple structure, tedious operations for setting user parameters are eliminated, and new and old rechargeable batteries and a charging device are allowed to be used interchangeably by a user, thereby greatly improving the usage experience of users.