Battery Component Prioritization Using Material Demand Values
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information management systems for storage batteries do not effectively manage the degree of demand for materials in recycled parts, making it difficult to efficiently recover and reuse materials.
Innovation Solution
An information management apparatus that includes an electronic control unit with a microprocessor and memory, which acquires information on components to be dismantled, sets a demand value for materials, determines if the demand exceeds a predetermined value, and registers components containing those materials for recycling or reuse.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If conventional information management systems are used to manage storage battery information, then basic battery state tracking is achieved, but the degree of demand for materials in recycled parts cannot be effectively managed
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by acquiring demand information for materials before the recycling decision is made. The microprocessor obtains information about component dismantling schedules and material demand values in advance, allowing the system to proactively identify which components should be prioritized for recycling based on future material needs, rather than reacting after components are collected.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by continuously monitoring and comparing material demand values against component availability. The microprocessor determines demand values for specific materials (such as cobalt, nickel, lithium) and uses this feedback information to dynamically adjust recycling priorities, ensuring that recycling operations are aligned with current market demand and material shortages.
2Productivity
If all components are registered for recycling without prioritization, then comprehensive recycling coverage is achieved, but recycling operations cannot address material shortages efficiently
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies local quality by assigning different priorities to different components based on their material composition and demand value. Instead of treating all components uniformly, the microprocessor evaluates each component's material content (such as cobalt, nickel, lithium) and assigns priority levels according to the specific material demand, allowing targeted recycling efforts on components containing scarce or high-demand materials.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes parameters by introducing a demand value parameter that quantifies the urgency of material recovery. The microprocessor calculates demand values based on material type, market demand, and component characteristics, then uses these parameter changes to dynamically prioritize recycling operations, transforming the static recycling process into an adaptive system that responds to changing material needs.
3Adaptability or versatility
If demand information is not integrated into the management system, then system simplicity is maintained, but the ability to optimize recycling based on material demand is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The microprocessor performs multiple functions within a single integrated system: it manages basic battery information, calculates demand values for various materials, determines prioritization levels, and controls recycling operations. This multi-functionality allows the system to adapt to different recycling scenarios and material demand conditions without requiring separate specialized systems for each function.
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AI summary
An information management apparatus, including an electronic control unit including a microprocessor and a memory connected to the microprocessor. The microprocessor is configured to perform acquiring an information on a component to be dismantled within a predetermined period, setting a demand value representing a degree of a demand for a predetermined material, determining whether the demand value is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, and whether the predetermined material is included in the component based on the information, if it is determined that the demand value is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, and registering the component as an object of a recycle or a reuse, if it is determined that the predetermined material is included in the component.