Battery Connector Detection for Safe Non-Detachable Battery Removal

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Solution Overview

Problem

Non-detachable batteries in electronic devices are prone to damage and short-circuiting during detachment due to their fragile internal connection structures, posing safety risks for both the battery and the device.

Innovation Solution

A battery detection system comprising a first connector and a detection module connected to an electronic device's second connector, which outputs identification information to confirm connection and disconnection states, ensuring safe detachment by locking the identification signal when the battery is disconnected.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a non-detachable battery is designed with a fragile internal connection structure, then the battery can be integrated into the electronic device, but the battery is very likely to damage and the connector is very likely to be short-circuited during detachment

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery safetyVSAvoiddetachment difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The detection module detects the connection status of the battery connector before detachment operations are performed. The control module receives the detection signal and determines whether to allow detachment based on the detected state, preventing premature or unsafe detachment actions that could damage the fragile internal connection structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The detection module continuously monitors the connection status of the battery connector and provides real-time feedback signals to the control module. This feedback mechanism enables the system to respond to connection changes and prevent operations that would compromise battery safety during detachment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Strength

If the battery structure is of relatively low strength, then the battery can be made compact and lightweight, but the battery is very likely to damage during detachment if not performed by a professional

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery structure strengthVSAvoidbattery assembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Before any detachment operation, the detection module performs a preliminary check of the battery connector's connection status. The control module uses this information to determine whether the battery is in a state suitable for detachment, preventing operations that could damage the low-strength battery structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The detection module automatically monitors and reports the connection status of the battery connector without requiring manual intervention. The control module autonomously determines whether detachment conditions are met, reducing the need for professional assessment and minimizing the risk of damage during user-performed detachment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If a detection module is added to detect connection status, then the safety of the battery and electronic device is ensured, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection status detectionVSAvoiddetection system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The detection module is integrated with the existing battery connector structure, combining the detection function with the connection interface. This merging approach allows connection status detection to be implemented without adding separate, complex detection systems, thereby ensuring safety while minimizing the increase in device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS12074463B2Battery assembly, electronic device, and battery detection system
Publication Date: 2024.08.27 DONGGUAN NVT TECH
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AI summary

A battery detection system includes a battery assembly and an electronic device. The battery assembly includes a first connector and a detection module connected to the first connector. The electronic device includes a second connector and a control module connected to the second connector. When the first connector is connected to the second connector, the detection module is configured to output first identification information to the electronic device through the first connector. When the second connector receives the first identification information, the control module confirms that the battery assembly is in a connected state. After the first connector is disconnected from the second connector, the detection module generates and outputs second identification information. When information received by the second connector changes from the first identification information to the second identification information, the control module confirms that the battery assembly is disconnected.