Battery Connector Layout for Standardized Multi-Platform Coupling
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing information handling systems face challenges with non-standardized battery connections, leading to increased inventory, manufacturing complexity, and potential system damage during battery removal or assembly, particularly in portable configurations.
Innovation Solution
A battery receptacle and connector system that allows for horizontal sliding or vertical pressing insertion, with a switch to enable/disable power transfer and a detection circuit for hard resets, ensuring compatibility across various system platforms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If non-standardized battery connections are used to accommodate different battery types and configurations, then adaptability to various system platforms is improved, but device complexity and inventory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal battery connector design with standardized pin configurations (3-5-3 or 4-5-4) that can interface with multiple battery types and system platforms. The connector accepts both vertical and horizontal insertion orientations, allowing a single connector type to serve multiple functions across different device configurations, thereby reducing the number of specialized connectors needed while maintaining broad compatibility
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple battery connector types are maintained for different system configurations, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent establishes homogeneous connector designs with consistent pin layouts (3-5-3 or 4-5-4 configurations) and standardized dimensions across all battery connector types. This homogeneity in design parameters simplifies manufacturing processes and quality control while enabling interchangeability across different system platforms, reducing the precision burden that would arise from maintaining multiple non-standardized connector types
3Ease of operation
If battery connection and disconnection operations are performed without power management control, then ease of operation is improved, but system reliability deteriorates due to potential hangs or damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a switch mechanism on the battery connector that enables preliminary disconnection of the communication interface before power transfer is interrupted during battery removal. This preliminary action allows the system to gracefully shut down and manage power transition, preventing hangs or damage that could occur from abrupt power disconnection, while still maintaining simple battery replacement operations
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AI summary
An information handling system battery interfaces with a motherboard through a connector and receptacle that contribute to a standardized coupling arrangement while accommodating a wide variety of footprints and component configurations. The connector terminates to pin terminals that mount to a circuit board and gap terminals that accept a wire to accommodate different coupling arrangements. The connector conductive elements slide horizontally into receptacle conductive members or alternatively press down for a vertical coupling.