Battery Power Distribution Insulation for Compact Connection Layouts

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Solution Overview

Problem

The compact arrangement of electrical components in power distribution apparatuses results in poor insulativity between electrical connection structures, leading to a high risk of short circuits and compromised reliability.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating an insulating member between the electrical connection structures of the first and second components to enhance insulation performance, thereby reducing the risk of short circuits and improving reliability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If electrical components are arranged compactly in power distribution apparatus, then device complexity is reduced and space is saved, but insulativity between electrical connection structures deteriorates leading to poor reliability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural compactnessVSAvoidinsulativity
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an insulating member as an intermediary element positioned between the first and second electrical connection structures. This insulating member physically separates the two connection structures while maintaining their functional proximity, thereby preventing direct electrical contact and ensuring reliable insulation without requiring increased spacing between components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If spacing between electrical connection structures is reduced for compact arrangement, then productivity and space utilization improve, but short circuit risk increases due to poor insulativity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespace utilizationVSAvoidshort circuit risk
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The insulating member serves as a mediator that enables close spacing between electrical connection structures while preventing harmful electrical contact. By introducing this intermediate insulating element, the design achieves high space utilization without compromising safety, as the insulating member blocks the harmful factor of direct electrical contact that would lead to short circuits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If insulating member is added between electrical connection structures, then reliability and insulativity are enhanced, but device complexity and structural simplicity are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveinsulativityVSAvoidstructural simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The insulating member is designed as a thin film or sheet structure that can be easily positioned between the electrical connection structures. This thin-film approach provides effective insulation without adding significant structural complexity or volume, maintaining the overall simplicity of the power distribution apparatus while enhancing reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

4Reliability

If insulating member is positioned at the shortest distance location between electrical connection structures, then insulativity at the critical point is enhanced, but manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinsulativity at critical positionVSAvoidpositioning accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The insulating member is integrated with either the first or second electrical component housing, merging the insulation function with the existing structural elements. This integration eliminates the need for separate positioning operations and reduces manufacturing precision requirements, as the insulating member is automatically positioned at the correct location during assembly of the integrated component.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS20250337223A1Power distribution apparatus, battery, and power consuming device
Publication Date: 2025.10.30 CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

A power distribution apparatus, a battery, and a power-consuming device are provided. The power distribution apparatus includes a first electrical component and a second electrical component. The first electrical component includes a first electrical connection structure, and the second electrical component includes a second electrical connection structure. The first and second electrical connection structures are spaced apart from each other, and an insulating member is disposed between them to provide electrical insulation and enhance the safety and reliability of the apparatus.