Battery Spacer Integrating Operating Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing battery systems face challenges in optimizing space utilization and protecting operating devices from substances like electrolyte, which can lead to inefficiencies and safety concerns.
Innovation Solution
The operating device is arranged at least partially within a further device or a spacer, which creates a physical distance and uses electrically insulating materials to prevent undesired interactions, thereby keeping space free and enhancing safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If operating devices are arranged within the battery system without integration into other components, then ease of operation is improved, but space utilization deteriorates and protection against substances worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The operating device is merged with another device already present in the battery system, forming an integrated assembly. This allows the operating device to be accessible and functional while occupying space that would otherwise be unused or redundant, thereby improving space utilization without compromising ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The operating device is arranged within or nested inside another device structure. This nested arrangement allows the operating device to be protected and space-efficiently positioned while maintaining accessibility for operation, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and space utilization.
2Ease of operation
If operating devices are arranged without integration into other devices, then ease of operation is improved, but protection against substances deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the operating device with another device that has protective characteristics, the operating device inherits protection against substances like electrolyte. This integrated design allows the operating device to remain accessible while being shielded from harmful environmental factors.
Solution Approach 2:
The operating device is nested within another device structure that provides protection against substances. This nested configuration allows the operating device to be accessible for operation while being physically protected from contact with harmful substances such as electrolyte.
3Reliability
If physical distance is created between battery devices using separate components, then protection against electrical currents is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spacing function and electrical insulation are merged into the integrated device structure. The same device that houses the operating device also serves as a spacer, eliminating the need for separate spacing components and reducing overall device complexity while maintaining reliable electrical insulation between battery devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated device performs multiple functions: it houses the operating device, provides spacing between battery devices, and ensures electrical insulation. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining the necessary physical distance and electrical protection.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration allows for quicker discharge of substances and better protection of operating devices, improving safety and efficiency by preventing electrical currents and mechanical instability.
Implementation Method 1
uses electrically insulating materials to prevent undesired interactions
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AI summary
A battery system (BS), containing at least one battery device (BV) and at least one operating device (BTV) for operation of the battery system (BS) and/or of the at least one battery device (BV), and at least one further device (V), wherein the at least one further device (V) is intended to create a physical distance between two component parts of the battery system (BS) and in particular between the at least one battery device (BV) and a further component (K) of the battery system (BS), or between at least two component parts of the at least one battery device (BV), wherein the at least one operating device (BTV) is arranged at least partially within the at least one further device (V).