Dynamic Battery Storage Placement for Formation Energy Efficiency

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Solution Overview

Problem

Determining how to select a storage location for new or to-be-formed batteries in a formation apparatus to maximize energy efficiency remains a challenge.

Innovation Solution

A method for dynamically arranging battery storage locations by calculating charge-discharge values of existing and new batteries, comparing these values to determine the most energy-efficient battery group for the new battery to join, thereby optimizing power usage within the formation apparatus.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If new batteries are arranged into vacated storage locations to maximize capacity utilization, then the capacity utilization of the formation apparatus is improved, but the energy efficiency deteriorates due to suboptimal placement decisions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecapacity utilizationVSAvoidenergy efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a dynamic arrangement method that adjusts battery placement decisions in real-time based on current charge-discharge states and future test recipes. Instead of static placement rules, the system continuously calculates optimal locations by comparing sum values of charge-discharge values, adapting to changing conditions within the formation apparatus to simultaneously maximize capacity utilization and minimize energy consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of battery placement from arbitrary or simple first-come-first-served to an optimized selection based on calculated sum values. By evaluating charge-discharge values and comparing sum values for different storage locations, the system transforms the placement decision into a parameter-driven optimization process that reduces energy loss while maintaining high capacity utilization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If batteries are placed in storage locations without optimization, then the operation simplicity is improved, but the energy consumption increases due to inefficient power usage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation simplicityVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates a feedback mechanism where the system calculates charge-discharge values for each battery, determines sum values for different storage location options, and uses this information to make optimized placement decisions. This feedback loop allows the system to learn from current states and adjust placement strategies to minimize energy consumption while maintaining operational feasibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary calculations of charge-discharge values and sum values before making placement decisions. By pre-evaluating the energy implications of different storage location options and selecting the optimal placement in advance, the system reduces actual energy consumption during formation operations while keeping the decision process systematic and manageable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250217765A1Method for dynamically arranging battery storage location
Publication Date: 2025.07.03 CHOU CHENG-TUNG
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AI summary

The present invention provides a method for dynamically arranging battery storage locations, comprising: calculating, based on the test recipes of all batteries in the first battery group and the test recipes of all batteries in the second battery group, a first charge-discharge value of the first battery group and a second charge-discharge value of the second battery group within a target time interval; calculating, based on an additional test recipe of an additional battery within the target time interval, an additional charge-discharge value; determining whether the first charge-discharge value and the second charge-discharge value have the same sign as the additional charge-discharge value, respectively, to obtain a comparison result; and determining, based on the comparison result, whether the additional battery is to be arranged in a storage location of the first battery group or the second battery group.