Battery Terminal Apparatus for Safe Storage and Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing battery module assemblies face challenges in safe storage and transport due to their high output power and lack of solutions for managing these processes effectively.
Innovation Solution
A terminal apparatus for battery module assemblies, equipped with a state acquisition unit, communication unit, connect/disconnect unit, load change detection unit, and output switching unit, enables safe storage and transport by acquiring and communicating the battery module's state, detecting load changes, and switching output accordingly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If battery module assembly accommodates multiple module units to achieve high output power, then power output is improved, but safety during storage and transport deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal apparatus performs preliminary actions by detecting load changes before actual disconnection is needed, and proactively switches output or disconnects from loads to prevent unsafe conditions during storage and transport, rather than reacting after problems occur
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors load conditions and uses this feedback to automatically control output switching and disconnection operations, enabling the battery module assembly to adapt its power output based on real-time operational context to maintain safety while preserving high power capability
2Productivity
If battery module assembly is optimized for dedicated vehicle type, then performance for specific application is improved, but adaptability for secondary use deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal apparatus provides universal functionality by implementing intelligent load detection and adaptive output control that works across different application scenarios, enabling the battery module assembly to serve both its original vehicle application and secondary uses without requiring dedicated optimization for each case
3Reliability
If terminal apparatus continuously monitors load and switches output, then safety is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal apparatus implements self-service by autonomously detecting load changes and automatically switching output without requiring external intervention or complex control systems, enabling the device to manage its own safety while minimizing added complexity
Data Source
AI summary
A terminal apparatus detachably mounted on a battery module assembly made up of module units which are formed as aggregates of a plurality of cells and accommodated in a battery case through its open end. The apparatus has a computer which is programed to acquire state of the battery module assembly, to communicate acquired state of the battery module assembly to outside, and to connect or disconnect output of the battery module assembly to or from a load such as a vehicle electric motor, a factory electrical machine tool, home lighting fixtures and a construction machine electric motor by means of switch. The computer is further programed to detect change of the load and to switch output of the battery module assembly in accordance with changed load when the change of the load is detected.