Detachable Battery Rack With Adjustable Cavity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing battery racks are not detachable, limiting the choice of portable power sources for household appliances and making them non-portable, as they can only accommodate specific battery models once manufactured.

Innovation Solution

A detachable battery rack design featuring a battery rack body with detachable anode and cathode end portions, comprising conductive plates and covers, allowing easy assembly and disassembly, and accommodating multiple battery models within a single battery pack.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If a battery rack is designed with fixed accommodation space for specific battery models, then the manufacturing precision and structural stability are improved, but the adaptability and ease of operation deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccommodation space precisionVSAvoidbattery model compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The battery rack is divided into multiple independent battery cavities, each capable of accommodating different battery models. The rack body is segmented into separate compartments that can independently hold different sizes and types of batteries, allowing users to mix and match battery configurations based on their needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The battery rack is designed with universal compatibility to accommodate multiple battery models (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, etc.) within the same structure. By incorporating adjustable partitions and flexible accommodation spaces, the rack serves multiple functions and can adapt to various battery types without requiring separate racks for each model.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of manufacture

If a battery rack is designed as a fixed integrated structure, then the manufacturing cost and structural simplicity are improved, but the ease of operation and portability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing costVSAvoidassembly and disassembly ease
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The battery rack incorporates detachable and adjustable components that allow it to transition between fixed and flexible states. The end caps and partitions can be easily removed or repositioned, enabling users to assemble, disassemble, or reconfigure the rack according to their needs without complex tools or procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The rack is constructed from modular segments including a rack body, end caps, and adjustable partitions that can be independently manufactured and assembled. This segmentation simplifies the manufacturing process for each component while enabling easy assembly and disassembly of the complete structure by users.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Manufacturing precision

If a battery rack accommodates only specific battery models, then the manufacturing precision is improved, but the adaptability and choice of power source deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery cavity fitVSAvoidpower source choice
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The battery rack is designed with universal accommodation capabilities to hold multiple battery models including AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, and other common types. The cavity dimensions and adjustable partitions are configured to provide precise fit for different battery sizes while maintaining compatibility across various models, giving users freedom to choose their preferred power sources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The rack incorporates adjustable parameters such as partition positions and cavity configurations that can be modified to accommodate different battery dimensions. By changing these parameters, the same rack structure can precisely fit various battery models without sacrificing manufacturing precision or requiring multiple specialized racks.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS10381613B2Detachable battery rack
Publication Date: 2019.08.13 NINGBO FUTAI ELECTRIC CO LTD
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AI summary

A detachable battery rack includes a battery rack body, an anode end portion and a cathode end portion, wherein the battery rack body includes at least two rack panels which defines a battery cavity to install batteries, wherein the anode end portion, which is detachable mounted to the battery rack body, includes an anode conductive plate detachably coupled to the rack panels, and the cathode end portion, which is detachable mounted to the battery rack body, includes a cathode conductive plate detachably coupled to the rack panels, wherein the anode conductive plate and the cathode conductive plate are respectively provided at two opposite sides of the rack panels.