Dynamic Battery Control for Load Demand
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Solution Overview
Problem
Power supply banks face inefficiencies when dealing with dynamic load demands, as existing systems often waste power due to inadequate interconnection and prioritization of power units, particularly during power losses or fluctuations.
Innovation Solution
A system with a controller that dynamically toggles the interconnection of power units based on charge state, load demand, and supplied power, allowing for arrangements such as parallel, series, or reverse polarity configurations to optimize power delivery and prioritize critical loads.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If power units are interconnected in a fixed arrangement, then system structure is simple, but power waste occurs when load demand changes dynamically
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic reconfiguration of power units by switching contacts that can change the interconnection arrangement between power units based on real-time load demand conditions. The controller monitors load characteristics and dynamically adjusts the series/parallel configuration of power units to match supply with demand, preventing power waste while maintaining manageable system complexity through automated control.
2Power
If all power units are always connected, then power supply capacity is maximized, but discharged power units continue to waste power
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the power unit network into active and inactive groups using switching contacts. The controller selectively connects only the necessary number of power units based on current load demand, disconnecting discharged or unnecessary units from the active network. This segmentation maintains adequate power supply capacity while eliminating power waste from disconnected units.
3Loss of energy
If power units are dynamically reconfigured, then power efficiency is improved, but control complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The controller implements feedback control by continuously monitoring load demand characteristics and the charge states of power units, then automatically adjusting the interconnection configuration accordingly. This closed-loop feedback system improves power efficiency through dynamic optimization while managing control complexity through automated decision-making algorithms that select appropriate configurations based on real-time system state.
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AI summary
A system is provided that includes a plurality of power units each configured to supply power. Additionally, the system includes a plurality of contacts each configured to toggle an electrical connection of each of the plurality of power units as a network. Moreover, the network is configured to supply power to a load. Furthermore, the system includes a controller configured to control when each of the plurality of contacts toggle according to a power state, and the power state includes information regarding a charge of each power unit, a load demand, and a supplied power being supplied by the plurality of power units.