Fast Charging Abnormal Detection and Termination

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Solution Overview

Problem

During fast charging, abnormal leakage paths in adapters or terminals can reduce the current entering the battery, leading to discharging and potentially serious consequences, necessitating effective monitoring of charging conditions.

Innovation Solution

A charging method that detects battery charging parameters after enabling fast charging, determines if abnormal charging occurs, and turns off the fast charging function to prevent damage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If fast charging function is enabled to achieve rapid battery charging, then charging speed is improved, but risk of abnormal charging and safety hazards increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging speedVSAvoidcharging safety
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by detecting battery charging parameters (voltage, current, temperature) before and during the fast charging process to identify potential abnormalities early. The terminal detects these parameters continuously and determines whether abnormal charging occurs before serious safety issues arise, allowing preventive action to be taken.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback by continuously monitoring battery charging parameters during fast charging and using this information to control the charging process. When abnormal charging is detected through parameter analysis, the system provides feedback to turn off the fast charging function, creating a closed-loop control system that balances charging speed with safety.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If fast charging is performed with high current to reduce charging time, then charging efficiency is improved, but current loss through leakage paths increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging efficiencyVSAvoidcurrent loss
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses feedback by continuously detecting battery charging parameters including current and comparing them against expected values. When current loss or leakage is detected through parameter analysis, the system adjusts or terminates the fast charging to prevent energy loss, maintaining charging efficiency while minimizing waste.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces physical inspection methods with electrical parameter detection and analysis. Instead of mechanical checks for leakage paths, the system uses electronic detection of charging parameters (voltage, current, temperature) to identify and respond to abnormal charging conditions, enabling more precise and rapid detection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If continuous monitoring of battery parameters is implemented to ensure safety, then charging reliability is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging safetyVSAvoidmonitoring system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by using the existing battery management system components to perform multiple functions. The same detection circuits and processors used for normal battery management are utilized for abnormal charging detection, eliminating the need for separate dedicated monitoring hardware and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining safety.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements self-service by enabling the terminal's existing battery management system to autonomously detect and determine abnormal charging conditions without requiring external monitoring equipment. The system uses its own built-in capabilities to monitor charging parameters and make safety decisions, simplifying the overall architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11394212B2Charging method, terminal, and computer storage medium
Publication Date: 2022.07.19 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a charging method, a terminal and a computer storage medium. The charging method includes: detecting a battery to obtain a battery charging parameter after turning on a fast charging function; determining whether an abnormal charging occurs according to the battery charging parameter; and turning off the fast charging function in response to determining that the abnormal charging occurs.