Foldable Battery Pack for Asymmetric Space Utilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional battery designs for portable electronic devices are rectangular, leading to wasted space and an unsightly form factor, as they do not efficiently utilize the available space between internal components and the device casing, resulting in larger and less aesthetically pleasing devices.
Innovation Solution
A foldable battery configuration comprising multiple cells arranged on a sheet that can be folded into various shapes, allowing optimal fit within the device, with sets of cells connected by a defined connector to create a curved form factor that aligns with internal components and the casing, maximizing space utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If a rectangular battery design is used, then the battery structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it wastes space between the battery and device casing, resulting in larger device form factor
Solution Approach 1:
The battery is divided into multiple individual cells that can be independently arranged and folded. This segmentation allows the battery to conform to irregular spaces within the device while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through modular assembly of standard cells.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery cells are nested together in a folded configuration, with cells arranged in layers that can be compacted into the available space between internal components and the device casing, maximizing space utilization.
2Shape
If a rectangular battery design is used, then the manufacturing process is straightforward, but the device form factor becomes larger and less aesthetically pleasing due to wasted space
Solution Approach 1:
The battery configuration transitions from a rigid rectangular form to a dynamic folded structure that can adapt to the device's internal space constraints. The folded design allows the battery to assume different shapes based on the available space between components.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery cells are arranged in a flexible folded configuration rather than a rigid rectangular structure, allowing the battery to conform to the curved form factor of the device and eliminate wasted space while maintaining structural integrity.
3Area of stationary object
If space is wasted between the battery and device casing to accommodate a rectangular battery, then the battery structure remains simple, but the device appears larger and less appealing
Solution Approach 1:
The battery cells are arranged in an asymmetric folded configuration that matches the asymmetric space available between internal components and the device casing, eliminating wasted space and achieving a compact curved form factor.
Data Source
AI summary
In some example embodiments, a battery described herein includes a plurality of foldable cells, that when folded takes the form of an asymmetric battery that can utilize available space within a portable electronic device and further is configured to present a curved form factor. In some example embodiments, the apparatus includes a first set of cells and a second set of cells. The first set of cells and the second set of cells are disposed on a sheet that is foldable such that the first set of cells and the second set of cells form a folded battery configuration.