Foldable Solar Panel Webbing Mount for Portable Power Carry
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable battery packs are heavy, inconvenient to access, and do not offer flexibility in appearance, requiring separate packs for different environments, and struggle to power multiple peripheral devices efficiently while transferring data between them.
Innovation Solution
A portable battery pack system with a wearable and replaceable pouch or skin that includes omnidirectional leads and a power distribution and data hub, allowing flexible power supply and data transfer to multiple devices, with interchangeable pouches for different environments and a PALS attachment system for secure mounting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If traditional portable battery packs are used, then power supply function is provided, but weight increases and portability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The battery pack is divided into separate modular components: battery cells, pouch, and attachment system. Users can carry only the pouch with attached devices or attach battery cells as needed, eliminating the need to carry heavy integrated packs for all scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static heavy battery packs to a dynamic configuration where the pouch can be worn continuously and battery cells are attached only when power is needed, optimizing the balance between weight and power supply capability.
2Ease of operation
If traditional battery packs are used, then power supply is provided, but accessibility and convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch serves multiple functions simultaneously: it carries the battery cells, holds peripheral devices, provides attachment points via PALS system, and enables power distribution. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate carrying solutions and simplifies overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The pouch acts as an intermediary carrier that brings the battery cells into close proximity with peripheral devices, enabling easy connection through short leads rather than requiring long cables or complex routing from a distant battery pack.
3Adaptability or versatility
If single appearance battery packs are used, then manufacturing is simplified, but adaptability to different environments deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch is designed as a separate replaceable component with interchangeable covers in different camouflage patterns. This allows the same functional pouch to be adapted to different environments by simply swapping covers, maintaining manufacturing simplicity while achieving environmental adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The external appearance parameters of the pouch (camouflage pattern, color) can be changed by replacing the cover, while the internal functional parameters remain unchanged. This separates appearance customization from manufacturing complexity.
4Power
If heavy battery packs are used, then power capacity is increased, but portability and wearability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible pouch and body-wearing platform distribute the weight of battery cells across the user's body, counteracting the perceived heaviness. The modular design allows users to attach only the necessary power capacity for each mission, rather than carrying maximum capacity always.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows dynamic adjustment of power capacity by attaching or detaching battery cells based on immediate needs, rather than being constrained by a fixed heavy pack design. This optimizes the power-to-weight ratio for each specific use case.
5Adaptability or versatility
If integrated battery packs are used, then structural simplicity is maintained, but flexibility and replaceability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into replaceable components: pouch, battery cells, and peripheral devices. This modular structure enables flexibility in configuration and replacement while maintaining manageable system complexity through standardized interfaces and the PALS attachment system.
Solution Approach 2:
The pouch serves as a universal platform that can accommodate different battery cell configurations and carry various peripheral devices, providing flexibility without requiring multiple specialized components. The PALS attachment system provides a universal interface for securing different device types.
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AI summary
A foldable solar panel including at least two solar modules mounted to a substrate. The foldable solar panel includes hook and loop tape to secure the foldable solar panel in the folded configuration. The foldable solar panel includes at least two straps and at least two horizontal rows of webbing operable to attach the foldable solar panel to a load-bearing platform.