Foldable Solar Panel Attachment Layout for Fast Battery Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable battery packs are heavy, inconvenient to use, and require multiple units for different environments, failing to provide flexible appearance and power to multiple devices efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A foldable 90 W solar panel with integrated webbing for attachment to platforms, connected to a 220 Whr battery, which charges in approximately two hours without a controller, and includes interchangeable pouches or skins for environmental blending.
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 decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The solar power system is divided into separate modular components: solar panels, battery packs, and control units that can be independently carried and combined. This allows users to only carry the necessary weight for specific tasks rather than a single heavy all-in-one unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery pack design incorporates multiple output ports and universal connectivity options to power various electronic devices simultaneously, eliminating the need for multiple specialized battery packs for different devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple battery packs are carried for different environments, then environmental adaptability is improved, but weight and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single battery pack design with multiple output configurations and universal device compatibility replaces the need for multiple environment-specific battery packs. The system adapts to different environments through software configuration rather than hardware variation.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery pack system allows dynamic reconfiguration of output ports and power distribution based on real-time needs, enabling a single unit to adapt its function for different environments and device requirements without physical modification.
3Productivity
If solar panel charging is used, then charging speed is improved, but device complexity increases due to controller requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The solar charge controller functionality is integrated directly into the battery pack unit, combining the charging control, power management, and battery protection functions into a single consolidated component rather than requiring separate external controllers.
Solution Approach 2:
The solar charging system incorporates automatic maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and voltage regulation that self-adjust based on sunlight conditions without requiring external control devices or complex user intervention.
4Adaptability or versatility
If fixed appearance battery packs are used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to different environments decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The battery pack is designed with a separable structure where the functional unit can be paired with different interchangeable outer shells or protective cases in various colors and patterns, allowing customization without redesigning the core manufacturing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery pack incorporates flexible protective coverings or skins that can be applied or removed to change appearance while maintaining the core functional design, enabling environmental adaptation through simple surface modifications rather than structural changes.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solar panel efficiently charges the battery faster than expected, is lightweight, and adapts to various environments through interchangeable skins, providing flexible power distribution and attachment options.
Implementation Method 1
at least two solar modules mounted to a substrate, wherein the at least two solar modules are connected to at least one output connector, wherein the at least one output connector is electrically connected to a 220 Whr battery
Data Source
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. The foldable solar panel does not include a controller. The foldable solar panel is operable to charge a battery faster than previously known in the art.