Frontal Extending Battery System for Notebook Docking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional high capacity battery designs for notebook computers often extend from the rear or bottom, preventing rear or bottom docking and limiting space for I/O connections, which is problematic for portable information handling systems that require additional features like APR connections.
Innovation Solution
A frontal extending battery system that allows for a longer battery life and flexibility in configuring the rear and bottom surfaces of docking components to accommodate other features, such as APR connections, by extending from the front of the docking component or portable information handling system, enabling the use of high capacity batteries without obstructing docking capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If a high capacity battery extends from the rear or bottom of the notebook computer chassis, then the battery capacity is increased, but the docking capability and I/O connection space are eliminated or limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional battery extension direction by extending the battery from the front surface of the notebook computer chassis rather than from the rear or bottom. This inversion allows the battery to extend outward without interfering with rear docking ports or bottom I/O connections, thereby maintaining both extended battery life and full docking capability.
2Duration of action of moving object
If a high capacity battery extends from the rear of the notebook computer chassis, then the battery capacity is increased, but the space for I/O connections is eliminated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies inversion by changing the battery extension direction from rearward to forward. This allows the rear surface of the chassis to remain fully available for I/O connections while the battery extends from the front surface outward, eliminating the conflict between battery space and I/O connection space.
3Duration of action of moving object
If a high capacity battery extends from the bottom of the notebook computer chassis, then the battery capacity is increased, but the bottom docking capability is prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional approach by extending the battery from the front surface instead of the bottom surface. This allows the bottom of the chassis to remain accessible for docking operations while the battery extends forward from the front, maintaining both extended battery life and bottom docking capability.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for providing an extended battery system for a docking component such as a media slice. The extended battery system may be a high capacity battery system provided to power components of the docking component and to provide a relatively longer battery life than a conventional non-high capacity battery system. The docking component may be configured to be capable of charging the extended battery system, and/or the extended battery system may be configured so that it is also capable of use with a portable information handling system (e.g., notebook computer) that is configured for docking with the docking component. The extended battery may be configured as a frontal extending battery system for use with a docking component and/or portable information handling system.