Identical Pluggable Battery Packs for Ultrasonic Host Power Supply
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus requires two different battery packs, one for the main unit and another for backup, leading to increased design and manufacturing time and costs, as well as user maintenance challenges due to size and specification differences.
Innovation Solution
The ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus incorporates a pluggable main battery pack and a backup power supply device with multiple pluggable battery packs of identical specifications, allowing for interchangeable and user-replaceable batteries, reducing design and manufacturing complexity and costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If two different battery packs are designed (one for main unit, one for backup), then the power supply capacity is sufficient, but the design and manufacturing time and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the backup battery pack identical in specification to the main battery pack, allowing the same battery design to serve both main and backup functions. This universal design eliminates the need to develop separate battery specifications, reducing design and manufacturing time while maintaining sufficient power supply capacity through the ability to use multiple identical battery packs.
Solution Approach 2:
The power supply system is segmented into multiple interchangeable battery pack units rather than requiring a single complex integrated solution. By using multiple identical battery packs that can be independently manufactured and assembled, the system achieves sufficient total capacity without increasing individual component complexity or development time.
2Reliability
If two different battery packs are designed (one for main unit, one for backup), then the power supply capacity is sufficient, but the manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the backup battery pack identical in specification to the main battery pack, allowing the same battery design to serve both main and backup functions. This universal design enables economies of scale in manufacturing, as the same production processes, tooling, and quality control procedures can be used for both battery types, thereby reducing per-unit costs and overall manufacturing expenses.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs homogeneous battery packs with identical specifications for both main and backup power supply. This homogeneity simplifies the supply chain, inventory management, and manufacturing processes, eliminating the need to maintain separate production lines or quality standards for different battery types, thus reducing manufacturing costs.
3Reliability
If two different battery packs are designed (one for main unit, one for backup), then the power supply capacity is sufficient, but the user maintenance and replacement become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the backup battery pack identical in specification to the main battery pack, enabling users to interchangeably replace either battery with the other. This universal compatibility allows users to perform self-maintenance by swapping battery packs without requiring specialized knowledge or tools, significantly improving ease of operation and maintenance.
Solution Approach 2:
The identical battery pack design enables users to independently service and maintain the power supply system themselves. Users can easily identify, remove, and replace battery packs without requiring professional assistance, as the interchangeable design makes the maintenance process intuitive and simple.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus and a power supply device. The ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus comprises: an ultrasonic host including a pluggable main battery pack; a backup power supply device including a plurality of pluggable backup battery packs, for powering the ultrasonic host; and a trolley for carrying the ultrasonic host and the backup power supply device; wherein a specification of each of the plurality of backup battery packs is identical to that of the main battery pack.