Radiation Imaging Battery Charging With Automatic Type Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radiation imaging apparatuses require a dedicated cradle to switch charging voltage or current based on the type of battery, limiting flexibility and usability when different types of batteries are used.
Innovation Solution
A radiation imaging apparatus with a battery mounting unit that allows attachment and detachment of multiple battery types, featuring an identification unit to recognize the battery type and a charging unit that adjusts charging methods accordingly without a dedicated cradle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a dedicated cradle is used to switch charging voltage or current based on battery type, then charging accuracy for specific battery types is improved, but device complexity and requirement for specialized equipment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The radiation imaging apparatus integrates battery type identification and adaptive charging control functions directly into the apparatus itself, eliminating the need for dedicated cradles. The control unit automatically detects battery type and adjusts charging parameters accordingly, making the apparatus universally compatible with multiple battery types while maintaining precise charging control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the battery type identification function and charging control function into a single integrated system within the radiation imaging apparatus. The control unit performs both battery recognition and charging parameter adjustment, merging what were previously separate functions (cradle-based type detection and charging control) into one unified device.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple battery types are supported, then adaptability and versatility are improved, but charging control complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit automatically performs battery type identification and selects appropriate charging parameters without user intervention. The system self-adjusts charging voltage and current based on the detected battery type, eliminating the need for manual configuration and simplifying user operation while supporting multiple battery types.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements automatic adjustment of charging parameters (voltage and current) based on detected battery type. The control unit modifies electrical parameters dynamically according to the specific battery characteristics, enabling versatile battery support through automated parameter optimization rather than fixed charging modes.
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AI summary
A radiation imaging apparatus includes a battery mounting unit on which any type of battery selected from among a plurality of types of batteries is mountable and to and from which the battery is attachable and detachable, an identification unit configured to identify a type of a battery mounted on the battery mounting unit, and a charging unit configured to charge the battery mounted on the battery mounting unit using a charging method according to the type of the battery identified by the identification unit, wherein power is fed from the battery mounted on the battery mounting unit.