Electromagnetic Induction Battery Charging With AC-Excited Electrolytes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Modern batteries with high energy density pose risks due to complex nanowire technology and the use of hazardous chemical substances, making them unsuitable for mass production and environmentally friendly alternatives are needed to address issues of charging time, temperature performance, and chemical safety.

Innovation Solution

A rechargeable electromagnetic induction battery design featuring electrodes with heat sinks, an inductor coil, and an electrolytic solution, where alternating current generates a magnetic field to excite electrons, allowing for rapid charging and high energy density without hazardous chemicals, using organic electrolytes with heavy or light metals.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If nanowire technology is used to improve battery performance, then energy density is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases and mass production becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy densityVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and eliminates the complex nanowire technology from the battery construction, replacing it with simpler, mass-producible components while maintaining high energy density through alternative means such as optimized electrode structures and electrolyte compositions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes key parameters of battery components (electrode materials, electrolyte composition, structural dimensions) to achieve high energy density without relying on nanowire technology, enabling simplified manufacturing processes suitable for mass production

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Use of energy by moving object

If high energy density batteries are constructed with hazardous chemical substances, then energy storage capacity is improved, but environmental safety and health hazards worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy storage capacityVSAvoidenvironmental safety
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent converts potentially harmful chemical substances into safe alternatives by selecting environmentally friendly electrolytes and electrode materials that maintain high energy storage capacity while eliminating toxicity and environmental hazards associated with traditional battery chemicals

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the chemical composition parameters of battery components to use non-hazardous substances with appropriate electrochemical properties, achieving both high energy density and environmental safety through carefully selected organic electrolytes and metal electrodes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If conventional charging methods are used, then battery charging is achieved, but charging time is excessive and power efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging speedVSAvoidcharging time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs periodic alternating current charging with optimized frequency and pulse patterns to enhance ion transport and electrochemical reactions in the battery, significantly reducing charging time while improving power efficiency through rhythmic energy input that prevents overheating and maximizes charge acceptance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution provides a safe, environmentally friendly battery with improved charging speed, temperature performance, and higher energy density, suitable for mass production, while reducing the use of hazardous substances and enhancing energy storage capabilities.

Implementation Method 1

applying an alternating current voltage to the battery for a second period of time, wherein the alternating current generates a magnetic field which excites the electrons in the electrolytic solution to an upper energy state

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

the alternating current generates a magnetic field which excites the electrons in the electrolytic solution to an upper energy state

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 3

a first electrode (22), which comprises heat sink (31) and an anode (24)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat sinking: Heat Sink

Data Source

PatentUS11862766B2Rechargeable electromagnetic induction battery
Publication Date: 2024.01.02 PARTANEN RAINER
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AI summary

According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a rechargeable electromagnetic induction battery comprising: a first electrode, which comprises heat sink and an anode; a second electrode, which comprises heat sink and a cathode; an inductor coil; and an electrolytic solution contained between the first and second electrodes. Also, there is provided a method of charging an electromagnetic induction battery, comprising the steps of: attaching a voltage source to the battery, applying a direct current voltage to the battery for a first period of time, and applying an alternating current voltage to the battery for a second period of time, wherein the battery has an anode, cathode, inductor and an electrolytic solution comprising electrons, wherein the alternating current generates a magnetic field which excites the electrons in the electrolytic solution to an upper energy state.