Jump Starter Battery Assembly With L-Shaped Conductor Bars

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing battery jump starting devices face challenges in maximizing conductivity from the lithium ion battery pack to the vehicle battery, which is crucial for successful jump-starts, especially for big engines, as power and conductivity are both essential factors.

Innovation Solution

The battery assembly device incorporates L-shaped positive and negative terminal conductor bars that are mechanically coupled to the battery casing for enhanced stability and conductivity, along with a smart switch battery interface and flexible cable connectors to ensure reliable connections and structural support, maximizing electrical conductivity and mechanical shock resistance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional battery connections are used, then the device structure is simple, but the electrical conductivity from the battery pack to the vehicle battery is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical conductivityVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The battery assembly device is divided into distinct functional components: battery pack, L-shaped conductor bars, connector bars, and cables. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall conductivity and mechanical stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

L-shaped conductor bars are used to extend the electrical connection in multiple dimensions, creating a three-dimensional conductive path from the battery terminals through the connector bars to the cables. This dimensional approach maximizes conductivity while distributing mechanical stresses.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Stability of the object's composition

If standard cable connections are used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the mechanical stability and shock resistance are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemechanical stabilityVSAvoidassembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The L-shaped conductor bars and connector bars are pre-assembled and mechanically coupled to the battery casing before cable attachment. This preliminary assembly ensures proper alignment and pre-stresses the connection points to resist mechanical shocks during subsequent cable installation and vehicle operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The battery assembly device combines different materials with complementary properties: conductive metals for electrical connections, mechanically robust materials for the battery casing and conductor bars, and flexible materials for the cables. This composite approach optimizes both mechanical stability and electrical conductivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

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

This configuration enhances the electrical conductivity and mechanical stability of the battery jump starting device, improving the chances of successful jump-starts by ensuring robust connections and efficient power transfer.

Implementation Method 1

L-shaped positive and negative terminal conductor bars that are mechanically coupled to the battery casing for enhanced stability and conductivity

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical Conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

The apparatus utilizes a lithium ion battery pack

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrochemical Energy Conversion: Battery (electricity)

Data Source

PatentEP3308446B1Battery assembly device
Publication Date: 2024.08.28 NOCO CO
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AI summary

The subject matter relates to a battery assembly device for use with an apparatus for jump starting a vehicle, and an apparatus for jump starting a vehicle comprising the battery assembly device. A battery assembly device for a battery jump starting device. The battery assembly is configured to maximize electrical conductivity from a battery pack of the battery jump starting device to a battery to be recharged.