Portable Jump Starter with Multi-Pin Connector and Volt Meter
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing jump starting systems are often expensive, difficult to handle, and require separate equipment for different vehicles, posing safety risks and inefficiencies, especially when used in various industries and across multiple vehicle types.
Innovation Solution
A portable multi-industry jump starting system with a rechargeable 28-volt battery, a multi-pin connector, and a battery charger, along with a volt meter and activation switch, allowing for safe and efficient jump starting of various vehicles using a single unit, including a 3-pin connector and adapters for aircraft and truck plug compatibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If jump starting battery units plug directly into the external power plug of the airplane, then electrical connection is established, but the external plug experiences excessive stress and potential damage
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the connection function into two separate components: a portable battery unit with its own connector and an extension cable with adapters. This segmentation allows the battery to connect to the adapter rather than directly to the aircraft plug, distributing mechanical stress away from the vulnerable aircraft connector while maintaining electrical connectivity.
2Device complexity
If jump starting equipment is designed for a single vehicle type, then the equipment is simple and specialized, but separate equipment is required for each different vehicle
Solution Approach 1:
The portable battery unit is designed with universal adaptability through multiple adapter options (airplane connectors, NATO truck plugs, and custom adapters). This allows a single battery unit to serve multiple vehicle types across different industries, eliminating the need for separate specialized equipment while maintaining simplicity through a standardized battery design.
3Ease of operation
If a portable battery unit is used for jump starting, then the system becomes mobile and easier to handle, but the battery must provide sufficient power for high current drain operations
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a 28-volt rechargeable battery that can deliver high current bursts required for jump starting while maintaining portability. The voltage parameter is specifically chosen to provide sufficient power headroom for high current drain operations during engine starting, while the rechargeable nature allows for sustained use across multiple operations.
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 system provides a cost-effective, safe, and versatile solution for jump starting across multiple industries and vehicle types, reducing equipment costs and stress on internal batteries, while extending the life of components by distributing weight and stress away from vehicle connectors.
Implementation Method 1
a 28 volt rechargeable battery enclosed within the housing, the rechargeable battery having sufficient power to provide 24 volts when reduced by a high current drain during jump starting operations
Implementation Method 2
A volt meter and volt meter activation switch are mounted in the housing so as to be viewable at the multi-pin connector
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AI summary
A portable multi-industry jump starting system including a housing, a rechargeable battery enclosed within the housing, the rechargeable battery having sufficient power to provide a desired output power when reduced by a high current drain during jump starting operations, a multi-pin connector electrically attached to the battery and mounted in the housing for electrical connection to external system components or directly to equipment to be jump started, and a volt meter and volt meter activation switch mounted in the housing so as to be viewable at the multi-pin connector.