Portable Jump Starter Pre-Conditioning for Depleted Batteries
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current battery jump starters, especially heavy-duty ones, are not portable and lack features like a master switch backlight system, dual operational modes, and improved battery detection, leading to potential short circuits and safety hazards.
Innovation Solution
A portable rechargeable battery jump starting device with a highly conductive frame, detachable cables, a master switch with backlighting, and dual operational modes, along with a dual battery diode bridge and improved battery detection system, ensuring safe and efficient jump starting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If conventional lead acid batteries are used in heavy duty battery jump starters, then sufficient power for jump starting is achieved, but the device becomes very heavy and large requiring forklift for movement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the fundamental parameter of battery chemistry from conventional lead acid to lithium-ion technology. This parameter change enables the same power output capability with significantly reduced weight and volume, allowing the device to be portable while maintaining heavy duty jump starting capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs lithium-ion battery cells with advanced composite materials including aluminum current collectors, copper foils, and specialized electrolytes. These composite materials provide high energy density while reducing overall device weight compared to traditional lead acid battery constructions
2Ease of operation
If battery jump starters are made portable with reduced weight, then ease of movement is improved, but power capability for heavy duty applications may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
By changing to lithium-ion battery chemistry with higher energy density parameters, the device achieves both portability and sufficient power output for heavy duty applications, eliminating the traditional trade-off between weight and power capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses multiple individual lithium-ion battery cells that can be segmented and configured in series/parallel arrangements. This segmentation allows optimization of both portability (through compact cell design) and power output (through proper electrical configuration of multiple cells)
3Reliability
If battery detection system is enhanced to detect depleted or discharged batteries, then reliability of jump starting is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical or manual battery condition assessment with electronic voltage detection circuits. These circuits automatically measure battery voltage levels and provide digital indicators, achieving high reliability with minimal added complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The detection system automatically monitors battery conditions without requiring user intervention. The system self-diagnoses battery status and provides feedback through visual indicators, maintaining high reliability while keeping the control system simple
4Ease of operation
If master switch backlight system is added to assist user viewing in various lighting conditions, then ease of operation is improved, but use of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The backlight system operates periodically or on-demand rather than continuously, activating only when needed for user interaction with the control switch. This periodic operation provides improved visibility when required while minimizing overall energy consumption during battery charging or standby modes
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 device provides safe, efficient, and portable jump starting capabilities with reduced weight and size, minimizing the risk of short circuits and enhancing user safety through improved detection and operational flexibility.
Implementation Method 1
improved battery detection system
Implementation Method 2
highly conductive frame for conducting as much power as possible from the battery(ies)
Implementation Method 3
dual battery diode bridge or a back-charge diode module
Data Source
AI summary
A rechargeable battery jump starting device with a discharged battery pre-conditioning system to facilitate boosting the discharged battery to jump start a vehicle or equipment engine. The pre-conditioning increases the operating voltage to the discharged battery during the pre-conditioning phase.