Li-Ion Jump Starter Assembly for High Power in Portable Form
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current heavy-duty battery jump starters are not portable due to their large size and weight, lacking a compact and lightweight design, and do not have detachable cables, a master switch with adequate lighting, dual battery diode protection, or a leapfrog charging system, which limits their usability in various applications.
Innovation Solution
A portable rechargeable battery jump starting device featuring a highly conductive frame connected to rechargeable Li-ion batteries, detachable cables, a master switch with backlighting, and a dual battery diode bridge, along with a leapfrog charging system, to enhance power transmission and operational flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If conventional lead acid batteries are used in heavy duty jump starters, then the power output is sufficient for jump starting vehicles, but the weight becomes very high (hundreds of pounds) and the device becomes non-portable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the battery chemistry from conventional lead acid to lithium-ion technology, which fundamentally alters the energy density parameter. This allows the same power output capability to be achieved with significantly reduced weight and volume, making the heavy duty jump starter portable while maintaining sufficient power for jump starting vehicles
2Power
If conventional lead acid batteries are used in heavy duty jump starters, then the power output is sufficient for jump starting vehicles, but the device size becomes large and requires equipment like fork lifts for movement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the battery chemistry from conventional lead acid to lithium-ion technology, which fundamentally alters the energy density parameter. This allows the same power output capability to be achieved with significantly reduced weight and volume, making the heavy duty jump starter portable while maintaining sufficient power for jump starting vehicles
3Weight of moving object
If a compact and lightweight design is implemented, then portability is improved, but the power transmission capability may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the battery chemistry from conventional lead acid to lithium-ion technology, which fundamentally alters the energy density parameter. This allows the same power output capability to be achieved with significantly reduced weight and volume, making the heavy duty jump starter portable while maintaining sufficient power for jump starting vehicles
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a highly conductive frame structure made of composite or optimized conductive materials that efficiently transmit power from the compact lithium-ion battery cells to the output terminals, ensuring minimal power loss despite the reduced size
4Power
If a highly conductive frame is used to maximize power transmission, then the electrical conductivity is improved, but the device weight may increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a highly conductive frame structure made of composite or optimized conductive materials that efficiently transmit power from the compact lithium-ion battery cells to the output terminals, ensuring minimal power loss despite the reduced size
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 compact, lightweight, and versatile battery jump starting device capable of efficiently jump-starting vehicles and equipment, with improved safety and operational modes, maximizing power transmission and reducing weight and size while ensuring reliable performance in different lighting conditions.
Implementation Method 1
one or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame
Implementation Method 2
master switch back light system to assist a user viewing the master switch and control mode in day light, sunshine, low light, and in the dark
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AI summary
A rechargeable battery jump starting device and a rechargeable battery assembly for use in the portable rechargeable battery jump starting device. The portable rechargeable battery jump starting device maximizes the power conducted from the rechargeable battery assembly to a battery being jump started.