Networked Light Towers With Decentralized Battery Power Sharing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing light systems lack efficient and decentralized power management for multiple light towers, leading to potential battery discharge imbalances and increased noise from centralized power sources.
Innovation Solution
A networked light system with rechargeable batteries and a separate power source, featuring a control system that manages power flow and includes a power/network cord for inter-tower connectivity, a power recharge cord for external power, and a wireless transceiver for remote monitoring and control, enabling power sharing and automated recharging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a centralized power source is used for multiple light towers, then power distribution is simplified, but noise increases and battery discharge imbalances occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the centralized power distribution into decentralized individual power sources (batteries) for each light tower. Each tower operates independently with its own battery, eliminating the need for a large centralized power source that generates noise. This segmentation allows each unit to be quieter while maintaining overall system functionality through inter-tower power sharing capabilities.
2Device complexity
If a centralized power source is used for multiple light towers, then power distribution is simplified, but battery discharge imbalances occur
Solution Approach 1:
The control system continuously monitors the charge levels of batteries across multiple light towers and dynamically adjusts power distribution. When one tower's battery is depleted, the system automatically detects this and redirects power from other towers with sufficient charge, ensuring balanced discharge patterns and preventing any single battery from being over-exploited.
Solution Approach 2:
Each light tower's control system independently manages its own battery charge level and automatically initiates power sharing with neighboring towers when needed. The system self-regulates power flow based on real-time battery status without requiring external intervention, maintaining discharge balance through autonomous decision-making at each tower.
3Device complexity
If manual battery recharging is used, then system simplicity is maintained, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system proactively identifies when batteries are running low and automatically initiates power sharing from towers with sufficient charge before complete depletion occurs. This preliminary action prevents operational interruptions and eliminates the need for manual recharging interventions, significantly reducing downtime while maintaining system simplicity through automated control logic.
4Object-generated harmful factors
If decentralized power sources are used for each light tower, then noise is minimized, but power management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
While maintaining decentralized individual batteries for noise reduction, the system merges the control functions of multiple towers into a coordinated network. The control systems communicate and work together as a unified management structure, allowing each tower to operate independently for noise reduction while collectively managing power distribution through interconnected control logic.
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 solution ensures balanced battery charging, minimizes noise by decentralizing the power source, and provides efficient power management through automated and remote-controlled recharging and power sharing between light towers.
Implementation Method 1
a rechargeable battery operable to provide electrical power to the light source
Implementation Method 2
The power source includes an electrical generator and a controller
Data Source
AI summary
A light system includes a plurality of light towers including a first light tower and a second light tower. Each light tower include a light source, a rechargeable battery operable to provide electrical power to the light source, and a control system programmed to control the flow of power to and from the rechargeable battery. The light system further includes a power/network cord electrically connecting the first light tower to the second light tower, a power source, and a power recharge cord arranged to electrically connect the first light tower to the power source. The power recharge cord is operable to provide electrical power from the power source to the first light tower and from the first light tower to the second light tower via the power/network cord. Each control system is programmed to selectively activate the power source to initiate a recharge cycle for the respective rechargeable battery.