Marine Battery Box Cover With Independent Terminal Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing marine battery containers often require complete removal of the cover to access terminals, which can be inconvenient, or have external terminals that increase cost and complexity, while lacking independent access to the battery interior.
Innovation Solution
A marine battery container design featuring a cover portion with independently movable access doors that allow access to the battery terminals without removing the cover or using external terminals, ensuring a watertight seal and secure attachment to a supporting surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the cover is completely removed to access terminals, then terminal access is achieved, but convenience deteriorates due to the need to unfasten securing straps
Solution Approach 1:
The cover is divided into a stationary middle section and movable end sections with access doors. The end sections can be independently opened to provide terminal access without removing the entire cover, eliminating the need to unfasten securing straps while maintaining secure containment of the battery
2Ease of operation
If external terminals are used, then terminal access is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The access function is extracted from the main cover body and implemented through independently movable end sections with access doors. This allows terminal access through the cover structure itself rather than requiring external terminals, reducing complexity while maintaining ease of operation
3Ease of operation
If the cover is completely removed to access terminals, then terminal access is achieved, but security deteriorates due to loss of watertight seal
Solution Approach 1:
The cover is segmented into stationary and movable portions, allowing selective opening of only the end sections needed for terminal access. The stationary middle section and the ability to close individual end sections maintain the watertight seal when access is not required, providing both security and operational convenience
Data Source
AI summary
A container for a marine battery includes a lower portion for supporting the marine battery and a cover portion over the lower portion. The cover portion and lower portion together enclose an interior space configured to hold the battery. The cover portion has a middle section and two end sections on either side of the middle section. At least one of the end sections has an access door that is movable independently of the middle section to provide access to the interior space, while the middle section remains stationary with respect to the lower portion.