Sealed Wireless Battery Selector for Marine Load Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless smart technologies are underutilized in marine environments due to the harsh conditions, leading to the continued use of outdated manual or mechanical systems in recreational watercraft, necessitating a fully contained, sealed, and customizable device controller for smart power switching that can operate in marine environments.
Innovation Solution
A battery selector system comprising a core assembly with a chassis, gear motor assemblies, and a wireless microcontroller, allowing for wireless communication and management of power distribution across a cluster of batteries, with features like manual override, automatic operation, and remote monitoring and control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If wireless smart technologies are used in marine environments, then automation and remote monitoring capabilities are improved, but reliability deteriorates due to harsh environmental conditions causing electronics to deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical battery selection with an automated wireless system that uses electronic sensors and communication protocols to monitor battery status and automatically switch between batteries, eliminating the need for physical intervention while improving reliability through intelligent environmental monitoring
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service through automatic battery monitoring and switching capabilities, where the system autonomously tracks battery voltage, current, and temperature, and automatically transitions between batteries without human intervention, reducing operational complexity while maintaining high reliability in harsh marine environments
2Adaptability or versatility
If a sealed device with limited electrical connections is used, then adaptability to marine environments is improved, but device complexity increases due to integration requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a multi-functional integrated module that combines battery monitoring, wireless communication, and automatic switching capabilities in a single sealed unit, allowing the system to adapt to various marine environments while reducing installation complexity through standardized mounting and connection interfaces
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs a nested modular architecture where the wireless microcontroller, sensors, and switching mechanisms are integrated within a sealed housing that can be mounted as a complete unit, simplifying installation while maintaining environmental adaptability through the self-contained design
3Ease of operation
If manual or mechanical systems are used, then ease of operation is improved, but productivity deteriorates due to lack of automation in power management
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous feedback loops where sensors monitor battery voltage, current, and temperature in real-time, and the system automatically adjusts battery selection and switching based on this feedback, maintaining operational simplicity while dramatically improving power management efficiency and preventing battery damage
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 durable, reliable, and cost-effective solution for managing power distribution and consumption in marine environments, enabling efficient and automated load management while maintaining effectiveness and simplicity.
Implementation Method 1
gear motor assemblies, and a shaft, whereby the knob is permanently affixed to the shaft
Implementation Method 2
The core assembly further comprises a wireless microcontroller to connect to the wireless network
Implementation Method 3
The core assembly further comprises a main printed circuit board and a secondary printed circuit board, and a hall core
Data Source
AI summary
A battery selector system, which has at least one battery selector having a knob, a core assembly, and a housing. The core assembly has a chassis core cover, a chassis core, a chassis core contact plate, a main printed circuit board, and a secondary printed circuit board. The core assembly further has a wireless microcontroller, which connects to a wireless network. The housing has electrical terminal studs. The knob, the core assembly, and the housing are assembled creating a sealed unit. Each of the electrical terminal studs is connected to a battery, loads, or ground. The at least one battery selector connects through a wireless network, whereby the battery selector coordinates management functions via the wireless network. The at least one battery selector is a physical power controller for distributing loads to a cluster of batteries.