Mobile Power Supply Terminal Trigger Circuit for Fast Charging

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mobile power supply terminals face issues with unstable current, short service life, and high power consumption when switching from shutdown to power supply mode, as they require complete startup, activating energy-consuming modules, leading to increased electricity consumption and heat generation.

Innovation Solution

A mobile power supply terminal with a power supply source, control circuit, and trigger circuit that allows direct entry into a power supply mode upon connection to a charged device, minimizing the activation of unnecessary functional units, thus reducing energy consumption and heat generation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If the mobile power supply terminal is completely turned on according to the normal turn-on mode, then the terminal can supply power to the to-be-charged device, but the startup time is long and the terminal cannot charge quickly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging speedVSAvoidstartup process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The power supply mode is segmented into a complete turn-on mode and a quick charge mode. In the quick charge mode, only the power supply functional module is activated while other functional modules remain inactive, dividing the system operation into independent controllable segments that can be selectively activated based on charging needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of activating all functional modules during charging, the system applies partial action by activating only the necessary power supply module. This reduces the startup time and resource consumption while still achieving the charging function, avoiding the excessive activation of unnecessary modules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

2Power

If the mobile terminal is completely turned on to charge an external device, then power can be supplied, but many power-consuming functional modules are turned on causing large power consumption

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower supply capabilityVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the functional modules into power supply module and other functional modules (communications, display, etc.). During charging, only the power supply module is activated while other modules remain inactive, allowing independent control of power consumption for each segment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The unnecessary functional modules are extracted or removed from the active state during charging operations. The system extracts only the essential power supply function while leaving other modules in a low-power or inactive state, thereby reducing overall power consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Power

If the mobile terminal charges an external device while in a complete turn-on state, then power can be supplied, but the terminal also consumes electricity itself causing large current and high temperature

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower supply capabilityVSAvoidbattery temperature
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The system extracts and isolates the power supply function from other functional modules during charging. By taking out only the necessary power supply module and keeping other modules inactive, the overall current draw is reduced, which directly lowers heat generation and battery temperature during charging operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The system converts the potential harm of high current and heat generation into a benefit by selectively activating only the power supply module. This controlled activation transforms what would be a harmful high-power state into a controlled, efficient charging state with minimized heat generation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

4Adaptability or versatility

If the mobile terminal supplies power outwards in startup state and turns on another functional module, then additional functions are available, but the current becomes large and power supply becomes unstable

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunctional module activationVSAvoidpower supply stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments functional modules into power supply module and other functional modules, allowing independent control. During charging, only the power supply module is activated to maintain stable power output, while other modules can be selectively activated only when power supply stability is not compromised.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts the activation state of functional modules based on power supply requirements. When charging is detected, the system dynamically activates only the power supply module to ensure stability, and can dynamically add other modules later if needed and if power stability is maintained.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP2988391B1Mobile power supply terminal and power supply method therefor
Publication Date: 2017.06.28 HUAWEI DEVICE CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention discloses a mobile power supply terminal and a power supply method thereof, which are designed for solving problems such as a long readiness time from a shutdown state to outward power supply, and large power consumption of the mobile power supply terminal during the power supply, due to that the existing mobile power supply terminal can supply power outwards only in a startup mode. For the mobile power supply terminal, a trigger circuit and a control circuit are added to a conventional device. After a to-be-charged device is connected to the mobile terminal, one end of a power supply interface generates a level signal, to make the trigger circuit generate a trigger signal; and then the control circuit controls, according to the trigger signal, the mobile power supply terminal to enter a power supply mode, and controls a power supply source to charge the to-be-charged device by using the power supply interface. The mobile power supply terminal and the power supply method thereof in the present invention feature simple hardware structure, and easy implementation, and short charging preparation time, which are also beneficial to prolong standby duration and a service life of the power supply source.