Modular Battery System With Intelligent Electronic Reductions

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current large-capacity battery systems are inflexible, requiring dedicated spaces, intricate electrical wiring, and specialized handling, limiting the use of different battery types and dimensions, and necessitating long-term commitments to specific manufacturers, which increases maintenance and operational costs.

Innovation Solution

A modular battery system with unified shafts and intelligent electronic reductions that allow for the insertion and automatic connection of various battery types, supporting multiple technologies and dimensions, enabling easy installation and expansion, and allowing operation indoors.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional technology containers are used for battery storage, then the system provides fixed capacity and structure, but the system cannot be adapted to different battery types or dimensions and requires dedicated installation space

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different battery typesVSAvoidcomplexity of electrical wiring and installation
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The container is designed with universal shafts that can accommodate multiple battery types (lead-acid, LiFePo4, Ni-Cd, NiMA, Li-Ion) with different dimensions. The shafts are equipped with intelligent electronic reductions that automatically detect battery characteristics and configure connections accordingly, making the same container structure adaptable to various battery technologies without requiring dedicated installation spaces for each type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The intelligent electronic reduction automatically receives information about battery type and characteristics after insertion, then autonomously connects batteries in series or parallel configurations, charges them to proper capacity, and offsets voltage. This self-configuration eliminates the need for manual electrical wiring during installation and reduces the need for specialized staff.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Duration of action of stationary object

If battery systems are designed for long-term operation (15-20 years), then the system provides stable performance, but the system cannot accommodate modern battery technologies or different manufacturers without demanding modifications

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelifetime of battery systemVSAvoidflexibility to use different battery types
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The container structure is designed to be dynamically adaptable rather than statically fixed. The shafts and intelligent electronic reductions can automatically adjust to accommodate different battery types and dimensions that emerge during the 15-20 year operational lifetime. This dynamic design allows the system to incorporate modern battery technologies without requiring demanding modifications to the container structure or electrical connections.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If specialized crane technology and trained staff are used for installation, then the system ensures proper handling and connection, but the installation process becomes difficult and requires specialized equipment

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereliability of battery connectionVSAvoidease of installation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The intelligent electronic reduction performs automatic detection, connection configuration, charging, and voltage offsetting without requiring specialized trained staff. The system self-configures based on the inserted battery characteristics, eliminating the need for complex manual wiring and specialized installation knowledge while maintaining reliable connections.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The manual mechanical process of electrical wiring and configuration is replaced by an automated electronic system. The intelligent electronic reduction uses electronic detection and automatic connection mechanisms instead of manual electrical work, reducing the need for specialized installation staff and simplifying the installation process while ensuring reliable battery connections.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentEP3644400A1Large-capacity battery system for electrical energy storage
Publication Date: 2020.04.29 POWER COMM SRO
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AI summary

The large-capacity battery system for electrical energy storage containing at least one block (1) with three unified shafts (2) provided with mechanical reductions (3) for insertion of different battery (4) types with different technologies, wherein the mechanical reduction (3) is provided with an intelligent electronic reduction containing information about the battery characteristics.