Modular Battery Power Unit for Multi-Tool Charging and Drive
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power supply solutions for gardening and agricultural tools are inefficient due to limited battery life, multiple battery types, and the need for various chargers, leading to inconvenience and environmental noise from motor generators.
Innovation Solution
A modular power supply device with a control unit that manages multiple batteries, allowing for simultaneous charging and discharging, and provides a portable, quiet, and efficient power source for tools and vehicles, reducing the number of battery and charger types required.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple battery types are used for different applications, then the power supply capacity is sufficient for various tools, but the device complexity and number of components increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal battery platform where a single battery type can be used across multiple tool applications by adjusting power output parameters. The control system enables the same battery to serve different power requirements through electronic control of current and voltage delivery, eliminating the need for multiple specialized battery types while maintaining adequate power supply capacity for various tools
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters (current, voltage, power output) rather than physical components (battery types). The control unit adjusts electrical parameters to match different tool requirements, allowing one battery type to adapt to multiple applications through parameter modification rather than requiring different battery chemistries or configurations
2Productivity
If multiple chargers are used for different battery capacities, then the charging efficiency is optimized for each battery type, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The charger is designed with universal compatibility to charge all battery types through a single interface. The control system automatically detects battery capacity and adjusts charging parameters (current, voltage, charge rate) accordingly, enabling one charger to efficiently charge batteries of different capacities without requiring multiple specialized charging devices
Solution Approach 2:
The charging system incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor battery status, capacity, and charging progress. Based on this feedback, the control unit dynamically adjusts charging parameters to optimize charging efficiency for each specific battery, maintaining high productivity while using a single versatile charger rather than multiple fixed-parameter chargers
3Power
If motor generators are used for power supply, then sufficient power is available for tools, but harmful factors such as exhaust gases and noise are generated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical combustion-based motor generator system with an electrochemical battery system. This substitution eliminates the need for combustion processes that produce exhaust gases and reduces mechanical noise from moving parts, while still providing sufficient electrical power for tool operation through the battery's electrochemical energy conversion
Data Source
Figure 1~3
Figure 4~5
Figure 6~7
AI summary
The present invention relates to a device (500) for powering and/or storing energy, configured to be transportable and to electrically power at least one power user (101, 102). The device (500) comprises a casing (501) configured to contain a plurality of batteries (B1 - B4) in at least one predefined position. The device (500) comprises a charging arrangement intended to allow a charging of the batteries (B1 - B4). The device (500) comprises a service power user (510), configured to be powered by the batteries (B1 - B4), and further configured to provide at least one driving force and/or an electrical energy to at least one accessory (512, 513, 514) removably connectable to the device (500). The device (500) comprises a connector, arranged substantially at the service power user (510), configured to retain at least part of the accessory (512, 513, 514), and to release the accessory (512, 513, 514) under user control. The present invention further relates to a kit comprising the device (500) and an accessory (512, 513, 514) configured to be removably coupled to the service power user (510) of the device (500).