Modular Battery Bank Modules for Remote Power Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for replacing heavy battery packs in remote or off-grid locations are inefficient, costly, and environmentally harmful due to the use of small generators, which are fuel-inefficient, polluting, and require high maintenance, and are not practical for applications where space is limited or where generators are too costly.
Innovation Solution
A system of manually maneuverable wheeled battery bank modules that can be transported and connected end-to-end to form a train, allowing for the replacement of depleted battery modules with freshly charged ones, eliminating the need for on-site power generation and providing a cost-effective and space-efficient solution for powering electrically operated equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If heavy battery packs are designed to be recharged in situ, then reliability of power supply is improved, but device complexity and maintenance requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The battery bank is divided into multiple modular battery packs that can be independently handled and replaced. Each module contains a specific number of batteries (e.g., 4-8 batteries per module) and can be independently swapped without affecting the entire battery bank, simplifying the replacement process while maintaining continuous power supply capability.
Solution Approach 2:
A battery cart serves as an intermediary device to facilitate the replacement of heavy battery modules. The cart is designed with features such as wheels, handles, and support structures to enable easy transport of battery modules, acting as a mediator between the battery storage area and the installation site.
2Adaptability or versatility
If small generators are used for power generation, then adaptability to remote locations is improved, but fuel efficiency deteriorates and operational costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
Batteries are pre-charged at a central location before being transported to remote sites. This preliminary charging action eliminates the need for on-site fuel combustion, improving fuel efficiency while maintaining adaptability to remote locations through the use of pre-prepared battery modules that can be easily deployed.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanical system of on-site generators is replaced with an electrical energy storage system (battery modules). This substitution eliminates the need for fuel combustion and mechanical power generation, dramatically improving fuel efficiency while maintaining the ability to operate in remote locations.
3Ease of operation
If heavy battery packs are replaced by manual handling, then ease of operation is improved, but weight and physical effort required worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The battery bank is segmented into smaller, manageable modules that weigh less than handling entire battery banks. Each module contains a limited number of batteries (4-8 per module) and can be independently transported and replaced, making the operation easier while addressing the weight issue through division.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery cart acts as an intermediary that bears the weight of the battery modules during transport. The cart's wheels and support structure承担 the heavy lifting, reducing the physical effort required by operators while maintaining ease of operation through simple manual maneuvering of the cart.
4Adaptability or versatility
If battery modules are designed for modular connection, then adaptability and flexibility are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The battery bank is divided into standardized modular units with consistent connection interfaces. Each module can be independently connected or disconnected, providing flexibility in configuration while keeping the connection system simple through standardization of connectors and mounting mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery modules are designed with universal connection features that allow them to be used in various configurations and applications. The standardized interfaces enable the same module design to serve multiple purposes and be easily replaced or reconfigured without requiring complex custom connection systems.
Data Source
AI summary
A plurality of manually maneuverable battery bank modules are formed into a train and transported by a vehicle to the site of electrically operated equipment. At the site, the modules replace modules already connected to the equipment.