Modular Electrical Package for High-Energy Equipment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical systems face challenges in efficiently providing high electrical energy to power equipment with varying energy demands while maintaining reliability, durability, and reducing maintenance and noise levels.
Innovation Solution
A modular electrical package comprising a battery, electrical motor, battery charger, power converter, cooling system, and control system, designed for high energy applications with liquid cooling, modular components, and efficient power transfer mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If high electrical energy is provided to power equipment, then power output is improved, but noise levels increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional internal combustion engine systems with an electrical power system comprising a motor vehicle battery, power converter, and electrical motor. This substitution eliminates the mechanical combustion process that generates noise, thereby reducing noise levels while maintaining high power output capability for equipment operation.
2Power
If electrical systems are designed for high energy applications, then power output is improved, but reliability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the electrical power system into distinct modular components: a motor vehicle battery for energy storage, a power converter for electrical parameter transformation, and an electrical motor for mechanical power delivery. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and facilitates easier maintenance and replacement, thereby improving overall system reliability for high energy applications.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a power converter as an intermediary component between the battery and the electrical motor. This intermediary device transforms electrical parameters (voltage, current, frequency) to match the specific requirements of the motor and load, ensuring optimal operation and reducing stress on system components, which enhances reliability under high energy demands.
3Power
If electrical systems are designed for high energy applications, then power output is improved, but maintenance requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a modular electrical system with distinct components (battery, power converter, electrical motor) that can be independently accessed, diagnosed, and replaced. This segmentation simplifies maintenance procedures compared to integrated mechanical systems, as faulty components can be identified and serviced without disassembling the entire powertrain, thereby reducing maintenance requirements for high power applications.
4Productivity
If power converter operates continuously, then electrical energy transfer is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements control logic that operates the power converter in a periodic or on-demand manner rather than continuously. The converter is activated only when electrical energy transfer is required between the battery and the electrical motor, and remains inactive during periods of idle operation. This periodic operation maintains high productivity during active phases while significantly reducing overall energy consumption during idle periods.
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 solution provides reliable, durable, and low-maintenance power to high-energy equipment with reduced noise, supporting a wide range of applications and energy demands.
Implementation Method 1
designed for high energy applications with liquid cooling
Implementation Method 2
comprising at least one battery, at least one electrical motor
Implementation Method 3
a power converter, a cooling system, and a control system
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical package comprises at least one battery, at least one electrical motor, a battery charger used to charge the at least one battery, a power converter, a cooling system, and a control system comprising at least one processor and a non-transitory computer readable medium.