Modular Portable Power Case for Heat Dissipation and Battery Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable electronic devices, particularly those used by the military, generate excessive heat, which can cause discomfort, burns, and increase the risk of detection by thermal imaging, and existing power supplies do not allow users to disassemble and selectively remove batteries.
Innovation Solution
A portable power case with a removable rechargeable battery and heat-dissipating material that includes a heat-shielding or blocking layer, allowing selective battery removal and integration with a printed circuit board for power supply and charging, and featuring a battery protector to prevent vehicle battery drainage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If heat-dissipating material is integrated into the portable power case, then heat dissipation effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the heat-dissipating material directly into the housing structure of the portable power case, merging the thermal management function with the structural housing. This integration approach improves heat dissipation effectiveness while minimizing the increase in device complexity by consolidating components rather than adding separate systems.
2Ease of operation
If batteries are made selectively removable from the housing, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability may worsen due to potential connection issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the battery system into separable units that can be independently removed from the housing. This segmentation allows users to easily access and remove individual batteries as needed, improving ease of operation. The design includes proper electrical connectors and contact points that maintain reliable connections when batteries are installed and allow clean separation when removed.
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 effectively dissipates heat, reduces the risk of burns and detection, and enables efficient power supply and charging, while allowing users to manage battery installation and removal as needed.
Implementation Method 1
heat-dissipating material that includes a heat-shielding or blocking layer
Implementation Method 2
heat-shielding or blocking layer
Implementation Method 3
at least one rechargeable battery selectively removable from the portable power case
Implementation Method 4
printed circuit board for power supply and charging
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, methods, and articles for a portable power case are disclosed. The portable power case is comprised of at least one battery and at least one PCB. The portable power case has at least one USB port and at least two access ports, at least two leads, or at least one access port and at least one lead. The portable power case is operable to supply power to an amplifier, a radio, a wearable battery, a mobile phone, and a tablet. The portable power case is operable to be charged using solar panels, vehicle batteries, AC adapters, non-rechargeable batteries, and generators. The portable power case provides for modularity that allows the user to disassemble and selectively remove the batteries installed within the portable power case housing.