Modular Portable Power Case With Heat Shielding for Thermal Exposure

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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 heat-shielding or heat-dissipating material layer and a design that allows users to disassemble and selectively remove batteries, featuring a hard case with USB ports, access ports, and leads for powering and charging electronic devices, including a battery protector to prevent draining vehicle batteries.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If heat-generating devices are used, then operational functionality is improved, but heat transfer to the user causes discomfort and burns

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational functionalityVSAvoidheat transfer to user

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a heat-dissipating material layer as an intermediary between the heat-generating device and the user. This material actively manages thermal energy by conducting heat away from the device, preventing direct heat transfer to the user while maintaining operational functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts the harmful heat generated by the device into a beneficial thermal management system. By incorporating heat-dissipating materials, the harmful thermal energy is redirected through controlled pathways, transforming a harmful effect into a manageable and even useful thermal regulation mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

2Productivity

If heat-generating devices are used, then operational functionality is improved, but heat transfer to other devices causes damage

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational functionalityVSAvoidheat transfer to other devices

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The heat-dissipating material layer serves as a thermal intermediary that isolates the heat-generating device from other nearby devices. This intermediary layer conducts heat away from the source in a controlled manner, preventing uncontrolled heat transfer that could damage adjacent equipment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If heat-generating devices are used, then operational functionality is improved, but heat profile increases making detection by thermal imaging more likely

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational functionalityVSAvoidheat profile for detection

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent converts the harmful thermal signature into a beneficial thermal management advantage. By actively dissipating heat through specialized materials, the system reduces its own thermal profile, making it less detectable by thermal imaging while maintaining full operational capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

4Strength

If batteries are permanently installed in power case, then structural integrity is improved, but user flexibility to selectively remove batteries is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural integrityVSAvoiduser flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the battery system from the power case housing, creating modular components that can be independently handled. This segmentation allows batteries to be selectively removed or installed while maintaining the structural integrity of the case itself, providing user flexibility without compromising overall strength.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

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 provides a flexible power supply that can be easily adapted to various charging scenarios, enhancing user safety and operational effectiveness.

Implementation Method 1

A portable power case with a heat-shielding or heat-dissipating material layer

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHeat dissipation: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 2

heat-shielding or heat-dissipating material layer

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Data Source

PatentUS20260066682A1Portable power case with heat-resistant material

Publication Date: 2026.03.05 LAT ENTERPRISES INC

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 two access ports, at least two leads, or at least one access port and at least one lead and at least one USB port. 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.