Modular UPS Battery Receptacle for Hot-Swap Automation Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing UPS devices with integrated energy storage face challenges such as special handling and disposal regulations, increased installation and replacement complexity, and the need for specialized personnel, often requiring system shutdowns for battery replacement.
Innovation Solution
A detachable UPS assembly with a receptacle for energy storage devices, allowing tool-free replacement and integration into a modular system, featuring a system connector component for easy mechanical and electrical connection to a control cabinet-less automation system, enabling 'hot swapping' without system shutdown.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If energy storage devices are permanently integrated into UPS devices, then the UPS structure is compact and complete, but the device complexity increases and requires special handling regulations
Solution Approach 1:
The UPS device is divided into separate functional modules: the main UPS unit and the energy storage device (battery/accumulator). The energy storage device can be detached and replaced independently without affecting the main unit, simplifying handling and compliance while maintaining structural completeness through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The energy storage device is extracted from permanent integration and made detachable through a receptacle design. This allows the battery to be removed and replaced separately, reducing the complexity of handling the complete UPS device while maintaining functional completeness
2Reliability
If energy storage devices are permanently integrated, then the UPS is complete and functional, but replacement requires system shutdown and specialized personnel
Solution Approach 1:
The UPS system is segmented into a main unit and a detachable energy storage module. This allows the battery to be replaced independently without shutting down the entire system, enabling hot-swapping capability while maintaining functional completeness of the UPS unit
Solution Approach 2:
The energy storage device interface is designed to allow dynamic replacement during operation. The receptacle enables hot-swapping of batteries without system shutdown, transitioning from static permanent integration to dynamic replaceable configuration
3Reliability
If specialized personnel are used for battery installation, then proper installation is ensured, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The UPS assembly is designed with a user-friendly receptacle that enables end-users to install and replace energy storage devices themselves without requiring specialized training. The simple mechanical interface ensures proper installation while empowering user self-service
4Object-affected harmful factors
If batteries are shipped separately and integrated at installation, then legal requirements are met, but time and organizational effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The UPS is designed as a modular system where the main unit can be installed separately and the energy storage device added later. This segmentation allows compliance with shipping regulations while enabling flexible installation timing and reducing organizational coordination requirements
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AI summary
The invention relates to a UPS assembly (16) for a control cabinet-free automation system (10), comprising a housing (26), UPS electronics (28) arranged in the housing (26), an energy storage device (30), and a receptacle (32) for the energy storage device (30) arranged in or on the housing (26). The UPS assembly (16) has a system connector component (20) for mechanical and/or electrical connection to the control cabinet-free automation system (10). According to the invention, the receptacle (32) for the energy storage device (30) is designed to detachably fix the energy storage device (30) in or on the housing (26), so that the energy storage device (30) is removable and replaceable. The invention further relates to a UPS assembly kit (44), a control cabinet-free automation system (10), and the use of a battery (34) for hand tools in a UPS assembly (16).