Motion Control Assembly Battery Pack Powering
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Solution Overview
Problem
Motion control devices for mobile computing devices often drain the battery at an undesirable rate, as they typically rely on power from the computing device for operation.
Innovation Solution
A motion control assembly that includes a motion control device and a battery pack, where the motion control device is powered by the battery pack, reducing the need for power from the mobile computing device, and can be recharged using a recharging cable, solar panel, or inductive charger, with a coupler for data transmission and power supply to the computing device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If the motion control device is powered by the mobile computing device's battery, then the motion control device can operate, but the battery life of the mobile computing device is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into two independent power domains: the mobile computing device's internal battery and the external battery pack. The motion control device can be powered by either source, allowing the internal battery to be preserved while the external battery handles the power demands of the motion control device.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery pack serves as an intermediary power source between the power outlet and the motion control device. It can be recharged from the power outlet or from the mobile computing device's internal battery, and then supplies power to the motion control device, effectively decoupling the motion control device's power consumption from the internal battery.
2Productivity
If the motion control device operates continuously, then functionality is maintained, but power drain from the mobile computing device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The battery pack is recharged in advance from a power outlet before use. This preliminary charging action stores energy that can then be used to power the motion control device during continuous operation without draining the mobile computing device's internal battery.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery pack can recharge itself from the mobile computing device's internal battery when the device is connected to a power outlet, creating a self-sustaining power system where the external battery serves itself rather than continuously draining the internal battery.
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
This solution extends the battery life of mobile computing devices by powering the motion control device independently and reducing power draw from the device, allowing for continuous use without premature battery exhaustion.
Implementation Method 1
a battery pack connected to the motion control device to supply power thereto
Implementation Method 2
a coupler to electrically connect the motion control device to the computing device electrical connector for at least data transmission between
Data Source
AI summary
A motion control assembly includes a motion control device electrically connected to a battery pack and to a mobile computing device for at least data transmission therebetween. The motion control device can generate inputs, such as inputs corresponding to an attribute of a sensed object, for transmission to the mobile computing device. The drain on a battery of a battery-powered mobile computing device can be reduced when used with a motion control device as follows. A motion control assembly, comprising a motion control device and a battery pack, capable of powering the motion control device, as an integral, one-piece unit, is selected. The motion control device is connected to an electrical connector of a battery-powered mobile computing device. The motion control device is supplied with power from the battery pack during use so the motion control device can be operated using the power from the battery pack.