Multi-source Power Distribution via Reference Table Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current power distribution systems using multiple rechargeable power sources suffer from inflexible power supply and rapid deterioration of solitary power units, leading to inefficient energy utilization.

Innovation Solution

A power distribution system and method that utilize a control device to create an output power reference table based on multiple power setting values and battery efficiencies, allowing multiple rechargeable power units to simultaneously supply power to a load according to selected power distribution information, thereby enhancing operational flexibility and extending the life of power sources.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If multiple rechargeable power units are used to supply power to a load, then power supply reliability and operational flexibility are improved, but the system complexity and control difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower supply reliabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the power supply system into multiple independent rechargeable power units (first rechargeable power unit, second rechargeable power unit, etc.), each capable of independently supplying power to the load. This segmentation allows the system to maintain reliability through redundancy while managing complexity by treating each unit as a modular component with standardized control interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The control device dynamically adjusts the power distribution among multiple rechargeable power units based on real-time operational conditions, power consumption requirements, and battery states. This dynamic control enables the system to adapt to varying load demands and maintain optimal performance while managing complexity through intelligent algorithms that automatically balance power allocation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Duration of action of stationary object

If a solitary rechargeable power unit is used, then the system is simple and easy to control, but the power unit deteriorates rapidly and has limited operational lifespan

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower source lifespanVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the power supply function across multiple rechargeable power units, allowing the workload to be distributed and shared. This reduces the discharge depth and operational stress on each individual unit, thereby extending their lifespan and duration of action while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The control device monitors the state of charge and health of each rechargeable power unit, strategically managing their discharge and charge cycles. By rotating usage among multiple units and recovering energy through charging when not in use, the system extends the overall operational lifespan of the power sources while maintaining simple control logic for each individual unit.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

3Productivity

If multiple rechargeable power units simultaneously supply power, then power utilization efficiency is enhanced, but the control complexity and power distribution management increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower utilization efficiencyVSAvoidcontrol complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control device implements feedback mechanisms by continuously monitoring the power consumption of the load, the state of charge, and the operational status of each rechargeable power unit. Based on this feedback, the control device automatically adjusts the power distribution among units to optimize utilization efficiency while managing control complexity through closed-loop control algorithms that adapt to real-time conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The control device dynamically changes operational parameters such as power output levels, charge/discharge rates, and activation states of different rechargeable power units based on load requirements and battery conditions. This parameter optimization enhances power utilization efficiency by matching supply capabilities with actual demand while keeping control complexity manageable through automated parameter adjustment rather than manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS10389167B2Power distribution system using multiple rechargeable power sources and method for distributing power using multiple rechargeable power sources
Publication Date: 2019.08.20 AUTOMOTIVE RES & TESTING CENT
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AI summary

A method for distributing power using multiple power sources is performed by a control device electrically connected to multiple rechargeable power units and a load. The control device creates an output power reference table according to multiple power setting values, output power ranges and battery efficiencies of the multiple rechargeable power units. The output power reference table includes the power setting values and power distribution information corresponding to the power setting values. When receiving a consumed power value of the load, the control device selects corresponding power setting value and power distribution information in the output power reference table and controls the multiple rechargeable power units to simultaneously output power to the load according to the power distribution information. By referring to the output power values of all the rechargeable power units and allocating power outputted from all the rechargeable power units, power utilization efficiency can be enhanced.