Multi-output Voltage Battery Module with Segmented Cells
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional battery modules in portable electronic devices provide a single voltage output, necessitating additional voltage conversion that leads to energy loss and reduced battery durability due to size constraints in thinner devices.
Innovation Solution
A multi-output voltage battery module with a power-managing unit that converts external voltage into multiple charging voltages to supply different voltages directly to electronic elements, reducing energy loss and incorporating a back-up battery cell for temporary replacement in case of abnormality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single voltage output battery is used, then the device structure is simple, but energy loss increases due to voltage conversion requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The battery module is segmented into multiple independent battery cells, each providing a different voltage output. This segmentation eliminates the need for voltage conversion by directly supplying appropriate voltages to different electronic elements, thereby reducing energy loss while maintaining structural organization.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery module is designed with multi-functionality by enabling each battery cell to serve different electronic elements with specific voltage requirements. This universal design allows a single battery module to replace multiple voltage conversion stages, reducing overall energy loss.
2Volume of moving object
If the battery size is reduced to make the device thinner, then the device portability is improved, but battery durability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the battery into multiple small cells with different voltages, the total energy capacity is distributed across several units. This allows the battery module to maintain compact size while providing sufficient total operating time, as each cell can be optimized for its specific voltage requirement.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the voltage parameter distribution by providing multiple voltage outputs simultaneously. This allows electronic elements to operate at their optimal voltage levels, improving overall system efficiency and extending battery operating time within a reduced volume.
3Adaptability or versatility
If voltage conversion is performed to supply different voltages to electronic elements, then voltage requirements are met, but power waste increases
Solution Approach 1:
The battery module is segmented into multiple independent cells, each configured to output a specific voltage. This eliminates the need for voltage conversion by directly supplying the required voltages to different electronic elements, thereby preventing power waste associated with conversion processes.
Solution Approach 2:
Each battery cell autonomously provides its specific voltage output without requiring external conversion. The battery module serves itself by internally generating all necessary voltage levels, eliminating dependency on power-consuming voltage conversion circuits.
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 extends battery operating time by minimizing energy loss during voltage conversion and allowing for efficient voltage supply to various electronic elements, while the back-up battery ensures continuous operation even when primary cells fail.
Implementation Method 1
The power-managing unit is electrically connected to the battery cells for converting an external voltage into a plurality of charging voltages
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AI summary
A multi-output voltage battery module including a main body, a plurality of battery cells and a power-managing unit is provided. The battery cells are disposed within the main body and respectively provide different supply voltages for a plurality of electronic elements disposed in an electronic device. The power-managing unit is electrically connected to the battery cells for converting an external voltage into a plurality of charging voltages and further correspondingly outputting the charging voltages to charge the battery cells. The magnitude of each charging voltage is equal to that of the corresponding supply voltage.