Pivoting Coupling Socket for Cable-Type Battery Series Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional secondary batteries with plate-type electrodes are limited in their ability to deform and adapt to various device designs, making it impractical to connect multiple cable-type secondary batteries in series without a complicated coupling adaptor.
Innovation Solution
A coupling socket for cable-type secondary batteries featuring a first and second connection unit, each capable of electrical connection to respective polarity electrodes, with at least one unit being pivotal, and a body connecting both units, allowing for easy series connection without a separate adaptor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional plate-type secondary batteries are used, then high degree of integration is achieved, but the batteries cannot deform to adapt to various device designs
Solution Approach 1:
The electrode assembly is divided into multiple unit electrodes that can be independently arranged and connected. This segmentation allows the battery to be configured in different shapes and orientations, enabling deformability while maintaining the integrated plate-type structure of individual units.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery structure transitions from a fixed rigid form to a dynamic configurable arrangement. The unit electrodes can be positioned and connected in various configurations, allowing the battery to adapt to different device designs and mounting spaces without compromising structural integrity.
2Ease of operation
If multiple cable-type secondary batteries are connected in series, then voltage and capacity are maintained, but a complicated coupling adaptor is required
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling socket integrates multiple connection functions into a single component. It combines the electrical connection terminals and mechanical coupling structure into one unified device, eliminating the need for separate adaptors and simplifying the connection process between cable-type batteries.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling socket is designed with universal functionality to accommodate different cable-type battery configurations. It can connect batteries in series while maintaining electrical continuity and mechanical stability, serving multiple purposes including electrical connection, mechanical support, and alignment guidance.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional cylindrical or rectangular batteries are used, then specific shapes are achieved, but the batteries are limited in use and cannot freely deform
Solution Approach 1:
The battery is segmented into modular unit electrodes that can be independently positioned and connected. This modular approach allows the overall battery shape to be customized according to device requirements while each unit maintains its structural integrity and electrochemical performance.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the battery can have different configurations of unit electrodes to meet local design requirements. This allows optimization of specific areas for different functions while maintaining overall shape flexibility and adaptability to various mounting configurations.
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AI summary
A coupling socket of a cable-type secondary battery includes a first connection unit capable of being electrically connected to a terminal of a first polarity electrode of a cable-type secondary battery, a second connection unit capable of being electrically connected to a terminal of a second polarity electrode of another cable-type secondary battery, and a body electrically connected to the first connection unit and the second connection unit, wherein at least one of the first connection unit and the second connection unit is pivotal.