Portable Charger Assembly for Remote Mining Sites
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Solution Overview
Problem
Remote worksites, such as underground mining sites, often lack readily available Direct Current (DC) power sources for charging battery systems, necessitating the transportation of chargers, which can be cumbersome and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A portable charger assembly with a housing and a base designed for easy transportation, capable of converting Alternating Current (AC) to DC power, featuring a sturdy and compact design with vibration mounts for stability and protection from environmental elements, and adaptable for various transportation methods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If chargers are stationed or transported to remote worksites, then battery systems can be charged, but the complexity and inconvenience of operation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The charger is integrated into a modular portable assembly that can be segmented into transportable components, allowing easy movement to remote sites while maintaining charging functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The portable charger assembly serves multiple functions including charging, protection, and portability, eliminating the need for separate stationary infrastructure at remote worksites
2Object-affected harmful factors
If chargers are installed on concrete pads with barricades, then protection from environmental elements is improved, but the ease of transportation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The housing provides a protective shell that shields internal components from environmental elements while maintaining a lightweight, portable structure that can be easily transported
Solution Approach 2:
The housing and mounting structure are designed to provide protective cushioning for internal components before exposure to harsh environments, eliminating the need for permanent protective infrastructure
3Stability of the object's composition
If the base has a complex structure with multiple portions and plates, then stability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The base is segmented into functional portions (first portion for mounting, second and third portions for stability) that work together to provide stability while maintaining a manageable structural complexity
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 portable charger assembly provides a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solution for charging battery systems at remote sites, ensuring stable operation and easy transportation across rough terrains, while protecting internal components from debris and vibrations.
Implementation Method 1
capable of converting Alternating Current (AC) to DC power
Implementation Method 2
featuring a sturdy and compact design with vibration mounts for stability and protection from environmental elements
Data Source
AI summary
A portable charger assembly operable to charge a battery system includes a housing defining a hollow space. The portable charger assembly also includes a charging module disposed within the hollow space of the housing. The charging module is adapted to provide power supply to the battery system. The portable charger assembly further includes a base adapted to be coupled with the housing. The base includes a base member including a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. Each of the second and third portions is inclined relative to the first portion. The base also includes a first base plate fixedly coupled to the second portion of the base member. The base further includes a second base plate fixedly coupled to the third portion of the base member.