Portable EV Charger With Rechargeable Battery for Off-Grid Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of infrastructure for easily charging electric vehicles away from home or charging stations, leading to potential power loss and stranded passengers, necessitating a portable charging solution that can be easily transported and store power for extended periods.
Innovation Solution
A portable electric vehicle charger device comprising a lightweight body with a female charging port for power storage and a male charging port for universal connection to electric vehicles, allowing users to charge their vehicles using a rechargeable battery that can be easily transported and attached to the vehicle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a portable charging device is designed to be lightweight and easily transportable, then ease of operation and portability are improved, but the power storage capacity and duration are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The portable charging device is divided into separable components including a charger unit with battery and a vehicle adapter unit, connected by a cable. This segmentation allows the heavy battery component to be transported separately from the vehicle interface, improving portability while maintaining adequate power storage capacity in the battery unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The device utilizes universal charging port standards that interface with vehicle charging ports through dimensional adaptation. The charger can connect to different vehicle types (EV, PHEV, Hybrid) by adapting to their respective charging port dimensions and configurations, extending its operational versatility without increasing weight.
2Quantity of substance
If the portable charger uses a rechargeable battery to store power for extended periods, then power storage capacity is improved, but the device weight and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The portable charging device is designed with universal compatibility across multiple vehicle types including electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles. The single device can charge different vehicle models through standardized charging protocols and adapter configurations, reducing the need for multiple specialized charging devices and thereby reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The charger incorporates automatic detection and negotiation of charging parameters with the vehicle battery management system. The device autonomously determines the appropriate charging voltage, current, and protocol based on the connected vehicle's requirements, eliminating the need for manual configuration or complex user interface controls.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the device is designed for universal compatibility with any electric vehicle charging port, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity and configuration requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The portable charging device is designed with universal compatibility across multiple vehicle types including electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles. The single device can charge different vehicle models through standardized charging protocols and adapter configurations, reducing the need for multiple specialized charging devices and thereby reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The charger incorporates automatic detection and negotiation of charging parameters with the vehicle battery management system. The device autonomously determines the appropriate charging voltage, current, and protocol based on the connected vehicle's requirements, eliminating the need for manual configuration or complex user interface controls.
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
Enables electric vehicle charging away from traditional charging stations, allowing single-person operation and extended power storage, making long trips more accessible while overcoming existing charger limitations.
Implementation Method 1
The device is comprised of a body, a female charging port, a battery, and a male charging port. The battery may be charged prior to driving using an existing electric vehicle charging station charger.
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AI summary
An electric vehicle portable charger device is described. The device is comprised of a lightweight material and encases a rechargeable battery that can receive and store power via a female charging port. The device can be used as a portable battery to supply power to the battery of an electric vehicle via a male charging port that engages the charging port of the electric vehicle. As a result, the device is capable of supplying power in a portable manner to any electric vehicle.