Modular Portable Power Case With Removable Batteries for Heat Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable power solutions for military applications do not allow for the selective removal and disassembly of batteries, posing risks due to heat generation and regulatory issues related to lithium ion batteries, which can lead to overheating and safety concerns.
Innovation Solution
A portable power case with a removable battery system and integrated heat-dissipating material that prevents heat transfer and includes a battery protector to manage power from a vehicle battery, allowing for modular battery use and safe operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If lithium ion batteries are used in portable power cases, then power density and energy storage are improved, but heat generation and safety risks worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The battery system is divided into multiple individual battery cells that can be independently removed and replaced. This segmentation allows the heat-generating components to be separated from the housing and other sensitive components, reducing overall heat impact while maintaining high power density through efficient use of lithium ion battery technology.
Solution Approach 2:
The batteries are designed to be extractable from the portable power case housing. This extraction capability removes the heat-generating batteries from the enclosed space, preventing heat transfer to the housing and other components, while still allowing the system to utilize the high energy density of lithium ion batteries when needed.
2Quantity of substance
If lithium ion batteries are installed in portable power cases, then energy storage capacity is improved, but regulatory compliance and safety concerns worsen
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the battery system into removable individual cells, the design allows for flexible configuration that can comply with various regulatory requirements for battery quantity and arrangement, while maintaining total energy storage capacity through proper cell selection and arrangement.
Solution Approach 2:
The extractable battery design enables easy removal of batteries for proper disposal, recycling, or replacement, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for battery management while maintaining adequate energy storage capacity through systematic battery replacement.
3Stability of the object's composition
If batteries are fixed in portable power case housing, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability and maintenance capability worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The battery mounting system transitions from a fixed to a dynamic configuration, allowing batteries to be easily inserted and removed while maintaining stable electrical connections during operation. This dynamic design provides both structural stability during use and adaptability for battery replacement and maintenance.
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 enables safe and efficient power management by preventing heat-related issues and allowing for modular battery use, reducing the risk of overheating and enhancing regulatory compliance.
Implementation Method 1
The housing further includes a first layer of material for dissipating heat from electronic devices and/or clothing and a second layer of material for dissipating heat from the at least one battery
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AI summary
Systems, methods, and articles for a portable power case are disclosed. The portable power case is comprised of at least one battery and at least one PCB. The portable power case has at least two access ports and at least one USB port. The portable power case is operable to supply power to an amplifier, a radio, a wearable battery, a mobile phone, and a tablet. The portable power case is operable to be charged using solar panels, vehicle batteries, AC adapters, non-rechargeable batteries, and generators. The portable power case provides for modularity that allows the user to disassemble and selectively remove the batteries installed within the portable power case housing.