Portable Weighing System with Battery Power and Cellular Uplink

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing weighing systems require connection to a power source and network infrastructure, limiting their mobility and efficiency in capturing and communicating weight measurements, especially in environments where security credentials are needed.

Innovation Solution

A portable weighing system powered by a battery and equipped with a cellular hotspot module that transmits measurements via a cellular network, eliminating the need for wired or wireless connections to building networks, and includes sensors for temperature, humidity, and viscosity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a weighing system is connected to a fixed power source and network infrastructure, then measurement reliability is improved, but mobility and ease of operation deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement reliabilityVSAvoidmobility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The weighing system transitions from a static, fixed installation to a dynamic, mobile configuration. The entire weighing system including scale, power source, and data transmission components is mounted on a mobile cart with wheels, allowing it to be easily relocated throughout the facility while maintaining operational functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

A cellular modem acts as an intermediary communication device, enabling the mobile weighing system to transmit data to the central control system via cellular networks without requiring fixed network infrastructure. This intermediary solution bridges the gap between mobile operation and reliable data communication.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Stability of the object's composition

If a weighing system uses wired connections to power and network, then measurement stability is improved, but adaptability to different locations deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement stabilityVSAvoidadaptability to locations

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

Wired mechanical connections are replaced with wireless communication technologies. The system uses Wi-Fi and cellular modems to transmit weight data and receive control commands wirelessly, eliminating the need for physical cable connections while maintaining stable and reliable communication.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The weighing system is designed with multi-functional capabilities to operate in various locations and environments. It can function as a standalone mobile unit, connect to local networks when available, or use cellular networks for remote communication, making it universally adaptable to different facility locations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If a weighing system requires security credentials for network access, then network security is improved, but ease of deployment and operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork securityVSAvoidease of deployment

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The cellular modem serves as an intermediary that bypasses the need for local network security credentials. By utilizing public cellular networks, the system can communicate with the central control system without requiring facility-specific network access permissions, simplifying deployment while maintaining secure data transmission.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 efficient, mobile weight measurement and data transmission without the need for fixed power or network connections, allowing real-time analysis and control adjustments based on environmental parameters.

Implementation Method 1

a battery disposed on the portable table and that includes an external charge port configured to receive power for charging the battery

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectBattery (electricity): Battery (electricity)

Implementation Method 2

a scale that is disposed on the portable table, that receives power from the battery by wire, and that measures weights of objects

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectGravitation: Gravitation

Implementation Method 3

a cellular hotspot module disposed on the portable table and configured to: receive the measured weights of the objects, respectively, wirelessly from the user interface module; and transmit the measured weights of the objects, respectively, via a cellular network

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation:

Data Source

PatentUS20250264356A1Portable weighing system

Publication Date: 2025.08.21 ALIXPARTNERS LLP

AI summary

A portable weighing system includes: a portable table; a battery disposed on the portable table and that includes an external charge port configured to receive power for charging the battery; a scale that is disposed on the portable table, that receives power from the battery by wire, and that measures weights of objects, respectively, placed on the scale; a user interface module disposed on the portable table and configured to receive the measured weights of the objects, respectively, from the scale by wire from the scale; and a cellular hotspot module disposed on the portable table and configured to: receive the measured weights of the objects, respectively, wirelessly from the user interface module; and transmit the measured weights of the objects, respectively, via a cellular network.