Interchangeable Pouch Battery Pack for Military Camouflage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current portable battery packs are heavy, inconvenient to access, and do not offer flexibility in appearance, requiring separate packs for different environments, which can be a disadvantage in military, aviation, and outdoor applications.
Innovation Solution
A portable battery pack enclosed in a wearable and replaceable pouch or skin with a pouch attachment ladder system (PALS) for attachment to load-bearing platforms, featuring interchangeable camouflage patterns and flexible omnidirectional leads for ease of use and compatibility with various environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional portable battery packs are used, then power supply function is provided, but weight increases and convenience decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The battery pack is divided into separate components: a reusable battery unit and interchangeable pouches/skins. This segmentation allows users to carry only the lightweight pouch when the battery is mounted, reducing overall system weight and improving accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The pouch acts as an intermediary between the battery and the user/environment. It provides the interface for attachment to load-bearing platforms and offers protective and aesthetic functions without adding significant weight to the battery core.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional battery packs are used, then power supply function is provided, but appearance flexibility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch is designed to be replaceable and interchangeable, allowing dynamic adaptation of appearance to match different environments (e.g., camouflage patterns for military use, different colors for various activities). This dynamic reconfigurability provides appearance flexibility without permanently complicating the battery design.
Solution Approach 2:
The pouch serves multiple functions: protective enclosure, attachment interface via PALS, appearance customization, and environmental blending. This multi-functionality in a single component achieves versatility without proportionally increasing system complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A portable battery pack comprising a battery enclosed by a wearable and replaceable pouch or skin is disclosed, wherein the pouch or skin can be provided in different colors and/or patterns. Further, the pouch or skin can be MOLLE-compatible. The battery comprises a battery element housed between a battery cover and a back plate, wherein the battery element, battery cover, and back plate have a slight curvature or contour. Further, the battery comprises flexible leads.