Quick Charge Battery Cap Assembly with Integrated Circuit Board

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional rechargeable batteries require longer charging times due to limited current output, making quick charging solutions inefficient.

Innovation Solution

A quick charge battery design featuring a cap assembly with a circuit board and quick charge connector, allowing for higher current transmission and integration with an insulating film to enhance structural strength and prevent short circuits, enabling faster charging.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of time

If conventional charging methods are used, then the battery structure remains simple, but the charging time is long

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging timeVSAvoidbattery structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The battery is divided into functional modules: a battery cell, a cap assembly with quick charge assembly, and an insulating film. The quick charge assembly is integrated into the cap assembly, separating the charging function from the basic battery structure, enabling fast charging while maintaining modularity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The cap assembly serves multiple functions: it seals the battery terminal, provides structural support, and houses the quick charge assembly with circuit board and connector. This multi-functional design enables fast charging capability without adding separate components that would increase overall complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If large current is transmitted for quick charging, then charging speed increases, but the risk of short circuits and heat generation increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging speedVSAvoidshort circuit prevention
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

An insulating film is introduced as an intermediary component between the battery cell and the cap assembly. This film provides electrical insulation to prevent short circuits while allowing thermal management, enabling safe high-current charging

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The circuit board within the quick charge assembly performs self-protection functions through control circuits that monitor charging parameters, automatically regulating current to prevent overheating and short circuits, ensuring reliable fast charging

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Use of energy by moving object

If a quick charge assembly with circuit board is integrated into the cap assembly, then charging efficiency improves, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging efficiencyVSAvoidassembly structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The quick charge assembly including the circuit board is merged into the cap assembly structure. This integration consolidates multiple components into a single unified assembly, improving charging efficiency while minimizing the increase in overall device complexity through space-efficient design

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 battery can be fully charged in approximately half to one hour using a type-C port, significantly reducing charging time compared to conventional methods.

Implementation Method 1

The electrically conductive member is electrically connected to the battery cell through the circuit board

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

The insulating film extends in the axial direction of the battery cell and is sleeved on the battery cell and the cap assembly

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical insulation: Electrical Resistance

Data Source

PatentUS10818982B2Quick charge battery
Publication Date: 2020.10.27 APO INT CO LTD
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AI summary

The disclosure is related to a quick charge battery which includes a battery cell, a cap assembly, a quick charge assembly and an insulating film. The cap assembly protrudes from the battery cell. The cap assembly includes a main body and an electrically conductive member. The electrically conductive member is located on a side of the main body away from the battery cell. The quick charge assembly is located in the main body and is located between the battery cell and the electrically conductive member. The quick charge assembly includes a circuit board and a quick charge connector. The quick charge connector is electrically connected to the battery cell. The electrically conductive member is electrically connected to the battery cell. The insulating film is sleeved on the battery cell and the cap assembly. The quick charge connector is exposed from the main body and the insulating film.