Rechargeable Battery Pack with Integrated Charging Circuitry
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices require separate charging units for removable rechargeable batteries, adding cost and space, while non-removable batteries necessitate built-in charging circuitry, increasing device costs and complexity.
Innovation Solution
A rechargeable battery pack with integrated recharging circuitry that can be inserted into devices alongside standard batteries, allowing for in-device charging without the need for external chargers or additional circuitry.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If separate external charging units are used for removable rechargeable batteries, then charging functionality is provided, but device cost and user portability are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the charging circuitry directly into the removable battery pack itself, combining the battery storage function and charging function into a single integrated unit. This eliminates the need for separate external charging devices while reducing the charging-related complexity in the main device, as the battery pack becomes a self-contained charging unit that can be recharged through the device's existing power interface.
2Ease of operation
If built-in charging circuitry is added to devices for non-removable batteries, then charging functionality is provided, but device cost and space are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the charging circuitry from the main device and relocates it to the removable battery pack. This extraction eliminates the need for built-in charging circuitry in the device, freeing up space and reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining charging convenience through the integrated battery pack solution.
3Ease of operation
If built-in charging circuitry is added to devices for non-removable batteries, then charging functionality is provided, but manufacturing cost is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The charging circuitry is extracted from the main device and integrated into the removable battery pack, eliminating the need for expensive built-in charging components in the device. This reduces manufacturing costs for the device while maintaining charging functionality through the self-contained battery pack.
4Productivity
If separate charging units are used for removable batteries, then charging is enabled, but user portability and convenience are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The battery pack merges power storage and charging capabilities into a single portable unit that can be recharged through the device's existing power interface. This eliminates the need to carry separate external charging equipment, improving user portability while maintaining charging efficiency through the integrated design.
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
This solution reduces device costs and space by enabling in-device charging of rechargeable batteries, providing a convenient and cost-effective alternative for users and manufacturers alike, while ensuring safety through integrated protection mechanisms.
Implementation Method 1
a rechargeable battery pack configured to provide power to a device that also accepts at least one standard non-rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery pack comprises a housing for housing at least one battery cell
Implementation Method 2
The recharging circuitry is configured to charge the at least one battery cell when the battery pack is inserted into the device
Data Source
AI summary
A rechargeable battery pack can provide power to a device that also accepts at least one standard non-rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery pack may include a housing for housing at least one battery cell and recharging circuitry. The at least one battery cell and the recharging circuitry can be housed substantially within the housing. The recharging circuitry can be coupled with the at least one battery cell. The recharging circuitry can be configured to charge the at least one battery cell when the battery pack is inserted into the device that also accepts at least one non-rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery pack may further include a protection circuit coupled with the recharging circuitry.