Smart Battery Charging with Temperature Sensing and Heating
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Solution Overview
Problem
Battery devices perform poorly in low-temperature environments, leading to reduced capacity and inability to charge, especially when under heavy load, due to detrimental temperature extremes.
Innovation Solution
A battery device comprising a battery unit, temperature sensing unit, and heating system, where the processing unit senses temperature and capacity, enabling the heating system to raise the battery temperature when it falls below a preset threshold and capacity is low, thereby improving charging performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the battery device operates in a low-temperature environment, then the battery device can function in cold conditions, but the capacity of the battery device will be low and charging may not be possible
Solution Approach 1:
The heating system is activated before charging to raise the battery temperature to an acceptable range. The processing unit detects low temperature conditions and enables the heating system to heat the battery unit prior to initiating the charging process, ensuring the battery is in a suitable state for charging and can achieve its full capacity potential.
2Power
If the battery device is in a low-temperature environment and under heavy load, then the battery can provide power, but the endurance of the battery device will be reduced further
Solution Approach 1:
The processing unit continuously monitors the battery temperature using the temperature sensing unit and adjusts the heating system operation accordingly. When low temperature is detected during heavy load operation, the heating system is activated to maintain optimal temperature, thereby preserving battery endurance while still providing the required power output.
3Productivity
If a heating system is added to raise battery temperature, then charging performance improves in low-temperature conditions, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heating system is integrated into the existing battery device architecture, sharing the same power supply and control infrastructure. The processing unit that manages charging operations also controls the heating system, allowing one component to serve multiple functions and reducing overall system complexity despite adding heating capability.
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 effectively raises the battery temperature and compensates for capacity loss, enhancing charging performance and endurance in low-temperature conditions, especially under heavy loads.
Implementation Method 1
a heating system (130), configured to heat the battery unit (110)
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a smart battery device and a charging method. The charging method includes: obtaining a battery temperature of a battery unit; determining whether the battery temperature is lower than a first preset temperature; determining whether a current capacity of the battery unit is lower than a preset capacity when the battery temperature is lower than the first preset temperature; and enabling a heating system to increase the battery temperature when the current capacity of the battery unit is lower than the preset capacity.