Solar-Powered Hat with Integrated Battery and LED Lighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional outdoor power supplies, such as generators and vehicle batteries, are heavy, bulky, and inconvenient to carry, and portable battery boxes require regular chargers for recharging, limiting their use and convenience when no power source is available.
Innovation Solution
A hat with an integrated solar system comprising a power supply device, lighting, and solar panel, where the solar panel charges a lithium battery, which powers electronic devices via a USB connector, and the lighting can be adjusted for adaptability, with additional charging options through transformers and computer USB slots.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If a generator or vehicle battery is used as outdoor power supply, then sufficient electric power can be provided, but the weight and volume become heavy and huge
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply system is divided into multiple battery units that can be separately connected. Each battery unit is lightweight and portable, yet multiple units can be combined to provide sufficient total power for outdoor activities, resolving the contradiction between individual battery weight and total power output.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery box is designed with universal charging capabilities that accept multiple charging methods (solar panels, wall chargers, car chargers). This multi-functionality allows the same lightweight battery system to be recharged in various outdoor scenarios without requiring heavy specialized equipment, maintaining both portability and sufficient power supply capability.
2Power
If a generator or vehicle battery is used as outdoor power supply, then sufficient electric power can be provided, but the volume becomes huge
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply system is divided into multiple battery units that can be separately connected. Each battery unit is compact and portable, yet multiple units can be combined to provide sufficient total power for outdoor activities, resolving the contradiction between individual battery volume and total power output.
3Weight of moving object
If a portable battery box is used, then weight and volume are reduced, but it requires regular chargers for recharging which limits convenience when no power source is available
Solution Approach 1:
The battery box is designed with universal charging capabilities that accept multiple charging methods (solar panels, wall chargers, car chargers). This multi-functionality allows the same lightweight battery system to be recharged in various outdoor scenarios without requiring heavy specialized equipment, maintaining both portability and sufficient power supply capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates solar panel charging capability that allows the battery box to recharge itself using natural sunlight. This self-service feature eliminates the need for external power sources in sunny outdoor environments, greatly enhancing charging adaptability and convenience while maintaining lightweight portability.
4Weight of moving object
If a portable battery box is used, then weight and volume are reduced, but convenience and persistence are limited when carried to sites without regular chargers
Solution Approach 1:
The battery box is designed with universal charging capabilities that accept multiple charging methods (solar panels, wall chargers, car chargers). This multi-functionality allows the same lightweight battery system to be recharged in various outdoor scenarios without requiring heavy specialized equipment, maintaining both portability and sufficient power supply capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates solar panel charging capability that allows the battery box to recharge itself using natural sunlight. This self-service feature eliminates the need for external power sources in sunny outdoor environments, greatly enhancing charging adaptability and convenience while maintaining lightweight portability.
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 hat provides continuous power outdoors, enhances convenience with diverse charging methods, and offers lighting and safety reminders, addressing the limitations of traditional power supplies while promoting environmental protection.
Implementation Method 1
the solar panel transforms absorbed light into electric power, which is stored in the battery through the charging circuit of the control unit
Data Source
AI summary
A hat with a solar system comprises: a body, a power supply device, a lighting device, and a solar panel, wherein the power supply device is disposed on the body and has a control unit and a battery, the control unit has a charging circuit and at least one external charging connector that is electrically connected to an electronic device, the battery is able to charge the electronic device; the lighting device has a switch and at least one LED lighter and is electrically connected to the battery of the power supply device and turns on or shuts down the LED lighter; and the solar panel is electrically connected to the battery and transforms absorbed light into electric power, which is stored in the battery. Therefore, the present invention continuously provides power, lighting and safety reminder while the present invention is being applied in an outdoors.