Stacked Triboelectric Generator Electrode Connection Layout
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of connecting multiple electrode layers in power generation devices leads to increased manufacturing costs, complicating the electrical connections and potentially causing short-circuits.
Innovation Solution
A power generation device with a design that facilitates electrical connections by using penetrating connecting conductors through stacked sheet members, insulated by surrounding insulating members, and conductive wires connected to these conductors, allowing for parallel or series connections of electrode layers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If multiple first members and second members are stacked to increase power generation output, then power generation output is improved, but the complexity of connecting electrode layers increases and manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the connecting conductors into two separate types: first connecting conductors for connecting first electrode layers, and second connecting conductors for connecting second electrode layers. This segmentation simplifies the overall connection structure by organizing the complex multi-layer connections into distinct, manageable groups, reducing manufacturing complexity while maintaining the ability to stack multiple members for increased power output
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting conductors are configured to penetrate through the sheet members in advance before stacking. The first connecting conductors penetrate through first sheet members and the second connecting conductors penetrate through second sheet members prior to assembly. This preliminary configuration of connection paths simplifies the stacking process and reduces manufacturing complexity by eliminating the need for complex post-assembly wiring operations
2Power
If multiple first members and second members are stacked to increase power generation output, then power generation output is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the connecting conductors into first and second types with distinct functions, the patent enables standardized manufacturing processes for each connector type. This segmentation allows for mass production of identical connector components, reducing per-unit manufacturing costs while supporting the stacking of multiple members to increase power output
Solution Approach 2:
The first connecting conductors serve the universal function of connecting all first electrode layers across multiple stacked members, while second connecting conductors universally connect all second electrode layers. This multi-functional design reduces the variety of unique components needed, simplifying manufacturing and reducing costs while enabling scalable power generation through stacking
3Ease of operation
If connecting wires are connected to electrode layers in advance before stacking, then assembly is simplified, but risk of short-circuit increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the electrical connections by using separate first connecting conductors for first electrode layers and separate second connecting conductors for second electrode layers. This segmentation prevents premature electrical contact between opposing electrode layers during assembly, reducing short-circuit risk while maintaining assembly simplicity through pre-configured connection paths
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting conductors act as intermediaries that are pre-positioned within the sheet members before stacking. These intermediaries guide and isolate electrical connections, allowing assembly to be simplified through preconfiguration while the intermediary structure prevents direct contact between opposing electrodes, thereby reducing short-circuit risk
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Simplifies the connection process, reduces manufacturing costs, and prevents short-circuits while maintaining uniform thickness and improving power generation efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a power generation device that generates power using frictional charging
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a power generation device capable of facilitating electrical connection of a plurality of first electrode layers and electrical connection of a plurality of second electrode layers. A first chargeable layer 13 and a second chargeable layer 23 face each other due to parts of a plurality of first sheet members 10 and parts of a plurality of second sheet members 20 being alternately stacked, a power generation device 1 generates power by way of a change in a mutual contact state between the first chargeable layer 13 and the second chargeable layer 23, a first connecting conductor 30 penetrates through another part of each of the plurality of first sheet members 10 and is connected to a first electrode layer 12 of each of the plurality of first sheet members 10, and a second connecting conductor 40 penetrates through another part of each of the plurality of second sheet members 20 and is connected to a second electrode layer 22 of each of the plurality of second sheet members 20.