Integrated Storage-Charging Circuit for Self-Testing Power Modules

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for testing integrated storage and charging machines require external equipment, increasing costs and limiting on-site debugging, which is not conducive to ensuring stability and reliability.

Innovation Solution

An integrated storage and charging device with switch modules and voltage conversion modules that allow for internal circuit loop formation through controlled switch states, enabling charging and discharging tests without external equipment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If external charging and discharging equipment is used for testing, then testing can be performed, but test costs increase and on-site debugging becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetesting capabilityVSAvoidtest equipment requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the testing function with the integrated storage and charging machine itself by using its internal energy storage module, first voltage conversion module, and second voltage conversion module to form a self-contained testing system, eliminating the need for external charging and discharging equipment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated storage and charging machine performs self-testing by utilizing its own internal modules (energy storage module, voltage conversion modules, and switch modules) to conduct charging and discharging tests without requiring external service equipment, thereby reducing test costs and enabling on-site debugging

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If external charging and discharging equipment is used for testing, then module functionality can be tested, but test efficiency decreases due to equipment restrictions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodule functionality verificationVSAvoidtest efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The testing functionality is merged into the integrated storage and charging machine by configuring internal modules (energy storage module connected to both voltage conversion modules through switch modules) that can perform charging and discharging tests independently, removing restrictions imposed by external test equipment and locations

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

Reduces test costs and facilitates on-site debugging by allowing efficient testing of internal modules, improving safety and stability without external equipment.

Implementation Method 1

an input end of a first voltage conversion module is connected to an alternating current grid; an output end of the first voltage conversion module is connected to a first end of the first switch module

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVoltage conversion: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

an output end of the first voltage conversion module is further connected to an input end of the second voltage conversion module; an output end of the second voltage conversion module is connected to a first end of the second switch module

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVoltage conversion: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 3

a second end of the first switch module is connected to the energy storage module; a second end of the second switch module is connected to the energy storage module

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEnergy storage: Battery (electricity)

Data Source

PatentUS20260014890A1Integrated storage and charging device and charging system
Publication Date: 2026.01.15 CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

The integrated storage and charging device includes a first voltage conversion module, a second voltage conversion module, an energy storage module, a first switch module, and a second switch module. An output end of the first voltage conversion module is connected to a first end of the first switch module. A second end of the first switch module is connected to the energy storage module. An output end of the second voltage conversion module is connected to a first end of the second switch module. A second end of the second switch module is connected to the energy storage module. The integrated storage and charging device is configured to: control the on-off state of the first switch module and the on-off state of the second switch module and perform charging and discharging tests between the first voltage conversion module, the second voltage conversion module, and the energy storage module.