Temperature Switch Integration in Charge-Discharge Circuits

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing charging over-temperature protection functions in charging systems are prone to failure due to reliance on temperature detection elements and transmission lines, leading to high risk of malfunction.

Innovation Solution

A charging/discharging circuit with a temperature switch on the connection circuit that automatically disconnects when excessive temperature is sensed, reducing the number of components and potential failure points.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If temperature detection elements and transmission lines are used to implement over-temperature protection, then temperature monitoring capability is improved, but the number of components increases leading to more failure points and reduced reliability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemperature monitoring capabilityVSAvoidover-temperature protection reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the temperature switch directly onto the connection circuit board, merging the temperature protection function with the existing circuit structure. This eliminates the need for separate temperature detection elements and transmission lines, reducing component count while maintaining monitoring capability through the integrated temperature switch that directly senses and responds to overheating conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Reliability

If multiple components are used for temperature detection and signal transmission, then temperature protection function is implemented, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveover-temperature protection functionVSAvoidnumber of components
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The temperature switch is integrated directly on the connection circuit board, merging multiple functions (temperature sensing, switching, and circuit connection) into a single integrated structure. This eliminates the need for separate temperature detection elements, transmission lines, and control circuits, significantly reducing device complexity while maintaining reliable over-temperature protection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The connection circuit board serves multiple functions: it provides electrical connection between charging/discharging circuits and simultaneously hosts the temperature switch for over-temperature protection. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for dedicated temperature detection components, reducing overall device complexity while ensuring reliable protection functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

Enhances the reliability of over-temperature protection by minimizing failure points, ensuring safe charging operations.

Implementation Method 1

a temperature switch, disposed on the connection circuit, and configured to disconnect or connect the connection circuit based on a temperature

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectTemperature sensing:

Data Source

PatentEP4693797A1Charge-discharge circuit, connecting assembly and charge-discharge system
Publication Date: 2026.02.11 BYD CO LTD
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AI summary

A charging/discharging circuit, a connection assembly including the charging/discharging circuit, and a charging/discharging system including the connection assembly are provided. The charging/discharging circuit includes a connection circuit and a temperature switch. The connection circuit is separately connected to a discharging circuit and a charging circuit, and is configured to transmit electrical energy in a state in which the discharging circuit and the charging circuit are connected. The temperature switch is disposed on the connection circuit, and is configured to control connection/disconnection of the connection circuit.