Terminal Device Detecting Lithium Separation via Voltage Comparison

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Solution Overview

Problem

Lithium separation phenomena in batteries can significantly impact their service life and safety, and existing methods lack effective detection and real-time monitoring solutions.

Innovation Solution

A method and system for detecting lithium separation in batteries by measuring voltage changes over a preset period, using a terminal device with a processor and storage medium to collect and compare initial and secondary voltages, determining the occurrence of lithium separation, and triggering protective mechanisms when necessary.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional battery monitoring methods are used, then the device structure remains simple, but the ability to detect lithium separation phenomenon is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracy of lithium separationVSAvoiddetection system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The battery pack uses its own voltage detection system to monitor lithium separation phenomenon, leveraging existing components (voltage detection circuit, controller) to perform dual functions: normal voltage monitoring and lithium separation detection, eliminating the need for separate dedicated detection hardware

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The method detects lithium separation by monitoring changes in voltage parameters over time. Specifically, it compares the voltage change rate during charging with the voltage change rate after standing for a preset time, using these parameter variations to identify lithium separation without additional sensors

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If real-time detection of lithium separation is implemented, then battery safety is improved, but the detection process becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery safetyVSAvoiddetection method complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary voltage detection during the charging process to establish a baseline voltage change rate. This preliminary data is then used for comparison in subsequent detection phases, enabling real-time safety monitoring through a systematic multi-stage approach

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The controller continuously monitors voltage changes and compares them against expected ranges. When abnormal voltage change rates are detected (indicating lithium separation), the system provides feedback to adjust charging parameters or alert the user, creating a closed-loop safety mechanism

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Loss of time

If voltage detection is performed continuously, then detection timeliness is improved, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection response timeVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs voltage detection at specific periodic intervals: during charging and after the battery stands for a preset time. This periodic detection approach ensures timely identification of lithium separation while minimizing unnecessary continuous monitoring that would waste energy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentUS11205808B2Terminal device and method for detecting lithium separation of a battery
Publication Date: 2021.12.21 DONGGUAN POWERAMP TECH LTD
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AI summary

A method for detecting a lithium separation phenomenon of a battery of a terminal device is provided. The method includes detecting a working state of the battery, and collecting a first voltage of the battery when the working state of the battery is the resting state. The method further include collecting a second voltage of the battery when the battery is left to stand for a preset period of time, and determining whether the lithium separation phenomenon has occurred according to the first voltage and the second voltage. The implementation of the application can detect whether the lithium separation phenomenon has occurred in the battery and trigger a protection circuit of the battery in time when the lithium separation phenomenon has occurred in the battery.