Towable Solar Power Station With Adjustable Panels and Battery Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power generation systems, particularly in remote or underdeveloped areas, face challenges with fuel sourcing, environmental impact, noise, vibration, and limited battery capacity, necessitating a flexible and efficient power solution.
Innovation Solution
A mobile, solar-powered power station system with adjustable solar panels, battery storage, and multiple power generation options, including solar, wind, and hydrogen, capable of being towed or self-movable, providing AC and DC power with integrated power converters and outlets, and equipped with outriggers for stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If fossil fuel driven generators are used to provide power in remote locations, then power generation capability is improved, but environmental harm and safety risks worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces internal combustion engines with electric motors powered by battery banks and solar panels. This substitution eliminates the need for fossil fuels, removing harmful emissions and environmental damage while maintaining power generation capability through renewable energy sources
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the energy source parameter from chemical energy (fossil fuels) to electrical energy (batteries and solar power). This fundamental parameter change transforms the system from a polluting mechanical generator to a clean electrical power station, resolving the environmental harm issue while preserving power output
2Power
If internal combustion engines are used for power generation, then power supply capability is improved, but noise and vibration worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces internal combustion engines with electric motors that drive generators. Electric motors operate silently without combustion, eliminating noise and vibration while maintaining power supply capability through the battery-electric system
3Weight of moving object
If typical battery power stations are used, then portability is improved, but power capacity worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the power station into modular components: multiple battery banks that can be independently configured, separate solar panel arrays, and distinct inverter units. This segmentation allows flexible arrangement to maximize capacity while maintaining portability through modular assembly and disassembly
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple battery banks in parallel and series configurations to aggregate power capacity while maintaining the portable form factor. By merging multiple smaller battery units rather than using one large unit, the system achieves high capacity while preserving mobility and ease of deployment
4Productivity
If solar panels are made manually or automatically movable to enhance sunlight capture, then power generation efficiency is improved, but device complexity worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates movable solar panels that can be manually or automatically adjusted to track the sun's position. This dynamic adjustment capability maximizes sunlight capture throughout the day, improving power generation efficiency while offering flexibility in operation modes
Solution Approach 2:
The patent includes automatic sun-tracking mechanisms that enable solar panels to self-adjust their orientation without human intervention. The system uses sensors and actuators to automatically follow the sun's movement, maximizing energy capture while reducing the need for manual operation
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 system offers reliable, efficient, and versatile power generation and storage, adaptable to various environments, supporting medium-sized homes and work sites, with ruggedized design for inclement weather and flexible power output.
Implementation Method 1
solar panels for obtaining and/or generating electric power
Data Source
AI summary
Some embodiments are directed to a power station system that is mobile, able to charge using solar power, able to produce AC and DC current, and/or transportable by being towed such as behind a consumer vehicle. In various embodiments, the system contains a battery that is capable of meeting certain power needs, such as the needs of a jobsite, a medium sized home, etc. The solar power can be derived from a solar panel array that is configurable to generate power in any given environment. The system can also include wheels so that it can be towed, such as a two-axle trailer and a series of outriggers for support and ease of transportation. This unit also can include an inceptor to receive the garnered electricity into a storage device for future uses.