Programmable Voltage-Regulated Battery for Stable Device Output
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional batteries, both rechargeable and non-rechargeable, face issues such as voltage drop under load, environmental hazards due to frequent disposal, and incompatibility with existing charging systems, leading to reduced device performance and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
A rechargeable battery with integrated micro-electronics that regulates output voltage between 1.2V and 1.5V, allowing continuous high performance and compatibility with standard NiMH/NiCD chargers, using a voltage regulation circuit with sensors and programmable controllers to manage input and output voltage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed 1.5V output is provided by the battery, then the output voltage remains constant, but the electronics may be damaged due to excessive voltage
Solution Approach 1:
The battery employs a programmable voltage regulator that dynamically adjusts the output voltage based on real-time sensing of connected device requirements. The regulator can vary output between 1.2V and 1.5V, transitioning from a static fixed voltage system to a dynamic adaptive system that prevents electronic damage while maintaining stability when appropriate.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery incorporates voltage sensing circuitry that provides feedback to the programmable voltage regulator. This feedback mechanism allows the system to monitor the connected device's voltage requirements and adjust the output accordingly, preventing over-voltage damage while maintaining stable operation within safe ranges.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If rechargeable batteries are used to reduce disposal frequency, then environmental friendliness improves, but voltage drop under load reduces device performance
Solution Approach 1:
The battery utilizes a programmable voltage regulator capable of changing output voltage parameters dynamically. By adjusting the voltage output based on load conditions and device requirements, the system maintains reliable device performance while using rechargeable chemistry to reduce disposal frequency and environmental impact.
3Reliability
If a voltage regulator is integrated into the battery to maintain constant voltage, then device performance is improved, but the battery requires special customized chargers
Solution Approach 1:
The battery incorporates a programmable voltage regulator with multiple functions: it can detect connected devices, sense charger presence and type, and adjust operating modes accordingly. This multi-functional design allows the battery to maintain consistent device performance while remaining compatible with standard NiMH/NiCD chargers, achieving universality across different charging scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery's programmable controller automatically detects when a charger is connected and self-adjusts its voltage regulation behavior. The system can identify standard chargers and modify its output characteristics to be compatible, eliminating the need for specialized chargers while maintaining performance consistency during device operation.
4Reliability
If electronics are added to the battery for voltage regulation, then voltage control is improved, but the battery size and shape must change
Solution Approach 1:
The voltage regulation electronics are integrated within the battery's existing structural framework. The programmable controller, voltage regulator circuitry, and sensing elements are nested within the battery housing, utilizing available internal space efficiently without requiring external additions that would change the battery's external dimensions or shape.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a battery (100) that works by regulating the power source (112) to provide a suitable voltage output so that the user's devices/products using the battery will have a high performance among several other advantages. The battery (100) comprises a positive terminal (102); a negative terminal (112); a power source (114); and a voltage regulation device (110). The voltage regulation device (110) is operatively connected to the positive terminal (102), the negative terminal (112) and the power source (114). The voltage regulation device (110) includes electronic components that are operatively connected to each other in order to regulate an output voltage in a programmed variable level.