Wearable Cylindrical Power Case With Heat-Dissipating Battery Layout
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable power solutions for military operations are bulky, inefficient, and fail to address heat dissipation from heat-generating devices, posing risks to users and equipment.
Innovation Solution
A wearable, lightweight portable power case with integrated heat-dissipating material and rechargeable battery packs, powered by solar panels, designed to fit within a cylindrical housing and provide power to multiple devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If traditional portable power solutions are used, then power supply capacity is sufficient, but weight and bulk increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The power case is divided into multiple battery packs (first and second battery packs) that can be independently arranged within the housing. This segmentation allows for optimized weight distribution and provides flexibility in power capacity configuration without requiring a single large heavy battery unit.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple battery packs are nested within a single portable power case housing, with each battery pack containing multiple batteries. This nested structure consolidates multiple power sources into one compact unit, providing sufficient power capacity while maintaining a manageable form factor for portability.
2Power
If heat-generating devices are used, then power output is sufficient, but heat dissipation becomes a problem
Solution Approach 1:
A thermal management system acts as an intermediary between the battery packs and the external environment. This system includes thermal interface materials and heat dissipation structures that manage heat transfer, preventing excessive heat exposure to users while maintaining sufficient power output from the battery packs.
Solution Approach 2:
Thermal interface materials and thin film heat dissipation layers are applied between battery components and the housing structure. These flexible thermal management layers efficiently conduct and dissipate heat while maintaining compact device dimensions and protecting users from heat exposure.
3Quantity of substance
If multiple battery packs are installed, then power capacity increases, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The portable power case housing serves multiple functions: it provides structural containment for battery packs, acts as a thermal management interface, offers mechanical protection, and enables portability. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby managing device complexity while accommodating multiple battery packs for increased power capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple battery packs are electrically and physically integrated within a single unified housing structure with shared control circuits and common output interfaces. This merging approach consolidates what would otherwise be separate devices into one unit, increasing power capacity while minimizing the increase in operational complexity.
4Ease of operation
If cylindrical housing is used, then portability and wearability improve, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The portable power case employs a cylindrical housing shape that provides ergonomic advantages for portability and wearability. The curved geometry distributes stress more evenly and conforms to body contours, enhancing ease of operation despite the increased manufacturing precision required to achieve the cylindrical form.
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 solution provides reliable power for extended military operations while minimizing heat exposure and detection risks, ensuring user safety and equipment protection.
Implementation Method 1
the at least two battery packs are operable to be charged by at least one solar panel
Implementation Method 2
A wearable, lightweight portable power case with integrated heat-dissipating material
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, methods, and articles for a wearable and lightweight portable power case are disclosed. The portable power case is comprised of a cylindrical housing, at least two battery elements connected to a printed circuit board (PCB), and at least one separating barrier between the at least two batteries and the PCB. The portable power case is operable to supply power to an amplifier, a radio, a wearable battery, a mobile phone, a tablet, a portable satellite dish and/or any other power consuming device. The portable power case is operable to be charged using solar panels, vehicle batteries, AC adapters, non-rechargeable batteries, and/or generators.