17956535. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEATING BATTERY IN LOW-TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENTS simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)
Contents
- 1 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEATING BATTERY IN LOW-TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENTS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEATING BATTERY IN LOW-TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEATING BATTERY IN LOW-TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENTS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tsz Leung of New Taipei City (TW)
Chia Fa Chang of New Taipei City (TW)
Jui Chin Fang of Taipei City (TW)
John R. Lerma of Cedar Park TX (US)
Wen-Yung Chang of Taoyuan City (TW)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEATING BATTERY IN LOW-TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17956535 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEATING BATTERY IN LOW-TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENTS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an information handling system with a main battery powered by a supportive battery-controlled heater.
- Information handling system with multiple resources
- Main battery powers resources
- Heater connected to main battery for thermal regulation
- Supportive battery powers heater
- Control unit manages supportive battery and heater for main battery heating
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various fields such as:
- Portable electronic devices
- Electric vehicles
- Energy storage systems
Problems Solved
This innovation addresses issues like:
- Battery performance in cold environments
- Maintaining optimal battery temperature
- Extending battery life
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved battery efficiency
- Enhanced performance in extreme temperatures
- Prolonged battery lifespan
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be commercially utilized in:
- Consumer electronics industry
- Automotive sector
- Renewable energy storage solutions
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of external battery heaters for electric vehicles in cold climates.
Unanswered Questions
How does the control unit determine the optimal temperature for the main battery?
The abstract does not specify the method used by the control unit to regulate the temperature of the main battery.
What is the power consumption of the supportive battery in relation to the heater operation?
The abstract does not provide information on the power consumption of the supportive battery when powering the heater for the main battery.
Original Abstract Submitted
An information handling system may include one or more information handling resources, a main battery configured to power the one or more information handling resources, a heater thermally coupled to the main battery, a supportive battery configured to power the heater, and a control unit communicatively coupled to the supportive battery and configured to control the supportive battery and the heater to heat the main battery.
