Emergency Starting Power Supply For Vehicle
Patent No. US12336129 (titled "Emergency Starting Power Supply For Vehicle") was filed by Shenzhen Zhanpusida Technology Co Ltd on Oct 30, 2024.
What is this patent about?
’129 is related to the field of emergency starting power supplies for vehicles. These devices are designed to jump-start a car with a dead battery, often incorporating additional features like inflation pumps and lighting. Existing designs suffer from unstable mounting of internal components like the power source, circuit board, and output terminals, leading to reduced lifespan and reliability.
The underlying idea behind ’129 is to improve the mechanical stability of the internal components within an emergency starting power supply. This is achieved by providing dedicated mounting features within the device's shell. Specifically, the design incorporates a first mounting part with a through-hole for securing the output terminal, using a detachable coupling mechanism.
The claims of ’129 focus on an emergency starting power supply comprising a shell, a power source, a circuit board, and an output terminal. The shell has a first accommodating space for the power source and circuit board, and a first mounting part with a through-hole. The output terminal, which delivers current to start the vehicle, is secured to the first mounting part via a detachable coupling between a first coupling part on the terminal and a second coupling part on the mounting part.
In practice, the output terminal is mechanically secured to the shell using a two-part coupling system. One part of the coupling is on the output terminal itself, and the other is integrated into the shell's mounting structure. This allows for a more robust and easily serviceable connection compared to simply wiring the output terminal directly to the circuit board and relying on the housing for support. The through-hole in the mounting part provides a defined location for the output terminal to pass through, further enhancing stability.
This design differentiates itself from prior approaches by providing a dedicated and detachable mounting system for the output terminal. Instead of relying on adhesives or pressure fits, the coupling mechanism ensures a secure and reliable connection that can withstand vibrations and impacts encountered in a vehicle environment. The detachable nature also simplifies repairs and replacements, extending the overall lifespan of the emergency starting power supply.
How does this patent fit in bigger picture?
Technical landscape at the time
In the early 2020s when ’129 was filed, emergency starting power supplies for vehicles were at a time when combining multiple functions into a single portable device was typical. At a time when hardware constraints made efficient and reliable mounting of internal components non-trivial, systems commonly relied on robust physical enclosures to protect sensitive electronics from environmental factors and mechanical stress.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The examiner approved the application because claims 1-20 were deemed allowable over the prior art.
Claims
There are 20 claims in total. Claim 1 is the only independent claim, and it focuses on an emergency starting power supply for vehicles, detailing its components and their arrangement. The dependent claims elaborate on specific features and variations of the emergency starting power supply described in the independent claim.
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US12336129
- Application Number
- US18931098
- Filing Date
- Oct 30, 2024
- Status
- Granted
- Expiry Date
- Mar 19, 2044
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