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Using and maintenance method of power bank

It is now an era of intelligence. As smartphones continue to enter people’s lives, they are constantly impact people’s usage habits. Power bank has also become an indispensable product in people’s lives. In fact, power bank also needs to be used correctly, this article will tell you the correct way of use and maintenance.

First, properly select the data cable to protect the USB interface of power bank. Not only will speed up the charging speed, but also extend the service life of the data cable. When you choose a data cable, you can note that the plug size is appropriate to the USB port, and the data cable has a range of supply voltage applicable. As long as we pay more attention to it, we can protect the data line while protecting the power bank.

Second, avoid violent vibrations and be gentle with the power bank. We should try to avoid throwing, knocking and falling, because these operations will damage the internal circuit board of the power bank.

Third, the power bank should be stored in a moderate temperature, dry place, to prevent exposure to the sun. Too high or too low temperature is not conducive to the storage of the power bank. Too high temperature may cause the explosion accident of the power bank, and too humid environment may damage the parts of the power bank.

Share the components of the power bank.

The shared charging treasure cabinet includes: there is a core inside the cabinet. We regard it as a CPU that can process data, read and store data, issue commands and other functions; There are also card slots and anti-theft locks, payment will return to the card slot, and anti-theft locks prevent charging treasures. Take it out maliciously; the circuit board is mainly responsible for the transmission of current; There are some transformers that can adjust the voltage and protect the current under different requirements; The 4G module is mainly to receive the function of the signal.

In fact, the internal structure of the cabinet is not complicated. The most important function of the cabinet itself is to recognize commands and rent back the hardware carrier of the power bank.

Customized power bank includes: battery core, this is the core thing of the power bank, it is also the most important component that determines the service life of the power bank, heat-proof and explosion-proof diaphragm, external watch case, etc. The battery core is the soul of the power bank. Whether it is customizing or joining, you must figure out the battery core of the power bank, so as to distinguish the advantages and disadvantages.

Share the function of the power bank

Scan code management system includes: WeChat front-end, user Android APP, Apple APP, background management system and server construction.

Background management: There are regions, agents, members, packages, equipment monitoring, coupons, flow, statistics, analysis, power bank management, power bank management, etc.

Shared power bank is a charging rental equipment (cabinet and power bank) provided by the brand. The user uses the mobile phone to scan the QR code on the device screen to transfer the deposit. The mobile phone rents a power bank. After the power bank is successfully returned, the deposit can be withdrawn and returned at any time Account.

How to choose a shared power bank factory

In the overall market division of shared power banks, the division of labor is quite clear. Shared power bank manufacturers are responsible for the development, design and production of software and hardware technologies. Shared power bank brand operators are responsible for brand operation and promotion. At the same time, the agents are responsible for market development.

The distribution of the industrial chain of the upper, middle and lower reaches. In other words, shared power bank manufacturers are mainly responsible for providing technology and equipment.

Best used to do mobile power and batteries before. There are many patents in the field of mobile power. After the shared power bank market became popular, it opened the assembly line of the shared power bank cabinet.

So how do we judge the strength of shared power bank manufacturers?

First of all, we need to know that shared power banks cannot be produced directly from an assembly plant like ordinary power banks. Shared power banks are IoT products that require a combination of software and hardware. The four aspects of software + hardware + communication + payment are required to cooperate with each other to complete the normal lease planning operation. A simple assembly plant is not the preferred supplier, it requires a one-stop solution for hardware and software.

1.The strength of the equipment provided by the shared power bank manufacturer

2.The number of brands manufactured by the shared power bank manufacturer

3.Does the shared power bank manufacturer have its own brand?

Although the scale of the brand is closely related to the brand promotion plan and effect, the better the brand promotion effect is, the production capacity of the manufacturer is also a big test. The market also has a certain degree of recognition for the equipment produced by the manufacturer.Manufacturers with self-operated brands have a say in equipment quality. The larger the self-operated brands, the more confident the equipment quality and after-sales service.

What kind of certificate is required for the export of power bank

The export of charge bank requires multiple certificates. For example, CE、RoHS and FCC certificate. This article will tell you which certificate do you need for different countries and regions.

1、CE certification:

The European Commission pointed out that the computer and its surrounding products must have a CE certification label. Otherwise, the product will not be available for sale.

2、RoHS certification:

The EU Parliament and the EU Council passed the RoHS directive in January 2003. It full name is Restriction of Hazardous Substances that limits the use of certain harmful substances in electrical equipment.Mainly used to standardize the materials and process standards of electron and electrical products. Also it making it more conducive to human health and environmental protection.

3、FCC certification:

According to the relevant provisions of the Federal Communications Commission: all electronic product that enters the United States need to do electromagnetic compatibility testing.

4、PSE certification

On February 1, 2019, the Japanese Economic Industry province incorporates power bank into a circular PSE certification. Therefore, the power bank that do not meet the technical requirements or electrical safety regulations, will not be available in the Japanese market.

At the same time, if you want to export the power bank to foreign countries by sea or air. It also needs to provide transportation appraisal report and MSDS.

In a word, we need to follow up the regulations of different countries and regions and apply for corresponding certificates. These certificates will be of great help for our business.

Development of shared power bank scheme

The mobile phone installs the corresponding APP software. Then, follow the prompts after scanning the code to choose a power bank, collect a deposit, rent it to the user, and charge by the hour. If it is not refunded, the deposit is equivalent to buying a power bank.

We are no strangers to power banks, and the price of a power bank is not expensive. However there is still a certain demand for shared power banks. For example, when the power bank is not delivered or has no power, it is very convenient to use it in an emergency.

The basic program content of the current shared power bank:

1. Rechargeable treasure cabinet: (including: Android screen, cargo lane lock, cloud control circuit board, battery, charging cable, identification power, quantity statistics)
2. Customized power bank (including: battery identification contacts, power bank identification contacts)
3. Scan code management system: (including: WeChat front-end, user Android APP, Apple APP, background management system and server construction). Backstage management (regions, agents, members, packages, equipment monitoring, coupons, flow, statistics, analysis, power bank management, power bank management, etc.).

At present, the shared charging treasure in the market has a QR code in a prominent position as the use entrance of the product. It is a very common behavior to pick up the mobile phone and sweep the sincerity.

1. First, pick up your mobile phone and scan it, enter the WeChat official account or download the provider’s APP;
2. Secondafter that, select the operation and click to start renting or return, and enter the relevant page (such as html5 page or client);
3. Third, pay related fees as a deposit;
4. Fourth ,start using the power bank
5. Fifth, wait for the charging to end then return the power bank and stop charging;
6. Sixth, instantly generate bill details, charge, return the deposit, and complete a charging experience.

PRODUCTION MODE, KEY COMPONENTS AND BARRIERS

Relatively open industry chain, continuous optimization of core technology, and most of them adopt OEM mode

At present, Most of the shared power banks on the market are cabinet-type,

And the manufacturing is a combination of hardware, software and technology, involving technologies such as the Internet of Things and cloud management.

Although this industry chain is very mature, the threshold of entering this industry is not high. Many companies choose to enter this industry every year,the difference is the company’s operation mode. First, the selection and optimization of key components led to the difference in product quality.

And the other is the supply chain, choosing different production methods and product standards will have an impact on product quality and cost reduction.

Choosing different production methods and product standards will have an impact on product quality and cost reduction.

Most shared power companies adopt independent R&D and OEM production. Some independent production companies rely on the parent company’s 3C industry resources, or provide functions and prices after all ODM outsourcing.

The first two have more advantages in controlling quality and cost. It is expected that the future optimization direction is the safety of power banks (hygiene safety and information security), and the improvement of the sense of borrowing and returning.

Patent is a dual consideration of technical barriers and business strategy, but it is difficult to change the pattern

According to incomplete statistics, as of February 2020, there have been more than 80 cases of patent disputes related to shared power banks, and the amount of compensation is generally one million or even ten million.

Among them, the cabinet equipment for storing the power bank and related identification and rental technology are the main points of dispute (for example, the technology of transporting the power bank in and out).

Patent barriers are necessary because the losing party will be required to remove the product, the agent will withdraw, and even its listing will be delayed, and the valuation will be affected.

But on the other hand, patent wars are time-consuming and labor-intensive, and due to the fast iteration speed of TMT industry products, the process of establishing the status of leading companies is faster, patent wars have time risks, and usually have more obvious effects on fast-growing opponents. Therefore, patents are an indispensable barrier, but they are not an effective means to seize the market. They rely more on capital strength, optimizing operations, and realizing value-added.

Opportunity for Sharing power bank industry in Vietnam

Opportunity for Sharing power bank industry in Vietnam

As a major country in the Internet industry in Southeast Asia. Vietnam has a large consumer market of shared power banks.

Vietnam’s Minister of Planning and Investment said at the 2021 meeting :

In the post-covid-19 era, the Vietnamese government has established new free trade agreements and started the fourth industrial revolution

This series of policies accelerated the adjustment of Vietnam’s economic structure. The market is beginning to shift in a digital direction. This presents a huge opportunity for Vietnam to transform its economy in a sustainable and inclusive direction.

At the same time, the Vietnamese government says the market should be based on technological innovation. Work on new business models, digital economies and public services

In addition, new products, services, business models and technologies related to the sharing economy need to be introduced and developed to meet the needs of economic development.

Vietnam’s sharing economy started later than the world’s mainstream. However, with the advent of Uber and Airbnb, it has grown at a phenomenal rate and is gaining popularity among younger users.

Therefore, sharing power bank industry can take advantage of this economic opportunity and start to lay out the Vietnamese market to meet Vietnam’s demand for the development of sharing economy.

Diversified Profit Model of Shared Power Bank

Rental income is still the mainstream, and the development of new retail scenes represented by advertising

At present, leasing income is still the most mature sector with the largest proportion in the industry. However, how to use channel compound interest to obtain new growth points is the direction that the industry is actively exploring.

Among them, the volume and growth rate of advertising revenue is the largest, and the rental page of the Mini Program can also be used for any advertisement. More suitable for places with many people.

At the same time, we can discover the new needs of users in the consumption data accumulated in the background. For example, when borrowing and returning in a different place, a small program can push different information according to the user’s location; at the same time, big data analysis can also empower merchants to perform accurate Marketing.

Profitability analysis of shared power banks

The average gross profit margin of the direct operation model is nearly 25%, and the profitability is relatively stable

In the direct operation mode, the main cost of the operator comes from the cost of equipment, merchants, and BD. Some high-quality websites with fierce competition can achieve 70% or even 100% sharing. At this time, if the operator has no profit sharing, the loss is approximately equal to one. The cost of a set of equipment, and this situation is currently rare. The average gross profit of the top four industries in 2020 was 24.85%.

In the agency mode, because the operator transfers the ownership of the equipment to the agent, the operator only charges 10%-30% of the platform fee, and the gross profit margin is 10%-30%

Products, operations, scale and resources influence each other, competition is a competition of comprehensive strength.

Analysis of scenario layout and channel competition of shared power banks

Analysis of scene layout of shared power bank

The penetration rate of shared charging treasure scenes is low, and the penetration rate of dining scenes is high

The penetration rate of shared charging treasures in offline consumption scenarios is between 20%-30%. However, the layout of points is not yet saturated. Especially in third- and fourth-tier cities, and there is still a lot of room for development.

The dining scene has the highest penetration rate, accounting for about 50.0%, followed by leisure and entertainment, including shopping venues, theaters, KTVs, bars, Internet cafes, etc., accounting for about 30.0%, and finally other categories, such as hospitals, hotels, and transportation. Hubs and other places.

With the enhancement of platform capital strength and operating capabilities, the industry will transition from the penetration of single stores to the development of large-scale commercial complexes, chain restaurants and high-speed rail hotels.

Channel competition analysis of shared charging treasures

Shared charging treasures are highly dependent on offline scenarios because:

1. User brand loyalty is low, and they often choose the nearest point for charging;

2. The industry must ensure the laying density to meet the immediate demand and the sense of borrowing and returning experience, and cultivate Market;

3. Shared power bank is a mode where offline traffic is imported online.

Therefore, all the traffic that triggers consumption comes from offline;

4. If the critical point of laying magnitude is broken, the frequency of use of the point will be reduced, so the industry tends to be exclusive cooperate. In summary, the competition for points has become increasingly fierce.

From the perspective of merchants, the most concerned factor is still profit sharing, and as shared power banks make profits, merchants also consciously increase admission fees, and even use bidding methods. Many of these are helpless actions during the critical development period, but the inefficient competition that has just begun to take shape has attracted the attention of the platform, and it has also prompted various companies to circumvent and strive to find new profit models.

Operators take multiple measures to avoid low-efficiency competition, mainly:

1. Big data analysis helps local promoters to clarify delivery strategies;

2. Implement a result-oriented incentive mechanism for local promoters;

3. Launch value-added services to stimulate business cooperation and cooperation Collaborative promotion.

Shared Power Bank Business

With the rise of the sharing economy, the market for power bank sharing apps has grown extremely fast.

If you’re interested in starting your own shared power bank business. Then you need to learn many things. Such as, how to choose a reliable provider and create a business plan, and build a mobile app for your future business.

We have a lot of experience in developing shared power bank applications. We have developed a number of power bank rental systems. People can use them and return them by scanning a QR code.

Due to our expertise and off-the-shelf solutions, developing such a system will take less time than other companies.

Our goal in developing the power bank sharing solution is to provide customers with high-quality service, create convenient and intuitive user interaction for mobile apps and charging stations, and encourage people to use the shared charging system.

If you want to build a power bank sharing solution or if you have any questions on this topic, contact us for a free consultation.