Power supply with output interface overheating warning function

Abstract

The utility model discloses a power supply with an output interface overheating warning function. The power supply is provided with a control module and an output panel electrically coupled with the control module, wherein the output panel is provided with at least one direct-current output interface and at least one temperature sensing unit, each temperature sensing unit is adjacent to a corresponding direct-current output interface to provide a temperature signal, and each direct-current output interface is used for being connected to a display card of a computer device through a power supply connecting wire; the control module is provided with a power supply conversion module, at least one warning unit and a control unit, and the control unit is electrically coupled with the power supply conversion module, the at least one warning unit and the at least one temperature sensing unit; and the driving unit is used for driving the at least one warning unit to generate at least one warning signal when the temperature signal of any one of the at least one temperature sensing unit is higher than a threshold value.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a power supply, and more particularly to a power supply with an output interface overheat warning function. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing popularity of AI (artificial intelligence) applications, many computer devices, including personal computers and servers, are now equipped with AI processors to support the massive computing power required for AI applications.

[0003] However, as the computing power of computer devices increases, their power consumption also increases significantly, leading to higher cooling requirements for power supplies. To meet these high cooling demands, some power supplies employ liquid cooling designs to improve heat dissipation efficiency.

[0004] However, the DC power supply cable and DC power output interface of the power supply may still overheat due to carrying high current, damaging the power supply and computer equipment, or even causing a fire.

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, there is an urgent need in this field for a novel power supply. Utility Model Content

[0006] The main purpose of this utility model is to disclose a power supply with an overheat warning function for the output interface. It can generate a warning signal by detecting overheating of the DC power output interface to remind the user to take necessary measures, thereby avoiding damage to the power supply and computer devices.

[0007] Another objective of this invention is to disclose a power supply with an overheat warning function for the output interface, which can further disconnect the output current of the DC power output interface when the overheating phenomenon is detected, thereby directly preventing damage to the power supply and computer device.

[0008] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, a power supply with an output interface overheat warning function is proposed. The power supply with the output interface overheat warning function has the following features:

[0009] A control module and an output panel electrically coupled to the control module;

[0010] The output panel has at least one DC output interface and at least one temperature sensing unit. Each temperature sensing unit is adjacent to a corresponding DC output interface to provide a temperature signal. Each DC output interface is used to connect to a graphics card of a computer device via a power cable.

[0011] The control module includes a power conversion module, at least one warning unit, and a control unit. The control unit is electrically coupled to the power conversion module, the at least one warning unit, and the at least one temperature sensing unit, and is used to drive the at least one warning unit to generate at least one warning signal when the temperature signal of any of the at least one temperature sensing unit is higher than a threshold.

[0012] In one embodiment, the power conversion module is used to provide at least one DC voltage source to at least one DC output interface.

[0013] In one embodiment, the power conversion module includes at least one conversion power conversion unit.

[0014] In one embodiment, the control unit further disables the power conversion module when the temperature signal of any of the at least one temperature sensing unit is higher than the threshold.

[0015] In one embodiment, at least one warning signal includes an audible signal and / or a flashing signal.

[0016] In a possible embodiment, the control unit may include a microprocessor or a microcontroller.

[0017] In one embodiment, the computer device is a human computer or a server.

[0018] To further understand the structure, features and purpose of this utility model, detailed descriptions of preferred embodiments are attached below with accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 A perspective view of a computer device including a power supply unit with an overheat warning function for the output interface according to this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the output panel of a power supply unit with an overheat warning function for the output interface according to this utility model; and

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A block diagram of the control circuit of the control module.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0023] 10: Power connection cable

[0024] 100: Power Supply

[0025] 110: Control Module

[0026] 111: Power Conversion Module

[0027] 112: Warning Unit

[0028] 113: Control Unit

[0029] 120: Output Panel

[0030] 121: DC output interface

[0031] 122: Temperature sensing unit

[0032] 200: Computer device

[0033] 210: Graphics Card Detailed Implementation

[0034] Please refer to the above as well. Figures 1 to 3 ,in, Figure 1 A perspective view of a computer device including a power supply unit with an overheat warning function for the output interface according to this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the output panel of a power supply unit with an overheat warning function for the output interface according to this utility model; and Figure 3 for Figure 2 A block diagram of the control circuit of the control module.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a computer device 200, which may be a personal computer or a server, includes a power supply 100 and at least one graphics card 210. The power supply 100 has a control module 110 and an output panel 120 electrically coupled to the control module 110. The output panel 120 has at least one DC output interface 121 and at least one temperature sensing unit 122. Each temperature sensing unit 122 is adjacent to the DC output interface 121, and each DC output interface 121 is connected to the graphics card 210 through a power connection cable 10. The control module 110 has a power conversion module 111, at least one warning unit 112, and a control unit 113, wherein the control unit 113 is electrically coupled to the power conversion module 111, the at least one warning unit 112, and the at least one temperature sensing unit 122.

[0036] The power conversion module 111 may include at least one conversion power conversion unit for providing at least one DC voltage source to at least one DC output interface 121, and each DC output interface 121 is used to connect to a display card 210 via a power connection cable 10.

[0037] At least one warning unit 112 is used to provide at least one warning signal to remind the user that the DC output interface 121 is overheating, wherein the at least one warning signal includes an audible signal and / or a flashing signal, that is, the warning unit 112 may be an audible warning unit or a flashing warning unit.

[0038] At least one temperature sensing unit 122 is disposed on the output panel 120 and is adjacent to each DC output interface 121 to provide a temperature signal for detecting the temperature of each DC output interface 121.

[0039] The control unit 113 may include a microprocessor or microcontroller for driving at least one alarm unit 112 to generate at least one alarm signal when the temperature signal of any of the at least one temperature sensing unit 122 is higher than a threshold.

[0040] In addition, when the temperature signal of any of the at least one temperature sensing unit 122 is higher than the threshold, the control unit 113 may further disable the power conversion module 111 to avoid damage to the power supply 100 and the computer device 200.

[0041] As can be seen from the above, through the design disclosed above, this utility model can provide the following effects:

[0042] 1. It can generate a warning signal by detecting overheating at the DC power output interface to remind the user to take necessary measures, thereby preventing damage to the power supply and computer equipment; and

[0043] Second, when the overheating phenomenon is detected, the output current of the DC power output interface can be further disconnected, thereby directly preventing damage to the power supply and computer equipment.

[0044] The present invention discloses preferred embodiments. Any partial changes or modifications that are derived from the technical concept of the present invention and are easily deduced by those skilled in the art shall not depart from the scope of the patent rights of the present invention.

[0045] In conclusion, this case demonstrates a difference from existing technologies in terms of purpose, means, and effects. Furthermore, it is an original creation with practical applications and meets the requirements for a utility model patent.

Claims

1. A power supply with an output interface overheat warning function, characterized in that, The power supply has: A control module and an output panel electrically coupled to the control module; The output panel has at least one DC output interface and at least one temperature sensing unit. Each temperature sensing unit is adjacent to a corresponding DC output interface to provide a temperature signal. Each DC output interface is used to connect to a graphics card of a computer device via a power cable. The control module includes a power conversion module, at least one warning unit, and a control unit. The control unit is electrically coupled to the power conversion module, the at least one warning unit, and the at least one temperature sensing unit, and is used to drive the at least one warning unit to generate at least one warning signal when the temperature signal of any one of the at least one temperature sensing units is higher than a threshold.

2. The power supply with output interface overheat warning function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power conversion module is used to provide at least one DC voltage source to the at least one DC output interface.

3. The power supply with output interface overheat warning function according to claim 2, wherein the power conversion module includes at least one conversion power conversion unit.

4. The power supply with output interface overheat warning function according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the temperature signal of any one of the at least one temperature sensing units is higher than the threshold, the control unit further disables the power conversion module.

5. The power supply with output interface overheat warning function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The at least one warning signal includes an audible signal and / or a flashing signal.

6. The power supply with output interface overheat warning function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit includes a microprocessor or microcontroller.

7. The power supply with output interface overheat warning function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The computer device is a human computer or a server.

Images