Modular electronic system

The modular electronic system addresses connectivity and power/data transmission challenges by employing interlocking modules with dual-contact interfaces and multiple conductors, ensuring efficient power and data exchange with flexible communication protocols.

DE202025100668U1Active Publication Date: 2026-06-18WAGO VERW GMBH
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Patent Information

Application Number
DE202025100668
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-10
Publication Date
2026-06-18
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-28

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing modular electronic systems face challenges in efficiently connecting and powering I/O modules while facilitating data transmission through a single interface, particularly in systems utilizing Single Pair Ethernet-based bus systems.

Method used

A modular electronic system design featuring modules with specific electrical contacts that allow for perpendicular interlocking and parallel connection, enabling simultaneous power supply and data transmission through a single contact pair, with distinct communication protocols for different data rates, and utilizing a bus system with multiple conductors for enhanced connectivity.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates efficient power supply and data transmission between modules, simplifying connections and reducing complexity, while allowing for diverse communication protocols and flexible module integration.

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Abstract

Modular electronic system, comprehensive a first module (10) comprising a first electrical contact (11) and a second electrical contact (12) on a first side (10a) of the first module (10) and a third electrical contact (13) and a fourth electrical contact (14) on a second side (10b) of the first module (10); and a second module (20) which has a first electrical contact (21) and a second electrical contact (22) on a first side (20a) of the second module and a third electrical contact (23) and a fourth electrical contact (24) on a second side (20b) of the second module (20); wherein a surface of the first side (10a) of the first module (10) is substantially parallel to a surface of the second side (10b) of the first module (20); wherein a surface of the first side (20a) of the second module (20) is substantially parallel to a surface of the second side (20b) of the second module (20); wherein the modules (10, 20) are arranged to be lined up next to each other and to be positively connected to each other perpendicular to the surfaces when lined up next to each other; wherein the third electrical contact (13) of the first module (10) and the first electrical contact (21) of the second module (20) touch when the second module (20) is connected to the first module (10); wherein the fourth electrical contact (14) of the first module (10) and the second electrical contact (22) of the second module (20) touch when the second module (20) is connected to the first module (10); wherein the second module (20) is configured to be supplied with energy via the first electrical contact (21) of the second module (20) and the second electrical contact (22) of the second module (20); characterized by the fact that the second module (20) is further equipped to receive and / or send first data via the first electrical contact (21) of the second module (20) and the second electrical contact (22) of the second module (20).
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