Modular hybrid transmission module with multiple conductor paths

Abstract

Modular transmission module as a physical conductor element, comprising an independent, self-contained module body in which several separate conductor paths of different types are arranged, wherein the module body is designed as an interchangeable system component within a modularly constructed overall technical structure and can be used independently of connected devices, end modules or functional assemblies.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to a modular transmission module as a physical conductor element for use in modularly constructed technical systems. The transmission module serves to accommodate and guide several separate conductor paths of different types within a common module body and is designed as an independent, interchangeable system component.

[0002] The technical field of the invention particularly includes modular systems in which energy, signal, data, information or other transmission paths are routed between system components, without being limited to a specific industry, application or transmission method. State of the art

[0003] In modular technical systems, routing is typically achieved via permanently installed lines, cables, or cable harnesses. These lines are regularly designed and adapted to a specific application. The physical routing is thus considered passive infrastructure and not designed as an independent, modular system component.

[0004] Cables or wires in which several different conductors are combined within a common cable sheath are also known, for example, combined power and signal cables, hybrid cables, or multi-core cables. However, such solutions are typically not modularly standardized, not interchangeable in system operation, and not usable independently of the specific installation context.

[0005] Furthermore, modular systems are known in which electronic function modules, control units, or assemblies are interchangeable. However, the physical wiring level in these systems remains outside the modularization and is implemented as a hard-wired connection between the modules.

[0006] Furthermore, architectures are known in which transmission or distribution concepts are logically or functionally modularized, for example through bus systems, zonal divisions, or logical path separations. Even in these cases, the physical wiring structure itself is not treated as an independent module, but remains as installation-dependent infrastructure.

[0007] The current state of the art therefore offers no solution in which the physical conductor level itself is designed as a neutral, interchangeable and systemically integrated module component that combines several separate conductor paths of different types in a single module body. Object of the invention

[0008] The invention is based on the objective of providing a transmission module that overcomes the disadvantages of the known prior art and forms the physical routing as an independent, modular system component.

[0009] In particular, a transmission module should be created that can be used independently of specific devices, end modules or functional assemblies, can accommodate several separate line paths of different types and does not assume a fixed functional, controlling or signal processing role.

[0010] Furthermore, the transmission module should be usable as an interchangeable line element within a modularly structured overall technical system, so that the physical line level can be modularized in a comparable way to function or device modules. Solution to the task

[0011] This problem is solved by a modular transmission module with the features of claim 1.

[0012] The transmission module has a self-contained, enclosed module body in which several separate conductor paths of different types are arranged. The module body is designed as an interchangeable system component within a modular overall technical structure and can be used independently of connected devices, end modules, or functional assemblies.

[0013] This training transforms the physical routing itself into a modular component that can be used systemically on an equal footing with other modules, without being tied to a specific application, a specific function, or a specific type of transmitted energy or information. Design of the transmission module

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the conductor paths within the module body are spatially separated from one another. This separation can be facilitated by suitable spacing, insulating materials, shielding structures, or separating elements within the module body.

[0015] The module body is designed as a neutral physical carrier for the conductor paths. No specific functional assignment, control, or influence of the individual conductor paths is intended. In particular, the module body contains no active electronic components for influencing the energy or information forms carried in the conductor paths.

[0016] The module body has a detachable coupling interface at at least two opposite ends, allowing the transmission module to be connected to other modules or line elements. The coupling interfaces can be identical to enable flexible combination of multiple transmission modules within the overall modular technical structure.

[0017] The module body is uniformly designed within the modular overall technical structure and is interchangeable regardless of the specific installation location or application context. Conduit paths

[0018] The conductor paths arranged within the module body can have different conductor structures or conductor types. The type of conductor paths is not fixed and can vary depending on the design.

[0019] In one possible embodiment, at least one of the conductor paths can be configured as an energy path. In further or alternative embodiments, conductor paths can be configured as signal, data, information, or measurement paths. However, the invention is not limited to these examples.

[0020] The crucial point is that several different types of cable paths are spatially separated within a common module body, without the module body itself making any functional or operational determination of the cable paths. Interchangeability and modularity

[0021] The transmission module is designed as an interchangeable conductor element, without requiring any changes to the conductor paths arranged within the module body. The replacement involves only the module body as a whole.

[0022] The module body can be designed in several predetermined length variants and combined with other similar transmission modules to meet different geometric or structural requirements within the modular overall technical structure. Differentiation from known solutions

[0023] The transmission module according to the invention differs from known cables, hybrid cables or pre-assembled cable arrangements in that it is not designed to be installation-specific, but rather as an independent, interchangeable system component within a modularly structured overall technical system.

[0024] Furthermore, the transmission module differs from known electronic modules or functional assemblies in that it does not perform any active function, control or signal processing, but serves exclusively as a neutral physical carrier for multiple transmission paths. Advantages of the invention

[0025] The inventive design of the transmission module allows the physical line level to be treated as an independent, modular system component.

[0026] Several different types of conductor paths can be combined in a single module body without any functional predetermination.

[0027] The interchangeability of the module body allows for flexible adaptation of modularly constructed technical structures.

[0028] Installation-specific cable arrangements are reduced or avoided.

[0029] The invention can be used across industries and is not limited to specific forms of energy or information.

Claims

[1] Modular transmission module as a physical conductor element comprising an independent, self-contained module body in which several separate conductor paths of different types are arranged, wherein the module body is designed as an interchangeable system component within a modularly constructed overall technical structure and can be used independently of connected devices, end modules or functional assemblies. [2] Transmission module according to claim 1, characterized by that the cable paths within the module body are spatially separated from each other. [3] Transmission module according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the conductor paths within the module body are designed without any defined functional assignment or influence. [4] Transmission module according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the module body is designed as a neutral physical support for the conductor paths, without specifying a particular use for the individual conductor paths. [5] Transmission module according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the module body has a detachable coupling interface at at least two opposite ends for connection to other modules or conductor elements. [6] Transmission module according to claim 5, characterized by that the coupling interfaces at both ends are designed in the same way. [7] Transmission module according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the module body is uniformly designed within the modularly constructed overall technical structure. [8] Transmission module according to any of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the module body is interchangeable within the modular overall technical structure, regardless of the specific installation location or application context. [9] Transmission module according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the conductor paths have different conductor structures or conductor types. [10] Transmission module according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that at least one of the conductor paths can be designed as an energy path. [11] Transmission module according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that at least one of the conductor paths can be configured as a signal, data, information or measurement path. [12] Transmission module according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the module body has a shielding, insulation or separation structure which supports the spatial separation of the conductor paths. [13] Transmission module according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the module body does not contain any active electronic components for influencing the forms of energy or information carried in the conductor paths. [14] Transmission module according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the module body can be used as an interchangeable conductor element without changing the conductor paths arranged within the module body. [15] Transmission module according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the module body is designed in several predetermined length variants. [16] Transmission module according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the module body can be combined with other similar transmission modules. [17] Transmission module according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the module body is intended as part of the modular overall technical structure, without itself performing a system-controlling, signal-processing or distributing function. [18] Transmission module according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the module body is not designed as an installation-specific cable or pre-assembled cable arrangement.