Electronic Module Bus Bar Interlocking System
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Solution Overview
Problem
The labor-intensive process of connecting and disconnecting power wiring directly to electronic modules in power supplies increases installation and replacement costs due to the weight and size of the modules, as well as the need for multiple electrical connections.
Innovation Solution
An electronic module with a bus bar system and power plug connector configured to receive a system bus, allowing for interlocking with a chassis and module support rails to facilitate easier installation and removal, reducing mechanical stress and connection complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If power wiring is connected directly to electronic modules, then electrical connections are established, but installation and replacement become labor-intensive and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into modular electronic modules that can be independently installed and replaced. Each module has standardized bus bar connections that interface with the system bus, allowing modules to be segmented and reconfigured without affecting the entire system.
Solution Approach 2:
The bus bar system acts as an intermediary between the system bus and electronic modules. Instead of direct wiring connections, the bus bars provide a standardized interface that simplifies connections and enables easy module replacement while maintaining reliable electrical contact.
2Strength
If electronic modules have higher weight, then more robust construction is achieved, but installation and removal become more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the power supply into separate modular units, each with standardized mounting interfaces. This segmentation allows modules to be handled individually with appropriate lifting equipment, and the modular design distributes the overall system weight across multiple manageable units.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic modules are designed with self-contained features including integrated bus bar connections and standardized mounting mechanisms. This self-service design allows modules to be installed and replaced without requiring complex external wiring operations, reducing the physical effort needed despite module weight.
3Reliability
If multiple electrical connections are made directly to modules, then complete electrical functionality is achieved, but connection complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple electrical connections are merged into a unified bus bar interface. The bus bar system consolidates multiple wiring paths into standardized connection points, reducing the number of individual connection operations required while maintaining complete electrical functionality across all modules.
Solution Approach 2:
The bus bar system provides a universal interface that handles multiple electrical connections through standardized connectors. This multi-functional interface can accommodate different module types and configurations while using the same connection methodology, simplifying the overall connection process and reducing complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic module. The electronic module includes a bus bar system and a power plug connector connected to the bus bar system. The power plug connector is configured to receive a portion of a system bus.