Conductive Module for Transformer-Inductor Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional transformers occupy significant space on system circuit boards due to separate mounting and electrical connection requirements with inductors, leading to reduced space utilization and increased power loss from trace patterns used for interconnection.
Innovation Solution
A conductive module integrating a conductive base, electronic components, and conductive units with hollow portions, allowing direct coupling and assembly of transformers and inductors without additional trace patterns, enhancing space utilization and reducing power loss.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the transformer and inductor are separately mounted on the system circuit board and connected through trace patterns, then the electrical connection is established, but the layout area occupied is large and power loss increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the transformer and inductor into a single integrated module where the inductor is directly coupled to the transformer's conductive pieces. This integration eliminates the need for separate mounting and trace pattern connections, thereby reducing the layout area occupied on the circuit board and minimizing power loss through direct electrical connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The conductive pieces serve multiple functions: they act as both the secondary winding of the transformer and as the inductor component. This multi-functionality allows the same structural element to fulfill both transformer and inductor roles, eliminating the need for separate components and their associated mounting space and connection traces.
2Ease of operation
If separate mounting and trace patterns are used to connect transformer and inductor, then electrical connection is achieved, but space utilization of the system circuit board is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
By combining the transformer and inductor into one integrated module, the patent significantly improves space utilization on the circuit board. The merged structure eliminates the need for separate mounting locations and complex trace pattern routing, thereby simplifying the overall device structure while maximizing the available board space.
3Ease of manufacture
If trace patterns are used to electrically connect transformer and inductor, then connection is established, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The integration of transformer and inductor into a single module eliminates the need for complex trace pattern manufacturing processes. The direct coupling through shared conductive pieces simplifies the manufacturing process by removing the requirements for precise trace routing, soldering of separate components, and complex assembly steps.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a conductive module used for assembling a magnetic element and an electronic component. The conductive module includes a conductive base, an electronic component and a plurality of conductive units. The electronic component is electrically connected to the conductive base and disposed on one side of the conductive base. The conductive units have respective hollow portions. The conductive units are spaced from each other and fixed on the conductive base such that the hollow portions of the conductive units are aligned with each other to define a channel.