Dual-Voltage DC Home Wiring Layout to Prevent Bus Interference

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Solution Overview

Problem

The complexity and poor security of DC home wiring systems due to varying power levels and voltages among DC appliances lead to potential interference and safety issues.

Innovation Solution

A DC home power consumption system with high-voltage and low-voltage DC buses, where high-power appliances are connected to the high-voltage bus and low-power appliances to the low-voltage bus, with priority based on power, usage frequency, and user requirements, and spatial isolation to ensure safety and reliability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple DC voltages are used for different power levels, then DC appliances can operate at appropriate voltages, but wiring complexity increases and strong-weak electricity interference occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveDC appliance voltage adaptationVSAvoidwiring complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the DC power distribution system into multiple voltage levels (high voltage DC bus and low voltage DC bus) with clear functional separation. High-power appliances connect to the high-voltage DC bus while low-power appliances connect to the low-voltage DC bus, creating distinct wiring paths that reduce complexity and prevent interference between different voltage levels.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple DC voltages are used for different power levels, then DC appliances can operate at appropriate voltages, but strong and weak electricity interference occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveDC appliance voltage adaptationVSAvoidstrong-weak electricity interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system separates strong electricity (high-voltage DC bus for high-power appliances) from weak electricity (low-voltage DC bus for low-power appliances) into distinct wiring systems. This spatial and functional segmentation prevents electromagnetic interference between high-power and low-power devices while maintaining adaptability for different appliance types.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If DC home wiring is implemented without standardized voltage levels, then flexible appliance connection is achieved, but safety and reliability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveappliance connection flexibilityVSAvoidelectricity safety
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent establishes standardized voltage level parameters for DC home wiring, defining specific voltage ranges for high-voltage and low-voltage DC buses. This standardization transforms the flexible but unsafe approach into a reliable system where appliance connection flexibility is maintained through clear parameter definitions and corresponding protection mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP3866291B1DC home power system and home appliance wiring method based on the system
Publication Date: 2025.07.02 GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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AI summary

The present disclosure discloses a DC home power consumption system and a wiring method for home appliances based on the system. The system includes: a home power supply configured to supply power for the home power consumption system; a high-voltage DC bus connected to the home power supply and configured to supply power for a high-power appliance; a low-voltage DC bus connected to the home power supply or the high-voltage DC bus and configured to supply power for a low-power appliance.