Direct Current Laminate for Compact Power Switch Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing circuit arrangements with electronic power switches and capacitors have high space requirements and limited scalability, requiring individual adaptation of direct current laminates for different switch designs and geometries, which complicates the use of components from various producers and hinders compact and efficient power generation.
Innovation Solution
The direct current laminate is positioned between electronic power switches and capacitors, with connection elements at two spacings allowing flexible connection of multiple power switches, enabling a compact and scalable structure using adapter laminates for different switch designs and reducing assembly complexity through modular cooling and connection designs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the direct current laminate is individually adapted to different electronic power switch designs and geometries, then the connection reliability is improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a standardized direct current laminate with multiple connection elements that can accommodate different electronic power switch designs and geometries through a single laminate structure. The laminate includes first connection elements for connecting to capacitors and second connection elements for connecting to electronic power switches, allowing it to serve multiple functions and work with various switch types without requiring individual adaptation for each design.
2Area of stationary object
If the circuit arrangement uses a compact structure to minimize space requirement, then the space efficiency is improved, but the scalability to higher powers is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the direct current laminate into distinct functional regions with multiple connection elements arranged at specific spacings. The laminate is segmented to have first connection elements for capacitors and second connection elements for electronic power switches, allowing modular configuration that can be scaled by adding more connection elements or layers while maintaining a compact overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes another dimension by arranging connection elements in multiple layers and dimensions within the laminate structure. The laminate extends in multiple directions with connection elements positioned at different spacings and orientations, enabling compact three-dimensional integration that maintains scalability by adding connections in different spatial dimensions rather than simply expanding the footprint.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connection elements are arranged at different spacings to connect different components, then the adaptability to different component configurations is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies merging by combining multiple connection functions into a single direct current laminate structure. Instead of using separate connection components for different spacings and configurations, the laminate integrates first connection elements and second connection elements with different spacings into one unified structure, reducing the total number of parts and simplifying manufacturing while maintaining adaptability to various component configurations.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration significantly reduces space requirements, allows easy scalability, and facilitates the use of components from different producers, while maintaining low inductance and efficient power handling, resulting in a compact and adaptable power generation device.
Implementation Method 1
a plate-shaped direct current laminate (6), the direct current laminate having at least two metal plates (6b, 6d) insulated against one another for carrying current
Implementation Method 2
a plurality of connection elements (12) arranged at a first spacing to electrically connect the metal plates to the at least one capacitor
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a circuit arrangement with an electronic power switch, a capacitor and a plate-shaped direct current laminate. The direct current laminate includes two metal plates insulated from one another for carrying current and multiple connection elements arranged so to electrically connect the metal plates to the capacitor. The capacitor is electrically connected by the connection elements to the direct current laminate, and the capacitor is on one side of the direct current laminate. This circuit arrangement has a significantly reduced space requirement and simultaneously improved scalability. This is achieved because the direct current laminate additionally has multiple connection elements arranged so to connect the direct current laminate to the electronic power switch of the circuit arrangement. The electronic power switch is electrically connected by the connection elements to the direct current laminate and is arranged on the opposing side of the direct current laminate.