Modular DC Voltage Stabilizer Circuit for Flexible Output and Battery Charging

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing power supply systems face inefficiencies in voltage stabilization, leading to increased costs and space requirements due to the need for multiple voltage stabilizer circuits and external power supply devices to meet varying voltage demands, and incomplete battery charging.

Innovation Solution

A voltage stabilizing system for switching DC power supply equipment that includes a voltage stabilizer circuit capable of boosting, bucking, or both, to stabilize DC power from both the rectifier and battery modules, allowing for bidirectional operation and charging, with a main and one or more slave voltage stabilizer circuits that can be adjusted to meet different power requirements without replacing the battery module.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If different sizes of circuit boards of voltage stabilizers are disposed in power supply systems to meet different power requirements, then voltage stabilization performance is improved, but space utilization decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevoltage stabilization performanceVSAvoidspace utilization
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a dynamic circuit board sizing mechanism where the voltage stabilizer circuit board automatically adjusts its operating parameters based on real-time power requirements. The control unit monitors the actual power demand and dynamically configures the stabilizer circuit to provide appropriate voltage stabilization, eliminating the need for multiple fixed-size circuit boards and optimizing space utilization while maintaining stabilization performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent designs a universal voltage stabilizer circuit board that can handle multiple power requirements through configurable operating modes. The stabilizer circuit is capable of providing different levels of voltage stabilization for various power loads, making a single circuit board design suitable for all power supply system configurations, thereby improving space utilization without compromising voltage stabilization performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Power

If an additional power supply system cabinet capable of supplying higher voltage is purchased to meet external device voltage requirements, then voltage supply capability is improved, but system cost and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevoltage supply capabilityVSAvoidsystem cost and complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs parameter change technology where the voltage stabilizer circuit dynamically adjusts its output voltage parameters based on the connected load requirements. The control unit monitors voltage demands and modifies the stabilizer circuit's operating parameters to provide the necessary voltage levels, eliminating the need for additional high-voltage power supply cabinets and reducing system complexity while maintaining adequate voltage supply capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If the power supply system is designed with a maximum voltage of 52V to accommodate future needs, then adaptability is improved, but battery charging capability deteriorates due to insufficient voltage for full charging

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevoltage adaptabilityVSAvoidbattery charging capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a dynamic voltage adjustment mechanism in the stabilizer circuit that can temporarily increase output voltage beyond the standard 52V maximum when battery charging is detected. The control unit identifies charging scenarios and dynamically raises the voltage parameter to the required level for complete battery charging, then returns to normal operating voltage, thus maintaining both adaptability and reliable battery charging capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

Enables flexible output voltage and current adjustments, eliminates the need for external charging devices, and optimizes space utilization by allowing the rectifier to fully charge batteries within the system, reducing costs and complexity.

Implementation Method 1

a rectifier, a direct current power distributor and a battery module. The rectifier converts AC power distributed by the AC power distributor into DC power

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRectification: Diode

Implementation Method 2

The voltage stabilizer circuit is configured to perform a voltage stabilization process on the DC power from the battery module and the rectifier to boost, buck, or boost and buck the DC power

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVoltage conversion:

Data Source

PatentUS11735946B2Voltage stabilizing system of switching direct current power supply equipment
Publication Date: 2023.08.22 C TECH UNITED
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  • US11735946B2 patent drawing
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AI summary

A voltage stabilizing system of a switching direct current (DC) power supply equipment is provided. DC power outputted by battery modules and a rectifier is boosted, bucked, or boosted and bucked by a voltage stabilizer circuit, and is then distributed to a plurality of external electronic devices or the battery modules. The voltage stabilizer circuit includes a main voltage stabilizer circuit and one or more slave voltage stabilizer circuits. The main voltage stabilizer circuit controls the slave voltage stabilizer circuits, and distributes the DC power respectively to the main voltage stabilizer circuit and the slave voltage stabilizer circuits. Circuit boards of the main voltage stabilizer circuit and the slave voltage stabilizer circuits are pluggably installed in a machine cabinet of the switching direct current power supply equipment.