Integrated Power Terminal Structure for Server Connection Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical connectors for servers lack integration and convenience in managing and maintaining power supply, leading to potential power disconnection issues when connecting multiple data access devices.
Innovation Solution
An electrical connection module with a terminal structure featuring two rows of power terminals, where each row includes positive and negative pins electrically coupled to conductive parts, integrated with a power guide base that straddles conductive frames for secure power integration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate power cables are used for each electrical connector, then power supply continuity is maintained, but device complexity and management difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate power cables into a single integrated power cable that serves multiple electrical connectors simultaneously. The power cable includes multiple power supply terminals that can be connected to different connectors, eliminating the need for separate cables for each device and simplifying overall cable management while maintaining continuous power supply to all connected devices
2Ease of operation
If separate power cables are used for each electrical connector, then individual power control is achieved, but ease of operation and maintenance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The power cable is designed with multi-functionality to serve multiple electrical connectors simultaneously. The cable includes a power supply terminal block with multiple terminals that can be selectively connected to different connectors, allowing a single cable to perform the function of multiple separate cables and improving ease of operation and maintenance
3Ease of manufacture
If power terminals are integrated into the connection module, then integration and management are improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the power terminals with the signal terminals within a single connection module. The terminal structure includes both power supply terminals and signal transmission terminals integrated in one assembly, allowing simultaneous connection of power and data through a single connector and simplifying the manufacturing process by reducing the number of separate components
4Ease of repair
If multiple power cables are used for multiple connectors, then power supply reliability is maintained, but ease of repair and maintenance worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple power cables into a single integrated power cable with a terminal block that serves multiple connectors. This integration makes maintenance easier because technicians only need to work with one cable instead of multiple separate cables, while the modular terminal block design allows for easy replacement or repair of individual terminals without affecting the entire power supply system
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
Ensures continuous power supply to servers by integrating power terminals within the electrical connection module, preventing power disconnection and simplifying management and maintenance.
Implementation Method 1
An end of the power terminal in each row is electrically coupled to a conductive part respectively, and each conductive part is in contact with the first conductive frame and the second conductive frame of the power guide base respectively for the power integration
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical connection module and a power supply integration structure of a connection interface of the electrical connection module are disclosed. The electrical connection module includes a connection body and a terminal structure. The connection body has a jack communicating with the inside of the connection body for installing the terminal structure in the connection body to communicate with the jack. The terminal structure includes multiple terminals arranged in two rows. Each row has one or more power terminals. The power terminal in one row is defined as a positive pin, the power terminal of the other row is defined as a negative pin. An end of the power terminal in each row is electrically connected to a conductive part respectively. The electrical connection module is disposed across a power guide base, and the conductive part is in contact with the power guide base to for the power integration.