Laser Oscillator Power Factor Correction Unit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional laser oscillators require multiple or larger transformers to adapt to varying power supply voltages, leading to increased size and cost, particularly when trying to achieve higher output intensity.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a power factor correction unit with a power factor correction circuit into the laser oscillator's housing, which supplies power to both high and low power-consuming devices, allowing for a smaller and more cost-effective design by using a transformer only for low power devices and a power factor correction unit for high power devices, and being adaptable to different voltages and connection modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a larger transformer or many transformers are incorporated into the laser oscillator to adapt to varying power supply voltages and achieve higher output intensity, then the power supply adaptability and output intensity are improved, but the size of the laser oscillator increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the power supply system into two distinct segments: a power factor correction unit for high power-consuming devices and a transformer for low power-consuming devices. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, with the transformer being smaller since it only needs to handle low power devices, thus reducing the overall size while maintaining power supply adaptability across different countries.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the power consumption parameter by separating high power and low power devices into different power supply paths. The power factor correction unit handles the high power portion, while the transformer handles only the low power portion, effectively reducing the power rating and size requirements for the transformer component.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a larger transformer or many transformers are incorporated into the laser oscillator to adapt to varying power supply voltages, then the power supply adaptability is improved, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the power supply system into two parts with different functions, the patent eliminates the need for multiple transformers. Only one small transformer is required for low power devices, while the power factor correction unit handles high power devices across different voltage standards, significantly reducing component count and manufacturing cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The power factor correction unit serves as a universal power supply solution for high power devices across different countries and voltage standards. This multi-functional unit replaces the need for multiple country-specific transformers, reducing both component quantity and overall manufacturing cost while maintaining global adaptability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple transformers are used to supply power to high power-consuming devices, then the power supply adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent simplifies the power supply system by segmenting it into two clear functional units: power factor correction for high power devices and transformer for low power devices. This segmentation creates a straightforward system architecture that is easier to design, manufacture, and maintain compared to a complex multi-transformer system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the power factor correction function as a separate unit dedicated to high power devices, removing the complexity of designing high power transformation circuits. This leaves the transformer unit to handle only low power devices, simplifying its design and reducing the overall system complexity.
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 reduces the overall size and manufacturing costs of the laser oscillator while efficiently supplying power to high power-consuming components, minimizing heat generation and allowing for adaptability to various power supply conditions.
Implementation Method 1
a power factor correction unit arranged in the housing, having a power factor correction circuit that brings a power factor close to 1
Implementation Method 2
a transformer arranged in the housing, connected to a power supply, and supplying power to a first device that consumes a predetermined amount of power
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure is intended to provide a smaller laser oscillator that can be manufactured at a reduced cost. Provided is a laser oscillator for producing a laser beam, the laser oscillator including: a housing; a transformer arranged in the housing, connected to a power supply, and supplying power to a first device that consumes a predetermined amount of power; and a power factor correction unit arranged in the housing, having a power factor correction circuit that brings a power factor close to 1, connected to the power supply, and supplying power to a second device that consumes a relatively larger amount of power than the first device.