Modular Display Power Adapter for Cable-Free Repairable Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Peripheral displays have complex designs that are not upgradeable or repairable, leading to premature disposal and environmental waste, with modularity and ease of repair hindered by design constraints and unsustainable materials.
Innovation Solution
A modular peripheral display assembly that uses sliding engagement of components without screws or cables, enabling automated robotic manufacture, reuse, and recycling, with power supplied through a flexible system that includes integrated power conversion and external adapters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If peripheral displays use complex designs with multiple components, then functional capabilities are improved, but ease of repair and recyclability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is divided into modular components including a display module, a power adapter module, and a computing device module. Each module can be independently replaced or upgraded, improving ease of repair while maintaining functional capabilities. The power adapter specifically segments the power supply function from the display panel, allowing independent replacement of power components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If peripheral displays use complex designs with multiple components, then functional capabilities are improved, but environmental waste increases due to premature disposal
Solution Approach 1:
The modular design enables selective replacement of only the failed or outdated component (e.g., power adapter or display module) while retaining functional components. This reduces waste by preventing disposal of entire assemblies and facilitates recovery and reuse of valuable materials from replaced modules.
3Adaptability or versatility
If peripheral displays use standardized power interfaces, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power adapter module incorporates universal power interfaces that can work with multiple display module types and computing devices. This standardized interface design improves adaptability across different configurations while the modular architecture actually reduces overall system complexity by simplifying power delivery management.
Data Source
AI summary
An information handling system peripheral display presents visual images at a display panel. A timing controller board has an edge connector that interfaces with a scalar board edge connector when the scalar board couples with slots at posts of the back side. The scalar board couples display cable ports to accept display information from an information handling system and extends the display cable ports out of openings of the midplane. The scalar board communicates visual information to the adjacent timing controller board through the edge connector without the use of a cable. A power board couples with posts and slots adjacent the scalar board to engage a power connector with power pins into a socket of the power board. Power communicates from the power board through the scalar board to the timing controller board and then to a backlight through a pogo pin and contact pad interface.