Modular Power Bus Platform for Expandable Public Services
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Solution Overview
Problem
Many public services are impractical for the general public due to high costs, difficulty in access, or the need for private space, particularly affecting those with on-street parking or living in apartments. Additionally, lack of suitable powered public infrastructure limits the availability of several conceivable public services.
Innovation Solution
A device featuring customizable, electricity-enabled, subscription-based services that combine interchangeable service modules into a shared or private device, along with scalable, expandable electrical infrastructure, enabling access to services like internet, vehicle charging, parcel delivery, and waste management, which can be powered from the grid or generated locally using solar, wind, or gas.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If public services are provided through traditional infrastructure, then service availability is limited, but infrastructure cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments public services into modular service modules that can be independently deployed and configured. Each module provides a specific function (EV charging, air compression, internet access, etc.) and can be combined with others to create customized service configurations, eliminating the need for complex integrated infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The platform is designed as a universal base that can support multiple different service modules. A single platform installation can provide various services depending on which modules are attached, allowing one infrastructure to serve multiple purposes and communities with different needs.
2Ease of operation
If services are made accessible to the general public, then service usage increases, but cost recovery becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements automated service delivery and billing where users can access services through a mobile application without manual intervention. The platform automatically tracks usage, calculates charges, and processes payments, enabling easy public access while ensuring reliable cost recovery through automated transactions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If service modules are made interchangeable and customizable, then service versatility improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides services into discrete, standardized modules that can be independently selected and configured. This segmentation allows customization without requiring complex integration logic, as each module interfaces with the platform through standardized connections.
Solution Approach 2:
The platform allows dynamic configuration of service parameters such as pricing, availability, and module combinations through software settings rather than physical reconfiguration. This enables service customization by changing operational parameters rather than restructuring the physical system.
Data Source
AI summary
This specification describes an electrically powered modular platform comprising a power module comprising a common power bus, the power module electrically connected to a power source; one or more service modules that provide a service; a termination module that is configured to cover an opening in the one or more service modules, wherein the power module, each of the one or more service modules, and the termination module are modular and stackable, and wherein the power module and each of the one or more service modules are electrically connected using the common power bus to provide power to each of the one or more service modules.