Modular Power Distribution Layout for Flexible Telecom Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional telecom power systems have stationary power distribution panels that cannot be easily replaced or rearranged, requiring thicker designs and making it difficult to fit them into limited spaces.
Innovation Solution
A modular power system design with stacked and perpendicular arrangement of electric apparatus safety devices, including first and second electric apparatus safety devices, connected via power bus assemblies and a tripping detection module, with insulating and supporting structures to enhance flexibility and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the power distribution panel is disposed in place with conventional stationary design, then the structural stability is maintained, but the space utilization deteriorates and replacement flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The power distribution panel is divided into multiple independent modular units that can be stacked vertically. Each module contains complete functional components (breakers, bus bars, terminals), allowing individual replacement or reconfiguration without affecting other modules, thus improving adaptability while maintaining compact form factor
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from conventional horizontal arrangement to vertical stacking configuration. By arranging modules along the height direction with perpendicular input/output terminals, the system achieves better space utilization and flexibility without increasing the horizontal footprint or overall thickness
2Adaptability or versatility
If the power distribution panel is made thicker to accommodate components, then the component arrangement flexibility is improved, but the space utilization deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The panel is segmented into standardized modular units with fixed internal arrangements. This segmentation provides flexibility in component arrangement at the module level while keeping each module compact, allowing flexible system configuration without increasing overall panel area
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional components are nested within compact modular units. The vertical stacking arrangement allows modules to be nested along the height direction, achieving flexible component arrangement while maintaining efficient space utilization in the horizontal plane
3Ease of operation
If the power distribution panel is designed with stationary composition, then the manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but the operational flexibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into independent modular units with standardized interfaces. This segmentation enables easy replacement and reconfiguration of individual modules without complex disassembly, improving operational flexibility while the standardized design keeps manufacturing relatively simple
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design creates universal units that can serve multiple functions and be arranged in various configurations. The standardized bus bar connections and terminal arrangements allow the same module type to be used in different positions and applications, enhancing ease of operation without proportionally increasing structural complexity
Data Source
AI summary
A power system is provided, including a power module, a plurality of first electric apparatus safety devices, and a plurality of second electric apparatus safety devices. The first electric apparatus safety devices and second electric apparatus safety devices are arranged along a first direction of the power system. The first electric apparatus safety devices, the second electric apparatus safety devices, and the power module are stacked along a second direction of the power system, wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.