Modular Power Connection Interface for Flexible Energy Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional power supply apparatuses have limited flexibility due to fixed wire connections, which restrict their application and increase energy loss through welding, making them unsuitable for diverse electronic devices and configurations.
Innovation Solution
A modular power connection interface with a gold finger interface and a connecting member that allows for adjustable and replaceable connections, reducing energy loss by eliminating the need for welding and enabling flexible power distribution to various electronic devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If wires are welded to the power output interface within the case, then electrical connection is established, but energy loss increases due to welding impedance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the welding connection from the power transmission path by using a modular power connection interface that mechanically connects to the power output interface without welding. The power connection interface includes a power receiving unit that receives power from the power output interface through a non-welded connection, thereby eliminating the energy loss caused by welding impedance while maintaining reliable electrical connection.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the power connection interface uses fixed wires and insertion elements, then electrical connection is stable, but flexibility and adaptability are restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the power connection interface into multiple independent modules: a power receiving unit, a power transmitting unit, and multiple types of insertion elements. This segmentation allows each module to be independently configured and replaced, enabling the system to adapt to different electronic devices without redesigning the entire power connection interface, thus improving flexibility while managing complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal power connection interface where the power receiving unit and power transmitting unit can work with multiple types of insertion elements (first, second, and third types with different numbers and configurations). This multi-functionality allows a single power supply apparatus to power various electronic devices with different power requirements and connection configurations, significantly improving adaptability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the number of insertion elements is limited, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate all electronic devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into the modular power connection interface: the power receiving unit, power transmitting unit, and various insertion elements are integrated into a single interchangeable module. This allows the system to accommodate different electronic devices by simply replacing the entire module rather than adding separate wires and connectors for each device type, reducing the overall quantity of components while improving compatibility.
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AI summary
A power supply apparatus includes a power converting circuit and a modular power connection interface. By the power converting circuit, an input voltage is converted into several output voltages required for powering corresponding electronic devices. The modular power connection interface includes an output member and a connecting member. The output member includes a plurality of pins and a daughter board. The pins are arranged on at least one surface of the daughter board and electrically connected to the power converting circuit so as to transmit the output voltages. The connecting member has a first connecting part and multiple second connecting parts. The first connecting part is electrically connected with the pins of the output member, and the second connecting parts are electrically connected with corresponding electronic devices, so that the output voltages are transmitted from the power converting circuit to the electronic devices through the modular power connection interface.