Modular Power Distribution for Multi-Input Scalability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional power distribution systems are limited by a single input port type compatibility and input power range, restricting the scalability and compatibility with different types of input power, and thus the number of connected electronic devices.
Innovation Solution
A scalable power distribution system with multiple input and output modules, including connectors, power distribution panels, and jumper units, allowing for the reception of multiple types and quantities of input power, and adaptively providing output power to multiple devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional power distribution system uses a single input port for receiving input power, then the system structure is simple, but the compatibility with different types of input power is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The power distribution system is divided into multiple independent input modules, each capable of receiving different types of input power (single-phase, three-phase, DC). This segmentation allows the system to handle multiple power types simultaneously while maintaining a modular, manageable structure that doesn't overly complicate the overall design.
Solution Approach 2:
Each input module is designed with universal functionality to accommodate different input power types through configurable connectors and switching mechanisms. The modules can be adapted to receive various power types (AC single-phase, AC three-phase, DC) making the entire system universally compatible without requiring completely separate systems for each power type.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional power distribution system has a single input port with limited input power range, then the device complexity is low, but the scalability of connected electronic devices is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses multiple input modules that can be independently configured and scaled. Each module handles a portion of the total power requirement, allowing the system to scale by adding or removing modules rather than redesigning the entire system. This modular approach enables gradual expansion to match growing electronic device requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The power distribution system incorporates dynamic switching mechanisms that allow real-time reconfiguration of power distribution paths. The system can dynamically allocate power from different input sources to different output circuits based on current requirements, enabling flexible scaling without fixed, rigid connections.
3Power
If a conventional power distribution system has only one input port, then the ease of operation is high, but the output power range is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges multiple input power sources into a unified power distribution architecture. By combining inputs from multiple modules (each potentially receiving different power types), the system achieves a broader output power range while presenting a single, simplified interface for operation through centralized control mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The power distribution system incorporates automatic detection and switching capabilities that allow it to self-configure based on the connected input power types. The system automatically identifies available power sources and configures the distribution paths without requiring manual intervention, maintaining ease of operation despite the increased power handling capability.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a scalable power distribution system including a power distribution device, the power distribution includes a plurality of input modules and a plurality of output modules. The input module includes a connector for receiving the input power. The output module has a plurality of output ports. The output module receives the input power of the connector of the corresponding input module, or receives the input power of the connector of the input module neighboring to the corresponding input module. The input module receives the plural types of input power, and the power distribution system selectively receives one or more times of the input power through one or more of the plurality of input modules to provide one or more times of the output power to one or more of the plurality of output ports.