Modular Power Supply DIN Rail Support for Remote Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current remote control equipment for electrical networks lacks a modular and adaptable architecture, particularly in managing medium voltage and low voltage networks, which complicates fault detection, control, and energy management, especially with the integration of decentralized energy sources like photovoltaic panels and wind farms.
Innovation Solution
A modular remote control equipment configuration featuring a power supply module that serves as an energy workshop, supporting communication and monitoring modules via a daisy chain connection, allowing for flexible integration and adaptation to various network environments, including decentralized energy systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a modular architecture is implemented for remote control equipment, then adaptability and ease of configuration are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control equipment is divided into independent functional modules (power supply module, communication module, monitoring module, control module) that can be separately configured and connected. Each module has standardized connection interfaces, allowing flexible assembly without increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The power supply module serves multiple functions: it provides power to all modules, acts as a mechanical support structure for mounting other modules, and includes integrated communication interfaces. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate structural components, balancing adaptability with complexity management.
2Volume of moving object
If the power supply module serves as a support structure for other modules, then space utilization is improved and mechanical constraints are minimized, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply housing is merged with the structural support function, creating a single integrated component that serves both electrical and mechanical purposes. This consolidation eliminates the need for separate mounting structures, improving space utilization while actually simplifying manufacturing by reducing the total number of parts.
3Ease of operation
If daisy chain connection is used for communication modules, then ease of operation and installation are improved, but reliability may be affected by connection points
Solution Approach 1:
The communication bus is segmented into individual connection points between modules, allowing each module to be independently connected or disconnected. This maintains ease of installation while isolating potential failure points, as a connection issue in one module does not necessarily affect the entire system.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration enables efficient energy management and fault detection across medium and low voltage networks, facilitating the integration of decentralized energy sources while minimizing space and mechanical constraints, and allowing for easy adaptation and expansion of functionalities.
Implementation Method 1
means for transforming the energy from the sources to which the module can be connected into power supply energy for electronic devices
Implementation Method 2
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Data Source
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AI summary
A power supply module for intelligent electronic devices, capable of converting power from the low-voltage mains and a battery into usable power for said devices, is designed to support them. Specifically, for use in remote control equipment, the power supply module's housing (110) is flat, can be mounted on wall-mounted DIN rails, and includes on its front face (134) a DIN rail (140) for mounting the devices it powers, i.e., other functional modules of the equipment. The housing (110) also includes a strip (112) for connections. Preferably, power is supplied via a series connection, and the power supply module includes a port (180) dedicated to external communication via a module of the equipment.