Multi-Energy Communication Power Supply Module Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication power systems face challenges in sharing modules for input allocation and power conversion across different energy sources, leading to inadequate overall management of multiple energy sources.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a unified inputting unit, power converting unit, and monitoring unit allows for shared modules and comprehensive management across various energy sources, including signal conditioning and prioritized energy allocation, enabling efficient power conversion and distribution.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate power converting modules are used for different energy sources, then each energy source can be independently converted, but the device complexity increases and modules cannot be shared

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy source compatibilityVSAvoidmodule quantity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal power converting module that can process multiple types of energy sources (wind, solar, diesel generator, AC grid) through a unified interface. The module accepts variable voltage inputs and converts them to standardized DC output voltages (24V, 48V, or 60V) suitable for communication equipment, eliminating the need for separate dedicated converting modules for each energy source type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If dedicated modules are allocated for each energy source, then energy conversion can be optimized for each source, but overall management of multiple energy sources cannot be achieved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy conversion efficiencyVSAvoidoverall management capability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple energy source inputs into a unified power conversion system with centralized control. The monitoring unit consolidates status information from all energy sources (wind turbine, solar panels, diesel generator, AC grid) and the controlling unit coordinates their operation through a single management interface, enabling overall system management while maintaining conversion optimization through adaptive control strategies.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The monitoring unit continuously monitors the status of all energy sources and provides feedback to the controlling unit. This feedback mechanism enables the system to dynamically adjust power conversion parameters, select optimal energy sources based on availability and quality, and coordinate operation to maintain high conversion efficiency while achieving centralized management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Productivity

If multiple power converting modules are used for different voltage levels, then each energy source can be optimized, but hardware costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower conversion capabilityVSAvoidhardware cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a universal power converting module capable of producing multiple DC voltage levels (24V, 48V, 60V) from a single unit. This multi-functional module replaces what would traditionally require three separate power converting modules, significantly reducing hardware costs while maintaining the capability to supply different voltage requirements of communication equipment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 solution enables efficient sharing of modules and management of multiple energy sources, reducing hardware costs and enhancing flexibility in energy allocation, prioritizing renewable sources and ensuring reliable power supply.

Implementation Method 1

the power converting unit is configured to perform power conversion on the at least one kind of electrical energy allocated by the allocating unit, and then provide the converted electrical energy to the outputting unit

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPower conversion:

Data Source

PatentEP2660951B1Communication power source with multi-energy supply and control method thereof
Publication Date: 2018.12.26 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

The present disclosure discloses a communication power with multi-energy-source supply and a control method. The communication power includes: an inputting unit (21), configured to receive at least two kinds of electrical energy and provide the at least two kinds of electrical energy to an allocating unit (22); the allocating unit (22), configured to allocate at least one kind of electrical energy of the at least two kinds of electrical energy determined by a monitoring unit (25) to a power converting unit (23) according to the control of the monitoring unit (25); the power converting unit (23), configured to perform power conversion on the at least one kind of electrical energy allocated by the allocating unit (22), and then provide the converted power to an outputting unit (24); the outputting unit (24), configured to supply power to an external load; and the monitoring unit (25). With the present disclosure, the modules for input allocating, power converting, etc. for different energy sources may be shared, and overall management may be achieved for multiple energy sources.