Parallel Current Rail Line for High-Density Server Power Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
In server systems, existing energy supply solutions are inefficient in terms of space utilization and reliability, as they often require multiple components and lack a flexible, high-power transmission capability.
Innovation Solution
A line for a server insert featuring parallel current rails with point-symmetrical connection elements allows for a compact, high-power energy supply by connecting a power supply unit to a circuit board, enabling flexible energy distribution and redundancy through multiple power supply units.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional energy supply solutions are used in server systems, then multiple components are required to ensure power distribution, but space utilization is reduced and component density is lowered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple power supply functions into a single integrated line unit. The line integrates current rails, connection elements, and power distribution capabilities in one compact structure, eliminating the need for separate power supply components while maintaining reliable power distribution to multiple server components.
Solution Approach 2:
The line is designed as a universal power distribution unit that can supply power to multiple different components simultaneously. The current rails and connection elements are configured to provide electrical connections to various server components, making the single line unit multi-functional in terms of power distribution.
2Power
If conventional power transmission components are used, then power distribution is achieved, but high current transmission capability is limited and structural space is consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs thin flat current rails instead of bulky traditional power transmission components. These thin film-like current rails maintain high electrical conductivity for high current transmission while occupying minimal structural space within the server housing.
Solution Approach 2:
The current rails are arranged in a parallel configuration within a compact two-dimensional plane, optimizing space utilization. This planar arrangement allows high current transmission capabilities to be achieved without increasing the vertical or depth dimensions of the power supply structure.
3Reliability
If multiple power supply components are deployed to ensure redundancy, then reliability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The single line unit is segmented into multiple functional sections with separate current rails and connection elements that can independently provide power paths. This internal segmentation creates redundant power transmission paths within the unified structure, allowing failover capabilities without requiring multiple separate power supply units.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple power supply functions and redundancy mechanisms are merged into the single line unit. The integrated design combines primary and backup power paths, connection elements, and distribution capabilities in one component, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining redundancy.
4Adaptability or versatility
If non-standardized connection elements are used, then specific connection requirements are met, but manufacturing complexity increases and flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connection elements are designed with universal characteristics that allow the same line unit to be connected to various different server components. The standardized connection interfaces enable the same manufacturing process to produce lines that can adapt to multiple connection scenarios, enhancing versatility without increasing manufacturing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection elements are designed with adjustable parameters such as connection geometry and electrical characteristics that can be modified through standard manufacturing processes. This allows a single standardized manufacturing approach to produce connection elements with varying parameters to meet different connection requirements.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a line for a server insert for connecting a power supply unit with a circuit board with distributor contacts. The line comprises a first current rail and a second current rail. The first current rail and the second current rail are arranged parallel to each other. Both current rails can be secured at connections of a power supply unit of a server insert and a circuit board with distributor contacts. The current rails have first connection elements, which are arranged in such a way that two lines can be connected with each other in order to form a point-symmetrical arrangement of lines.The invention further relates to an arrangement and a server insert.