Power Distributing Socket With Interchangeable Locking Terminals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional power distribution units (PDUs) lack flexibility and efficiency in accommodating diverse power requirements of electronic devices, as they typically have fixed power outlets that may not match the varying specifications of devices, leading to suboptimal power distribution and potential safety hazards due to improper connections.
Innovation Solution
A power distributing socket with an insulating chassis and embedded circuit unit featuring interchangeable locking terminals and slots of different specifications (e.g., C19 and C13), along with conducting members and wire fixing members, allows for secure and adaptable power distribution by matching the power requirements of connected devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fixed power outlets are used in conventional PDUs, then the structure is simple and manufacturing is easy, but the adaptability to different power specifications is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The power distributing socket is designed with multiple types of power outlets (e.g., C13, C19, IEC 60320) that can accommodate different power specifications. The socket structure integrates various outlet types within a single device, allowing it to serve multiple functions and adapt to different electronic device power requirements, thereby resolving the contradiction between adaptability and structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The socket body is divided into multiple independent outlet sections, each capable of accepting different plug types. This segmentation allows each section to be optimized for specific power specifications while maintaining overall structural coherence, enabling the device to handle diverse power requirements without excessive complexity.
2Reliability
If fixed power outlets are used in conventional PDUs, then manufacturing is simple, but connection safety is compromised due to improper connections
Solution Approach 1:
Different outlet sections are designed with specific local characteristics matched to their intended plug types (e.g., grounded outlets for high-power devices, non-grounded for low-power devices). This local quality differentiation ensures that each outlet provides appropriate connection safety for its specific application, while the overall manufacturing process remains relatively simple through modular design.
3Adaptability or versatility
If interchangeable locking terminals with different specifications are used, then adaptability to various power requirements is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking terminals are designed to be interchangeable and replaceable, allowing the socket to dynamically adapt to different power requirements. Users can swap terminals based on the specific device being connected, providing high adaptability while keeping the base socket structure relatively simple and modular.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple locking terminal types are integrated within a single socket housing, with each terminal nested in its own designated section. This nesting approach allows various power specifications to be accommodated within a unified structure, reducing overall complexity compared to having separate sockets for each terminal type.
Data Source
AI summary
A power distributing socket in a power distributing unit includes an insulating chassis and a circuit unit embedded in the insulating chassis. The circuit unit includes an input end and an output end, each end is connected to a locking terminal. Each of the locking terminals defines a first locking hole. The power distributing unit is further disclosed.