Power Output Electrode Layout for Lower-Impedance Power Supplies

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional power supply devices have high output impedance, which hinders efficiency improvements.

Innovation Solution

The power supply device includes a main circuit board, a power output panel, and a power supply unit with an output connection electrode that electrically connects the transformer directly to the power output panel, bypassing the main circuit board, thereby reducing output impedance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If the power output path passes through the main circuit board, then the circuit board provides structural support and electrical connection, but the output impedance increases and efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower supply efficiencyVSAvoidoutput path configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of energyVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the power output path from the main circuit board by using a dedicated output connection electrode that directly connects the transformer to the power output panel. This separation removes the unnecessary traversal through the main circuit board, reducing output impedance and improving efficiency while maintaining structural support functions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Productivity

If the output connection electrode directly connects transformer to power output panel, then output impedance is reduced and efficiency is improved, but the structural integration is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower supply efficiencyVSAvoidstructural integration

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the power supply device into distinct functional modules: the transformer, the output connection electrode, and the power output panel. This segmentation allows the power output path to be optimized independently for low impedance while maintaining overall structural integrity through proper mounting and connection designs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

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 shortens the power output path by approximately 50%, enhancing the efficiency of the power supply device by 1% to 2% and reducing output impedance.

Implementation Method 1

The output connection electrode is electrically connected to the power output panel. The output connection electrode transmits the output power source from the power supply unit to at least one connector of the power output panel.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectrical conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentUS20240396440A1Power supply device and power supply unit

Publication Date: 2024.11.28 GIGA BYTE TECH CO LTD

AI summary

A power supply device and a power supply unit are provided. The power supply device includes a main circuit board, a power output panel, and a power supply unit. The power output panel is arranged on the main circuit board. The power supply unit is arranged on the main circuit board. The power supply unit provides an output power source. The power supply unit includes an output connection electrode. The output connection electrode is electrically connected to the power output panel. The output connection electrode transmits the output power source from the power supply unit to at least one connector of the power output panel.