Power Supply Circuit with Dynamic Power Assigning Elements

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Solution Overview

Problem

Power supply circuits face instability when a driving current exceeds normal values in one load circuit, causing abnormal DC voltage signals that can affect other load circuits, compromising reliability.

Innovation Solution

A power supply circuit with voltage converting circuits and power assigning elements that reassign DC power supplies among output branches based on load requirements, using electronic switches and feedback mechanisms to adjust voltage signals dynamically.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a single output branch provides DC power to multiple load circuits, then the power supply circuit structure is simple, but when one load circuit draws excessive current, the DC voltage signal is pulled down and affects other load circuits, reducing reliability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower supply stabilityVSAvoidpower supply circuit structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The power supply circuit is segmented into multiple independent output branches, each serving specific load circuits. The power assigning elements further divide each output branch into multiple power assigning units that can independently control power distribution to different load circuits, preventing interference between loads

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If the output power of the power supply circuit is fixed, then the circuit design is simple, but it cannot adapt to varying load requirements, reducing power efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower allocation flexibilityVSAvoidpower efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The power assigning elements dynamically adjust the power distribution to each load circuit based on actual power requirements. The control signals generated by the power assigning elements vary the power allocation in real-time, allowing the fixed output power to be efficiently distributed according to varying load demands

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The power assigning elements change the power parameters (voltage, current) delivered to each load circuit by adjusting control signals. This allows dynamic modification of power delivery characteristics without changing the overall output power capacity of the supply circuit

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 prevents abnormal load states from affecting other circuits, improving reliability and power efficiency by dynamically reallocating power to meet actual load demands.

Implementation Method 1

at least one voltage converting circuit (220), each configured for converting a primary voltage signal to at least one alternating current (AC) voltage signal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS7781911B2Power supply circuit having power assigning elements between output branches
Publication Date: 2010.08.24 INNOLUX CORP
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AI summary

An power supply circuit includes at least one voltage converting circuit, a plurality of output branches, and a plurality of power assigning elements. The at least one voltage converting circuit is configured for converting a primary voltage signal to at least one alternating current (AC) voltage signal. Each of the output branches is configured for providing a direct current (DC) power supply to a respective load circuit based on the at least one AC voltage signal. The power assigning elements are configured to reassign the DC power supplies provided by the output branches to the load circuits.