Detachable Communication Module Layout for Power Supply Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power supplies have fixed output interfaces and communication modules that cannot be easily replaced or reconfigured by users, leading to inconvenience and potential damage requiring professional repair, and internal wire connections that hinder heat dissipation.
Innovation Solution
A power supply design featuring a sub-board with a first connector that allows users to easily replace communication modules by disconnecting electrical connections, and a socket system with positioning features to stabilize the module's position, eliminating internal wires for improved heat dissipation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If physical wires are used to connect the output interface with the power supply main board, then the power supply can be assembled, but the internal space is occupied and heat dissipation is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the physical wires from the power supply internal structure. Instead of using traditional wire connections between the communication interface and main board, the design eliminates these wires entirely, allowing them to be routed externally or through alternative connection methods that do not occupy internal space, thereby resolving the conflict between assembly stability and heat dissipation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from three-dimensional internal wire routing to a different spatial arrangement where connections are made externally or through surface-mounted connectors. This dimensional change allows the communication interface to be connected without occupying valuable internal space, improving heat dissipation while maintaining connectivity.
2Device complexity
If the communication interface is fixed on the main board, then the power supply structure is simple, but the user cannot replace the communication module and must send it for professional repair
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the communication module from the main board by providing it as a separate, removable component. The communication interface is designed as an independent module that can be easily detached and replaced by users, transforming a fixed monolithic structure into modular components that maintain simplicity while enabling user-friendly repair and replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic replaceability to the communication interface design. Instead of a fixed permanent connection, the interface module is designed with detachable connectors that allow it to be dynamically removed and replaced by users, changing from a static fixed structure to a dynamic reconfigurable system.
3Ease of manufacture
If the power supply output interface type is fixed, then the manufacturing process is simple, but users cannot change the communication type according to their needs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the output interface dynamically configurable by providing multiple detachable communication modules that support different protocols (e.g., RS232, RS485, Ethernet). Users can select and swap modules based on their specific needs, transforming a static fixed interface into a dynamic adaptable system while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through standardized connector designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements universal compatibility through standardized connector designs that can accommodate different communication modules. The power supply is designed with universal interface sockets that accept various communication protocol modules, allowing a single power supply unit to serve multiple communication functions, thereby enhancing versatility without complicating the core manufacturing process.
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AI summary
A power supply (10) comprises a casing (11) with a port (111); a main board (13) placed in the casing (11) and having a power conversion circuit; a sub-board (15) electrically connected to the power conversion circuit and provided with at least one first connector (151); and a communication module (17). The power conversion circuit has at least one electrical connection terminal (132). A first interface (152) of the first connector (151) faces the port (111). The communication module (17) comprises a first circuit board (172) and a communication circuit disposed on the first circuit board (172), the first circuit board (172) has an electrical connection part (175) electrically connected to the communication circuit, the electrical connection part (175) has a first state of connecting with the first interface (152) so that the communication module (17) and the power conversion circuit are electrically connected, and a second state of detaching from the first interface (152) so that the communication module (17) is separated from and electrically disconnected with the sub-board (15).