Powered Modular Wall Panels With Integrated Bus Bars
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems lack an efficient and user-friendly method for providing power to modular accessories in both vehicle and non-vehicle applications, often requiring complex wiring and external power sources, which complicates installation and can lead to power loss and voltage drop.
Innovation Solution
A modular base plate assembly with integrated bus bars and insulation layers, allowing for easy power distribution through a grid pattern, ensuring electrical contacts are aligned for seamless power connection across multiple plates, and using a single power source to supply power to all plates in the structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If complex wiring and external power sources are used to provide power to modular accessories, then power can be supplied to accessories, but installation becomes complicated and power loss and voltage drop occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the power distribution function directly into the modular base plate structure by integrating bus bars within the plate itself. This merging of power distribution and mechanical support functions eliminates the need for separate complex wiring systems while ensuring reliable power delivery to accessories mounted on the plates.
Solution Approach 2:
The bus bars serve as an intermediary power transmission element integrated into the base plate structure. These conductive elements act as mediators between the power source and accessories, providing a simplified yet reliable power path that reduces both wiring complexity and power loss compared to traditional external wiring systems.
2Loss of energy
If traditional wiring methods are used for power distribution, then power can be delivered to accessories, but power loss and voltage drop increase in large setups
Solution Approach 1:
The base plate structure is segmented into modular units, each containing integrated bus bars. This segmentation allows for distributed power distribution across multiple plates, reducing the length of individual power paths and minimizing voltage drop and power loss in large-scale installations while maintaining ease of assembly through standardized interfaces.
3Adaptability or versatility
If modular base plates are designed for easy interchange between vehicle and non-vehicle applications, then versatility is improved, but power distribution complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The base plate design incorporates universal power distribution features through integrated bus bars that can function in both vehicle and non-vehicle applications. The standardized plate structure with built-in power conductors allows the same modular unit to serve multiple purposes across different environments without requiring application-specific wiring modifications, thereby achieving versatility without increasing power distribution complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
An assembly comprises a plurality of modular base plates that are selectively attachable to a support surface. Each modular base plate includes a plurality of mounting apertures configurable to receive mounting feet from one or more accessories, a plurality of bus bars, and at least one power interface aperture. A power connection interface is associated with one modular base plate, wherein the power connection interface provides power from a power source to all modular base plates of the plurality of modular base plates via the plurality of bus bars.