Prioritized Power Distribution Apparatus for Load Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional power distribution systems lack the ability to differentiate between loads connected to the same circuit, leading to unnecessary shutdowns during overload conditions, which can result in tripped breakers or fires, and fail to prioritize power supply to critical devices.
Innovation Solution
A power distribution apparatus with prioritized electrical outlets, a power sensing circuit, and a control circuit that monitors and manages power draw, allowing for individual control of power supply to each outlet based on priority levels, automatically removing power from lower-priority outlets during overload conditions to maintain safe operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional power distribution systems supply power to all outlets equally, then all devices can operate simultaneously, but overload conditions cause unnecessary shutdowns of critical devices and increase fire risk
Solution Approach 1:
The power distribution system is segmented into multiple priority levels (first priority, second priority, third priority outlets). Each outlet group is independently controlled by separate circuit breakers, allowing selective power removal from lower-priority outlets during overload conditions while maintaining power to higher-priority critical devices.
Solution Approach 2:
Different outlets are assigned different priority levels based on the criticality of connected devices. The control circuit locally manages power distribution to each outlet group according to its assigned priority, enabling differentiated power management where critical outlets receive preferential treatment during overload conditions.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If power is removed from any outlet during overload, then circuit damage is prevented, but power may be removed from critical devices unnecessarily
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary classification of outlets into priority groups before overload occurs. When overload is detected, the control circuit automatically executes pre-planned power removal from lower-priority outlets first, preventing the need for manual intervention and ensuring critical devices maintain power supply continuity.
Solution Approach 2:
The control circuit continuously monitors power draw from each outlet group and provides feedback control. When total power draw exceeds circuit capacity, the system automatically removes power from lower-priority outlets and restores power when capacity becomes available, dynamicallly managing power distribution to prevent circuit damage while maintaining supply to critical devices.
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AI summary
A power distribution system comprising a power input, and at least two controlled power outlets configured for connection to devices. The power outlets may include first and second power outlets, with at least the first power outlet having a first priority level and at least the second power outlet having a second priority level. A power sensing circuit may be configured to detect a level of power being drawn from a power supply circuit. A power control circuit may individually control power supplied to each power outlet such that power drawn from each outlet may be removed without removing power from another outlet. The power control circuit may be configured to remove power from at least one of the controlled power outlets according to the relative priority levels of the power outlets when a cumulative power draw level for the outlets may exceed a threshold cumulative power draw level.