Stacked Server Power Connector Assembly Without a Power Board
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing server power supply arrangement results in reduced space utilization and increased cost due to the stacking of two power supplies connected through multiple connectors, which occupy more space and require additional components.
Innovation Solution
A power connector assembly with stacked first and second power connectors, each connected to a power supply, and a connection member that facilitates direct connection to the motherboard, eliminating the need for a power board and additional connectors, thereby reducing the number of devices and improving space utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If power supplies are stacked up and down in the chassis, then power supply capacity is improved, but space utilization is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the power connection functions by directly connecting stacked power supplies to the motherboard through a simplified connector assembly, eliminating the need for a separate power board. This integration reduces the number of components and optimizes space utilization while maintaining the stacked power supply configuration for high power capacity.
2Reliability
If multiple connectors and a power board are used to connect power supplies to the motherboard, then power distribution reliability is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the unnecessary power board from the traditional power distribution system. By directly connecting the power supplies to the motherboard through a simplified connector assembly, the system achieves the same power distribution reliability with fewer components, thereby reducing device complexity and cost.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a power board and multiple connectors are used, then power distribution functionality is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the power distribution functionality into a simplified connector assembly that directly connects stacked power supplies to the motherboard. This integration eliminates the need for a separate power board and multiple connectors, reducing the total component count and manufacturing cost while maintaining full power distribution functionality.
Data Source
AI summary
The present application discloses a power connector assembly, a power supply system, and a server, belonging to the technical field of servers. The power connector assembly includes a first power connector, a connection member, and a second power connector. The first power connector and the second power connector are arranged in stacked, and a gap is provided between the first power connector and the second power connector. The connection member is located in the gap, and the connection member is separately fixedly connected to the first power connector and the second power connector. Both the first power connector and the second power connector are configured to connect a power supply for supplying power to a server.