Transformer Device with Cascade Ports for Adaptive Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Consumer electronic products often require transformers tailored to specific power consumption needs, leading to inefficiencies and electronic waste when devices are damaged or obsolete, as transformers with the same specification cannot be commonly used across different products due to varying output powers.
Innovation Solution
A transformer device with uplink and downlink cascade connection ports and a controller that allows multiple transformers to be connected, enabling adaptive adjustment of output power by detecting and reporting connected devices and generating control signals for collaborative operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If transformers are designed with different output powers for different consumer electronic products, then the power consumption requirements of each product can be met, but the transformers cannot be commonly used and electronic waste is created
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a transformer with a standardized interface and control mechanism that can serve multiple functions. The transformer can operate in different modes (single transformer operation or cascaded operation with other transformers) and can be commonly used across different consumer electronic products. The controller detects the connection status and automatically adjusts operation mode, enabling one transformer design to universally adapt to various power consumption scenarios without creating electronic waste.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies dynamics by making the transformer's output power adjustable and adaptable rather than fixed. The controller dynamically detects whether another transformer is connected via the cascade connection port and automatically adjusts the operation mode accordingly. When another transformer is detected, it operates in cascaded mode to provide higher power; when not detected, it operates in standalone mode. This dynamic adaptation allows the same transformer to serve different power requirements without waste.
2Loss of substance
If transformers with the same specification are used for common use across different consumer electronic products, then electronic waste is reduced, but the output power cannot be adjusted to match different power consumption requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies merging by combining multiple transformers in a cascaded configuration to achieve higher output power. When two transformers are connected via the cascade connection port, their powers are integrated to provide the required power level. This merging mechanism allows a single transformer specification to serve multiple power requirements by combining one or more transformers, thus maintaining adaptability while reducing electronic waste through common usage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies feedback through the controller that continuously monitors the connection status at the cascade connection port. The controller detects whether another transformer is connected and uses this feedback information to automatically adjust the operation mode. This closed-loop feedback mechanism enables the transformer to adapt its output power to match different power consumption requirements without manual intervention, resolving the contradiction between common usage and adaptability.
3Power
If multiple transformer devices are connected in cascade to integrate output powers, then the required power for high-power devices can be achieved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by designing an automatic detection and configuration system. When transformers are connected in cascade, the controller automatically detects the connection status and configures the operation mode without requiring manual intervention or complex external control systems. The transformer essentially configures itself based on the presence or absence of connected devices, which simplifies the overall system complexity while still achieving the required integrated power output.
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
Enables the integration or increase of output powers of transformer devices, allowing for adaptive electricity output adjustments by informing connected transformers of their voltage conversion powers and generating control signals for synchronized operation, thus reducing electronic waste and improving efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
The controller converts the input electric power into an output electric power by the transformer according to the control signal
Data Source
AI summary
A transformer device and a control method for the transformer device are provided. The transformer device includes a transformer, an uplink cascade connection port, a downlink cascade connection port, and a controller. The controller is enabled when the transformer receives an input electric power, and the controller determines whether the uplink cascade connection port is connected to an uplink transformer device. When the uplink cascade connection port is connected to the uplink transformer device, the controller detects a downlink external transformer device connected to the downlink cascade connection port, reports a detection result to the uplink transformer device, and obtains a control signal from the uplink cascade connection port. The controller converts the input electric power into an output electric power according to the control signal and the transformer.