TWI569132B - Power supply device - Google Patents

Description

Power Supplier

The present invention relates to a power supply.

Computers (computer devices) can provide a variety of functions such as information, image processing, message transmission and data analysis in a timely manner. Therefore, in today's society, the life of computers and human beings is increasingly inseparable. Among them, one of the major components of the computer is the Power Supply Unit (PSU). The function of the power supply is to convert the common AC power into a more stable DC power for use by other computer components.

In the prior art, only the development efficiency, output stability, and heat dissipation system of the power supply are emphasized. Although the power supply has better performance, with the rapid advancement of technology, users are increasingly hoping to have a cross-domain multi-function power supply. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a novel and progressive power supply to solve the above problems.

The main object of the present invention is to provide a power supply device for directly illuminating the surrounding environment through a plasma tube. In a dim environment, the user can clearly see the surrounding items and quickly identify the location of the power supply. This will prevent the impact from happening. Moreover, the light emitted by the plasma tube is less likely to cause glare and discomfort to the eyes.

To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a power supply for supplying energy to a computer component, the power supply including a substrate and a light emitting module. The base body is provided with a see-through portion, a casing and a power conversion unit, and the casing defines an accommodating space. The undulating portion is disposed in the casing, and the power conversion unit is received in the accommodating space. The power conversion unit includes a circuit board, a conversion module, and an output module. The circuit board is electrically connected to a first power source. The conversion module is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the output module is electrically connected. The circuit substrate is electrically connected to the computer component, wherein the conversion module is configured to convert the first electrical energy of the first power source into a second electrical energy, and the output module is configured to deliver the second electrical energy to the computer component. The light emitting module is disposed in the casing, the light emitting module comprises a substrate, a boosting circuit and a plasma tube, the boosting circuit is disposed on the substrate, and the boosting circuit comprises at least one conductive line and a plurality of electronic components The at least one conductive circuit is electrically connected to the at least one conductive line, the at least one conductive line includes a power input portion and two power output portions, and the power input portion is electrically connected to a second power source, the plasma tube An illuminating body and a second electrode are disposed, and at least a portion of the illuminating body is corresponding to the fluoroscopic portion. The two electrodes are disposed on the illuminating body and electrically connected to the two power output portions.

The following is a description of the possible embodiments of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention as claimed.

Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 7 , an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The power supply of the present invention provides energy to a computer component C1. The power supply includes a substrate 1 and a light emitting module 5 .

The base body 1 is provided with a see-through portion 3, a casing 2 and a power conversion unit 4, and the casing 2 defines an accommodating space 21, the fluoroscopy portion 3 is disposed on the casing 2, and the power conversion unit 4 The power conversion unit 4 includes a circuit board 41, a conversion module 42 and an output module 43. The circuit board 41 is electrically connected to a first power source. The conversion module is electrically connected to the first power source. The circuit module 41 is electrically connected to the circuit board 41 , and the output module 43 is electrically connected to the circuit board 41 and electrically connected to the computer component C1 . The conversion module 42 is configured to convert the first electrical energy of the first power source into the second electrical energy, and the output module 43 is configured to deliver the second electrical energy to the computer component C1. Specifically, the conversion module 42 converts the standard transmitted high-voltage alternating current into a low-voltage stable direct current for use by the computer component C1.

The light-emitting module 5 is disposed on the casing 2. The light-emitting module 5 includes a substrate 51, a boosting circuit 52, and a plasma tube 8. The boosting circuit 52 is disposed on the substrate 51. The boosting circuit 52 is provided. The at least one conductive line 53 is electrically connected to the at least one conductive line 53. The at least one conductive line 53 includes a power input portion 531 and two power output portions 532. The power input is included. The portion 531 is electrically connected to a second power source. The plasma tube 8 is provided with a light emitting body 81 and two electrodes 82. At least part of the light emitting body 81 corresponds to the see-through portion 3, and the two electrodes 82 are disposed on The illuminating body 81 is electrically connected to the two power output portions 532

In this embodiment, the power supply is disposed inside a computer casing C2, and the lighting module 5 is disposed on a side of the casing 2 not covered by the computer casing C2, and The light emitting module 5 is located in the accommodating space 21 . It can be understood that in other embodiments, the lighting module 5 can be designed on either side of the housing 2 as the power supply is placed at the position of the computer casing C2. It is to be noted that the circuit board 41 is further provided with a power connection portion 44. The power connection portion 44 is electrically connected to the power input portion 531, so that the circuit substrate 41 can transmit power to the illumination module 5; in other words, the present invention The first and second power sources of the embodiment are the same. Of course, in other embodiments, the first and second power sources can also be separated separately.

More specifically, the conductive line 53 is embedded in the substrate 51. The substrate 51 and the conductive lines 53 form a printed circuit board. Of course, the conductive lines 53 may be disposed on the substrate 51 in other forms. The illuminating body 81 has a columnar shape, and the two electrodes 82 are disposed at opposite ends of the illuminating body 81. The illuminating body 81 and the two electrodes 82 are coaxially disposed. The radial dimension of the illuminating body 81 is greater than the radial dimension of each of the electrodes 82; and each of the electrodes 82 includes an electrode cap 821 that is hollow inside the illuminating body 81 and is hollow. The 821 is arranged coaxially so that the light beam can be emitted along the circumference of the electrode cap 821, and a relatively evenly distributed illumination pattern.

More specifically, the fluoroscopy portion 3 is a uniform hole, and the illuminating body 81 is exposed in the through hole and does not protrude from the casing 2. In a dim environment, the beam of the plasma tube 8 is opposite to the human body. The eyes do not have the feeling of discomfort such as glare, and the light source of the light-emitting body 81 can directly and surely illuminate the surrounding environment and objects, such as the power cord, to prevent the person from being tripped and injured due to inattention. It is worth mentioning that when the finger of the human body touches the light-emitting body 81, the light beam located inside the light-emitting body 81 is neutralized by electrons (the function of the human body becomes a ground line), and part of the light beam is pulled to the touch. The place further generates a specific light path, and the through hole facilitates the user to touch the light emitting body 81 to produce the above effect.

It should be emphasized that the illumination body 81 does not protrude from the design of the housing 2, and can effectively reduce the unintended collision of the illumination body 81 under the premise of illuminating the surrounding environment to protect the illumination body. Structural integrity of 81. Preferably, in the opening direction of the through hole, the housing 2 completely covers the two electrodes 82 to prevent the human body from touching the electrode 82 and being electrically shocked, and also blocking foreign matter from adhering to each of the electrodes 82. Bad effects.

In another preferred embodiment, the housing 2 includes a mounting portion 22 formed of an insulating material, and a positioning portion 23. The mounting portion 22 is provided with the see-through portion 3, and the positioning portion 23 is coupled to the mounting portion 22. The light-emitting module 5 is disposed on the mounting portion 22 , and the plasma tube 8 is positioned on the positioning portion 23 . It can be understood that the mounting portion 22 can effectively avoid the human body from being touched and electrically shocked when the power supply is leaking, and the positioning portion 23 can prevent the plasma tube 8 from moving relative to the housing 2 to avoid the plasma tube 8 Collision.

In another preferred embodiment, the light emitting module 5 further includes at least one protecting member 9 , and each of the protecting members 9 covers at least a portion of the light emitting body 81 . More specifically, each of the protective members 9 is made of a flexible, cushioning and light transmissive material. Therefore, each of the protection members 9 can be surely wound around the light-emitting body 81 without shielding the light emitted by the light-emitting body 81; and when the collision occurs, each of the protection members 9 can also absorb or disperse the impact force to protect The structure of the illuminating body 81 is complete.

It can be understood that the aspect of the see-through portion 3 is not limited to the above, and as shown in another embodiment of FIG. 8, the see-through portion 3A is a cover plate made of a light-transmitting material, and the light-emitting portion is formed. The module is disposed in the accommodating space 21, and the cover covers the illuminating body 81. The cover plate can protect the illuminating body 81 more comprehensively, and block external objects from directly touching the illuminating body 81. The illuminating body 81 is preferably adjacent to the fluoroscopic portion 3A to avoid affecting the special effect of the human body to trigger the traction beam. For example, the illuminating body 81 is attached to the cover plate. In other embodiments, the cover itself may also be a part of the housing, or the entire housing may be transparent or not.

Referring to the embodiment of FIG. 1 to FIG. 7 , it is worth mentioning that the boosting circuit 52 in the light-emitting module 5 converts the low-voltage direct current input by the power input unit 531 into high-voltage alternating current, and The second power supply output unit 532 is supplied to the plasma tube 8. Of course, depending on the type of the plasma tube 8 or the demand, the booster circuit 52 can also be designed to convert the low voltage direct current into a high voltage pulsed direct current.

Further, the illuminating module 5 further includes a processing unit 6 disposed on the substrate 51. The processing unit 6 includes a frequency conversion circuit 61 electrically connected to the power input unit 531 and the boosting circuit 52. The circuit 61 is configured to convert an input power source having a first frequency input by the power input unit 531 into at least one output power having a second frequency and an output power having a third frequency, and transmitting in a preset sequence. To the booster circuit 52, the first and second frequencies are different, and the second and third frequencies are different. In this way, the plasma tube 8 generates a light beam that continuously fluctuates according to the power source input by the boosting circuit 52 at different frequencies.

Further, the plurality of electronic components 54 includes a plurality of passive components 541 and at least one transformer 542. The electrical connection between the plurality of passive components 541 forms a low voltage boost electrically connected to the power input portion 531 and the processing unit 6. The circuit 521 can further boost the power supply provided by the circuit substrate 41, such as 1.5~3.5V to 12~15V. The at least one transformer 542 constitutes a high voltage boosting circuit 522 electrically connected between the low voltage boosting circuit 521 and the two power outputting portions 532, and further converts the low voltage power into high voltage power to supply the plasma. Tube 8 is used, such as 12~15V to 700~900V.

Preferably, the illuminating module 5 further includes a detecting unit 7 disposed on the substrate 51. The detecting unit 7 is electrically connected to the output module 43 and the processing unit 6. The detecting unit 7 is configured to detect The output power of the output module 43 is measured and converted into a signal. The detecting unit 7 transmits the signal to the processing unit 6. After receiving the signal, the processing unit 6 controls the frequency conversion circuit 61 to adjust the first mode according to a corresponding mode. Second and third frequencies. The corresponding mode, for example, but not limited to, when the output power of the output module 43 is gradually increased, the frequency conversion circuit 61 adjusts the second and third frequencies to gradually increase, so that the beam emitted by the plasma tube 8 fluctuates. The flashing is faster, allowing the user to immediately see the current load level of the entire power supply during operation.

In summary, the power supply of the present invention can illuminate the surrounding environment in a dim environment, avoid tripping to an object (such as a power line), and the user can also observe the blinking of the light beam by visual means. The frequency can quickly determine the degree of output power, which is very simple and easy to understand. In addition, the light-emitting module has a variety of protection measures to prevent collisions, accidental touches and other safety structures such as electric shock.

1‧‧‧ base
2‧‧‧Shell
21‧‧‧ accommodating space
22‧‧‧Installation Department
23‧‧‧ Positioning Department
3,3A‧‧‧Perspective
4‧‧‧Power Conversion Unit
41‧‧‧ circuit board
42‧‧‧Transition module
43‧‧‧Output module
44‧‧‧Power connection
5‧‧‧Lighting module
51‧‧‧Substrate
52‧‧‧Boost circuit
521‧‧‧Low voltage boost circuit
522‧‧‧High voltage boost circuit
53‧‧‧Electrical circuit
531‧‧‧Power input section
532‧‧‧Power Output Department
54‧‧‧Electronic components
541‧‧‧ Passive components
542‧‧‧Transformer
6‧‧‧Processing unit
61‧‧‧Frequency conversion circuit
7‧‧‧Detection unit
8‧‧‧Plastic tube
81‧‧‧Lighting body
82‧‧‧electrode
821‧‧‧ electrode cap
9‧‧‧protection
C1‧‧‧ computer components
C2‧‧‧ computer case

1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is an exploded view of Figure 1. Figure 3 is a schematic illustration of the use of an embodiment of the present invention. 4 and 5 are partial cross-sectional views of Fig. 1. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the relationship of a light emitting module according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a relationship of a detecting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is a partial cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

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5‧‧‧Lighting module

8‧‧‧Plastic tube

Claims (9)

A power supply for supplying energy to a computer component, the power supply comprising: a base body, a see-through portion, a casing and a power conversion unit, the casing defining an accommodation space, the perspective The power conversion unit includes a circuit board, a conversion module, and an output module, and the circuit board is electrically connected to a first power source. The power conversion unit is disposed in the housing. The conversion module is electrically connected to the circuit substrate, and the output module is electrically connected to the circuit substrate and electrically connected to the computer component, wherein the conversion module is configured to convert the first power of the first power source The second power is transmitted to the computer component; the light emitting module is disposed in the casing, and includes a substrate, a boosting circuit and a plasma tube, and the boosting circuit is provided The step-up circuit includes at least one conductive line and a plurality of electronic components electrically connected to the at least one conductive line, the at least one conductive line including a power input portion and two power sources The power input portion is electrically connected to a second power source, the plasma tube is provided with a light emitting body and two electrodes, at least part of the light emitting body corresponds to the see-through portion, and the two electrodes are disposed on the The light emitting body is electrically connected to the two power output portions. The power supply device of claim 1, wherein the light emitting module is located in the accommodating space, the fluoroscopy portion is a consistent hole, the light emitting body is exposed in the through hole and does not protrude from the housing, and The housing completely covers the two electrodes in the opening direction of the through hole. The power supply device of claim 1, wherein the fluoroscopic portion is a cover plate made of a light-transmitting material, and the light-emitting module is disposed in the accommodating space, and the cover plate covers the illuminating body. The power supply device of claim 1, wherein the lighting module further comprises at least one protection member, each of the protection members covering at least a portion of the illumination body. The power supply device of claim 1, wherein the lighting module further comprises a processing unit disposed on the substrate, the processing unit comprising a frequency conversion circuit electrically connected to the power input portion and the boosting circuit, the frequency conversion The circuit is configured to convert an input power source having a first frequency from the input of the power input portion into at least one output power source having a second frequency and an output power source having a third frequency, and transmitting to the In the boosting circuit, the first and second frequencies are different, and the second and third frequencies are different. The power supply device of claim 5, wherein the lighting module further includes a detecting unit disposed on the substrate, the detecting unit is electrically connected to the output module and the processing unit, and the detecting unit is used for Detecting the output power of the output module and converting it into a signal, the detecting unit transmits the signal to the processing unit, and the processing unit receives the signal, and then controls the frequency conversion circuit to adjust the second and third according to a corresponding mode. frequency. The power supply device of claim 5, wherein the plurality of electronic components comprise a plurality of passive components and at least one transformer, wherein the electrical connection between the plurality of passive components forms a low voltage rise electrically connected to the power input portion and the processing unit And a voltage circuit, wherein the at least one transformer forms a high voltage boosting circuit electrically connected between the low voltage boosting circuit and the two power output portions. The power supply device of claim 1, wherein the housing comprises a mounting portion formed of an insulating material, and a positioning portion, the mounting portion is provided with the see-through portion, and the positioning portion is coupled to the mounting portion, The light emitting module is disposed at the mounting portion, and the plasma tube is positioned at the positioning portion. The power supply device of claim 6, wherein the light emitting module is located in the accommodating space, the fluoroscopy portion is a consistent hole, the light emitting body is exposed in the through hole and does not protrude from the housing, and The housing completely covers the two electrodes in the opening direction of the through hole; the light emitting module further includes at least one protection member, each of the protection members covering at least a portion of the illumination body; the plurality of electronic components including the plurality of passive components The component and the at least one transformer, the plurality of passive components electrically connected to form a low voltage boosting circuit electrically connected to the power input portion and the processing unit, wherein the at least one transformer is electrically connected to the low voltage boosting circuit and a high-voltage boosting circuit between the two power output portions; the housing includes a mounting portion formed of an insulating material, and a positioning portion, the mounting portion is provided with the see-through portion, and the positioning portion is coupled to the mounting portion The light emitting module is disposed in the mounting portion, and the plasma tube is positioned in the positioning portion; the power supply device is disposed in a computer casing, and the light emitting module is disposed on the casing Computer case Covering one side of the circuit board; the circuit board is further provided with a power connection portion, the power connection portion is electrically connected to the power input portion; the two electrodes are disposed at opposite ends of the light emitting body, the light emitting body and the two electrode system a coaxial arrangement; each of the electrodes includes a hollow electrode cap tube located inside the light-emitting body, and the two-electrode cap is disposed coaxially; the protective member is made of a flexible, cushioning and light-transmitting material Composition.