Rapidly deployable floor power system
First Claim
1. A rapidly deployable floor power system, comprising:
- a base unit for receiving mains power and outputting a DC voltage on a DC power output;
a foldable power track in electrical communication with the base unit to receive the DC voltage, the foldable power track having a plurality of rigid track sections interconnected by flexible track connectors; and
a power distribution system, the power distribution system having a first magnetic electrical connector on a first end of a power distribution cable to magnetically connect to the foldable power track to receive the DC voltage, the power distribution system further having a power distribution unit on a second end of the power distribution cable, the power distribution unit receiving the DC voltage via the power distribution cable and converting the DC voltage to a second DC voltage.
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Abstract
A rapidly deployable floor power system includes a base unit for supplying low voltage DC power to one or more foldable power tracks. Each foldable power track has a set of rigid track sections with exposed track power contacts on a top surface. The rigid track sections are electrically and mechanically interconnected by flexible track connectors that enable the power track to be folded when the power track is to be moved or stored, and unfolded for rapid deployment in an area to be supplied with power. The rigid track sections lie approximately flush with the floor to minimize tripping potential. Magnetic connectors engage the track to obtain power from the track, and are used to electrically interconnect adjacent tracks. A power distribution unit supplies power via low voltage ports such as USB ports and/or via one or more power whips equipped with barrel jack tips.
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39 Claims
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1. A rapidly deployable floor power system, comprising:
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a base unit for receiving mains power and outputting a DC voltage on a DC power output; a foldable power track in electrical communication with the base unit to receive the DC voltage, the foldable power track having a plurality of rigid track sections interconnected by flexible track connectors; and a power distribution system, the power distribution system having a first magnetic electrical connector on a first end of a power distribution cable to magnetically connect to the foldable power track to receive the DC voltage, the power distribution system further having a power distribution unit on a second end of the power distribution cable, the power distribution unit receiving the DC voltage via the power distribution cable and converting the DC voltage to a second DC voltage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A foldable floor power track, comprising:
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a first rigid track section having a first top surface with a first plurality of exposed DC power contacts extending substantially a length of the first track rigid section; a second rigid track section having a second top surface with a second plurality of exposed DC power contacts extending substantially a length of the second rigid track section; and at least one flexible connector electrically and mechanically interconnecting a first rigid track section to the second rigid track section; wherein corresponding members of the first plurality of exposed DC power contacts of the first rigid track section are electrically connected through the flexible connector to corresponding members of the second plurality of exposed DC power contacts of the second rigid track section. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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