Modular power distribution system for use in computer equipment racks
First Claim
1. A power distribution system for distributing power to electrical or computer equipment mounted within an equipment rack, comprising:
- a control unit mounted within the rack including a power input for receiving power from a power source located outside the rack, a power converter for converting the received power to an output electrical power, and a plurality of power outlets for providing an electrical connection to the control unit and outputting the output electrical power;
an extension bar mounted within the rack and having an electrical power input for input of electrical power to the extension bar and a plurality of power outlets adapted to couple with and distribute electrical power to conducting elements that electrically connect the extension bar to the mounted equipment; and
an electrical power cable connected to one of the power outlets in the control unit and to the electrical power input of the extension bar.
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Abstract
A modular power distribution system is provided for distributing power within an equipment rack. One particular power distribution system has a control unit that is mounted proximate a rack including a power input for receiving power from a power source located outside the rack. The control unit includes a power converter for converting the received power to an output electrical power, and a plurality of power outlets for providing an electrical connection to the control unit and outputting the output electrical power. This particular power distribution system also includes an extension means mounted proximate the rack and having an electrical power input for input of electrical power to the extension means and a plurality of power outlets adapted to couple with and distribute electrical power to conducting elements that electrically connect the extension means to the mounted equipment. This particular power distribution system further includes an electrical power cable connected to one of the power outlets in the control unit and to the electrical power input of the extension means.
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20 Claims
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1. A power distribution system for distributing power to electrical or computer equipment mounted within an equipment rack, comprising:
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a control unit mounted within the rack including a power input for receiving power from a power source located outside the rack, a power converter for converting the received power to an output electrical power, and a plurality of power outlets for providing an electrical connection to the control unit and outputting the output electrical power;
an extension bar mounted within the rack and having an electrical power input for input of electrical power to the extension bar and a plurality of power outlets adapted to couple with and distribute electrical power to conducting elements that electrically connect the extension bar to the mounted equipment; and
an electrical power cable connected to one of the power outlets in the control unit and to the electrical power input of the extension bar. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A power distribution system for mounting within an equipment rack to distribute electrical power to devices mounted within the equipment rack from an electrical power source external to the equipment rack, comprising:
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an elongate first extension bar having a power inlet and a plurality of power output connectors adapted to couple with electrical conductor elements that electrically connect each of the power output connectors with one of the mounted devices;
an elongate second extension bar having a power inlet and a plurality of power output connectors a to couple with additional ones of the electrical conductor elements that electrically connect each of the power output connectors with one of the mounted;
a control unit mounted within the rack including a power input for receiving power from the external power source and a plurality of power output connectors to output the received power and to couple with electrical conductor elements that electrically connect a first one of the power output connectors with the power inlet of the first extension bar and a second one of the power output connectors with the power inlet of the second extension bar. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A power distribution system, comprising:
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a control unit mounted proximate a rack including a power i for receiving power from a power source located outside the rack, a power converter for converting the received power to an output electrical power, and a plurality of power outlets for providing an electrical connection to the control unit and outputting the output electrical power;
an extension means mounted proximate the rack and having an electrical power input for input of electrical power to the extension means and a plurality of power outlets adapted to couple with and distribute electrical power to conducting elements that electrically connect the extension means to the mounted equipment; and
an electrical power cable connected to one of the power outlets in the control unit and to the electrical power input of the extension means.
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