Modular UPS
First Claim
1. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system comprising:
- one or more frame components, of which a first frame component is adapted to hold at least one of a plurality of modules including at least one power module and at least one battery module, the frame component being capable of being installed as a stand alone unit or being installed as part of a rack-mounted system.
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Abstract
A modular UPS system is provided wherein UPS systems may be constructed using a number of different frame components. In one example, a core UPS frame is provided that can accept different combinations of power and battery modules, and an extension frame is provided that can be combined with the core frame to provide a larger UPS system. According to one example, both the core and extension frame types may be used in either a standalone or rack-mounted configuration. Another aspect relates to packaging of UPS components such that the UPS frame need not include serviceable items. In another aspect, a rail system is provided that allows for easier installation of heavy components into rack-mount systems.
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41 Claims
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1. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system comprising:
one or more frame components, of which a first frame component is adapted to hold at least one of a plurality of modules including at least one power module and at least one battery module, the frame component being capable of being installed as a stand alone unit or being installed as part of a rack-mounted system. - 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. A battery module associated with one or more modular uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system units, the UPS system units including at least two different frame types, each of which include a respective at least one frame portion in which the battery module is located, the battery module being capable of being oriented in at least one of a plurality of orientations within the at least one frame portion of the two different frame types, respectively.
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33. A support rail for a rack-mounted system, comprising:
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an element that couples the support rail to a front vertical rack mount rail;
an element that couples the support rail to a rear vertical rack mount rail;
a ledge piece that supports the rack-mounted system from underneath the rack-mounted system; and
a rear support member, that, when the rack-mounted system is inserted into the rack, secures the rack-mounted system from moving in a vertical direction. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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- 39. A module for use in a modular uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system, the UPS providing backup power to one or more electrical loads, the module comprising input signal conditioning and switching components.
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