Modular UPS systems and methods using modular interconnect assemblies
First Claim
1. A modular uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system, comprising:
- a plurality of UPS system component modules, each configured to be arranged in at least one equipment rack, each of the UPS system component modules having at least one flexible power cable extending therefrom and having a pluggable first connector at an end thereof; and
a modular power interconnect assembly configured to be attached to at least one equipment rack, the modular power interconnect assembly including a housing, a plurality of bus bars positioned within the housing, and a plurality of second connectors positioned at a face of the housing, electrically connected to the plurality of bus bars and configured to pluggably mate with the first connectors to provide electrical interconnection among the plurality of UPS system component modules.
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Abstract
A modular uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system includes a plurality of UPS system component modules, each configured to be arranged in at least one equipment rack, each of the UPS system component modules having at least one flexible power cable extending therefrom and having a pluggable first connector at an end thereof. The system also includes a modular power interconnect assembly configured to be attached to at least one equipment rack, the modular power interconnect assembly including a housing, a plurality of bus bars positioned within the housing, and a plurality of second connectors positioned at a face of the housing, electrically connected to the plurality of bus bars and configured to pluggably mate with the first connectors to provide electrical interconnection among the plurality of UPS system component modules.
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22 Claims
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1. A modular uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system, comprising:
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a plurality of UPS system component modules, each configured to be arranged in at least one equipment rack, each of the UPS system component modules having at least one flexible power cable extending therefrom and having a pluggable first connector at an end thereof; and
a modular power interconnect assembly configured to be attached to at least one equipment rack, the modular power interconnect assembly including a housing, a plurality of bus bars positioned within the housing, and a plurality of second connectors positioned at a face of the housing, electrically connected to the plurality of bus bars and configured to pluggably mate with the first connectors to provide electrical interconnection among the plurality of UPS system component modules. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method comprising:
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arranging a plurality of UPS system component modules in at least one equipment rack, each of the UPS system component modules having at least one flexible power cable extending therefrom and having a pluggable first connector at an end thereof; and
mounting a modular power interconnect assembly in and/or on the at least one equipment rack, the power interconnect assembly comprising a housing, a plurality of bus bars positioned within the housing, and a plurality of second connectors positioned at a face of the housing, electrically connected to the plurality of bus bars and configured to pluggably mate with the first connectors. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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