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POWER CONNECTION CLIP FOR A SHELF IN A SERVER RACK

  • US 20170164505A1
  • Filed: 12/03/2015
  • Published: 06/08/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A power connection clip for connecting an information technology (IT) equipment shelf to a server rack, comprising:

  • a clip body having an inner portion and an outer portion, wherein the outer portion is adapted to protrude outside of the IT equipment shelf and the inner portion is adapted to extend inside the IT equipment shelf, wherein the outer portion includes a central stump and at least two clip fins separated from the central stump to form at least two cavities;

    wherein the inner portion of the clip body includes at least two rear outlets;

    electrically conductors respectively and at least partially covering the cavities, the electrically conductors adapted to carry a first voltage to the rear outlets;

    a shelf coupler, attached to the clip body and between the inner portion and the outer portion, adapted to mechanically couple the clip body to a wall of the IT equipment shelf; and

    a pair of electrically conductive prongs sandwiching at least part of the inner portion of the clip body and extending into the outer portion, wherein the pair of electrically conductive prongs are adapted to carry a second voltage higher than the first voltage.

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