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Apparatus and method for mounting a power distribution unit within an equipment enclosure

  • US 6,229,691 B1
  • Filed: 11/13/1998
  • Issued: 05/08/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/13/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A power distribution unit mounted within an equipment enclosure including an inner rack having columns, the power distribution unit comprising:

  • a housing having a number of sides including a first side and a second side;

    a plurality of power output connectors mounted to the first side of the housing, the power output connectors adapted to couple with, and distribute electrical power to, conducting elements that electrically interconnect the power distribution unit with various equipment components mounted within the equipment enclosure;

    a power input port in the second side of the housing for input of electrical power to the power distribution unit; and

    at least one mounting hinge, the at least one mounting hinge fixedly attached to the power distribution unit housing and fixedly mounted to the columns of the inner rack such that the power distribution unit is pivotable and movable from a first position in which the power distribution unit is flush to the inner rack and obstructs access to equipment components behind the power distribution unit to a second extended position in which the power distribution unit is translated away from the inner rack to allow access to the equipment components.

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