Adaptable rack mountable power distribution apparatus
First Claim
1. A power distribution apparatus for an electronic equipment rack, the power distribution apparatus comprising in combination:
- a longitudinally extending housing having an upper end opposite a lower end, a longitudinal face intermediate the upper end and lower end, a first side wall extending intermediate the upper end and lower end, a second side wall opposing the first side wall and extending intermediate the upper end and lower end, and a longitudinal back side opposite the longitudinal face and extending intermediate the upper end and lower end;
at least one power input penetrating the housing;
a plurality of power outlets penetrating the longitudinal face of the housing;
at least one rack brace channel penetrating the longitudinal back side of the housing, whereby a rack frame brace may penetrate the rack brace channel when mounted on a rack; and
at least one bracket mounting passage in the upper end of the housing and at least a second bracket mounting passage in the lower end of the housing, whereby disparate rack mounting brackets may be disposed on the upper and lower ends of the housing.
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Abstract
Embodiments of a power distribution apparatus that is adaptable to be readily mounted within a variety of differing types of electronic equipment racks are herein described. One such embodiment provides power distribution apparatus having an upper mounting adapter. The upper mounting adapter may be attachable to a housing of the power distribution apparatus or may be integrally formed therein. Another embodiment provides power distribution apparatus having a lower mounting adapter. The lower mounting adapter may be attachable to the housing of the power distribution apparatus or may be integrally formed in the housing. A further embodiment provides power distribution apparatus having at least one mounting peg mounting in mating holes formed in a rack. The mounting pegs may be attachable to a housing of the power distribution apparatus or may be integrally formed therein. Other embodiments provide power distribution apparatus having rack mounting channels or access openings formed in at least one of a plurality of sides.
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20 Claims
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1. A power distribution apparatus for an electronic equipment rack, the power distribution apparatus comprising in combination:
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a longitudinally extending housing having an upper end opposite a lower end, a longitudinal face intermediate the upper end and lower end, a first side wall extending intermediate the upper end and lower end, a second side wall opposing the first side wall and extending intermediate the upper end and lower end, and a longitudinal back side opposite the longitudinal face and extending intermediate the upper end and lower end; at least one power input penetrating the housing; a plurality of power outlets penetrating the longitudinal face of the housing; at least one rack brace channel penetrating the longitudinal back side of the housing, whereby a rack frame brace may penetrate the rack brace channel when mounted on a rack; and at least one bracket mounting passage in the upper end of the housing and at least a second bracket mounting passage in the lower end of the housing, whereby disparate rack mounting brackets may be disposed on the upper and lower ends of the housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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7. The power distribution apparatus 1, wherein the mounting bracket disposed on the upper end of the housing comprises a plate having at least one fastener passage formed therein.
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17. A power distribution apparatus electrically coupleable to a plurality of electrical devices through a plurality of electrical outlets, the power distribution apparatus comprising:
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(A) a housing comprising at least a front face, a back side, two lateral sides, a top side, and a bottom side, the housing having an upper portion and a lower portion; (B) a plurality of electrical outlets extending through the front face of the housing, each electrical outlet configured to deliver power to at least one electrical device; (C) a plurality of mounting pegs disposed on the back side of the housing, the mounting pegs adapted to be received by mating slotted mounting apertures in a rack; and (D) at least one of (a)–
(e);(a) at least one fastener passage penetrating the upper portion of the housing, the fastener passage adapted to receive a fastener passing into an upper mounting adapter, the upper mounting adapter configured to be secured to a side of a rack, thereby at least partially securing the housing against movement relative to the rack; (b) at least one fastener passage penetrating the lower portion of the housing, the fastener passage adapted to receive a fastener passing into a lower mounting adapter, the lower mounting adapter configured to be secured to a side of the rack, thereby at least partially securing the housing against movement relative to the rack; (c) a rack mounting channel formed in the back side of the housing between the upper and lower housing portions, the rack mounting channel configured to allow the housing to be placed in relatively close proximity to a rack having a protrusion; (d) an upper mounting adapter integrally formed in the housing and configured to at least partially secure the housing to the rack; (e) a lower mounting adapter integrally formed in the housing and configured to at least partially secure the housing to the rack; and (f) at least one fuse access opening formed in the front face, back side, or a lateral side of the housing, the fuse access opening configured to allow access to a fuse inside the housing. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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Specification