Power distribution module form factor

• US 9,462,707 B2
• Filed: 03/31/2014
• Issued: 10/04/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 05/12/2009
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Amphenol Network Solutions, Inc. (Amphenol Corporation)
• Original Assignee: Telect Incorporated (Amphenol Corporation)
• Inventors: Wright, Randolph Stanton, Reeder, Larry O'Neal
• Primary Examiner(s): HAUGHTON, ANTHONY MICHAEL
• Application Number:
  US14/231,557
• Publication Number:
  US 20140211422A1
• Time in Patent Office: 918 Days
• Field of Search: 361/643, 361/652, 361/724, 361/725, 361/726, 361/727
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/181 Enclosures for portable computers G06F1/1613
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/189 Power distribution
• CPC Class Codes: H02B 1/26 Casings; Parts thereof or accessories therefor
• CPC Class Codes: H04Q 1/03 Power distribution arrangements
• CPC Class Codes: H04Q 1/04 Frames or mounting racks for selector switches; Accessories therefor, e.g. frame cover
• CPC Class Codes: H04Q 1/155 characterised by connection features
• CPC Class Codes: H05K 13/00 Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or adjusting assemblages of electric components
• CPC Class Codes: H05K 5/0004 comprising several parts forming a closed casing
• CPC Class Codes: H05K 7/1461 Slidable card holders; Card stiffeners; Control or display means therefor
• CPC Class Codes: H05K 7/18 Construction of rack or frame
• CPC Class Codes: H05K 7/20945 Thermal management, e.g. inverter temperature control
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 29/49002 Electrical device making
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 29/49117 Conductor or circuit manufacturing

Abstract

A modular form factor power module system with monitoring and control functions is disclosed. The power module system is configured to power, monitor and/or control telecommunications equipment at the circuit level.

Claims

1. A method of configuring a modular telecommunications equipment enclosure comprising:

providing a rack unit enclosed in the telecommunications equipment enclosure, the rack unit comprising a connection interface that directly receives power from a rectifier; and

mounting a power module in the rack, the power module comprising;

a wired connection;

a monitor coupled to the wired connection; and

a switch coupled to the wired connection, such that when the power module mounts in the rack, the wired connection selectively engages with the connection interface and completes a circuit between a power source and a load.

2. The method of claim 1, further comprising, connecting a power source to the wired connection.

3. The method of claim 1, further comprising, connecting a unit of telecommunications equipment to the wired connection.

4. The method of claim 1, further comprising, connecting a controller to the wired connection.

5. The module system of claim 1, wherein a power distribution block is enclosed in the modular enclosure.

6. A telecommunications equipment enclosure, the enclosure comprising:

a plurality of panels configured to enclose equipment inside the enclosure, wherein at least one of the plurality of panels is configured as an access panel, such that the access panel provides access to equipment inside the enclosure;

an internal divider configured to substantially separate the interior of the enclosure into a first area and a second area, wherein the access panel includes a sub-panel configured to allow access to the first area while preventing access to the second area;

a first lock configured to secure the access panel; and

a second lock configured to secure the sub-panel.

7. The enclosure of claim 6, wherein the access panel comprises a door or a hatch.

8. The enclosure of claim 6, wherein the sub-panel panel comprises door or a hatch.

9. The enclosure of claim 6, wherein the first area is thermally substantially isolated from the second area.

10. The enclosure of claim 6, wherein airflow between the first and second areas is restricted.

11. The enclosure of claim 6, further comprising an LED (light emitting diode) lighting system comprising:

an arm configured to engage to a surface of a panel;

a plurality of LED bulbs engaged to the arm; and

a switch interposed between the LED bulbs and an LED switch.

12. A method of configuring a telecommunications equipment power system comprising:

providing a connection interface communicatively coupled to a power source, a control system and a bus bar;

communicatively coupling a telecommunications equipment to the connection interface via the bus bar;

mounting a power module to the connection interface by engaging a wired connection of the power module with the connection interface, the power module comprising;

a monitor for monitoring power provided the telecommunications equipment; and

a switch for controllably connecting or disconnecting power provided to the telecommunications equipment module.

13. The method of claim 12, further comprising providing a rectifier coupled between the power source and the bus bar.

14. The method of claim 12, wherein the monitor monitors power provided to a plurality of telecommunications equipment units.

15. The method of claim 12, wherein the connection interface communicatively couples the control system to the switch or the monitor.

16. The method of claim 12, further comprising providing a sensor communicatively coupled to the control system.

17. The method of claim 12, wherein the control system is in wired or wireless communication with a network control center.

18. The method of claim 12, further comprising unmounting the power module from the connection interface and mounting a second power module to the connection interface, the second power module having a different configuration than the unmounted power module.

19. The method of claim 12, further comprising decoupling the telecommunications equipment from the connection interface and coupling a second telecommunications equipment to the connection interface, replacing the decoupled telecommunications equipment.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein the decoupled telecommunications equipment is replaced by the second telecommunications equipment for a repair or an upgrade.