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US 10,707,630 B2Granted
High outlet density power distribution unit
AssigneeServer Technology, Inc.
InventorTravis Irons
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Abstract
Systems and apparatuses are provided in which outlets are coupled to a power distribution unit (PDU) or PDU module in various configurations. The outlets may be coupled to a recessed surface within a PDU housing. The outlets and recessed surface may be formed as part of a single mold. The outlets may be coupled to a printed circuit board that is at least partially disposed within the PDU housing. The outlets may extend away from the recessed surface or printed circuit board towards or beyond a front face of the PDU housing.
Claims20
An outlet connector bank, comprising:
- a unitary body including:
- a recessed surface;
- at least one sidewall extending upwardly from said recessed surface;
- and
- a flange extending laterally from said at least one sidewall;
- a plurality of outlet cores each including at least two aligned apertures and each extending upwardly from said recessed surface, there being an unobstructed space between at least two adjacent outlet cores;
- and
- a plurality of electrical terminals, each positioned in a corresponding one of the at least two aligned apertures.
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A power distribution unit, comprising:
- a housing;
- at least one power input coupled with the housing and connectable to an associated external power source;
- at least one outlet bank located at least partially within the housing, said at least one outlet bank comprising a unitary body having:
- a recessed surface;
- at least one sidewall extending upwardly from said recessed surface;
- and
- a flange extending laterally from said at least one sidewall;
- a plurality of outlet cores each including at least two aligned apertures and each extending upwardly from said recessed surface, there being an unobstructed space between at least two adjacent outlet cores;
- and
- a plurality of electrical terminals, each positioned in a corresponding one of the at least two aligned apertures.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.