Busbar adapter and test stand
AssigneeZT Group Int'l, Inc.
InventorsRyan Signer, Vladimir Lipnevici, Kapil Rao Ganta Papa Rao Bala, Michael Dennis Marcade
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Abstract
An apparatus provides power for computer devices, such as servers, facilitating their testing outside of the typical server rack. A platform of supports the computer device while providing for a power supply unit beneath the platform to be connected to the device. The location of the power supply beneath the platform decreases the combined footprint of the apparatus and device under test. The power supply unit may be configured to connect to standard voltages, allowing the computer device to be tested where connection to rack-level voltage is not convenient.
Claims12
An apparatus comprising:
- a support structure;
- a power supply unit (PSU);
- a platform;
- and
- a first connector with a first terminal and a second terminal connected to the PSU, the first terminal including a first busbar having a first lower section and a first upper section, the second terminal including a second busbar parallel to the first busbar and having a second lower section and a second upper section, wherein, when the platform is oriented horizontally:
- the support structure is configured to support the platform;
- the platform defines a footprint and the PSU is positioned within the footprint;
- the PSU is positioned below the platform;
- and
- the first connector extends from below the platform to above the platform with the first lower section and the second lower section being positioned below the platform and the first upper section and the second upper section extending above the platform.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.