Rack power distribution unit method and system for construction allowing greater unit permutations and optimized manufacturing efficiency
AssigneeGateview Technologies, Inc.
InventorMark Germagian
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides a method of standardizing the construction of a power distribution device that includes power conveying wires, a plurality of receptacles, a power conveying flexible bus assembly, a plurality of power connection boards, a plurality of circuit breakers, a standardized receptacle module carrier, and a customized cover. The standardized receptacles and the receptacle printed circuit boards are configured into modules arranged and aligned about the standardized receptacle module carrier. The standardized receptacle module carrier is attached to the standardized common chassis. A customized cover is attached to the standardized common chassis.
Claims26
A power distribution unit comprising:
- a chassis having a first end and a second end, wherein the chassis defines a surface that extends between the first end and the second end, wherein the surface defines a plurality of features that are spaced apart between the first end and the second end;
- a plurality of modules that each define a structure configured to engage any of the features for selective placement of the respective module at a different position between the first end and the second end of the chassis;
- wherein the modules are wired together,
- wherein the modules are arrangeable in one of a first configuration and a second configuration,
- wherein, in the first configuration, the modules are arranged with modules of other power distribution units for machine soldering together;
- and
- wherein, in the second configuration, the modules are positioned for engagement with the chassis.
A method of assembling a power distribution unit, the method comprising:
- providing a chassis having a first end and a second end, wherein the chassis defines a surface that extends between the first end and the second end, wherein the surface defines a plurality of features that are spaced apart between the first end and the second end;
- positioning a plurality of modules for engagement with the chassis, wherein each module defines a structure configured to engage any of the features for selective placement of the respective module at a different position between the first end and the second end of the chassis;
- operatively wiring the modules together;
- arranging the modules in a first configuration with modules of other power distribution units for machine soldering together;
- and
- arranging the modules in a second configuration for the positioning for engagement with the chassis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.