Expandable power distribution unit for uninterruptible power supply
AssigneeSchneider Electric IP Corporation
InventorsDileep Anekal Venkataramanappa, Santhosh Kumar Vijayan, Aravindhan Rajendhiran
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Abstract
A power system includes an enclosure and a sliding power distribution unit (PDU) configured to be at least partially within the enclosure in a closed position and to at least partially extend beyond the enclosure in an open position. The sliding PDU includes a plurality of outlets. The sliding PDU is configured to present a desired number of outlets of the plurality of outlets. The enclosure includes a locking screw to secure the sliding PDU in place in the open position. The enclosure further includes a stopper flange to limit movement of the sliding PDU to the open position. The sliding PDU may include a holding knob to secure and move the sliding PDU.
Claims21
A power system, comprising:
- a guiding slot;
- an enclosure comprising an interior enclosure surface;
- and
- a sliding power distribution unit (PDU) configured to be at least partially within the enclosure in a closed position and to at least partially extend beyond the enclosure in an open position, wherein:
- the sliding PDU comprises a plurality of outlets,
- the guiding slot restricts the sliding PDU's movement to a substantially linear movement in at least one position,
- at least one outlet of the plurality of outlets is exposed for use when the sliding PDU is in the open position, and
- the at least one outlet of the plurality of outlets is obstructed from use by the interior enclosure surface when the sliding PDU is in the closed position, wherein the at least one outlet of the plurality of outlets faces the interior enclosure surface when the sliding PDU is in the closed position.
A method of selectively extending power outlets within a power system, comprising:
- extending a sliding power distribution unit (PDU) configured to be at least partially within an enclosure in a closed position to at least partially extend beyond the enclosure in an open position,
- wherein:
- the sliding PDU comprises a plurality of outlets,
- the power system comprises a guiding slot,
- the enclosure comprises an interior enclosure surface,
- the guiding slot restricts the sliding PDU's movement to a substantially linear movement in at least one position,
- at least one outlet of the plurality of outlets is exposed for use when the sliding PDU is in the open position, and
- the at least one outlet of the plurality of outlets is obstructed from use by the interior enclosure surface when the sliding PDU is in the closed position, wherein the at least one outlet of the plurality of outlets faces the interior enclosure surface when the sliding PDU is in the closed position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.