US 2007/0184721 A1 · Power distribution unit and methods of making and use including modular construction and assemblies

Abstract

Described herein are various embodiments of a power distribution unit having modular components. For example, according to one embodiment, a power distribution unit can include a component portion that comprises at least two modules selected from the group consisting of outlet modules, circuit protection modules, power input modules, communications I/O modules, and display modules. Each of the at least two modules of the component portion can comprise at least one connection element and can be removably secured to one or more other of the at least two modules via the connection elements. The power distribution unit can also include a housing that defines an interior cavity. The component portion can be removably secured to the housing at least partially within the interior cavity.

Claims28

Dependent claims

A method for making a power distribution unit, comprising:

selecting at least two modules from the group consisting of outlet modules, circuit protection modules, display modules, communications I/O modules, and power input modules;
removably coupling the selected at least two modules;
electrically coupling the selected at least two modules;
and
removably securing the at least two modules at least partially within a housing.

2 more elements

A power distribution unit having a modular construction, comprising:

a component portion comprising:
(A) at least one circuit protection module comprising (i) at least one
circuit protection element;
and (ii) at least one connection element;
and
(B) at least one outlet module comprising (i) at least one outlet;
and (ii) at least one connection element matingly and removably engageable with the at least one connection element of the at least one circuit protection module;
(C) wherein the at least one circuit protection module is removably secured to the at least one outlet module via mateable engagement between at least one of the connection elements of the circuit protection module and at least one of the connection elements of the outlet module;
a housing defining an interior cavity, wherein the component portion is removably secured to the housing at least partially within the interior cavity.

6 more elements

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Facts

Application

11/653,098Filed 11 Jan 2007

Priority

11 Jan 2006

Published

9 Aug 2007

Term ends

Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification17 codes

H02B 1/32
Cabinet-type casings; Parts thereof or accessories therefor: mounting of devices therein
H01R 25/006
Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more…
H02B 1/20
Frameworks, boards, panels, desks, casings; Details of substations or switching arrangements: bus-bar or other wiring layouts, e.g. in cubicles,…
H02B 1/26
Frameworks, boards, panels, desks, casings; Details of substations or switching arrangements: casings; Parts thereof or accessories therefor

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