Modular Power Distribution System and Method
AssigneeADC Telecommunications, Inc.
InventorsJoseph Coffey, David Johnsen, Duane Sand, Bradley Blichfeldt
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Abstract
A modular power distribution system comprises a chassis and a backplane including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules are mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each module includes: (i) a circuit protection device; and (ii) a power output connection location. Bus bars connect front power inputs to the backplane.
Claims22
A power distribution system comprising:
- (a) a chassis including:
- (i) an open front;
- (ii) front power input connections;
- (b) a backplane including:
- (i) a plurality of power inputs electrically connected to the front power input connections;
- (ii) a plurality of module connection locations;
- (c) a module mounted in the chassis to one of the module connection locations, the module including:
- (i) control circuitry;
- and
- (ii) a power output connection.
A power distribution system comprising:
- (a) a chassis housing including:
- (i) a top, a bottom, a rear, opposite outside panels and inside panels, and an open front arranged for receiving one or more power distribution modules;
- (ii) front power input connections;
- (b) a backplane mounted within the chassis housing and including:
- (i) a plurality power inputs;
- (ii) a plurality of module connection locations;
- (c) a bus bar arrangement connecting the front power input connections to the power inputs of the backplane, the bus bar arrangement including a plurality of Z-shaped metal bus bars extending from the front power input connections to the power inputs of the backplane.
A chassis for a modular power distribution system, wherein the power inputs of the backplane face toward the rear of the chassis housing.
A power distribution system comprising:
- (a) a chassis including:
- (i) an open front;
- (ii) front power input connections;
- (b) a backplane including:
- (i) a plurality power inputs electrically connected to the front power input connections;
- (ii) a plurality of module connection locations;
- (iii) an alarm card connector;
- (c) a plurality of modules mounted in the chassis to the module connection locations, each module including:
- (i) a printed circuit board including control circuitry;
- (ii) a circuit protection device;
- and
- (iii) a power output connection.
- (d) an alarm card connected to the alarm card connector of the backplane and mounted in the chassis in the open front.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.