# US 2017/0288563 A1 · Series module assembly with a power bus system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0288563 A1 - Document ID: US20170288563A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/409,616 - Filed: 2017-01-19 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Earliest claimed: 2016-01-22 - Assignees: Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG - Applicants: Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG - Inventors: Stefan Aporius; Wolfgang Sichmann - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170288563A1 ## CPC - H01R 9/2675: {Electrical interconnections between two blocks, e.g. by means of busbars} - H01R 25/006: {the coupling part being secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. duplex wall receptacle} - H02B 1/40: Wall-mounted casings; Parts thereof or accessories therefor - H02M 7/003: {Constructional details, e.g. physical layout, assembly, wiring or busbar connections} - H05K 7/14324: {comprising modular units, e.g. DIN rail mounted units} - H05K 7/14329: {specially adapted for the configuration of power bus bars} - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - H02B: BOARDS, SUBSTATIONS OR SWITCHING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SUPPLY OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER - H02M: APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF (transformers H01F; dynamo-electric converters H02K47/00; controlling transformers, reactors or choke coils, control or regulation of electric motors, generators or dynamo-electric converters H02P) - H05K: PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ## Abstract A series module assembly particularly for drive technology includes a bus system and series modules arranged in side by side in a row on a mounting base. The series modules each have an electronics housing in which at least one electronic element is arranged. The bus system includes busbars that extend outside of the electronics housing, wherein at least one of the busbars can be electrically connected to the electronic element of one of the series modules via a plug assembly. The series module assembly is designed for wall mounting. The bus bars are pre-assembled with a mounting and bus rail and anchored to the wall. The mounting and bus rail is configured so that the series modules can be mounted on the mounting and bus rail in a direction parallel to the wall in order to establish contact with the busbars. The mounting and bus rail can be adjustably mounted at a selected distance from the wall. ## Claims ### Claim at position 1 -17. (canceled) ### Claim 18 A series module assembly adapted for mounting on a wall, comprising (a) a plurality of modules arranged in a row, each of said modules including at least one electronic component and a plug assembly connected with said at least one electronic component and extending from said module; and (b) a bus assembly for mounting said plurality of modules on the wall, said bus assembly including a mounting and bus rail having a plurality of busbars, said plug assemblies of said plurality of modules being connected with said busbars to electrically connect said electronic components of said modules with said busbars, said modules being pre-assembled with said mounting and bus rail with said modules being arranged parallel to the wall, said bus assembly being adjustable to space said mounting and bus rail at a selected distance from the wall. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) A series module assembly as defined in claim 18, wherein said bus assembly is spaced from the wall in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the row of modules and to the wall. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) A series module assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said mounting and bus rail includes a base formed of an insulating material, said plurality of busbars being anchored within said base. ### Claim 21 (depends on 20) A series module assembly as defined in claim 20, wherein said base has a U-shaped cross-section including a base limb and a pair of longitudinal limbs perpendicular to said base limb to define a contact space, said plurality of busbars being arranged in said contact space. ### Claim 22 (depends on 18) A series module assembly as defined in claim 18, and further comprising a plurality of connectors for connecting said modules with the wall. ### Claim 23 (depends on 18) A series module assembly as defined in claim 18, wherein said bus assembly includes at least one anchoring assembly for connecting said mounting and bus rail with the wall. ### Claim 24 (depends on 23) A series module assembly as defined in claim 23, wherein a pair of anchoring assemblies are connected with ends of said mounting and bus rail, respectively, said modules being arranged between said pair of anchoring assemblies. ### Claim 25 (depends on 24) A series module assembly as defined in claim 24, wherein said pair of anchoring assemblies define the selected distance between said mounting and bus rail and the wall. ### Claim 26 (depends on 25) A series module assembly as defined in claim 25, wherein said pair of anchoring assemblies are configured to adjust the selected distance between said mounting and bus rail and the wall, thereby defining a gap between said mounting and bus rail and the wall. ### Claim 27 (depends on 26) A series module assembly as defined in claim 26, wherein at least a portion of said modules extend through said gap. ### Claim 28 (depends on 27) A series module assembly as defined in claim 27, wherein said module portion comprises mounting bracket. ### Claim 29 (depends on 27) A series module assembly as defined in claim 27, and further comprising connectors which connect said module mounting brackets with the wall. ### Claim 30 (depends on 23) A series module assembly as defined in claim 23, wherein each of said anchoring assemblies comprises an angle bracket having a first anchoring arm connected with the wall and a second anchoring arm extending perpendicularly from said first anchoring arm and connected with said mounting and bus rail. ### Claim 31 (depends on 30) A series module assembly as defined in claim 30, wherein said mounting and bus rail is connected with said second anchoring arm and spaced from the wall. ### Claim 32 (depends on 31) A series module assembly as defined in claim 31, wherein said second anchoring arm contains a slot for receiving a screw for connecting said mounting and bus rail with said second anchoring arm, the position of said screw relative to said slot defining the selected distance of said mounting and bus rail from the wall. ### Claim 33 (depends on 18) A series module assembly as defined in claim 18, and further comprising at least one cable terminal connected with a connecting lug of said mounting and bus rail and with at least one busbar to supply power to the series module assembly. ### Claim 34 (depends on 33) A series module assembly as defined in claim 33, and further comprising covers for covering exposed areas of said mounting and bus rail, said modules, and said cable termials.