# US 2020/0036184 A1 · Modular Power Distribution Panel > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2020/0036184 A1 - Document ID: US20200036184A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/049,484 - Filed: 2018-07-30 - Published: 2020-01-30 - Earliest claimed: 2018-07-30 - Assignees: Telect, Inc. - Applicants: Telect, Inc. - Inventors: Steven Kyle Witkoe; Timothy Andrew Meyer; Timothy McBrien Turpin - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20200036184A1 ## CPC - H02H 7/22: for distribution gear, e.g. bus-bar systems; for switching devices {(detecting mechanical or electrical defects in gas-insulated switchgears H02B13/065)} - H05K 7/1457: {Power distribution arrangements} - H02B 1/18: Disposition or arrangement of fuses (for switchgear having a withdrawable carriage H02B11/26) - H02B 1/21: Bus-bar arrangements for rack-mounted devices with withdrawable units - H02B 1/28: dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof or flameproof - H02B 1/48: Mounting of devices therein - H02H 7/20: for electronic equipment (for converters H02H7/10; for electric measuring instruments G01R1/36; for DC voltage or current semiconductor regulators G05F1/569; for amplifiers H03F1/52; for electronic switching circuits H03K17/08) - H02H: EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS (indicating or signalling undesired working conditions G01R, e.g. G01R31/00, G08B; locating faults along lines G01R31/08; emergency protective devices H01H) - H05K: PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - H02B: BOARDS, SUBSTATIONS OR SWITCHING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SUPPLY OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER ## Abstract A power distribution panel for distributing power to a plurality of components. A modular frame may removably attach in an aperture of a side of a chassis. A first module may be removably attached in an opening of the modular frame. A second module, different from the first module, may be removably attached in the opening of the modular frame. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A power distribution panel for distributing power to a plurality of components, the power distribution panel comprising: a chassis having a front side and a back side opposite the front side, the back side having an aperture; a modular frame removably attachable in the aperture of the back side of the chassis, the modular frame including an opening therethrough; a first module removably attachable in the opening of the modular frame; and a second module, different from the first module, removably attachable in the opening of the modular frame. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The power distribution panel of claim 1, wherein the first module is an input module to attach the power distribution panel to power input cables and to power return cables, the power input cables and the power return cables attached to a primary power distribution system, and the second module is an output module to attach the power distribution panel to power output lines and to power return lines, the power output lines and the power return lines attached to the plurality of components. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The power distribution panel of claim 2, wherein: the input module is a low current input module via which the power distribution panel receives about 125 amperes from the power input cables and the power return cables attached to the primary power distribution system; the input module is a medium current input module via which the power distribution panel receives about 300 amperes from the power input cables and the power return cables attached to the primary power distribution system; or the input module is a high current input module via which the power distribution panel receives about 600 amperes from the power input cables and the power return cables attached to the primary power distribution system. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The power distribution panel of claim 2, wherein: the output module is a low current output module via which the power distribution panel outputs about 30 amperes to the power output lines and the power return lines attached to the components; the output module is a medium current output module via which the power distribution panel outputs about 100 amperes to the power output lines and the power return lines attached to the components; the output module is a low and medium current output module via which the power distribution panel outputs about 30 amperes and 100 amperes to the power output lines and the power return lines attached to the components; or the output module is a high current output module via which the power distribution panel outputs about 250 amperes to the power output lines and the power return lines attached to the components. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The power distribution panel of claim 2, wherein the output module removably receives ends of internal power lines arranged inside of the chassis, and wherein the power output lines attach to the ends of the internal power lines. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The power distribution panel of claim 5, wherein the output module includes a plurality of openings, each opening of the plurality of openings removably receiving a respective end of the ends of internal power lines. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The power distribution panel of claim 1, further comprising a modular face plate removably attachable in an aperture located in the front side of the chassis. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The power distribution panel of claim 7, wherein: the modular face plate is a low current modular face plate having a plurality of overcurrent protection device holders to removably receive a plurality of low current overcurrent protection devices; the modular face plate is a medium current modular face plate having a plurality of overcurrent protection device holders to removably receive a plurality of medium current overcurrent protection devices; the modular face plate is a low and medium current modular face plate having a plurality of overcurrent protection device holders to removably receive a plurality of low current overcurrent protection devices and a plurality of medium current overcurrent protection devices; or the modular face plate is a high current modular face plate having a plurality of overcurrent protection device holders to removably receive a plurality of high current overcurrent protection devices. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The power distribution panel of claim 1, further comprising an overcurrent protection device busbar arranged inside of the chassis, the overcurrent protection device busbar including a first member and a second member, the first member attachable to the second member to removably receive ends of internal power lines arranged inside of the chassis. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The power distribution panel of claim 1, further comprising a firebox arranged inside of the chassis proximate to the front side of the chassis and a middle of the chassis, the firebox to protect overcurrent protection devices housed in the chassis from catching fire. ### Claim 11 A power distribution panel for distributing power to a plurality of components, the power distribution panel comprising: a modular frame removably attachable in an aperture of a side of a chassis, the modular frame including an opening therethrough; an input module removably attachable in the opening of the modular frame, the input module to attach the power distribution panel to power input cables and to power return cables, the power input cables and the power return cables attached to a primary power distribution system; and an output module removably attachable in the opening of the modular frame, the output module to attach the power distribution panel to power output lines and to power return lines, the power output lines and the power return lines attached to the plurality of components. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The power distribution panel of claim 11, wherein: the input module is a low current input module via which the power distribution panel receives about 125 amperes from the power input cables and the power return cables attached to the primary power distribution system; the input module is a medium current input module via which the power distribution panel receives about 300 amperes from the power input cables and the power return cables attached to the primary power distribution system; or the input module is a high current input module via which the power distribution panel receives about 600 amperes from the power input cables and the power return cables attached to the primary power distribution system. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The power distribution panel of claim 11, wherein: the output module is a low current output module via which the power distribution panel outputs about 30 amperes to the power output lines and the power return lines attached to the components; the output module is a medium current output module via which the power distribution panel outputs about 100 amperes to the power output lines and the power return lines attached to the components; the output module is a low and medium current output module via which the power distribution panel outputs about 30 amperes and 100 amperes to the power output lines and the power return lines attached to the components; or the output module is a high current output module via which the power distribution panel outputs about 250 amperes to the power output lines and the power return lines attached to the components. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The power distribution panel of claim 11, wherein the output module removably receives ends of internal power lines arranged inside of the chassis, and wherein the power output lines attach to the ends of the internal power lines. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The power distribution panel of claim 14, wherein the output module includes a plurality of openings, each opening of the plurality of opening removably receiving a respective end of the ends of internal power lines. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The power distribution panel of claim 11, wherein the input module is removably attached in the opening of the modular frame via at least one of one or more bolts or one or more self-clinching fasteners. ### Claim 17 A power distribution panel for distributing power to a plurality of components, the power distribution panel comprising: a chassis having a front side and a back side opposite the front side, the back side having an aperture; a plurality of overcurrent protection device holders arranged in the front side and to removably receive a plurality of overcurrent protection devices; a modular frame removably attachable in the aperture of the back side of the chassis, the modular frame including an opening therethrough; a module removably attachable in the opening of the modular frame; a plurality of internal power lines arranged inside of the chassis; and wherein the module removably receives ends of the plurality of internal power lines. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The power distribution panel of claim 17, wherein the module is an output module to attach the power distribution panel to power output lines and power return lines, the power output lines and the power return lines attached to the plurality of components. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The power distribution panel of claim 18, wherein: the output module is a low current output module via which the power distribution panel outputs about 30 amperes to the power output lines and the power return lines attached to the components; the output module is a medium current output module via which the power distribution panel outputs about 100 amperes to the power output lines and the power return lines attached to the components; the output module is a low and medium current output module via which the power distribution panel outputs about 30 amperes and 100 amperes to the power output lines and the power return lines attached to the components; or the output module is a high current output module via which the power distribution panel outputs about 250 amperes to the power output lines and the power return lines attached to the components. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The power distribution panel of claim 17, further comprising a modular face plate removably attachable in an aperture located in the front side of the chassis, and wherein the plurality of fuse overcurrent protection device holders are arranged in the modular face plate. ### Claim 21 (depends on 20) The power distribution panel of claim 20, wherein: the modular face plate is a low current modular face plate having a plurality of overcurrent protection device holders to removably receive a plurality of low current overcurrent protection devices; the modular face plate is a medium current modular face plate having a plurality of overcurrent protection device holders to removably receive a plurality of medium current overcurrent protection devices; the modular face plate is a low and medium current modular face plate having a plurality of overcurrent protection device holders to removably receive a plurality of low current overcurrent protection devices and a plurality of medium current overcurrent protection devices; or the modular face plate is a high current modular face plate having a plurality of overcurrent protection device holders to removably receive a plurality of high current overcurrent protection device. ### Claim 22 A power distribution panel for distributing power to a plurality of components, the power distribution panel comprising: a modular frame removably attachable in an aperture of a side of a chassis, the modular frame including an opening therethrough; an input module removably attachable to the modular frame, the input module to attach the power distribution panel to power input cables and to power return cables, the power input cables and the power return cables attached to a primary power distribution system; and an output module removably attachable in the opening of the modular frame, the output module to attach the power distribution panel to power output lines and to power return lines, the power output lines and the power return lines attached to the plurality of components.