Implementing reconfigurable power connector for multiple wiring configurations
AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorDavid B. Johnson
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Abstract
A method and structures are provided for implementing a reconfigurable power connector for multiple wiring configurations. The reconfigurable power connector optionally is configured to connect to either a 4-wire delta (Δ) or a 5-wire wye (Y). The reconfigurable power connector includes a fifth pin that is moveable between a retracted position in the 4-wire delta (Δ) configuration and an extended position in the 5-wire wye (Y) configuration.
Claims18
A structure for implementing a reconfigurable power connector for multiple wiring configurations comprising;
- a connector housing;
- a plurality of connector pins being selectively configured in a 4-wire delta (A) configuration and a 5-wire wye (Y) configuration;
- said plurality of connector pins including a predefined pin moveable between a retracted position in the 4-wire delta (Δ) configuration and an extended position in the 5-wire wye (Y) configuration;
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- a lever adapted for moving said predefined pin.
A method for implementing a reconfigurable power connector for multiple wiring configurations comprising;
- providing a connector housing;
- providing a plurality of connector pins;
- selectively said plurality of connector pins for phase position for a 4-wire delta (Δ) configuration and a 5-wire wye (Y) configuration;
- moving a predefined pin to a retracted position for selectively configuring said plurality of connector pins in the 4-wire delta (A) configuration;
- moving said predefined pin to an extended position for selectively configuring said plurality of connector pins in the 5-wire wye (Y) configuration;
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- providing a lever adapted for moving said predefined pin.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.