GB2278501A - 19" Rack mounted power distribution unit - Google Patents

19" Rack mounted power distribution unit Download PDF

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GB2278501A
GB2278501A GB9310157A GB9310157A GB2278501A GB 2278501 A GB2278501 A GB 2278501A GB 9310157 A GB9310157 A GB 9310157A GB 9310157 A GB9310157 A GB 9310157A GB 2278501 A GB2278501 A GB 2278501A
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02B—BOARDS, SUBSTATIONS OR SWITCHING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SUPPLY OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02B1/00—Frameworks, boards, panels, desks, casings; Details of substations or switching arrangements
    • H02B1/26—Casings; Parts thereof or accessories therefor
    • H02B1/30—Cabinet-type casings; Parts thereof or accessories therefor
    • H02B1/32—Mounting of devices therein
    • H02B1/34—Racks

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Abstract

A power distribution unit contained in a metal enclosure 1 is removably installed into a standard 19" rack system 9, the enclosure 1 being provided with transparent inspection covers over terminals, circuit breakers, sockets, safety and control circuits with indication lamps. Uninterruptable power via a separate rack mounted UPS unit 11 or from a UPS located elsewhere is supplied to a miniature circuit breaker distribution board in the enclosure to supply power to computer equipment. The UPS can be by-passed by the circuit breakers and normal mains power supplied to the computer equipment miniature circuit 10 distribution board. Other electrical equipment is supplied from normal mains power via another separate miniature circuit breaker distribution board. <IMAGE>

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19" RACK MOUNTED POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT This invention relates to a 19" rack mounted power distribution unit.
Power distribution units are used in computer rooms to supply electrical power to each item of computer equipment via circuit breakers enclosed in a free standing metal cabinet or enclosure.
The power distribution units also contain power monitoring, indication and safety isolation devices and are specifically designed for each computer room installation.
According to the present invention there is provided a 19" wide metal enclosure with clear inspection covers over the electrical components which form a power distribution unit. The enclosure is removable and can be installed into a standard 19" rack system.
The 19" power distribution unit consists of an incoming power connection, main circuit breakers, supply circuit breakers to and from a separate uninterruptible power supply unit (UPS), a UPS by-pass circuit breaker and two separate outgoing miniature circuit breaker distribution boards, one of which provides independent power to computers, and the other to any electrical equipment via sockets and terminals.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows the front perspective view of the 19" wide power distribution unit.
Figure 2 shows the rear perspective view of the 19" wide power distribution unit.
Figure 3 shows the power distribution unit in position in a standard 19" rack with the UPS unit.
Referring to the drawings, Fig 1, the rack mounted power distribution unit comprises a metal enclosure 1 with transparent inspection covers 2 over the electrical components. The main incoming and supply circuit breakers 3 are mounted on a metal plate set back from the two outgoing miniature circuit breaker distribution boards 4 also fixed to a metal plate. The lockable hinged door 5 contains an emergency isolation button and indication lamps 10 as shown in Fig 3. Gland plates 8, Fig 2, at the rear of the enclosure 1 provide means of securing the incoming and outgoing cables which connect to the pre-wired terminals 7.
Outgoing supplies can be plugged into sockets 6 or connected to terminals 7.
To install the power distribution unit 1 in any position in a standard 19" rack the front flange is secured by screws to the rack steelwork 9 as shown in Fig 3 with support at the rear (not shown).

Claims (3)

1. A power distribution unit to fit into a standard 19" rack and be removable. The unit comprises a metal enclosure with transparent inspection covers containing, terminals, circuit breakers, sockets, safety and control circuits with indication lamps.
2. A removable power distribution unit as claimed in claim 1 wherein the UPS can be connected to it to supply electrical equipment via the outgoing miniature circuit breaker distribution board.
3. A removable power distribution unit as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the UPS can be by passed and maintain power to the outgoing miniature circuit breaker distribution board.
GB9310157A 1993-05-18 1993-05-18 19" Rack mounted power distribution unit Expired - Fee Related GB2278501B (en)

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GB2387045A (en) * 2001-11-07 2003-10-01 Sansha Electric Mfg Co Ltd Control panel has one accessible control when cover is closed
US7388171B2 (en) 2004-09-14 2008-06-17 Sansha Electric Manufacturing Company, Limited Power supply apparatus for welder
WO2008114131A2 (en) * 2007-03-21 2008-09-25 Eaton Power Quality Corporation Uninterruptible power distribution systems and methods using distributed power distribution units
US7675740B2 (en) * 2001-03-20 2010-03-09 American Power Conversion Corporation Adjustable scalable rack power system and method
US7718889B2 (en) 2001-03-20 2010-05-18 American Power Conversion Corporation Adjustable scalable rack power system and method
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GB801919A (en) * 1957-05-25 1958-09-24 Automatic Telephone & Elect Improvements in or relating to electrical equipment mounting racks
GB1553460A (en) * 1976-05-28 1979-09-26 Siemens Ag Housings for electrical or electronic components
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GB801919A (en) * 1957-05-25 1958-09-24 Automatic Telephone & Elect Improvements in or relating to electrical equipment mounting racks
GB1553460A (en) * 1976-05-28 1979-09-26 Siemens Ag Housings for electrical or electronic components
GB2133633A (en) * 1983-01-06 1984-07-25 Thorn Emi Instr Cases for electrical instruments
GB2199192A (en) * 1986-11-10 1988-06-29 Vero Electronics Gmbh Bicc A rear wall for a housing containing electronic assemblies

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US7675740B2 (en) * 2001-03-20 2010-03-09 American Power Conversion Corporation Adjustable scalable rack power system and method
US8867193B2 (en) 2001-03-20 2014-10-21 Schneider Electric It Corporation Adjustable scalable rack power system and method
EP2440028A3 (en) * 2001-03-20 2013-03-20 American Power Conversion Corporation Data center power and mounting system and method of installing equipment
US8173898B2 (en) 2001-03-20 2012-05-08 American Power Conversion Corporation Adjustable scalable rack power system and method
US8107225B2 (en) 2001-03-20 2012-01-31 American Power Conversion Corporation Adjustable scalable rack power system and method
US7718889B2 (en) 2001-03-20 2010-05-18 American Power Conversion Corporation Adjustable scalable rack power system and method
US6825441B2 (en) 2001-11-07 2004-11-30 Sansha Electric Manufacturing Company, Limited Power supply apparatus
GB2387045A (en) * 2001-11-07 2003-10-01 Sansha Electric Mfg Co Ltd Control panel has one accessible control when cover is closed
GB2387045B (en) * 2001-11-07 2004-06-16 Sansha Electric Mfg Co Ltd Power supply apparatus
AU2002301846B2 (en) * 2001-11-07 2004-05-20 Sansha Electric Manufacturing Company, Limited Power supply apparatus
US7855872B2 (en) 2002-01-02 2010-12-21 American Power Conversion Corporation Toolless mounting system and method for an adjustable scalable rack power system
US7388171B2 (en) 2004-09-14 2008-06-17 Sansha Electric Manufacturing Company, Limited Power supply apparatus for welder
US7561411B2 (en) 2006-03-17 2009-07-14 Eaton Corporation Uninterruptible power distribution systems and methods using distributed power distribution units
WO2008114131A3 (en) * 2007-03-21 2009-01-15 Eaton Power Quality Corp Uninterruptible power distribution systems and methods using distributed power distribution units
WO2008114131A2 (en) * 2007-03-21 2008-09-25 Eaton Power Quality Corporation Uninterruptible power distribution systems and methods using distributed power distribution units

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