CN105048168B - A kind of electrical power distribution apparatus with integrated distribution mains - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a kind of electrical power distribution apparatus with integrated distribution mains, including channel-shaped pedestal, the power distribution module being inserted in the pedestal, and it is pluggable be arranged on the pedestal and with the power distribution module is electrically connected connects electric module and power supply output module；The power distribution module include multiple separate and adjacent to each other connecting groove, with multiple insulation crusts that the connecting groove is correspondingly arranged, at least two integrated distribution mains being arranged between the connecting groove and the insulation crust, and the multiple power supply terminals being fixed on the distribution mains；The two ends of the insulation crust are respectively arranged with least one socket, and multiple power supply terminals are plugged in the corresponding socket, and the power supply output module is plugged between the socket.The present invention has the distribution mains and modular connecting groove, insulation crust and socket of integration, and hot-swappable power-on serving and local replacing can be achieved.

Description

A power distribution device with an integrated power distribution bus

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of power distribution, and more specifically, relates to a power distribution device with an integrated power distribution bus.

Background technique

At present, most of the power distributor products in the computer room cabinet adopt an integrated structure design, and its application is relatively wide. In the prior art, the IT equipment connected to the power distributor product has a rigid requirement of uninterrupted power supply, which leads to more stringent standards for the stability and flexibility of the related power supply equipment. However, the integrated power distributor product has the following disadvantages: once the output socket unit fails, the entire product needs to be replaced or repaired in a power failure, resulting in the power outage and shutdown of all IT equipment connected to the entire product. In turn, it brings inconvenience to the normal operation of the IDC (Internet Data Center, Internet Data Center) computer room, and even causes unpredictable and incalculable consequences such as server downtime and big data loss due to power outages.

Contents of the invention

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a power distribution device with an integrated power distribution bus, which can realize the modular design of power distribution products and realize hot swap Live maintenance and partial modular replacement have high flexibility, which is conducive to the stable operation of IT equipment.

The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is to provide a power distribution device with an integrated power distribution bus, including a groove-shaped base, a power distribution module inserted in the base, and a pluggable A power connection module and a power output module that are arranged on the base and are electrically connected to the power distribution module;

Wherein, the power distribution module includes a plurality of mutually independent and adjacent wiring slots, a plurality of insulating shells corresponding to the wiring slots, and an integrated At least two power distribution buses, and a plurality of power supply terminals fixed on the power distribution bus; at least one socket is respectively provided at both ends of the insulating shell, and a plurality of the power supply terminals are plugged into the corresponding sockets and the power output module is inserted between the at least one socket at both ends of the insulating shell.

In one embodiment, each of the power distribution buses has a metal strip extending along the length direction of the base, and a power connection element fixed at one end of the metal strip and electrically connected to the power connection module; A plurality of power supply terminals are riveted on the metal strip.

In one embodiment, the power connection module includes a power connection terminal box, and a power connection terminal arranged in the power connection terminal box; the power connection element is inserted into the power connection terminal, and is connected to the power connection terminal box. The electric terminals are electrically connected; the electric terminal box is also provided with a power input port for the power supply input cable to pass through.

Preferably, the junction groove is an aluminum alloy groove, and the metal strip is a copper strip.

In one embodiment, a plurality of the wiring slots are adjacent to each other along the length direction of the base, and each of the wiring slots includes a bottom and a base fixed on the bottom and extending parallel to the length direction of the base. protrusion.

In one embodiment, the number of the power distribution buses is three; wherein, the first power distribution bus and the second power distribution bus are respectively arranged on both sides of the protruding part, and the third power distribution bus is set up on the protruding part the top of.

In one embodiment, at least two first clips are correspondingly provided on both sides of each of the wiring slots parallel to the protruding part; Between the two first clamping parts, and the first clamping part is clamped in the base.

In one embodiment, each of the insulating shells includes a housing, the sockets are arranged at both ends of the housing, and the housing is also provided with card slots, and the two sockets located on the same side of the wiring slot A second clip corresponding to the card slot is also provided between the two first clips; the second clip is clipped in the clip slot.

In one embodiment, the base is a groove-shaped structure surrounded by a bottom plate, a first side plate and a second side plate; limit joints are respectively provided at both ends of the bottom plate; Between the first side plate and the second side plate; the first side plate is also provided with a plurality of protrusions for limiting and fixing the limit joint, the power connection module and the power output module , the protruding strips extend along the length direction of the base.

Preferably, the power output module is also provided with a pullable safety lock piece.

Implementing the power distribution device with integrated power distribution bus of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: because the power distribution bus of the power distribution module adopts an integrated design, and the wiring groove and the insulating shell (the socket is installed on the insulating shell) adopt a module When a single socket fails, there is no need to replace the entire power distributor product, but only need to hot-swap the corresponding power output module, and take out the insulating shell containing the socket, which can be replaced and replaced at any time. Replacement, has strong flexibility, and is conducive to the stable operation of IT equipment; this kind of power distribution device greatly provides technical support for power distribution, hot-swappable live maintenance and modular partial replacement of modular power distributor products , solves the disadvantages of integrated power distribution products in the prior art to the greatest extent, provides a basis for the construction and transformation of the computer room, and can realize hot-swapping and belt-plugging of power distribution products that cannot be realized in the prior art Click Modular Replacement.

Description of drawings

The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with accompanying drawing and embodiment, in the accompanying drawing:

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a power distribution device with an integrated power distribution bus in an embodiment of the present invention, in which part of the power output module is separated from the power distribution module;

Fig. 2 is a schematic structural view of the base in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the power distribution module in Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 is an exploded schematic view of the power distribution module in Fig. 3;

Figure 5 shows the exploded structure of the power distribution module with only one insulating shell and wiring slot;

Fig. 6 is a side view of the power supply terminal in Fig. 4;

Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram of the access terminal connected to the power distribution module;

Fig. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of the access terminal box and the power distribution module installed in the base; and

Fig. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of a power distribution device with an integrated power distribution bus, in which all power output modules are plugged into the power distribution modules.

detailed description

In order to make the object, technical solution and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the present invention, not to limit the present invention.

Fig. 1 shows the structure of a power distribution device with an integrated power distribution bus in an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 1, the power distribution device mainly includes a base 10, a power distribution module 20 inserted into the base 10, and a The power connection module 30 and the power output module 40 . In this embodiment, the base 10 is configured as a bar-shaped groove structure for accommodating the power distribution module 20 . The power distribution module 20 uses an integrated power distribution bus 23 made of metal to replace the traditional cables, and cooperates with the power supply terminal 24 fixed on the power distribution bus 23 and the power connection module 30 electrically connected to the power supply terminal 24 and power output module 40 to realize power distribution. Wherein, the junction slot 21 and the insulating casing 22 (the socket is installed on the insulating casing 22) of the power distribution module 20 are all independent modules, and when one of the parts breaks down, the corresponding parts can be replaced separately without making the whole power distribution device Therefore, it has great flexibility and can ensure the stable operation of IT equipment.

FIG. 2 specifically shows the structure of the base 10 . Specifically, the base 10 is in the form of a bar-shaped trough, and the trough structure is surrounded by a bottom plate (not numbered), and a first side plate 11 and a second side plate 12 . In this embodiment, the height of the first side plate 11 in the vertical direction is greater than the height of the second side plate 12 . Limiting joints 13 are respectively arranged on both ends of the bottom plate, and the limiting joints 13 are clamped between the first side plate 11 and the second side plate 12 . Specifically, a plurality of protrusions 14 extending along the length direction of the base are also provided on the first side plate 11 for limiting and fixing the limit joint 13 , the power connection module 30 and the power output module 40 . In this embodiment, the number of the protruding strips 14 is three, which are used to limit the joints and modules from multiple positions. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of the raised lines 14 can also be set to other values. The present invention does not specifically limit the number of ridges here. In this embodiment, the base 10 is preferably made of metal, more preferably made of aluminum alloy.

3-5 show the structure of the power distribution module 20 in an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figures 3-5, the power distribution module 20 includes a plurality of wiring slots 21 that are independent of each other and adjacent to each other, and are arranged corresponding to each wiring slot 21 and adjacent to each other. There are at least two power distribution buses 23 between the housings 22 , and power supply terminals 24 fixed on the power distribution buses 23 .

Referring specifically to FIGS. 3-5 , a plurality of adjacent wiring slots 21 are arranged adjacent to each other along the length direction of the base 10 . Each wiring slot 21 is generally in an inverted T shape, and includes a bottom 211 and a strip-shaped protruding portion 212 fixed on the bottom 211 and extending parallel to the length direction of the base 10 . The protruding portion 212 divides the bottom 211 into two areas along the width direction of the junction slot 21 for placing the power distribution bus 23 . On both sides of the bottom 211 along its length direction, a plurality of first clamping members 213 are provided at intervals, for clamping and fixing the socket 25 on the corresponding insulating shell 22, and are accommodated in the power distribution module 20. The base 10 abuts between two side plates of the base 10 when inside, thereby limiting and fixing the power distribution module 20 . In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3-5 , two first clips 213 are respectively provided on the two sides parallel to the protruding part 212 on each wiring groove 21 , and the two first clips on the same side are connected to each other. The pieces 213 are respectively disposed at the corners of the bottom 211 . In addition, in each wiring slot 21 , there is a second engaging member 214 disposed between the two engaging members 213 on the same side. The second clamping member 214 is used for clamping on the corresponding insulating shell 22 , so as to realize the fixed connection between the wiring groove 21 and the insulating shell 22 .

In the above-mentioned embodiment, two first engaging members 213 are respectively provided on two sides parallel to the protruding portion 212 on each wiring groove 21 . However, it can be understood that, in other embodiments of the present invention, the number of the first engaging members 213 parallel to the two sides of the protruding portion 212 on each wiring slot 21 may be four, six or other. The present invention does not specifically limit the quantity here.

In this embodiment, preferably, the junction slot 21 is preferably made of metal, and is preferably made of aluminum alloy.

Referring further to FIGS. 4-5 , a plurality of insulating shells 22 adjacent to each other correspond to the wiring groove 21 and are arranged side by side along the length direction of the base 10 . Each insulating shell 22 includes a casing 221 . The casing 221 defines an accommodating slot 222 for accommodating the power distribution bus 22 . Wherein, at least one socket 25 is respectively provided at both ends of the housing 221; wherein, the power supply terminal 24 is inserted into one of the sockets 25 of the housing 221, and the power output module 40 is plugged into the two ends of the housing 221 respectively. between at least one socket 25 . Wherein, in this embodiment, wherein, the positions of the plurality of sockets 25 correspond to the positions of the aforementioned plurality of first clips 213, so that the side parts of the plurality of sockets 25 are respectively clipped on the two sides of the bottom 211. Between the two first clips 213 on the side. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3-5 , since two first engaging members are respectively provided on both sides of the bottom 211 , a socket 25 is also provided at both ends of the housing 221 . However, it can be understood that in other embodiments, two, four or more sockets 25 may be provided at both ends of the casing 221 . At this time, the same power distribution module 20 can be inserted between two, four or more sockets 25 at the same time. The present invention does not specifically limit the number of sockets at both ends of the housing 221 .

In addition, a slot 223 corresponding to the second clamping member 214 is also provided on the housing 221, so that the insulating shell 22 can be fixed on the wiring by clamping the second clamping member 214 in the slot 223. slot 21. In addition, an engaging portion 224 is further extended and protruded outwardly from the housing 221 , for when the power distribution module 20 is accommodated in the base 10 , it is engaged and fixed on the base 10 through the engaging portion 224 .

In this embodiment, the insulating shell 22 is preferably made of plastic or rubber.

4-5, in the present embodiment, the power distribution bus 23 is preferably made of metal, and each power distribution bus 23 includes a metal strip 231 extending along the length direction of the base 10, and fixed on the metal strip 231. The power connection element 232 at one end of the strip 231 is used for electrical connection with the power connection module 30 . Wherein, the metal strip 231 generally has a Z-shaped structure and is accommodated between the insulating shell 22 and the wiring groove 21 . Specifically, in this embodiment, three power distribution buses 23 are provided, corresponding to the neutral wire, live wire and ground wire respectively. Wherein the first distribution bus (unlabeled) and the second distribution bus (unlabeled) are respectively arranged on both sides of the protruding part 212, and accommodated in the two areas divided by the protruding part 212 along the width direction; and the third A power distribution bus (not numbered) rides on top of the protrusion 212 . In this embodiment, the metal strip 231 is preferably a copper strip. In this embodiment, the single copper strip can be fully loaded with a current of about 16A, however in other embodiments a single copper strip can be fully loaded with a current of about 100A. The present invention does not limit the full load current of the copper strip here.

Of course, in other embodiments, only two power distribution buses may be provided to correspond to the neutral wire and the live wire.

In this embodiment, the electrical connection element 232 is fixedly connected to the metal strip 231 by, for example, screws. Specifically, the power connection element 232 is generally columnar in this embodiment, and has a flat mounting plate on one side, so as to be attached to one end surface of the Z-shaped metal strip 231, and realize the power connection element by means of screws, nuts, etc. 232 and the fixing between the metal strip 231.

A plurality of power supply terminals 24 are fixed at predetermined positions on the metal strip 231 , the positions of the power supply terminals 24 correspond to the positions of the corresponding sockets 25 on each insulating shell 22 , and are used for being inserted into the sockets 25 . FIG. 6 shows the structure of the power supply terminal 24 in one embodiment. In this embodiment, preferably, the power supply terminal 24 is riveted on the metal strip 231 .

Therefore, when assembling the power distribution module 20, the power supply terminal 24 is first fixed on the metal strip 231, and each junction slot 21 is arranged side by side next to each other, and then the three power distribution buses 23 are placed in the junction slot 21 for pre-set. position, and the insulating shell 22 and the corresponding wiring slot 21 are clamped and fixed to each other. In this embodiment, since the power distribution bus as the main power supply adopts an integrated structure design, while the junction slot and the insulating shell adopt an independent modular design and are closely combined with each other, providing a solid structural design for power distribution , its stability is high, and it greatly facilitates the flexible application of customers.

FIG. 7 shows a power connection module 30 in an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 7 , the power connection module 30 includes a power connection terminal box 31 and a power connection terminal 32 disposed in the power connection terminal box 31 . Wherein, the electrical connection terminal box 31 is used for self-wiring with users and fixing of power input cables. The power connection element 232 on each power distribution bus is plugged into the power connection terminal 32 to realize the electrical connection between the power connection element 232 and the power connection terminal 32 . In addition, a power input port (not shown) is also provided on the electrical connection terminal box 31, and the power input cable passes through the power input port and enters the terminal box 31, and is electrically connected with the terminal block 32 for realizing power supply. Flexible wiring of inputs. FIG. 8 shows the situation that the access module 30 and the power distribution module 20 are fixed on the base 10 . Referring to FIGS. 7-8 , the power connection module 30 is installed at one end of the power distribution bus 23 and accommodated in the base 10 at the bottom.

The power output module 40 can be shown together in FIG. 1 and FIG. 9 . Referring specifically to FIG. 1 and FIG. 9 , the power output module 40 is pluggably connected to the base 10 and the power distribution module 20 . When inserted, one side of the power output module 40 can be snapped onto a plurality of protrusions 14 on the first side plate 11, and the power output module 40 is pluggably connected to the socket 25, thereby realizing the power output module 40 Electrical connection with the power distribution module 20.

In addition, in order to prevent the power output module 40 from coming out after being inserted into the base 10 or arbitrarily plugging in and out, or to prevent the hidden danger of power failure caused by the arbitrary operation of the operation and maintenance personnel to the IT electrical equipment, in an embodiment of the present invention , further referring to FIG. 1 , a safety locking plate 41 is provided on the power output module 40 . The safety locking plate 41 is pullably disposed on the power output module 40 . When installing, first pull out the safety locking piece 41 of the power output module 40 to unlock the power output module 40; then insert the power output module 40 on the power distribution module 20; finally push the safety locking piece 41 into the Locked on one of the protrusions 14 of the base 10 . When the power output module 40 needs to be taken out, the safety locking piece 41 must be pulled out first. Since only the safety locking piece 41 is used in the present invention, and no spring or elastic member is used, the safety locking piece will not be easily ejected, which can effectively prevent the power output module 40 from falling off after being inserted into the base 10 and man-made Unplug operation at will.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 , the power output module 40 is plugged in and out along the horizontal direction, however, in other embodiments, the power output module 40 can also be set to be plugged in and out in the vertical direction. The present invention does not limit the plugging direction of the power output module 40 here.

When using the power distribution device, at first the assembled power distribution module 20 is plugged into the base 10; then, the power connection module 30 is plugged into the end of the power distribution module 20, and finally the single power output module 40 They are plugged into the corresponding sockets 25 respectively, so as to realize power distribution to a single independent power output module 40 with an integrated power distribution bus. Therefore, when distributing power, the power input by the cable can be transmitted to the power connection element 232 through the connection terminal 32, and then transmitted to the entire metal strip 231, and then distributed to the corresponding power output modules by means of the power supply terminals 24 on the metal strip 231 40, so that the distribution of power can be realized.

When using the power distribution device of the present invention, because the power distribution bus 23 of its power distribution module 20 adopts an integrated design, and the wiring groove 21 and the insulating shell 22 (the socket 25 is installed on the insulating shell) adopt a modular design, when a single socket 25 When a fault occurs, there is no need to replace the entire power distributor product, but only need to hot-plug the corresponding power output module 40 with electricity, and take out the insulating shell containing the socket, which can be replaced and replaced at any time. Strong flexibility, and conducive to the stable operation of IT equipment.

In addition, this power distribution device greatly provides technical support for power distribution, hot-swappable live maintenance and modular partial replacement of modular power distributor products, and solves the problem of integrated power distributors in the prior art to the greatest extent. The disadvantages of the product provide a basis for the construction and transformation of the computer room, and can realize the hot plug and modular replacement of power distribution products that cannot be realized in the prior art. This kind of power distribution device is suitable for high-current power input and suitable for installation in cabinets of various standard sizes.

Embodiments of the present invention have been described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementations, and the above-mentioned specific implementations are only illustrative, rather than restrictive. Those of ordinary skill in the art will Under the enlightenment of the present invention, many forms can also be made without departing from the gist of the present invention and the protection scope of the claims, and these all belong to the protection of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. A power distribution device with an integrated power distribution bus, characterized in that it includes a groove-shaped base, a power distribution module inserted in the base, and a pluggably arranged on the base and a power connection module and a plurality of power output modules electrically connected to the power distribution module; Wherein, the power distribution module includes a plurality of wiring slots which are independent from each other and adjacent to each other along the length direction of the base, a plurality of insulating shells corresponding to the plurality of wiring slots arranged along the length direction of the base, and clamped on the Integrated at least two power distribution buses between the plurality of junction slots and the plurality of insulating shells, and a plurality of power supply terminals fixed on each power distribution bus; two ends of each of the insulating shells At least one socket is respectively provided, the plurality of power supply terminals are respectively inserted into the corresponding sockets, and the plurality of power output modules are respectively inserted between the at least one socket at two ends of the corresponding insulating shell. 2. The power distribution device with integrated power distribution bus according to claim 1, characterized in that, each of the power distribution buses has a metal strip extending along the length direction of the base, and is fixed on the One end of the metal strip is an electric connection element electrically connected to the electric connection module; the plurality of power supply terminals are riveted on the metal strip. 3. The power distribution device with an integrated power distribution bus according to claim 2, wherein the power connection module includes a power connection terminal box, and a power connection terminal arranged in the power connection terminal box; The power-connecting element is plugged into the power-connecting terminal and is electrically connected to the power-connecting terminal; the power-connecting terminal box is also provided with a power input port for power input cables to pass through. 4. The power distribution device with an integrated power distribution bus according to claim 2, wherein the wiring groove is an aluminum alloy groove, and the metal strip is a copper strip. 5. The power distribution device with an integrated power distribution bus according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of wiring slots are adjacent to each other along the length direction of the base, and each of the wiring slots includes a bottom and a protrusion fixed on the bottom and extending parallel to the length direction of the base. 6. The power distribution device with integrated power distribution bus according to claim 5, characterized in that, the number of said power distribution buses is three; wherein, the first power distribution bus and the second power distribution bus are respectively set On both sides of the protruding part, a third power distribution bus is built on the top of the protruding part. 7. The power distribution device with an integrated power distribution bus according to claim 5, wherein at least two first cards are correspondingly provided on both sides of each of the wiring slots parallel to the protruding part. Connectors; each of the sockets is clamped between two first clamping components on both sides of the wiring slot, and the first clamping components are clamped in the base. 8. The power distribution device with integrated power distribution bus according to claim 7, characterized in that, each of the insulating shells comprises a shell, the sockets are arranged at both ends of the shell, and the There is also a card slot on the housing, and a second card connector corresponding to the card slot is also provided between the two first clip connectors on the same side of the wiring slot; the second clip connector The card is set in the card slot. 9. The power distribution device with integrated power distribution bus according to claim 1, characterized in that, the base is a groove-shaped structure surrounded by a bottom plate, a first side plate and a second side plate; The two ends of the bottom plate are respectively provided with limit joints; the limit joints are clamped between the first side plate and the second side plate; the first side plate is also provided with a A plurality of protruding strips for limiting and fixing the limit joint, the power connection module and the power output module, and the protruding lines extend along the length direction of the base. 10 . The power distribution device with an integrated power distribution bus according to claim 1 , wherein a drawable safety locking plate is also provided on the power output module. 11 .