Distribution Or Control Unit Patents (Class 361/622)
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Publication number: 20140347790Abstract: A wall-mounted housing apparatus includes: a rear case (10); a front cover (20); and a retaining mechanism including a fixed engagement portion (41) and a movable engagement portion (46). The movable engagement portion (46) includes a slidable slide bar (462). The slide bar (462) includes a bar main body (462a) slidable in an apparatus height direction (H), which is the direction when the front cover (20) is closed, and a portion (462b) to be supported. When the front cover (20) is opened upward at an angle larger than 90°, the slide bar (462) slides down due to its weight, and then, when the front cover (20) is closed at 90°, the portion (462b) to be supported is supported by a support surface (412b) of the fixed engagement portion (41). In such a way, the front cover (20) is retained in a state of being opened at 90°.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2012Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: NEC INFRONTIA CORPORATIONInventor: Masaki Kobayashi
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Patent number: 8896988Abstract: A system having electrical equipment integrated on a structure is provided. The system includes at least one electrical equipment located at a spaced apart relationship and mounted on at least one structure. A method is provided for isolation of electrical equipment. The method includes opening and closing a contact by engaging or disengaging one or more terminals of the electrical equipment correspondingly with a supply line or a distribution line by a mechanism for isolation. The mechanism can be a handle or a moving mechanism which is associated with a movement in a vertical direction or horizontal direction or with a movement that provides isolation.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: ABB Technology AGInventors: Dukkaiappan Subbaiahthever, Ramesh Viswanathan, Balachandra Narayan Varade, Maheswaran Chandrasekaran, Satish Baburao Bhalerao, Kishor Bhikaji Wadhe
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Publication number: 20140334072Abstract: A terminal box that can be reliably fixed to a solar cell module is provided. The terminal box includes a bottom wall facing a back surface of the solar cell module, a top wall facing the bottom wall, side walls, and a housing space defined by the bottom wall, the top wall and the side walls to accommodate a component to be mounted. The bottom wall includes a limiting wall formed in a periphery of the bottom wall to project toward the solar cell module, and a communication opening for allowing a charging space defined by the limiting wall and the bottom wall to communicate with the housing space. The limiting wall defines a gap for allowing the charging space to communicate with external space of the limiting wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Hosiden CorporationInventors: Toshiya Tanaka, Yuta Ogawa
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Patent number: 8884160Abstract: A box main body which can smoothly attach cover members each other and prevent generation of abnormal noise is provided. An electric junction box has the box main body including two covers attached to each other and an electric power distribution unit. The box main body has two covers attached to each other. Furthermore, the box main body has a thin portion arranged in the inner wall of the upper cove, and a tapered portion projecting from a bottom surface of the thin portion toward the peripheral wall of the lower cover, and gradually tapering toward the peripheral wall of the lower cover.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Yasuhiro Hara, Takuya Nakayama, Mitsuru Saito
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Publication number: 20140313640Abstract: Various embodiments provide safety disconnect systems for a power system. In one aspect, a safety disconnect system includes an enclosure operative to receive a plurality of input power lines into the enclosure and provide a plurality of output power lines out of the enclosure. Each input power line is coupled to and paired with a corresponding one of the output power lines, where each input power line and output power line is operative to provide power from a power source. A plurality of switches are provided in the enclosure, each of these switches coupled between an associated one of the pairs of input power line and output power line, and each switch operative to disconnect the associated input power line from the corresponding output power line.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Bentek CorporationInventors: James PEPLINSKI, David A. CHAN, Mitchell SCHOCH
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Publication number: 20140313641Abstract: A high voltage direct current (HVDC) switchyard is provided. The switchyard is arranged for interconnecting three or more sections of an HVDC power network, such as transmission lines, converters, or any other type of HVDC equipment. The switchyard comprises at least one main circuit breaker and at least four transfer switches. The at least one main circuit breaker and the at least four transfer switches are arranged so as to enable to individually disconnect any one of the at least three sections of the HVDC power distribution network. In an embodiment of the invention, the transfer switches which usually are comprised in direct current (DC) hybrid circuit breakers are used as selector switches, thereby reducing the number of main breakers in the switchyard.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AGInventors: Bertil Berggren, Lars-Erik Juhlin
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Patent number: 8854795Abstract: A gas insulated switchgear including a circuit breaker, a first through third switches, a voltage transformer, a cable head, a gas insulated busbar unit, and first and second current transformers is provided. The gas insulated busbar unit is connected with the second current transformer and the first and second switches are connected with a bottom of the gas insulated busbar unit. The third switch is connected with the first current transformer, the cable head is connected with the third switch, and the voltage transformer is connected with a top of the cable head. The first and second current transformers are respectively connected with first and second sides of the circuit breaker.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hyung Choon Kim
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Network System for Configurable Delivery of Combined Power and Data Signals Over Twisted Pair Wiring
Publication number: 20140293994Abstract: A telecommunications panel and associated system are disclosed. In one example, the panel includes a panel housing having a first side and a second side, one or more data connectors on the first side, and a power input signal connector on the first side. The panel includes one or more combined power output and data signal connectors on the second side, each of the combined power output and data signal connectors configured to electrically connect to a twisted pair cable and including a plurality of twisted pairs each having first and second wire contacts. The one or more twisted pairs are configured to carry a power signal as a direct current voltage difference between the first and second wire contacts, and the remaining twisted pairs from the plurality of twisted pairs are configured to carry differential data signals. The telecommunications panel is configured to selectably allow pairs of the remaining twisted pairs from the plurality of twisted pairs to cooperate to carry a power signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: PAUL JOHN PEPE, STEVEN RICHARD BOPP -
Publication number: 20140293515Abstract: A media appliance and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a housing is adapted to be mounted within a wall. A panel forms a front portion of the housing and the panel includes vents and the panel may be mounted substantially flush with the wall. A media player, which includes a set-top box, is disposed within the housing. A pair of ports, disposed within openings defined by the housing, are configured to receive respective optio-electric connectors. Each port includes optio-electrically conductive elements. The pair of ports are coupled to the media player and one port is configured for providing a connection to a television and the other port is configured for providing a connection to an external source of signal for the television.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Vanessa Ogle, Jeff Johns, Bill Fang
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Patent number: 8848344Abstract: A solid insulated switchgear having at least one circuit switches for switching a three-pole AC circuit includes a plurality of bus-bars for pole. Each of the bus-bars for pole being providing correspondingly for each pole comprises a ring-shaped bus-bar portion electrically connecting the arc extinguishing mechanisms for the same pole, and each having an internal electrical conductor portion and an external solid insulated mold portion in which the conductor portion is built; and a plurality of extended connecting portions respectively extended from the ring-shaped bus-bar portion while being space apart from one another in a circumferential direction so that the plurality of circuit switches are connected in the state in which the plurality of circuit switches are separated from one another.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: LSIS Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jeong Mu Byeon, Jae Gul Lee
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Publication number: 20140268504Abstract: A large format billboard type electronic sign includes at least one structural frame member mounted to a front side of a planar mounting structure that defines a plurality of structural bay members configured for receiving and removably supporting therein a corresponding plurality of weatherized display modules to conceal and protect at least one preformed wiring harness from wind load forces in excess of 100 pounds per square foot and degradation from the effects of ultra-violet sunlight; each individual one of said plurality of structural bay members is provided with a plurality of receptacles to facilitate mechanically and electrically coupling the at least one preformed wiring harness to the plurality of weatherized display modules; and wherein the at least one preformed wiring harness is provided with a plurality of preformed nodes which are dimensioned to be snapped or pressed into position in a wire harness node receptacle forming part of the plurality of receptacles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: ADTI MEDIA, LLCInventors: ARNE E. CARLSON, DAVID FRANKLIN COX
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Patent number: 8837117Abstract: The electrical card has power modules constituted by power components and by control components that are carried by strips fastened on a support plate comprising an electrical ground plate. The power components are connected firstly to control buses, and secondly to power buses carried by the support plate and extending in a layer adjacent to the electrical ground plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Sagem Defense SecuriteInventors: Etienne Merlet, Marie-Noëlle Besold-Etchechoury
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Publication number: 20140247538Abstract: According to an embodiment, a gas insulated electrical equipment includes: a high-voltage conductor to be electrically charged; a hermetically sealed tank to be filled with insulating gas, one or more insulating spacers for dividing the hermetically sealed tank into gas compartments and supporting the high-voltage conductor; and a pressure release device equipped with a mouth of flow channel adapted to allow the inside and the outside of the hermetically sealed tank to communicate with each other so as to release the pressure in the hermetically sealed tank, which maintains the hermetically sealed state in an ordinary condition where the pressure in a gas compartment does not exceed the working pressure but releases the pressure in the hermetically sealed tank in an abnormal condition where the pressure in the gas compartment exceeds the working pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventors: Toshiyuki UCHII, Akira SHIMAMURA, Amane MAJIMA
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Publication number: 20140247537Abstract: A medium voltage power distribution system containing a power distribution cabinet with a first and second power supply is described. The cabinets contain one or more power distribution unit static transfer switch units. These units are connected to both the first and second power supplies of the cabinets. The power distribution unit static transfer switch units each have one or more power distribution blades removably contained within. The power distribution blades have first and second power contacts that respectively electrically engage first and second power contacts on the power distribution unit static transfer switch units wherein the first and second power contacts of the power distribution static transfer switch unit are respectively connected to the first and second power supplies of the power distribution cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventor: Ronald A. Nordin
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Publication number: 20140247539Abstract: An enclosure is for electrical distribution equipment including a number of inverters and alternating current distribution components. The enclosure includes: a first side; a second side adjacent to the first side; a third side adjacent to the second side; a fourth side adjacent to the first side and the third side; a top portion; a bottom portion; a number of first access panels installed on one of the first through fourth sides, the number of first access panels being configured to open to provide access to the number of inverters; and a second access panel installed on one of the first through fourth sides, the second access panel being configured to open to provide access to the alternating current distribution components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: MATTHEW MICHAEL VALENCIC, DAVID ALLEN BAJZEL, JEREMY RYAN NOVOTNEY, JONATHAN KELLER HAMILTON, PAUL DAVID SEFF, SAMUEL GONZALEZ
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Patent number: 8824124Abstract: A large format billboard type electronic sign includes at least one structural frame member mounted to a front side of a planar mounting structure that defines a plurality of structural bay members configured for receiving and removably supporting therein a corresponding plurality of weatherized display modules to conceal and protect at least one preformed wiring harness from wind load forces in excess of 100 pounds per square foot and degradation from the effects of ultra-violet sunlight; each individual one of said plurality of structural bay members is provided with a plurality of receptacles to facilitate mechanically and electrically coupling the at least one preformed wiring harness to the plurality of weatherized display modules; and wherein the at least one preformed wiring harness is provided with a plurality of preformed nodes which are dimensioned to be snapped or pressed into position in a wire harness node receptacle forming part of the plurality of receptacles.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: ADTI Media, LLCInventors: Arne E. Carlson, David Franklin Cox
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Patent number: 8824125Abstract: An out of the box signage kit facilitates in field conversion of a static billboard having an anchored planar mounting structure into a large format billboard type electronic sign that includes a plurality of interchangeable weatherized display modules; a plurality of hand mountable interchangeable structural frames for supporting the plurality of weatherized display modules, each structural frame having a back portion for mounting to a frontside of the anchored planar mounting structure and a front portion defining a plurality of bay members for receiving corresponding ones of said plurality of weatherized display modules; and a plurality of interchangeable wire harnesses, each individual wire harness including a first end for coupling to a power source mounted on a backside of the anchored planar mounting structure, each individual wire harness having a plurality of power extensions for coupling the power source to at least one of the display modules.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Adti Media, LLCInventors: David Franklin Cox, Arne E. Carlso, James Warren Frederick, Richard J. Romano
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Publication number: 20140240902Abstract: A power distribution box apparatus and method for implementing a priority disconnect scheme and a network communication bridge at a worksite, where the power distribution box distributes temporary power. The power distribution box includes a housing portion and a base portion elevating the housing portion off of the ground or another surface. The power distribution box includes a communication module having a network connecting module operable to connect to an external communication network (e.g., the Internet), and a wireless network module operable to wirelessly communicate with an external device (e.g., a smart phone) to, thereby, connect the external device to the external communication network. The power distribution box may also include a priority disconnect module to selectively disconnect AC output receptacles in response to over-current situations based on a priority level associated with each receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Wade F. Burch
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Patent number: 8817454Abstract: A system and method are provided for coordinating the installation and removal a motor control center subunit with the power connection and interruption thereof. A system of interlocks and indicators causes an operator to install a motor control center subunit into a motor control center, and connect supply and control power thereto, in a particular order. Embodiments of the invention may prevent actuation of line contacts of the bucket, and shield the line contacts, until the bucket is fully installed in the motor control center. Other embodiments also prevent circuit breaker closure until the line contacts are engaged with a bus of the motor control center.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Robert A. Morris, Scott E. McPherren, Daniel J. Leeman
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Patent number: 8813529Abstract: Anti-theft device for an inverter assembly including an inverter having a housing with a rear panel, a mounting plate to which the inverter is attached and a locking pin connected at one end to the mounting plate and extending through a hole in the rear panel of the inverter housing when the inverter is in a mounted position, wherein the locking pin includes an opening at the other end through which a U-lock can be inserted.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: SMA Solar Technology AGInventor: Andreas Donth
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Patent number: 8810998Abstract: A communication system is provided for a motor control center. The motor control center includes an enclosure and a plurality of subunits. The enclosure comprises a framework for dividing the enclosure into a plurality of compartments. The subunits are removably disposed within the compartments. The communication system includes a mounting bracket fixedly attached to the framework, within a corresponding one of the compartments, and a communication module mounted on the mounting bracket. The communication module includes a housing and a number of features such as, for example and without limitation, a DIP switch and electrical connector(s), disposed on the housing. Accordingly, when the subunit is removed from the compartment, the communication module remains, fixed to the enclosure framework. The mounting bracket includes a hinge that allows the communication module to pivot with respect to the compartment to provide access to the features.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Gerald Raymond Feldmeier, Edgar Yee, Robert Allan Morris
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Patent number: 8811002Abstract: The present invention provides for a protective enclosure comprising a base comprising a first continuous mating surface and at least one conveyance aperture, a cover comprising a second continuous mating surface, wherein the second continuous mating surface is configured to form a seal with the first continuous mating surface, and a clamp, wherein at least a portion of the clamp is coupleable to the base, wherein a mouth of the clamp is configured to be offset from the aperture when the clamp is coupled to the base, wherein the clamp comprises a first sealing layer, and wherein the clamp is configured to seal the aperture against contaminants. The protective enclosure may be configured for use in a remotely controllable model vehicle to protect a control module.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Traxxas LPInventors: Timothy E. Roberts, Jon Kenneth Lampert, Otto Karl Allmendinger
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Patent number: 8804313Abstract: Computational enclosures may be designed to distribute power from power supplies to load units (e.g., processors, storage devices, or network routers). The architecture may affect the efficiency, cost, modularity, accessibility, and space utilization of the components within the enclosure. Presented herein are power distribution architectures involving a distribution board oriented along a first (e.g., vertical) axis within the enclosure, comprising a power interconnect configured to distribute power among a set of load boards oriented along a second (e.g., lateral) axis and respectively connecting with a set of load units oriented along a third (e.g., sagittal) axis, and a set of power supplies also oriented along the third axis. This orientation may compactly and proximately position the loads near the power supplies in the distribution system, and result in a comparatively low local current that enables the use of printed circuit boards for the distribution board and load boards.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Eric C. Peterson, Shaun L. Harris
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Patent number: 8797718Abstract: A power distribution system comprising a cabinet configured to hold electronic components therein. An outside surface of the cabinet has one or more electrical termination contacts thereon such that a surface of the electrical termination contacts is part of the outside surface. The electrical termination contacts are configured to be coupled to an external DC power source at the outside surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Edward C. Fontana, Paul Smith, William C. England, III
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Patent number: 8792226Abstract: A heat transfer system includes an electrical distribution cabinet extending about at least one current-carrying conductor. The heat transfer system also includes at least one electrically-insulating and thermally-conducting device coupled to the at least one current-carrying conductor. The heat transfer system further includes at least one heat pipe coupled to the at least one electrically-insulating and thermally-conducting device. The heat pipe is also thermally coupled to at least a portion of the electrical distribution cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Sandeep Dhar, Peter James Greenwood, Janaki Gadiyaram, Manish Prasad
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Publication number: 20140204504Abstract: An electrical power distribution unit can include a power distribution unit enclosure, a power input associated with the power distribution unit enclosure, and a plurality of power outputs associated with the power distribution unit enclosure. At least certain power outputs can be connectable to one or more electrical loads external to the power distribution unit enclosure and to the power input. In some embodiments, an intelligent power section can communicate with at least one of the power outputs and can connect to a communications network external to the power distribution unit enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: SERVER TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Carrel W. Ewing, Brian P. Auclair, Andrew J. Cleveland, James P. Maskaly, Dennis W. McGlumphy, Mark J. Bigler
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Patent number: 8787004Abstract: A Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker (CB) comprising an electronic protection and control unit having: a base, fixed to the CB, comprising a main body having fixing means for fixing to the CB, a first side of said main body comprising a confined space including connections to the CB and internal accessories thereof, a second side of said main body comprising a plurality of first power and/or signal connection means; a removable unit comprising a casing, a first part of said casing hosting one or more Intelligent Electronic Devices, a second part of said casing being removably coupled to said base and comprising a plurality of second power and/or signal connection means connected to said first power and/or signal connection means.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2009Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: ABB Technology AGInventors: Luciano Di Maio, Massimo Bresciani
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Patent number: 8779575Abstract: A technology enabling reduction of the size of a semiconductor device including a micro and a power MOSFET is provided. The semiconductor device is obtained by single packaging a first semiconductor chip with a micro formed therein and second semiconductor chips with a power MOSFET formed therein. This makes it possible to reduce the size of the semiconductor device as compared with cases where a first semiconductor chip with a micro formed therein and second semiconductor chips with a power MOSFET formed therein are separately packaged.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2010Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Renesas Electronics CorporationInventor: Minoru Shinohara
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Publication number: 20140192456Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a detachable power cable interface box (PCIB) for coupling AC power to a rack-level power infrastructure is described. The detachable PCIB includes a body section and a terminal disposed within the body section. The terminal may be coupled to an AC power source. A wiring block may also be disposed within the body, and the modular wiring block may be coupled to the terminal. The wiring block may arrange power input from the AC power source into a pre-determined output configuration corresponding to a detachable interface. The system may also include the detachable interface, and the detachable interface may be configured to couple with an integrated connector of the rack-level power infrastructure. The detachable interface may be common to all types of AC power sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.Inventors: Richard S. Mills, Edmond I. Bailey, John Stuewe, Kunrong Wang
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Publication number: 20140185194Abstract: A power distribution assembly is provided for a system such as, for example, an aircraft electrical system. The power distribution assembly includes a frame having a number of mounting points structured to be mounted to a thermally conductive structure such as, for example, an aircraft panel. A shell is disposed on the frame. A backplane is disposed within the shell. The backplane includes a plurality of at least partially embedded electrical conductors. Electrical apparatus such as, for example, relays or contactors, are electrically connected to the at least partially embedded electrical conductors. The relays or contactors generate heat. The backplane, the at least partially embedded electrical conductors, and the frame provide a direct thermal pathway for transferring the heat away from the power distribution assembly to the aircraft panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2012Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: Patrick Wellington Mills, James Michael McCormick
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Patent number: 8760854Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a gateway node having a housing, a bracket mounted relay and wireless communication capabilities. The gateway node is connected to a pad mount transformer.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Florida Power and Light CompanyInventors: Gary Wayne Sterkel, George Alexander Pantouris, Alfred F. Arias
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Patent number: 8755172Abstract: A power transfer device adapted for interconnection with the electrical system of a building includes a housing that includes a base having a back wall and an intermediate member that engages the base. A first housing section engages the base and the intermediate member and defines a first interior portion. A second housing section engages the base and the intermediate member and cooperates with the base to define a second interior portion. Fasteners secure the intermediate member, the first housing section and the second housing section together. Power transfer switching components are interconnected with and carried by one of the housing sections. A cover may be pivotably mounted to the housing. During assembly, the power switching components are mounted to one of the housing sections to form a subassembly that is connected to the base as a single unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Reliance Controls CorporationInventor: Neil A. Czarnecki
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Publication number: 20140160637Abstract: A server cabinet includes a rack, a number of servers, a power distribution unit (PDU), and a position bracket. The rack includes a side plate and a mounting bracket extending from an inner side of the side plate. An engaging portion is formed on a front side of the mounting bracket. The servers are mounted in the rack. Front ends of the servers are fastened to a side of the mounting bracket away from the side plate. A block protrudes from the PDU and engages in the engaging portion. The position bracket includes a base plate fastened to the PDU and a position portion extending from a side of the side plate. Fasteners extend through the position portion and engage in the side plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTDInventors: MING-YU LIU, PING-CHUAN DENG
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Patent number: 8733855Abstract: Modular bucket assemblies enable selective configuration of switchgear compartments for conformance with selective levels of personnel accessibility to energized switchgear. The bucket assemblies can be configured to enable personnel access to energized compartments while service doors are open, such as for instrumentation compartments. Interiors and the front face of instrumentation compartment bucket assemblies are isolated from potential infiltration of hot arc gasses in the switchgear cabinet. Other compartments can be configured to enable personnel access to the front face of a fully closed door energized circuit breaker compartment by isolating the compartment door exterior and venting any hot arc gasses out of the compartment interior in a direction away from the front and other peripheral sides of the switchgear cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Harry W. Josten, Keith Flowers, Rahul Rajvanshi
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Patent number: 8728642Abstract: An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. A high voltage junction box is attached to a first end of the enclosure and having a plurality of high voltage connection terminals connected by a plug-in bussed electrical center configured to reduce the possibility of unintentional grounding or shorting, and decreases the safety risk to a technician during servicing. At least one of the high voltage connection terminals is configured to receive a high voltage conductor connected between the energy storage module and an inverter of the hybrid vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Maskew, Timothy A. Gasaway, Brian C. Morrow
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Publication number: 20140126117Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of a power distribution unit having modular components. For example, according to one embodiment, a power distribution unit can include a component portion that comprises at least two modules including outlet modules, circuit protection modules, power input modules, communications I/O modules, and display modules. Each of the at least two modules of the component portion can comprise at least one connection element and can be removably secured to one or more other of the at least two modules via the connection elements. The power distribution unit can also include a housing that defines an interior cavity. The component portion can be removably secured to the housing at least partially within the interior cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: SERVER TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Carrel W. Ewing, Andrew J. Cleveland, James P. Maskaly, Dave Greenblat, Brandon W. Ewing
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Publication number: 20140126116Abstract: Systems and apparatuses are provided in which outlets are coupled to a power distribution unit (PDU) or PDU module in various configurations. The outlets may be coupled to a recessed surface within a PDU housing. The outlets may be coupled to a printed circuit board that is at least partially disposed within the PDU housing. The outlets may extend away from the recessed surface or printed circuit board towards or beyond a front face of the PDU housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: SERVER TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: Travis Irons
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Publication number: 20140126115Abstract: An electrical junction box of the present invention includes a frame (11) in which a storing box B is formed which has a unit storing room (20) in which an electronic control unit (63) is accommodated, and an upper cover (15) which is assembled to the side of the frame (11) where a accommodating port (20a), which becomes an entrance when the electronic control unit (63) is accommodated in the unit storing room (20), is formed so that the accommodating port (20a) is closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATIONInventor: Shungo Kamigaichi
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Publication number: 20140126118Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of a power distribution unit having modular components. For example, according to one embodiment, a power distribution unit can include a component portion that comprises at least two modules including outlet modules, circuit protection modules, power input modules, communications I/O modules, and display modules. Each of the at least two modules of the component portion can comprise at least one connection element and can be removably secured to one or more other of the at least two modules via the connection elements. The power distribution unit can also include a housing that defines an interior cavity. The component portion can be removably secured to the housing at least partially within the interior cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: SERVER TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Carrel W. Ewing, Andrew J. Cleveland, James P. Maskaly, Dave Greenblat, Brandon W. Ewing
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Patent number: 8719123Abstract: A circuit breaker having internal power monitoring and data signal generating apparatus, and a system for utilizing such a circuit breaker in a facility having a plurality of tenants served by branch circuits from a plurality of distribution panels. The circuit breaker radiates signals indicative of power consumption of the branch circuit protected thereby, together with a unique address identifier tied to one tenant. Electrical billings are based on summing all signals for each tenant. Changes to branch circuits during tenancy will not disturb correct billings since individual circuit breakers are associated with that tenant using power supplied by each branch circuit. Hence changes to branch circuits may be limited to modify building space locations served by the modified branch circuit, and need not be further modified to maintain correct billing in light of the circuit changes.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Inventor: Thomas M. Rohrbaugh
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Publication number: 20140118886Abstract: A power distribution unit (PDU) mounted within the structure of a rack. A mechanical interface secures the PDU to a portion of the rack structure, such as within a post of the rack. The PDU is configured to provide electrical power to computing assets mounted in the rack. Securing the PDU within the rack structure allows the PDU to be placed in an unobtrusive position that does not occupy space between the rack posts, increasing the space between the rack posts available for mounting computing assets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: Jon Brian Ehlen, Pierluigi Sarti
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Publication number: 20140118887Abstract: The present invention provides for a plenum assembly coupled to an arc resistant cabinet, the plenum assembly comprising of individual modules coupled in a telescopic manner Each module encloses a chamber to form a central conduit for exhaust products generated from the electrical equipment. The plenum assembly further comprises of a resilient deflector plates angularly prescribed to horizontal plane M-N which manages the direction of gas flow inside the plenum so that the hot gases are diverted to the outside of the building.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES SASInventors: Manan Deb, F. Michael Page, Sinan Meric, Ramesh Subramanyam
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Publication number: 20140111908Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses provide power from multiple input power sources to adjacent outputs efficiently and reliably. Aspects of the disclosure provide a power distribution unit (PDU) that includes a number of power outputs including first and second adjacent power outputs. The PDU includes a printed circuit board having a first conducting layer electrically interconnected to a first power input connection and the first power output, a second conducting layer that is at least partially above the first conducting layer and in facing relationship thereto. The second conducting layer is electrically insulated from the first conducting layer and electrically interconnected with a second power input connection and the second power output, the first and second power outputs thereby connected to different power inputs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: SERVER TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Carrel W. Ewing, Andrew J. Cleveland, James P. Maskaly
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Patent number: 8694272Abstract: A power distribution unit (PDU) disposable in an electrical equipment rack. The PDU has a housing, a power input penetrating the housing, outlets in the housing, a processor disposed in the housing, voltage and current sensors, and a voltage calculation procedure communicable with the processor. The processor samples voltage and current waveforms and calculates RMS values and other power parameters. A method of managing electrical loads each drawing electrical power from a PDU includes repeatedly sampling voltage across and current flowing through each of the loads, calculating raw RMS values of voltage and current, and scaling the raw RMS values to obtain corrected RMS voltage and current values and other power parameters.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Server Technology, Inc.Inventors: Carrel W. Ewing, James P. Maskaly, Brian P. Auclair, Dennis W. McGlumphy
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Patent number: 8687348Abstract: Various embodiments provide safety disconnect systems for a power system. In one aspect, a safety disconnect system includes an enclosure operative to receive a plurality of input power lines into the enclosure and provide a plurality of output power lines out of the enclosure. Each input power line is coupled to and paired with a corresponding one of the output power lines, where each input power line and output power line is operative to provide power from a power source. A plurality of switches are provided in the enclosure, each of these switches coupled between an associated one of the pairs of input power line and output power line, and each switch operative to disconnect the associated input power line from the corresponding output power line.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Bentek CorporationInventors: Jim Peplinski, David A. Chan, Mitchell Schoch
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Patent number: 8670224Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a power management system includes a primary power source and a secondary power source. The power management system further includes an enclosure and an electrical component located within the enclosure. The electrical component is connected to the primary power source and the secondary power source. The power management system further includes a membrane that is mounted to an outside of the enclosure. The membrane extends through the enclosure such that the membrane provides information relating to operation of the power management system.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Michael T. Little, Brian T. Willmas, Anthony J. Hackbarth, William S. Dempster
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Publication number: 20140063692Abstract: An assembly for power connection and signal acquisition includes a power connection member and a patch panel. The power connection member includes a holder, a plurality of connection pieces disposed in the holder, and a protection shell mounted on the holder to protect the plurality of connection pieces. The patch panel includes a trough that defines a plurality of cable slots, a sampling cable received in each of the cable slots, and a protection cover mounted on the trough to protect the sampling cable received in the cable slot. A sampling terminal is disposed at an end of the sampling cable for electrically connecting the sampling cable with each of the connection pieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicants: BYD COMPANY LIMITED, SHENZHEN BYD AUTO R&D COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Jing TAN, Weixin ZHENG
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Patent number: 8659880Abstract: An AC photovoltaic module includes a DC photovoltaic module for converting solar energy to DC electrical power, and an inverter for converting DC electrical power to AC electrical power, the inverter being adapted for connection to a frame portion of the module and being sized and configured, and provided with arrangements of electrical components thereof, to dispense heat from the inverter, whereby to prolong operational life and reliability of the inverter.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Greenray Inc.Inventors: Miles Clayton Russell, Gregory Allen Kern, Ruel Davenport Little, Zachary Adam King
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Patent number: 8659878Abstract: A switchgear cabinet or rack comprises a mounting unit with vertical mounting profiles laterally delimiting an installation space. Flat fixing sections lie on a mounting plane to fix laterally projecting mounting sections of installed units and comprise components of a detection device for determining the presence of an installed unit in the installation space. A vertical antenna strip is attached to a mounting section and contains antenna elements. Code carriers designed as transponder elements are provided on the installed units. The front face of the antenna strip lies on or is set back by a maximum of 10 mm from said plane, with each transponder element in front of the front face of the antenna strip, fixed to a support section of a retaining element that overlaps the antenna strip, said retaining element being attached to the neighboring mounting section of the associated installed unit by a connection section.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Rittal GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Bodo Thielmann, Markus Hain, Volker Schmidt
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Patent number: 8659879Abstract: A switchgear cabinet or rack comprises a mounting unit with vertical mounting sections laterally delimiting a cabinet frame for installed user-side units, said sections having flat fixing sections that lie on a front mounting plane used to fix laterally projecting mounting sections of the installed units, and comprising components for determining the presence of an installed unit in an installation position of the cabinet frame. A vertical antenna strip contains antenna elements and code carriers as transponder elements. In order to ensure the secure installation and reliable functioning of the detection device, each transponder element is attached to the mounting section of the associated installed unit that adjoins the antenna strip by a retaining element via a connecting section and the retaining element has a support section that adjoins the connecting section and projects outwards, parallel to the mounting plane. The transponder element is attached to the support section.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Rittal GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Bodo Thielmann, Markus Hain, Volker Schmidt