Distribution Or Control Unit Patents (Class 361/622)
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Publication number: 20140043732Abstract: A plug and play control panel assembly having a circuit board with plug in sockets that receive a plurality of electrical components with the board seating in an enclosure having a cover attached that can help capture the components and board therebetween keeping the board seated and the components plugged in. The board includes at least one socket for a power receptacle having outwardly extending terminal blades received in socket slots. One preferred socket is configured for blades of a duplex 120 volt receptacle plugged into a board that preferably is an insert molded circuit board. A control panel module is produced having an insert molded board with plug in sockets on one side for receiving electrical components and at least one plug in socket on its opposite side defining a “plug and play” control panel module that is removably plugged into a larger apparatus during apparatus assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: A. Todd McKay, Charles P. Bransford, Eric Brown, Florin Boca, Ling Luo, Michael WIlliams
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Patent number: 8649159Abstract: A controller has a control board, a power module and a power board. MOS transistors, inverter input terminals, coil terminals, inverter ground terminals, control terminals, a control power input terminal and a control ground terminal are integrally molded in a molded portion of a power module. Electrical connections between the power module and the control and power boards are made through the terminals provided in the molded portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Denso CorporationInventors: Toshihiro Fujita, Hiroyasu Kidokoro, Hiromasa Hayashi
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Patent number: 8619412Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 1, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Inventors: Carrel W. Ewing, Andrew J. Cleveland, James P. Maskaly, Dave Greenblat, Brandon W. Ewing
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Patent number: 8619413Abstract: A power supply unit is provided for supplying low voltage power. The supply unit includes at least one power plug contact connectable to a supply voltage; at least one output lead for outputting the low voltage; and a voltage transformer unit having at least one electronic component for transforming the supply voltage to the low voltage. The power supply unit includes a casing made of a casing base element and a lid element, such that the power plug contact is held in the casing base element or in the lid element in such a way that it can be plugged into a power socket. The voltage transformer unit is mounted on a circuit carrier which is arranged in the casing base element in such a way that a defined first region of the circuit carrier is received in a casting space filled with an electrically insulating casting compound.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: FRIWO Gerätebau GmbHInventors: Heinz-Jürgen Gausepohl, Taner Yilmaz
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Publication number: 20130342968Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Eric C. Peterson, Shaun L. Harris
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Patent number: 8610438Abstract: A branch circuit monitoring system (BCMS) for monitoring branch circuit currents in one or more electrical circuit panels is described. The system is comprised of a data center server, one or more panel processors, each with one or more collection devices, and one or more current sensors per collection device. The BCMS is designed to be installed entirely inside the panel without the need for a dedicated enclosure or power supply to facilitate ease of installation and low-cost. The BCMS also allows for future upgradability through standard software updates so that the system can be updated or patched easily. The BCMS data center server collects, aggregates, stores, and serves historical branch circuit current data from the panel processors to networked users via a web server to provide visualization of data such as tables, charts, and gauges.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Inventors: Montgomery J. Sykora, Daniel L. Janovy, David L. Janovy
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Patent number: 8611071Abstract: A power supply structure of a multi-power-supply system which is electrically connected to at least one power supply to get an output power provided by the power supply. The multi-power-supply system includes a power integration back panel and a casing. The power integration back panel is electrically connected to a DC output port and has at least one output cord to receive the power provided by the power supply. The casing has a housing compartment to hold the power integration back panel, an opening for loading the power supply into the housing compartment, and at least one partition to divide the housing compartment to form a space to hold the power supply, a wiring space threaded through by the output cord, and a power supply port exposed outside the surface of the casing to electrically connect to the output cord.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Zippy Technology Corp.Inventors: Chun-Lung Su, Yi-Wen Lin
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Patent number: 8601291Abstract: A power management device can include a housing, a power input associated with the housing, and a plurality of power outputs associated with the housing. At least certain power outputs can be connectable to one or more electrical loads external to the housing and to the power input. In some embodiments, a communications bus and one or more power control sections can be associated with the housing. In some embodiments, one or more power control sections can communicate with the communications bus and with one or more corresponding power outputs among the plurality of power outputs. In some embodiments, a power information display can communicate with the communications bus. If desired, a power information determining section can be associated with the housing and in communication with the communications bus. The power information determining section may communicate power-related information to the power information display.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: 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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Publication number: 20130314848Abstract: A server cabinet includes a housing and a power distribution unit (PDU). The housing includes a bottom plate defining two first holes, and a top plate defining two second holes. The PDU includes a main body, a top base, a motion member, a resilient member, and a handle. Two first pins protrude down from the main body to be inserted into the first holes. The top base is fastened to the main body. A top of the top base defines two through holes. The motion member is movably received in the top base, and forms two second pins. The resilient member is connected between the main body and the motion member, to bias the motion member to move up, thereby allowing the second pins to extend out of the corresponding through holes and be inserted into the second holes. The handle is attached to the motion member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.Inventors: WEN-TANG PENG, XIAO-ZHENG LI
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Patent number: 8593789Abstract: Provided is a device for distributing high-voltage power for a vehicle which supplies the main power of the vehicle to the electronic devices mounted in the vehicle. More specifically, a power distribution unit includes a plurality of first interlock connectors that connect distributed power to the electronic devices through cables, respectively. Furthermore, a switching unit including switching elements is disposed between the power distribution unit and the first interlock connectors and an interlock circuit unit that is connected with the first interlock connectors and the electronic devices and is separated before the cables are separated due to separation or breaking of the first interlock connectors. A switching control unit checks or determines which electronic devices connected with the interlock circuit unit are separated and controls the switching unit so that the distributed power is not supplied to just those effected electronic devices which have been determined to be separated.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventors: Yunjae Jung, Kwangsoo Jang, Seok Kim, Taehyoung Park
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Patent number: 8593790Abstract: A device and method of use of a multiple discharge panel for a multiple-discharge, high energy electric device. The device generally uses a panel for a multiple-discharge, high energy electric device that includes a plurality of fuse assemblies constructed in a cascading arrangement in a common panel. Each fuse assembly provides protection from a single high energy discharge pulse and includes a structure defining a cavity. The fuse assembly further contains a resistor made of components that explode when subjected to a large pulse of power to temporarily interrupt and dissipate the large pulse of power. The structure defining the cavity is shaped to deform in response to explosion of the resistor such that a new connection to a remaining one of the plurality of fuse assemblies is established.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventors: Randall J. Appleton, Timothy J. Doering, Aaron Ephraim Bard
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Patent number: 8587929Abstract: High density uninterruptible power supplies are provided including an enclosure and at least one uninterruptible power supply positioned in the enclosure. A battery associated with the at least one uninterruptible power supply is positioned in the enclosure. The at least one uninterruptible power supply and the associated battery are configured to provide at least thirty seconds of backup power to a load connected thereto. Related systems and power distribution units are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventor: Robert William Johnson, Jr.
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Patent number: 8587950Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 31, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Server Technology, Inc.Inventors: Carrel W. Ewing, Andrew J. Cleveland, James P. Maskaly
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Publication number: 20130300322Abstract: An embedded industrial controller with a bicycle frame shape is disclosed. The embedded industrial controller includes a casing with the bicycle frame shape having an upper tube, a lower tube, a front fork, a rear lower fork, a rear upper fork and a base tube, a motherboard, a battery module, a power electrical port and a plurality of input and output electrical ports. The embedded industrial controller with a bicycle frame shape of the present invention has significantly improved functions than the conventional industrial controller, and further meets the conventional requirements such as dust proof, vibration proof, and heat dissipation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: NATIONAL CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITYInventors: Yung-Sheng Tseng, Ching-Wei Shih, Shyr-Long Jeng, Edward-Yi Chang, Chia-Hua Chang, Bing-Shiang Yang, Stone Cheng, Wei-Hua Chieng, Tsung-Lin Chen
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Patent number: 8583345Abstract: A control chip for providing the basic functionality of a control unit includes a voltage supply having at least two, in particular three, output voltages; at least two, in particular three, sensor power supplies, in particular having 5-V and/or 3.3-V output voltage; at least one driver for bidirectional interfaces; a CAN driver; a follower control; a main relay output stage having a diagnostic function; at least one bidirectional serial interface for controlling the output stages and for communicating with a microcontroller; at least six power output stages, in particular having rated currents of 0.6 A to 3 A; at least one low-level signal output, in particular having a rated current of 50 mA, and four ignition drivers.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2006Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Immanuel Krauter, Uwe Guenther, Manfred Kirschner, Beate Leibbrand
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Patent number: 8570716Abstract: An electrical meter box contains an electrical circuit that connects to a consumption meter. The box has a removable front panel, a rear wall having punch-outs for wire access to the inside of the box and four side walls. A flange surrounds the outside of the four side walls of the box and is disposed behind the front panel a predetermined distance. The flange has holes for mounting the box to a structure. The flange can be taped to the structure or placed underneath a vapor barrier for moisture integrity.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Inventor: Tim Ward
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Patent number: 8570713Abstract: An electrical distribution system includes at least one circuit breaker device having an electrical interruption system provided with an electrical pathway, at least one micro electro-mechanical switch (MEMS) device electrically coupled in the electrical pathway, at least one hybrid arcless limiting technology (HALT) connection, and at least one control connection. A HALT circuit member is electrically coupled to HALT connection on the circuit breaker device and a controller is electrically coupled to the control connection on the circuit breaker device. The controller is configured and disposed to selectively connect the HALT circuit member and the at least one circuit breaker device via the HALT connection to control electrical current flow through the at least one circuit breaker device.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Brent Charles Kumfer, Peter James Greenwood, Brian Frederick Mooney, Thomas Frederick Papallo, Jr., Kanakasabapathi Subramanian
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Publication number: 20130271895Abstract: A branch circuit monitor is disclosed. According to certain embodiments, an aspect of the branch circuit monitor includes using slider sensor modules on a serial data rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventor: Hampden Kuhns
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Patent number: 8560652Abstract: An SNMP network comprises a power manager with an SNMP agent in TCP/IP communication over a network with an SNMP network manager. The power manager is connected to control several intelligent power modules each able to independently control the power on/off status of several network appliances. Power-on and load sensors within each intelligent power module are able to report the power status of each network appliance to the SNMP network manager with MIB variables in response to GET commands. Each intelligent power module is equipped with an output that is connected to cause an interrupt signal to the network appliance being controlled. The SNMP network manager is able to test which network appliance is actually responding before any cycling of the power to the corresponding appliance is tried.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2006Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Server Technology, Inc.Inventors: Carrel W. Ewing, Brian P. Auclair, James P. Maskaly
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Patent number: 8559167Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Reliance Controls CorporationInventor: Neil A. Czarnecki
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Patent number: 8553395Abstract: A motor control center comprises a plurality of bays in which switchgear components, circuit protective components, automation components and power electronic components are disposed for driving motors and other loads. Network optical conductors are routed through one or more wireways adjacent to the bays. Distribution nodes are coupled to the conductors and are interconnected with respective network terminals within the bays. Components within individual bays for which EtherNet and/or Internet connectivity is desired are coupled to the network terminals. The conductors may comprise plastic optical fibers and may be designed to operate in the relatively high voltage environment of the motor control center bays.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Keith Brian Blodorn, David Lee Jensen
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Publication number: 20130258557Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Sandeep Dhar, Peter James Greenwood, Janaki Gadiyaram, Manish Prasad
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Patent number: 8549062Abstract: A vertical-mount network remote power management outlet strip embodiment of the present invention comprises a long, thin outlet strip body with several independently controllable power outlet sockets distributed along its length. A power input cord is provided at one end, and this supplies AC-operating power to relays associated with each of the power outlet sockets. The relays are each addressably controlled by a microprocessor connected to an internal I2C-bus serial communications channel. The power-on status of each relay output to the power outlet sockets is sensed and communicated back on the internal I2C-bus. A device-networking communications processor with an embedded operating system translates messages, status, and controls between the internal I2C-bus and an Ethernet port, and other external networks.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: 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: 8549067Abstract: A power management device can include a power management device housing, a power input associated with the power management device housing, and a plurality of power outputs associated with the power management device housing. At least certain power outputs can be connectable to one or more electrical loads external to the power management device housing and to the power input. In some embodiments, a communications bus can be associated with the power management device housing and one or more power control sections can also be associated with the power management device housing. In some embodiments, one or more power control sections can communicate with the communications bus and with one or more corresponding power outputs among the plurality of power outputs. In some embodiments, a power information display can communicate with the communications bus.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: 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: 8537518Abstract: A system and method are provided for remotely actuating a subunit disconnect in a motor control center subunit. A motor control center subunit includes a subunit housing configured to fit within a motor control center and a subunit disconnect configured to selectively control a supply power to motor control components of the subunit housing. A control mechanism is attached to the subunit housing to activate and deactivate the subunit disconnect and a remote control device communicates with the control mechanism and is configured to operate the control mechanism to activate and deactivate the subunit disconnect.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Robert A. Morris, Edgar Yee, Jared A. Bryll, Daniel J. Leeman, Daniel B. Kroushl
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Patent number: 8526168Abstract: A power outlet box for housing electronics and powering electronic displays suspended in a retail environment may include a first housing portion including a first set of vertical support features and a second set of vertical support features. A second housing portion may include a third set of vertical support features and a fourth set of vertical support features. The power outlet box may have (i) a closed configuration when the first and third sets of vertical support features are aligned and (ii) an open configuration when the second and fourth set of vertical support features are in contact with one another. The second set of vertical support features may be adapted to support the fourth set of vertical support features when the power outlet box is in the open configuration. A power supply device may be fixedly positioned within the power outlet box when in the closed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Inventor: Peter Daly
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Patent number: 8526169Abstract: A weatherproof box enclosure adapted to be secured on one of an outside wall and roof location of a multi-tenant building structure supporting roof-mounted solar panel or wind turbine generators including a multiple pole control unit receiving and distributing received alternating current voltages from the generators, which is disengagable by a normally open override switch when supplied voltages fall below a predetermined level, when servicing of the components of the safety box enclosure is to be had, and automatically in the event of an emergency as representative of a closing of the override switch by a ground level control.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Inventor: Michael Sirignano
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Publication number: 20130215556Abstract: A control arrangement for a circuit breaker station includes a central control system and, for each of the circuit breakers, a circuit breaker operating unit connected to the central control system to obtain switching instructions and to the respective circuit breaker to control the operation thereof. The central control system and the circuit breaker operating units each have a local clock that are synchronized with one another. The central control system is, during use, arranged to calculate a point of time for switching each of the circuit breakers based on measured voltages, currents, and circuit breaker positions, and to send the point of time in a switching instruction to the circuit breaker operating unit. Each of the circuit breaker operating units is arranged to switch the circuit breaker, to which it is connected, at the point of time which is received in the switching instruction from the central control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AGInventor: Hans Björklund
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Patent number: 8510424Abstract: A network can comprise a power manager with a network agent in communication over a network with a network manager. The power manager can be connected to control several intelligent power modules each able to independently control the power on/off status of several network appliances. Power-on and load sensors within each intelligent power module can report the power status of each network appliance to the network manager with variables in response to commands. Each intelligent power module can be equipped with an output that is connected to cause an interrupt signal to the network appliance being controlled. The network manager can test which network appliance is actually responding before any cycling of the power to the corresponding appliance is tried.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2005Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Server Technology, Inc.Inventors: Carrel W. Ewing, Andrew J. Cleveland, Brian P. Auclair
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Publication number: 20130194725Abstract: An electrical junction box for distributing electric power in a vehicle includes: a metal core substrate 1 provided with a core metal assembly having two core metal plates arranged with a gap, and an insulating layer embedded in the gap and covering surfaces of the metal core plates to integrate the metal core plates; and electronic components. Electric power from a battery is inputted into the core metal plate, and electric power from an alternator is inputted into the core metal plate. The electronic components are provided with a plurality of attaching portions soldered or screwed to the metal core substrate. At least one of the attaching portions is attached to the core metal plate, and at least one of the attaching portions is attached to the core metal plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2011Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATIONInventors: Manabu Ooishi, Maki Sugiura, Kazuhiro Yamamoto, Kenji Ogawa
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Patent number: 8498099Abstract: A landscape controller housing can be used to enclose the electronic components of a landscape lighting system or an irrigation system includes a face pack that is pivotably and removably mounted in an outer housing. The face pack can be installed in the outer housing in a normal upright position in which a pair of pivot pins are each received in a corresponding bearing slot and a pair of locking pins are each received in a corresponding lock recess. The face pack can be swung through a predetermined angle to release the locking pins from the lock recesses to allow the face pack to be removed from the outer housing by sliding the pivot pins out of the bearing slots and removing the locking pins from the lock recesses. The face pack can be inserted into the outer housing into a substantially horizontal service position by sliding both the pivot pins and the locking pins into the bearing slots.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Hunter Industries, Inc.Inventor: Darrin I. Schmuckle
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Patent number: 8493717Abstract: According to one embodiment, a note PC has a disk drive connected to a system board via a connector. A power receive coil is attached to the disk drive. Power produced by the power receive coil as a result of excitation of a power feed coil is fed to a power supply control circuit via an unused pin of the connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventor: Ryo Saito
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Patent number: 8488302Abstract: A circuit breaker panel includes a number of circuit breaker modules each having a number of connectors, a plurality of circuit breakers and a circuit structure supporting the circuit breakers and electrically interconnecting the circuit breakers with the number of connectors. The panel also includes a monitoring module having a connector and a monitoring circuit to monitor at least one line voltage and, for each of the circuit breakers, at least one load voltage. The panel further includes a frame having a first connector for the monitoring module connector, a number of second connectors for the circuit breaker module connectors, and a number of third connectors for outputs from the circuit breaker modules. Conductors are connected to the connectors. Any of the monitoring module and the number of circuit breaker modules can be installed into or removed from the frame without change to the conductors.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Patrick W. Mills, Kevin F. Hanley, James M. McCormick, Richard G. Benshoff
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Patent number: 8489667Abstract: A vertical-mount network remote power management outlet strip embodiment of the present invention comprises a long, thin outlet strip body with several independently controllable power outlet sockets distributed along its length. A power input cord is provided at one end, and this supplies AC-operating power to relays associated with each of the power outlet sockets. The relays are each addressably controlled by a microprocessor connected to an internal I2C-bus serial communications channel. The power-on status of each relay output to the power outlet sockets is sensed and communicated back on the internal I2C-bus. A device-networking communications processor with an embedded operating system translates messages, status, and controls between the internal I2C-bus and an Ethernet port, and other external networks.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: 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: 8456814Abstract: An enclosure for an electrical system is provided. The enclosure includes at least three panels, a support structure, and a top. The support structure supports the at least three panels. The at least three panels are not removable when the top is not opened passed a predetermined. The at least three panels are removable when the top is opened passed the predetermined position.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Joseph P. Gerovac, Marek Matuszewski
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Patent number: 8456806Abstract: An electrical panelboard enclosure includes an enclosure housing with an interior equipment chamber accessible by way of a service entrance door. A service panel is adapted for connection to a main power source in order to receive main power therefrom. A power supply is operatively connected to receive main power from the service panel and deliver it to a load. The power supply is also adapted for connection to a backup power source in order to receive backup power therefrom and deliver it to the load in the event of a main power cutoff. A load disconnector is operatively connected between the power supply and the load. The load disconnector is manually operable to disconnect the load from the power supply to prevent the power supply from delivering either main or backup power to the load.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Diversified Control, Inc.Inventors: Michael R. Cosley, Aron J. King, David H. Halik
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Patent number: 8450874Abstract: The present invention is related to user managed power systems with security. The invention encompasses a method and system of managing a power system wherein a data center user determines whether there is a desire to control remote power supply socket assigned to the user's data module. The data center user is able to sign into the remote power supply through a security protocol. Then the data center user can gain control over the remote power supply socket assigned to the user's data module. Finally, this allows the data center user to remotely control the power supply socket assigned to the user's data module.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Liebert CorporationInventors: Gregory W. Ratcliff, Philip R. Aldag
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Publication number: 20130114186Abstract: 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 11 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: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Kohler Co.Inventors: Michael T. Little, Brian T. Willmas, Anthony J. Hackbarth, William S. Dempster
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Patent number: 8427814Abstract: A mobile power distribution system for use in field operations requiring primary and secondary power sources wherein at least one of the power sources is a generator. The system includes primary and secondary power connections, an automatic transfer switch, a transformer, and a plurality of high and low voltage outlets. The entire system is mounted on a trailer or skid platform and fits within a standard 20-foot ISO container.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventor: Jeffrey A. Gonce
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Patent number: 8427815Abstract: A power distribution system comprising a platform having one or more electrical connections each with cabinet connection contacts and one or more receptacles in an outer surface of the platform. Each receptacle is configured to hold one or more electrical over-current protection devices that route electrical power to the cabinet connection contacts.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Edward C. Fontana, Paul Smith, William C. England, II
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Publication number: 20130077209Abstract: A power supply structure of a multi-power-supply system which is electrically connected to at least one power supply to get an output power provided by the power supply. The multi-power-supply system includes a power integration back panel and a casing. The power integration back panel is electrically connected to a DC output port and has at least one output cord to receive the power provided by the power supply. The casing has a housing compartment to hold the power integration back panel, an opening for loading the power supply into the housing compartment, and at least one partition to divide the housing compartment to form a space to hold the power supply, a wiring space threaded through by the output cord, and a power supply port exposed outside the surface of the casing to electrically connect to the output cord.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventors: Chun-Lung Su, Yi-Wen Lin
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Publication number: 20130058012Abstract: An electrical power and data distribution apparatus comprises an enclosure having a rear connector configured to connect to a first cable including electrical power and data conductors, a front connector configured to connect to a second cable including electrical and data conductors, at least one electrical power outlet configured to connect to a power plug and at least one data input/output connector configured to connect to a device having a predetermined connection configuration. A power hub is connected to the rear connector to receive electrical power, and to the front connector and the power outlet to supply electrical power. The data conductors of the front and rear connectors are connected to a network interface of a controller for sending and receiving data with a first protocol, and the data input/output connector is connected to an input/output section of the controller for sending and receiving data with a second protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: POTENS IP HOLDINGS LLCInventor: CLAUDIO R. BALLARD
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Publication number: 20130050906Abstract: 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: August 31, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Jim Peplinski, David A. Chan, Mitchell Schoch
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Patent number: 8374729Abstract: A control system (300) allows recognized standard premise electrical outlets, for example NEMA, CEE and BS, among others to be remotely monitored and/or controlled, for example, to intelligently execute blackouts or brownouts or to otherwise remotely control electrical devices. The system (300) includes a number of smart receptacles (302) that communicate with a local controller (304), e.g., via power lines using the TCP/IP protocol. The local controller (304), in turn, communicates with a remote controller (308) via the internet.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Zonit Structured Solutions, LLCInventors: Steve Chapel, William Pachoud
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Patent number: 8363387Abstract: A converter arrangement comprising a switchgear cabinet for a plurality of converter assemblies forming respective main modules and each consisting of submodules, formed as a switching module and a capacitor module. The switchgear cabinet has connection devices for electrical connection of the converter assemblies and also, for each converter assembly, a rail system for the mechanical arrangement thereof. The capacitor module has a DC voltage contact device for electrical connection to the assigned switching module, and also sliding elements. The switching module has a cooling device, power semiconductor modules and also dedicated sliding elements. The sliding elements of the submodules are arranged in a stacked manner in the same rails of the rail system of the switchgear cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Semikron Elektronik GmbH & Co., KGInventors: Francois Vanhyfte, Briag Allain
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Patent number: 8363388Abstract: A power entry module (PEM) that is used with an electronics equipment enclosure. The PEM has a housing adapted to be coupled to a shelf of the electronics equipment enclosure. The housing has at least one pair of power cable lugs accessible from an exterior of the housing for coupling the PEM to a pair of power cables associated with a power feed. The PEM also has a backplane connector for coupling the PEM to a blackplane of the electronics enclosure. A distribution network is disposed within the PEM housing and forms at least a pair of electrically isolated power distribution buses for coupling electrical power provided from the power cables to each of the power distribution branches. Each power distribution branch independently provides electrical power to at least one blade supported within the electronics equipment enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Emerson Network Power—Embedded Computing, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Wise, Pasi Jukka Vaananen, Stephen A. Hauser, James J. Dorsey
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Publication number: 20130021721Abstract: The invention is directed to an electrical pedestal comprising an elastomeric base and housing which are configured as one piece to together define a unitary hollow enclosure for accommodating one or more electrical components.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: CAST-PERFECT PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Kelly BORDEN, Dean RUPTASH
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Publication number: 20130003262Abstract: An electrical distribution system includes at least one circuit breaker device having an electrical interruption system provided with an electrical pathway, at least one micro electro-mechanical switch (MEMS) device electrically coupled in the electrical pathway, at least one hybrid arcless limiting technology (HALT) connection, and at least one control connection. A HALT circuit member is electrically coupled to HALT connection on the circuit breaker device and a controller is electrically coupled to the control connection on the circuit breaker device. The controller is configured and disposed to selectively connect the HALT circuit member and the at least one circuit breaker device via the HALT connection to control electrical current flow through the at least one circuit breaker device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Brent Charles Kumfer, Peter James Greenwood, Brian Frederick Mooney, Thomas Frederick Papallo, JR., Kanakasabapathi Subramanian
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Publication number: 20120327562Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Yasuhiro Hara, Takuya Nakayama, Mitsuru Saito
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Publication number: 20120307421Abstract: 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: May 31, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: SERVER TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Carrel W. Ewing, Andrew J. Cleveland, James P. Maskaly