Power distribution unit with a modular construction
US12114458B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/564
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modular power distribution unit includes a power rail, a power input module, a control module, and a power output module. The power input module includes at least one power inlet which is connectable to a power source. The control module includes a microcontroller and at least one external communication interface to transfer data to and preferably also to receive data from external devices. The power output module includes at least one power socket and either a metering device for metering at least one power parameter or at least one switch configured to selectively interrupt the transmission of power between at least two contact elements of the power output module and the at least one power socket. The control module and the power output module each include at least one optical communication unit which sends and/or receives data from at least one neighboring module via optical signals.
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