Backplane power connector system
US4694123A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 1982 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10272
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A backplane power distribution system characterized by generally uniform current densities so as to be capable of handling very high levels of current. This is achieved with a stepped backplane construction. For example, in a system having, in order, a first conductive layer, a first dielectric layer, a second conductive layer, and a second dielectric layer, the second conductive and dielectric layers extend transversely beyond the first conductive and dielectric layers to present a substantial exposed area of the second conductive layer. Typically, a rectangular metal bus bar is bolted to the backplane to make contact with the exposed area, and power supply connections to the bus bar are made in any convenient manner.
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