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Power sub-frame for a system unit

US6331933A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 8, 1999
Grant dateDec 18, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/26
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power sub-frame is provided for a system unit. The power sub-frame has four walls defining first, second, third and fourth sides of a open, rectangular frame. A fifth side is open for receiving a plurality of power supply units for powering the system unit. A power distribution board located at a sixth side of the frame opposite to the open side, for making electrical contact to the power supply units. The power sub-frame can be manufactured as a sub-assembly for the system unit, facilitating manufacture, testing and maintenance. The power sub-frame can be pre-assembled with power distribution logic and cabling ready to be mounted in a system unit. The system unit can, for example, be a computer system unit for rack mounting in a telecommunications application.

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