Rack mountable computer component power distribution unit and method
US6836030B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1492
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to the disclosed embodiments of the invention, there is provided a method of supplying electrical power to a series of upright computer blades mounted side-by-side in a closely spaced configuration, including extending an elongated power distribution unit transversely to the upright blades, and electrically interconnecting the upright blades with a series of electrical connectors arranged side-by-side on one side of the distribution unit. In one embodiment of the invention, a second series of electrical connectors are arranged side-by-side on the opposite side of the body of the power distribution unit.
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