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Apparatus and method for scalable power distribution

US7940504B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2009
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02B1/36
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one aspect of the invention, a plug-in module is provided for installing in a power distribution assembly. In one embodiment, the plug-in module may include an overcurrent protection device, a power cable, which may include a first end coupled to the overcurrent protection device, and a second end coupled to the first end, one or more receptacle outlets attached to the second end and electrical contacts coupled to the overcurrent protection device and configured to couple the plug-in module to a plurality of stationary electrical conductors of the power distribution assembly.

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