5076results about "Bus-bar/wiring layouts" patented technology

A connection cable is disclosed for controlling a voltage-controlled generator such as an electrosurgery generator from a controlling device such as a robotic surgery system. The cable includes a first connector adapted to connect to a voltage-controlled generator and a second connector adapted to connect to a controlling device. Within the cable is a voltage divider interdisposed between the first connector and the second connector. The voltage divider is configured to divide a reference voltage provided by the voltage-controlled generator into at least one control voltage which is selectable by the controlling device. The cable additionally includes a plurality of electrical wires which operatively connect the first connector, the second connector and the voltage divider. During robotic electrosurgery, said operating parameters can be actuated by a surgeon operating at the robotic surgical system console, which causes a corresponding control voltage to be switched to a control voltage input on an electrosurgery generator, which, in turn, generates a corresponding electrosurgical signal in response thereto.

An underwater cable arrangement includes systems and method for distributing and / or transferring power and / or data to internal devices and external devices disposed along an underwater cable. Under water coupling systems and underwater electrical devices may be used in the distribution and / or transfer of the power and / or data.

A bus system is disclosed for use with switching devices, such as power electronic devices. The system includes generally parallel bus elements that define electrical reference planes, such as for a dc bus. The bus elements are separated from one another by insulative layers, with additional insulative layers being available for separating the system from other circuit components. Portions of the bus elements are extended or exposed to permit connection to the circuit elements, including packaged switching circuits and energy storage or filtering circuits. The bus system may be conformed to a variety of geometric configurations, and substantially reduces parasitic inductance and total loop inductance in the resulting circuitry.

A foldable cable management apparatus for holding cables in a rack mounted system. The apparatus includes a plurality of segments pivotally attached to one another. One or more of the plurality of segments include cable trays for holding the cables and include cable fasteners. One or more of the plurality of segments is adapted to nest with other segments so that the combined depth of the apparatus is less than the sum of the depths of the individual segments. In a three segment embodiment, a first segment of the plurality of segments is pivotally attached to a first attachment plate, the first attachment plate securing the first segment to a rack and also pivotally attached to a second segment of the plurality of segments, which in turn is pivotally attached to a third segment of the plurality of segments, the third segment being pivotally attached to a rack mounted component, wherein the cable tray of the third segment substantially fits within the depth of the second segment and adjacent to the channel formed in the second segment when the third segment is folded into the second segment.

There is elucidated a device (10) comprising first and second magnetic cores (30, 40; 30a, 30b, 30c, 40a, 40b, 40c) forming a magnetic circuit. The circuit includes a first set of electrical windings (300, 310) for magnetically coupling a first electrical signal through the device (10) via a first magnetic path (350) in the circuit. The circuit includes a second set of electrical windings (400, 410) for magnetically coupling a second electrical signal through the device (10) via a second magnetic path (450) in the circuit. The paths (350, 450) are partially spatially intersecting. The sets of windings (300, 310, 400, 410) are configured so that: (a) the first set of windings (300, 310) is sensitive to magnetic flux in the first magnetic path (350), and insensitive to magnetic flux in the second magnetic path (450); and (b) the second set of windings (400, 410) is sensitive to magnetic flux in the second magnetic path (450), and insensitive to magnetic flux in the first magnetic path (350). The first and second cores (30, 40; 30a, 30b, 30c, 40a, 40b, 40c) enable relative motion (50) there between whilst coupling the signals through the circuit. The device (10) is beneficially employed in a medical system (800).

A cabinet frame enclosure is provided having a first side wall, a second side wall, a first opening and a second opening each in combination defining an interior space for accommodating a plurality of equipment, the equipment being removable through the first opening. A plurality of functional modules are provided such as: an asset tracking module for detecting the presence or absence of the equipment from the interior space of the cabinet frame enclosure, the asset tracking module disposed in the first side wall adjacent the first opening; an access control module for providing electronic locking and access control to the interior space of the cabinet frame enclosure; an environmental management module for monitoring and controlling environmental conditions within the interior space of the cabinet frame enclosure; a power management module for monitoring and controlling power distribution to equipment located in the interior space of the cabinet frame enclosure, the power management module disposed in one of the first side wall or second side wall and adjacent the second opening; and a cabinet control module (CCM) for providing consolidated connectivity to the plurality of functional modules, wherein the CCM presents a single network connection for managing the equipment located in the cabinet frame enclosure.

A system and method for providing a cable management flip tray assembly includes a flip tray mounting bracket and a flip tray. The flip tray is moveable between a first, generally vertical, position and a second, generally horizontal, position that facilitates access to an information handling system component stored within the rack.

A cable management arm assembly for a computer server that includes a break-away link that allows the arm assembly to be pivoted away from the back panel of the computer server while the server is attached to a computer rack. The cable management arm further includes an inner arm section, an inner arm slide racket, an outer arm section and an outer arm slide bracket. The inner arm section is pivotably mounted to the inner arm slide bracket at one end, and is pivotably mounted to the break-away link at an opposite end. Likewise, the outer arm section is pivotably mounted to the outer arm slide bracket at one end, and is pivotably mounted to the break-away link at an opposite end. When the computer server is retracted into the rack, the sections pivot and rotate in such a manner that the inner arm section and the outer arm section are in contact with each other and are parallel, where the break-away link forms an extension of the outer arm section. The break-away link allows the folded arm assembly to pivot away from the back panel of the server when the server is in the retracted position.

An electrical integrated power node control center (2) including a power bus (4') to the control center, bus bars (F) for power distribution within the control center, a node power distribution device (A), a plurality of functional distribution devices within the node (B, C, D), and a control system (E). The control system includes controlling the functional distribution devices to either connect / disconnect or change the on / off state based on electrical system data gathered by monitoring the input / output data. The control system is also adapted to monitor the health of the functional distribution devices to initiate diagnostic procedures as well as display or record information.

An equipment cabinet (2) includes an equipment rack (3) for mounting equipment (20), and includes organizational elements for organizing cables within the cabinet. The cables may be organized to reduce impeding airflow to or from the equipment, and / or to reduce unwanted bending of the cables themselves. The organizational elements may include one or more of: a trunk cable (40) including a furcation plug (45) and universal clip (47); a furcation bracket—either vertical (60) or horizontal (80); a termination panel (100); a trunk cable manager (140, 200); and / or an accessory bracket (180). The organizational elements may be used in various combinations with one another, and may be provided in a kit.

A cable manager is disclosed. The cable manager includes a backbone, a plurality of finger sections connected to the backbone to form a vertical cable channel, and a first pair of horizontal rails connected to the top end of the backbone and a second pair of horizontal rails connected to the bottom end of the backbone. The cable manager also includes a first cross brace connected to the first pair of horizontal rails and a second cross brace connected to the second pair of horizontal rails, and a door hingedly connected to the first and second cross braces. Each cross brace includes a mounting surface having a plurality of guide surfaces and an alignment aid protruding from the mounting surface and extending beyond a horizontal axis extending between the guide surfaces. The door includes a pair of latches connected to a hinge pin through a pair of windows, and a spring connected to the hinge pin and the pair of latches.

The present invention provides an intelligent, modular multimedia computer management system for coupling a series of remote computers to one or more user workstations to allow each user workstation to selectively access and control one or more remote computers. The computer management system incorporates a centralized switching system that receives keyboard, cursor control device, audio, and auxiliary peripheral device signals from the user workstation and transmits and applies the signals to the remote computer in the same manner as if the keyboard, cursor control device, audio input source, or auxiliary peripheral device of the user workstation were directly coupled to the remote computer. Also, the user workstation receives audio signals and auxiliary peripheral device signals from the remote computer. In addition, the multimedia computer management system transmits video signals from the remote computer over an extended range for display on the video monitor of the user workstation.

An equipment cabinet (2) includes an equipment rack (3) for mounting equipment (20), and includes organizational elements for organizing cables within the cabinet. The cables may be organized to reduce impeding airflow to or from the equipment, and / or to reduce unwanted bending of the cables themselves. The organizational elements may include one or more of: a trunk cable (40) including a furcation plug (45) and universal clip (47); a furcation bracket—either vertical (60) or horizontal (80); a termination panel (100); a trunk cable manager (140, 200); and / or an accessory bracket (180). The organizational elements may be used in various combinations with one another, and may be provided in a kit.

A method and device for removing ice from overhead conductors of a bundle of conductors or preventing an accumulation of ice on these conductors. The method includes forcing the entire current load of the line in one or a portion of the conductors, the excessive power dissipated in this manner de-ices the conductor by Joule heating. The method is repeated for different conductors of the bundle until they have all been de-iced or for the entire duration of an ice storm. Electric power units are provided on each conductor to control the current circulation as needed, and a command module controls the entire system. Conducting elements are provided at the beginning and at the end of the line to allow a distribution of the current as needed.

A cable management arm assembly for a computer server that includes a break-away link that allows the arm assembly to be pivoted away from the back panel of the computer server while the server is attached to a computer rack. The cable management arm further includes an inner arm section, an inner arm slide racket, an outer arm section and an outer arm slide bracket. The inner arm section is pivotably mounted to the inner arm slide bracket at one end, and is pivotably mounted to the break-away link at an opposite end. Likewise, the outer arm section is pivotably mounted to the outer arm slide bracket at one end, and is pivotably mounted to the break-away link at an opposite end. When the computer server is retracted into the rack, the sections pivot and rotate in such a manner that the inner arm section and the outer arm section are in contact with each other and are parallel, where the break-away link forms an extension of the outer arm section. The break-away link allows the folded arm assembly to pivot away from the back panel of the server when the server is in the retracted position.

A clip is used to clamp a LED in place in a LED module. The clip has pliable conducting cover and can be latched to the upper lead metal of the LED module. The clip can be lifted for replacing a defective or color LED. A plurality of replaceable LEDs can be mounted a common metal substrate to form a display panel, and each LED can be clamped in position with clips straddling between parallel upper lead metal for electrical coupling to the top electrodes of the LED.

Systems and method for installing computer equipment and power distribution equipment in facilities is provided. In one aspect, the present invention provides a power distribution rack, and uninterruptible power supply rack and a plurality of equipment racks. A plurality of power cables are run from the power distribution rack to each of the plurality of equipment racks using power cable tracks located on the roofs of the equipment racks. A plurality of data cables run between the plurality of equipment racks using data cable tracks located on the roofs of the equipment racks. The power cable tracks and data cable tracks are designed to be installed on the roofs of the equipment racks without the need for tools.

A system and method for providing a cable management flip tray assembly includes a flip tray mounting bracket and a flip tray. The flip tray is moveable between a first, generally vertical, position and a second, generally horizontal, position that facilitates access to an information handling system component stored within the rack.

A cable management arm assembly includes a frame, a support rail, a first and a second sliding members, a first and a second connectors, and an insertion socket operating in conjunction with slides. The frame slides on the support rail with both ends connected to the insertion socket and the first connector. The sliding members are respectively mounted in the connectors. A locking member is disposed on each of the connectors and the insertion socket to secure them to the slides. A limiting member is provided on the first connector connected to the frame to retain and release the first sliding member, and the limiting member is pushed when the first connector is inserted into the rear end of the outer rail to release the first sliding member for the support rail to move when the slides extend and the front and the rear arms of the frame unfold.

A patch panel assembly having a bracket with a base extending between first and second side walls. The bracket defines a cable receiving passageway. First and second patch panels are coupled to the first and second side walls for pivotal movement about first and second vertical pivot axes between open and closed positions. The patch panels are selectively engageable with one another in their closed positions for limiting access across the cable receiving passageway.

A distribution cabinet (1) for accommodating weak-current distribution installations, in particular for arranging outdoors, havinga base box (2),an outer cabinet body (3) with at least one door (4),a cabinet cover (5), andan inner installation frame (6),the installation frame (6) being made up of profile sections (50), of which the cross-sectional shapes has two insertion pockets (51a,b), of which the insertion directions (52a,b) run at right angles to one another.

Cable retainer implementations of a cable retaining system for use with patch panels and other multiport communication equipment are discussed herein. The cable retainer implementations can be useful for supporting, ordering, and otherwise managing cables coupled to multiport equipment found installed in communication racks or in stand-alone applications. The multiport equipment typically includes patch panels and can include other types of multiport equipment as well including network hubs.

In the power distributor using a semiconductor switching element, input terminals 10I and 10L, output terminals 12A-12J, connected to the element, and more preferably, the board terminals 30 and 32, are structured by a metallic plate, and arranged on the same plane perpendicular to the plate thickness. The metallic plate can be integrated by the resin mold, thereby the structure can be greatly simplified. The metallic plate can be produced by a greatly simple method by which, after the punching out of the metallic plate and the molding of the resin mold, a predetermined portion of the metallic plate is cut and the semiconductor switching element is mounted, and it can contribute to also the reduction of the cost.

A tri-level inverter power module has an architecture employing a high degree of modularity that allows a base power module to be quickly, easily, and cost effectively configured to address a large variety of applications.

Apparatus and methods for transmitting power over non-adjacent multiple conducting pairs and aggregating power from the conducting pairs to power a remote electronic device. In an embodiment, the apparatus and method comprises a wiring closet which has power supplying capabilities for providing power to a plurality of conducting pairs. A remote termination is adapted to aggregate power provided to and transmitted by two or more non-adjacent conducting pairs. The aggregated power is supplied to a remote electronic device. Preferably, a plurality of power circuits provide power to the conducting pairs. Preferably one or more rectifier circuits aggregate power from the non-adjacent pairs to the remote electronic device.