Bus duct holder bracket

Abstract

A busway retainer bracket is provided that includes a base member configured to provide a base support to the busway retainer bracket, a longitudinal member extending perpendicularly from the base member to form an upright structural support, a top member extending perpendicularly from the longitudinal member in a direction parallel to the base member to collectively form with the base member and the longitudinal member a U-shaped configuration for supporting lateral busway members, wherein the base member is configured to be placed in a lateral spacing between the lateral busway members and then angularly displaced at a predetermined angle to secure the bracket with the lateral busway members, and a plurality of slots configured on the top member that are configured to receive adjustable elements fastened by threaded fasteners to allow adjustment and securement of the positioning of the busway retainer bracket on a mounting surface.

Description

Cross-reference to related applications

[0001] This application claims priority and benefit to Indian Patent Application No. 202421095684, filed on December 4, 2024, entitled “UNIVERSALBUSWAY HOLDER BRACKET”, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Background Technology

[0002] Busbar systems are a crucial component of modern power distribution infrastructure, particularly in scenarios such as data centers, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings. These systems facilitate efficient and scalable power transmission between power sources and equipment, where stability and security must be maintained during operation and transport.

[0003] Conventional busbar installation systems rely on multiple components and complex installation arrangements to hold the busbars in place. These systems typically require significant time and manpower for installation because they use multiple components to align, adjust, and secure the busbar sections. Existing constructions can result in high manufacturing and installation costs and require frequent adjustments to ensure the system remains level and aligned with the rack. Furthermore, conventional busbar holders lack the flexibility required for three-dimensional (X, Y, and Z) adjustment, making precise alignment during installation challenging. The need for multi-directional adjustability is critical, especially when handling busbar assemblies that must remain stable during operational stresses, including vibrations and shocks encountered during transport or installation. Another challenge lies in maintaining the stability and durability of the installation system, particularly in high-vibration environments, which can affect the safety and reliability of the installation system and, consequently, applications such as data centers and industrial applications. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In one aspect, a busbar retainer bracket is provided. The busbar retainer bracket includes: a base member configured to provide a foundation support for the busbar retainer bracket; a longitudinal member extending perpendicularly from the base member to form an upright structural support; a top member extending perpendicularly from the longitudinal member in a direction parallel to the base member, thereby forming a U-shaped configuration with the base member and the longitudinal member for supporting the busbar, wherein the base member is configured to be angularly displaced at a predetermined angle to secure the bracket to the busbar; and a plurality of slots configured on the top member to accommodate adjustable elements fastened by threaded fasteners to allow adjustment and fixation of the busbar retainer bracket's positioning on a mounting surface.

[0005] On the one hand, the top component is designed to reduce mechanical stress and vibration-induced forces during transport and installation.

[0006] On the one hand, the busbar trunking retainer bracket is a single-piece structure.

[0007] On the other hand, the busbar retainer bracket is made of metal or reinforced polymer material.

[0008] On the one hand, the base component can be angularly displaced along the X direction (horizontal side-to-side), Y direction (vertical up-down), and Z direction (depth front-back) to facilitate the alignment and positioning of the busbar retainer bracket with the busbar.

[0009] On the other hand, the busbar retainer bracket is configured to be disassembled and reassembled by reversing the rotation of the base component, thereby allowing the busbar to be repositioned or removed.

[0010] Other aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which illustrate the principles of the invention by way of example. Attached Figure Description

[0011] The accompanying drawings are incorporated in and form part of this specification and are intended to provide a further understanding of the general aspects of the components. If only the first reference numerals are used in the specification, the description applies to any similar parts and / or features having the same first reference numerals, regardless of the suffix.

[0012] Figure 1A and Figure 1B The diagram illustrates the busbar retainer bracket of this disclosure.

[0013] Figure 2 The diagram shows... Figure 1A The busbar trunking retainer bracket is positioned on the busbar trunking.

[0014] Figure 3A and Figure 3B The illustration shows the assembly of the busbar retainer bracket on the busbar. Detailed Implementation

[0015] Busbar systems are critical for power distribution in scenarios such as data centers and industrial facilities, where stable and secure installation is essential. Conventional installation systems typically rely on complex components with multiple parts, resulting in high installation costs and limited flexibility. These systems often lack three-dimensional (X, Y, Z) adjustability and sufficient vibration resistance, which are crucial for stability and precise alignment under operational stresses. Therefore, a busbar retainer bracket assembly that improves adjustability, stability, and ease of installation is needed to address the limitations of traditional solutions.

[0016] According to the present invention, a busbar retainer bracket 100 is provided for holding a busbar (e.g., a busbar trunking) including lateral busbar trunking members 112a and 112b. Figure 3A and Figure 3B As illustrated, the lateral busbar trunking members 112a and 112b extend in parallel, such that a lateral gap is provided between the lateral busbar trunking members 112a and 112b, and they are fixed to the mounting surface. References herein Figures 1A to 3B To describe the busbar trunking retainer bracket 100.

[0017] Figure 1A and 1B The illustration shows a busbar trunking retainer bracket 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The busbar trunking retainer bracket 100 includes a base member 102, a longitudinal member 104, and a top member 106. The base member 102 is configured to provide foundation support and stability for the busbar trunking retainer bracket 100. The longitudinal member 104 is configured to extend vertically from the base member 102 to form an upright structural support. In another embodiment, the top member 106 is configured to extend vertically from the longitudinal member 104 in a direction parallel to the base member 102, thereby forming a U-shaped configuration of the bracket.

[0018] In one embodiment, the top member 106 of the busbar retainer bracket 100 is configured to reduce mechanical stress caused by vibration during transport and installation.

[0019] In one embodiment, the top member 106 includes a plurality of slots 108a, 108b configured to receive one or more adjustable elements 110a, 110b. In one embodiment, the one or more adjustable elements 110a, 110b may be threaded fasteners 116a, 116b, such as bolts. Furthermore, threaded nuts are used to fasten the adjustable elements 110a, 110b to the top member 106, thereby fixing the position of the busbar retainer bracket 100 and allowing adjustment as needed.

[0020] The slots 108a, 108b, adjustable elements 110a, 110b, and threaded fasteners 116a, 116b allow the busbar retainer bracket 100 to be securely mounted to a variety of mounting surfaces with minimal hardware requirements, thus ensuring ease of installation. This configuration reduces the number of fasteners required, thereby simplifying installation, and achieves a secure attachment, which allows for minimal movement once the busbar retainer bracket 100 is installed.

[0021] Figure 2 The diagram shows... Figure 1A Positioning of busbar retainer brackets on the busbar. As illustrated, one or more busbar retainer brackets 100 are positioned on lateral busbar members 112a and 112b and are placed in the lateral gap between lateral busbar members 112a and 112b to secure the busbar in place.

[0022] Figure 3A and Figure 3B The illustration shows the positioning of the busbar retainer bracket 100 between lateral busbar members 112a and 112b. In one embodiment, the base member 102 is configured to directly hook onto the underside of the inner surfaces of the lateral busbar members 112a and 112b after the busbar retainer bracket 100 has been angled and displaced. This contact prevents slippage or movement of the lateral busbar members 112a and 112b once locked in place. The base member 102 is configured to be positioned in the lateral gap between the lateral busbar members 112a and 112b and can then be angled approximately 90 degrees to engage with or release the lateral busbar members 112a and 112b from guides constructed on the busbar. This angled displacement ensures that installers can perform quick and secure assembly with minimal effort and also reduces the risk of accidental movement during use or transport.

[0023] In one embodiment, the busbar retainer bracket 100 has a compact, one-piece structure for supporting the lateral busbar members 112a and 112b. This one-piece structure reduces manufacturing complexity and the number of parts, thereby facilitating cost-effective production and simplified field assembly.

[0024] In another embodiment, the busbar retainer bracket 100 is made of a durable material, such as metal or reinforced polymer, to provide robust support, enabling the bracket 100 to withstand harsh operating environments and to provide the necessary rigidity to support the weight of the lateral busbar members 112a and 112b while resisting mechanical stress.

[0025] In one embodiment, the top member 106 ensures that the busbar retainer bracket 100 and the attached lateral busbar members 112a and 112b remain stable, even in harsh operating environments subjected to significant mechanical or vibrational forces.

[0026] In one embodiment, the base member 102 can be angularly displaced in three degrees of freedom, for example, the X direction (horizontal side-to-side), the Y direction (vertical up-down), and the Z direction (depth front-back), to facilitate on-site alignment and positioning of the busbar retainer bracket 100 with the lateral busbar members 112a and 112b.

[0027] In one embodiment, the busbar retainer bracket 100 is configured to align with the standardized configuration of the lateral busbar members 112a and 112b, thereby enabling easy installation and secure retention with minimal installation hardware.

[0028] In one embodiment, the busbar retainer bracket 100 is configured to be easily disassembled and reassembled by rotating the base member 102 in the opposite direction, thereby allowing the lateral busbar members 112a and 112b to be repositioned or removed with minimal effort.

[0029] The present disclosure described above has several technical advantages, including but not limited to such a busbar retainer bracket that can: provide a robust and stable mounting system for busbars, ensuring that the busbars are fixed in place and properly aligned, which can enhance the safety and reliability of the electrical system; provide versatility in installation, allowing easy adjustment and compatibility with various busbar configurations, reducing the need for custom parts and simplifying the installation process; ensure rapid and straightforward assembly with minimal tooling required, enabling faster installation and reducing labor costs during construction and maintenance; incorporate durable materials that can withstand harsh industrial environments such as high temperatures, vibration, and / or exposure to moisture, thereby improving the lifespan and reliability of the retainer; provide an easy-to-maintain solution with accessible components that allow for effective maintenance and repair when necessary, improving the long-term operational efficiency of the electrical system; and / or provide compatibility with various mounting surfaces, ensuring that the retainer can be used in different industrial scenarios, such as data centers, factories, and / or power distribution units, thus making it a versatile solution suitable for a wide range of applications.

[0030] The methods, systems, apparatuses, diagrams, and / or tables discussed herein are examples. Various embodiments may appropriately omit, substitute, or add various processes or components. For example, in alternative embodiments, the methods may be performed in a different order than described, and / or various stages may be added, omitted, and / or combined. Furthermore, features described with respect to certain embodiments may be combined in various other embodiments. Different aspects and elements of embodiments may be combined in a similar manner. Moreover, technology is constantly evolving, and therefore many of the elements are examples and do not limit the scope of this disclosure or the claims. Additionally, the techniques discussed herein can provide different results through different types of context-aware classifiers.

[0031] Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly or conventionally understood. As used herein, the articles “a” and “an” refer to one or more of the grammatical objects of that article (i.e., at least one). By way of example, “an element” refers to one or more elements. As used herein, “about” and / or “approximately” when referring to measurable values ​​such as quantities, durations of time, etc., cover a change of +20% or +10%, +5% or +0.1% compared to a specified value, as such a change is appropriate in the context of the systems, devices, circuits, methods, and other implementations described herein. As used herein, “substantially” when referring to measurable values ​​such as quantities, durations of time, physical properties (such as frequency), etc., also covers a change of ±20% or ±10%, ±5% or ±0.1% compared to a specified value, as such a change is appropriate in the context of the systems, devices, circuits, methods, and other implementations described herein.

[0032] As used herein, including in the claims, the use of "and" in a list of items beginning with "at least one of..." or "one or more of..." indicates that any combination of the listed items may be used. For example, a list of "at least one of A, B, and C" includes combinations of A or B or C, or AB or AC or BC, and / or any combination of ABC (i.e., A and B and C). Furthermore, where items A, B, or C may appear or be used more than once, multiple uses of A, B, and / or C may constitute part of the intended combination. For example, a list of "at least one of A, B, and C" may also include AA, AAB, AAA, BB, etc.

[0033] While exemplary and currently preferred embodiments of the disclosed systems, methods, and / or machine-readable media have been described in detail herein, it should be understood that the inventive concept can be implemented and employed in other different ways, and the appended claims are intended to be construed as including such variations, unless limited by the prior art. Although the principles of this disclosure have been described above in conjunction with specific apparatuses and methods, it should be understood that this description is by way of example only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A busbar trunking retainer bracket, comprising: Base components; A longitudinal member that extends vertically from the base member; as well as A top member extends perpendicularly from the longitudinal member in a direction parallel to the base member, thereby forming a U-shaped configuration together with the base member and the longitudinal member for fixing the lateral busbar members of the busbar trunking to the mounting surface; as well as Multiple slots are constructed on the top member to accommodate adjustable elements secured by threaded fasteners, allowing adjustment and fixation of the busbar retainer bracket on the mounting surface. The base member is configured to be placed in the lateral gap between the lateral busbar members and then angularly shifted at a predetermined angle to fix the bracket to the lateral busbar members.

2. The busbar trunking retainer bracket according to claim 1, wherein, The top component is designed to reduce mechanical stress and vibration-induced forces during transport and installation.

3. The busbar trunking retainer bracket according to claim 1, wherein, The busbar trunking retainer bracket is a single-piece structure.

4. The busbar trunking retainer bracket according to claim 1, wherein, The busbar retainer bracket comprises metal or reinforced polymer material.

5. The busbar trunking retainer bracket according to claim 1, wherein, The base component can be displaced at an angle along the side-to-side, up-down, and front-to-back directions to facilitate the alignment and positioning of the busbar retainer bracket with the lateral busbar component.

6. The busbar trunking retainer bracket according to claim 1, wherein, The busbar retainer bracket is configured to be disassembled and reassembled by reversing the base member, thereby allowing the lateral busbar member to be repositioned or removed.

7. The busbar trunking retainer bracket according to claim 1, wherein, Fixing the bracket to the lateral busbar trunking component includes hooking the base component below the inner surface of the lateral busbar trunking component.

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