Alternating-current power distribution cabinet

Abstract

The utility model provides an AC power distribution cabinet comprising a cabinet body and a plurality of AC power distribution units. The front end of the AC power distribution unit is provided with an AC input cable and an AC input line concentration assembly, the rear end of the AC power distribution unit is provided with an AC output cable and an AC output line concentration assembly, and the AC power distribution unit comprises a power distribution shell, a female head AC input connector and a protection module. According to the alternating-current power distribution cabinet provided by the utility model, the space utilization rate in the cabinet body can be effectively improved, and the layout density in the alternating-current power distribution unit cabinet body is increased, so that the power distribution requirement of high-power-density equipment is met in a limited space; moreover, the short-circuit protection of the AC power distribution unit can be effectively realized through the protection module, thereby improving the safety of the AC power distribution unit. Besides, the AC power distribution unit can be independently operated from the power distribution cabinet body of the data center, multiple paths of AC input can be supported at the same time, and the applicability of the AC power distribution cabinet is enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of power system technology, and in particular to an AC power distribution cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] Given the current popularity of artificial intelligence and the explosive growth of data storage, the required power levels have reached the megawatt level. Traditional data center power distribution cabinets have low power distribution efficiency and complex structures, resulting in low space utilization and a large space requirement, making it difficult to meet the power distribution needs of high power density equipment in a limited space. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the shortcomings of existing data center power distribution cabinets on the market, such as low power distribution efficiency, complex structure, large space occupation, and difficulty in meeting the rectification and power distribution needs of high power density equipment in a limited space, and to provide an AC power distribution cabinet.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: an AC power distribution cabinet, including a cabinet body and a plurality of AC power distribution units arranged from top to bottom in the cabinet body; the front end of the AC power distribution unit is provided with an AC input cable and an AC input hub assembly, and the rear end of the AC power distribution unit is provided with an AC output cable and an AC output hub assembly. The AC power distribution unit includes a power distribution housing, a female AC input connector disposed on the power distribution housing and used for electrical connection with the AC input cable, and a protection module electrically connected to the female AC input connector and the AC output cable. By arranging several AC power distribution units from top to bottom within the cabinet and electrically connecting them to AC output cables using AC input cables and protection modules, the space utilization within the cabinet can be effectively improved, increasing the layout density of the AC power distribution units. This allows for meeting the power distribution needs of high-power-density equipment within a limited space. Furthermore, the protection modules effectively provide short-circuit protection for the AC power distribution units, enhancing their safety. Additionally, this AC power distribution cabinet allows for the independent operation of the AC power distribution units from the data center's power distribution cabinet. The AC power distribution units are compatible with different input currents and can simultaneously support multiple AC inputs, further increasing the power density and enhancing the applicability of the AC power distribution cabinet.

[0005] Furthermore, the AC input cable includes a cabinet input connector for electrical connection to external devices, a male AC input connector for electrical connection to the cabinet input connector, and a cabinet input cable connecting the cabinet input connector and the male AC input connector. The cabinet input connector of the AC input cable provided by this invention is fixed to the cabinet and located at the front end of the AC power distribution unit using bolts, studs, and pins, thereby effectively improving the convenience of electrical connection between external devices and the cabinet input connector. External devices input AC power into the AC input cable through the cabinet input connector, and then into the AC power distribution unit through the male AC input connector, thereby effectively improving the convenience and stability of AC power input and transmission in the AC power distribution cabinet.

[0006] Furthermore, the AC power distribution unit includes a power distribution housing, a changeover switch disposed on the power distribution housing, a female AC input connector for electrical connection with the male AC input connector, and a power distribution copper busbar and power distribution cable disposed within the power distribution housing for electrical connection of the female AC input connector to the protection module. In the embodiment provided by this utility model, the cabinet is provided with several guide rails for installing the AC power distribution unit. By electrically connecting the female AC input connector on the protection housing to the male input connector of the AC input cable, the operation of inputting AC power into the AC power distribution unit can be realized. Subsequently, using the power distribution copper busbar and power distribution cable disposed within the protection housing, the operation of inputting AC power into the protection module can be realized. Meanwhile, by utilizing a protective switch, a compatible AC input mode can be achieved, allowing for either one 200A AC input or two 100A AC inputs. When the input current is 200A, the transfer switch closes, enabling one AC input; when the input current is 100A, the transfer switch opens, enabling two AC inputs. This allows the AC distribution unit to be compatible with different input currents and simultaneously support multiple AC inputs, further improving the power density of the AC distribution cabinet and enhancing its applicability and compatibility.

[0007] Furthermore, the protection module includes a protective housing, several protective components disposed within the protective housing, a protective input connector for electrical connection with the power distribution cable, and a protective output connector for electrical connection with the AC output cable. The AC power input to the AC power distribution unit is entered into the protection module through the protective input connector connected to the power distribution cable, flows through the protective components, and is then transmitted to the AC output cable via the protective output connector, supplying power to external devices through the AC output cable. By utilizing the protection module, the short-circuit protection function of the AC power supply cabinet can be effectively realized, thereby further improving the safety of the AC power supply cabinet.

[0008] Furthermore, the protection input connector is electrically connected to the protection component via a protection input copper busbar and a protection input cable, and the female output connector is electrically connected to the protection component via a protection output cable. By using the protection input copper busbar and protection input cable to electrically connect the protection input connector to the protection component, and using the protection output cable to electrically connect the female output connector to the protection component, the stability of the AC current from the AC power distribution unit being transmitted to the AC output cable via the protection module can be effectively ensured, while also effectively improving the space utilization within the protection housing.

[0009] Furthermore, the protective housing also includes an auxiliary power supply and several fans. In the embodiments provided by this invention, the auxiliary power supply can draw power directly from the protective components within the protective housing, thereby powering the fans within the protective housing and the components on the protective housing, effectively achieving the heat dissipation function of the protection module and improving its safety.

[0010] Furthermore, the protective housing is also equipped with voltage detection terminals, a handle, several indicator lights, and latches for installing the protective housing into the cabinet. By connecting a voltage detection device through the voltage detection terminals, relevant data of the protection module can be effectively monitored, and the working status can be indicated by several indicator lights, thereby further improving the overall safety of the protection module and the AC power supply cabinet. Furthermore, using the latches to install the protection module into the cabinet effectively improves the stability of the protection module installation while also increasing the ease of installation. And by pushing and pulling the handle on the protective housing, the ease of pushing the protection module into and removing it from the cabinet is significantly improved.

[0011] Furthermore, the AC output cable includes an AC output connector electrically connected to the protection output connector, a cabinet output connector for electrical connection to external devices, and a cabinet output cable for electrically connecting the AC output connector and the cabinet output connector. The cabinet output connector of the AC output cable provided by this invention is fixed to the cabinet and located at the rear end of the AC power distribution unit using bolts, studs, and pins, thereby effectively improving the convenience of electrical connection between external devices and the cabinet output connector. By electrically connecting the AC output connector to the protection output connector, the operation of inputting AC power flowing through the protection module into the AC output cable can be realized. After inputting into the cabinet output connector via the cabinet output cable, the operation of powering external devices can be realized by electrically connecting the external devices to the cabinet output connector, thereby effectively improving the stability of powering external devices using the AC output cable.

[0012] Furthermore, the AC input hub assembly includes an input mounting bracket, several input hubs disposed within the input mounting bracket, and input fixing components for fixing the input hubs to the input baffle. In the embodiment provided by this utility model, the input mounting bracket is provided with several slots for the ends of the input hubs to engage. The input mounting bracket is fixed to the cabinet using bolts, studs, and pins, and then the hubs are fixed to the input baffle using the input fixing components, thus completing the installation of the AC input hub assembly in the cabinet. By passing the AC input cables through the slots on the input hubs, the AC input cables can be organized and constrained, thereby further improving the neatness of the AC input cable distribution within the cabinet.

[0013] Furthermore, the AC output hub assembly includes an output mounting bracket, several output hubs disposed within the output mounting bracket, and output fixing components for fixing the output hubs to the output baffle. The output mounting bracket is provided with several slots for the ends of the output hubs to engage. The output mounting bracket is fixed to the cabinet using bolts, studs, and pins. Then, the output fixing components are used to fix the hubs to the output baffle, thus completing the installation of the AC output hub assembly within the cabinet. By passing the AC output cables through the slots on the output hubs, the AC output cables can be organized and restrained, thereby further improving the neatness of the AC output cable distribution within the cabinet.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the AC power distribution cabinet provided by this utility model are as follows: By arranging several AC power distribution units from top to bottom inside the cabinet and electrically connecting them to AC output cables using AC input cables and protection modules, the space utilization rate inside the cabinet can be effectively improved, and the layout density of the AC power distribution units inside the cabinet can be increased, thereby meeting the power distribution needs of high power density equipment in a limited space; furthermore, by using protection modules, short-circuit protection of the AC power distribution units can be effectively achieved, thereby improving the safety of the AC power distribution units; in addition, this AC power distribution cabinet can realize the operation of separating the AC power distribution units from the power distribution cabinet of the data center, and the AC power distribution units can be compatible with different input currents and can simultaneously support multiple AC power inputs, thereby further improving the power supply density of the AC power distribution cabinet and enhancing its applicability. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the AC power distribution cabinet provided by this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cabinet in the AC power distribution cabinet provided by this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the AC input cable in the AC power distribution cabinet provided by this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the AC power distribution unit in the AC power distribution cabinet provided by this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the protection module in the AC power distribution cabinet provided by this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the AC output cable in the AC power distribution cabinet provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the AC input hub assembly in the AC power distribution cabinet provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the AC output hub assembly in the AC power distribution cabinet provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 9 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 10 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0025] In the picture:

[0026] 100-AC power distribution cabinet

[0027] 10-Cabinet, 11-Guide rail, 20-AC power distribution unit, 21-Power distribution enclosure

[0028] 22-Female AC input connector, 23-Power busbar, 24-Power cable, 25-Changeover switch

[0029] 30 - AC input cable, 31 - Cabinet input connector, 32 - Male AC input connector

[0030] 33 - Cabinet input cable, 40 - Protection module, 41 - Protective housing, 411 - Voltage detection terminal,

[0031] 412 - Handle, 413 - Indicator Light, 414 - Locking Clip, 42 - Protective Component, 43 - Protective Input Connector, 431 - Protective Input Busbar, 432 - Protective Input Cable, 44 - Protective Output Connector

[0032] 441 - Protective output cable, 45 - Auxiliary power supply, 46 - Fan, 50 - AC input hub assembly

[0033] 51-Input mounting bracket, 52-Input hub, 53-Input baffle, 54-Input fastener.

[0034] 60 - AC output cable, 61 - AC output connector, 62 - Cabinet output connector

[0035] 63 - Cabinet output cable, 70 - AC output hub assembly, 71 - Output mounting bracket,

[0036] 72-Output hub, 73-Output baffle, 74-Output fixture. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0038] See Figure 1-10 The present invention provides an AC power distribution cabinet 100, which includes a cabinet body 10 and a plurality of AC power distribution units 20 arranged from top to bottom within the cabinet body 10. The front end of the AC power distribution unit 20 is provided with an AC input cable 30 and an AC input hub assembly 50, and the rear end of the AC power distribution unit 20 is provided with an AC output cable 60 and an AC output hub assembly 70. The AC power distribution unit 20 includes a power distribution housing 21, a female AC input connector 22 disposed on the power distribution housing 21 for electrical connection with the AC input cable 30, and a protection module 40 electrically connected to the female AC input connector 22 and the AC output cable 60. By arranging several AC power distribution units 20 from top to bottom within the cabinet 10 and electrically connecting them to the AC output cables 60 via AC input cables 30 and protection modules 40, the space utilization within the cabinet 10 can be effectively improved, increasing the layout density of the AC power distribution units 20 within the cabinet 10. This allows for meeting the power distribution needs of high-power-density equipment within a limited space. Furthermore, the protection modules 40 effectively provide short-circuit protection for the AC power distribution units 20, thereby enhancing their safety. In addition, this AC power distribution cabinet 100 allows for the independent operation of the AC power distribution units 20 from the data center's power distribution cabinet 10. The AC power distribution units 20 are compatible with different input currents and can simultaneously support multiple AC inputs, further increasing the power density of the AC power distribution cabinet 100 and enhancing its applicability.

[0039] like Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the AC input cable 30 includes a cabinet 10 input connector 31 for electrical connection with external devices, a male AC input connector 32 for electrical connection with the cabinet 10 input connector 31, and a cabinet 10 input cable 33 connecting the cabinet 10 input connector 31 and the male AC input connector 32. The cabinet 10 input connector 31 of the AC input cable 30 provided by this invention is fixed to the cabinet 10 and located at the front end of the AC distribution unit 20 by locking components such as bolts, studs, and pins, thereby effectively improving the convenience of electrical connection between external devices and the cabinet 10 input connector 31. External devices input AC power into the AC input cable 30 through the cabinet 10 input connector 31, and then into the AC distribution unit 20 through the cabinet 10 input cable 33 and the male AC input connector 32, thereby effectively improving the convenience and stability of AC power input and transmission in the AC distribution cabinet 100.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the AC power distribution unit 20 also includes a changeover switch 25 disposed on the power distribution housing 21, a female AC input connector 22 for electrical connection with the male AC input connector 32, and a power distribution copper busbar 23 and a power distribution cable 24 disposed within the power distribution housing 21 for electrical connection between the female AC input connector 22 and the protection module 40. In the embodiment provided by this utility model, the cabinet 10 is provided with a plurality of guide rails 11 for mounting the AC power distribution unit 20. By electrically connecting the female AC input connector 22 on the protection housing 41 to the male input connector of the AC input cable 30, the operation of inputting AC power into the AC power distribution unit 20 can be realized. Subsequently, by using the power distribution copper busbar and the power distribution cable 24 disposed within the protection housing 41, the operation of inputting AC power into the protection module 40 can be realized. Meanwhile, by utilizing the protection switch, a compatible AC input mode can be achieved, allowing for either one 200A AC input or two 100A AC inputs. When the input current is 200A, the transfer switch 25 is closed, enabling one AC input; when the input current is 100A, the transfer switch 25 is open, enabling two AC inputs. This allows the AC distribution unit 20 to be compatible with different input currents and to support multiple AC inputs simultaneously, further improving the power density of the AC distribution cabinet 100 and enhancing its applicability and compatibility.

[0041] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5The protection module 40 includes a protective housing 41, several protective components 42 disposed within the protective housing 41, a protective input connector 43 for electrical connection to the power distribution cable 24, and a protective output connector 44 for electrical connection to the AC output cable 60. The AC power input to the AC power distribution unit 20 is input into the protection module 40 through the protective input connector 43 connected to the power distribution cable 24, flows through the protective components 42, and is then transmitted to the AC output cable 60 via the protective output connector 44, supplying power to external devices through the AC output cable 60. By utilizing the protection module 40, the short-circuit protection function of the AC power supply cabinet 10 can be effectively realized, thereby further improving the safety of the AC power supply cabinet 10.

[0042] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the protection input connector 43 is electrically connected to the protection component 42 via the protection input copper busbar 431 and the protection input cable 432, and the female output connector is electrically connected to the protection component 42 via the protection output cable 441. By using the protection input copper busbar 431 and the protection input cable 432 to electrically connect the protection input connector 43 to the protection component 42, and by using the protection output cable 441 to electrically connect the female output connector to the protection component 42, the stability of the AC current from the AC power distribution unit 20 transmitted to the AC output cable 60 via the protection module 40 can be effectively ensured, while also effectively improving the space utilization rate within the protection housing 41.

[0043] like Figure 5 As shown, an auxiliary power supply 45 and several fans 46 are also provided inside the protective housing 41. In the embodiment provided by this utility model, the auxiliary power supply 45 can draw power from the protective component 42 inside the protective housing 41, thereby supplying power to the several fans 46 inside the protective housing 41 and the components on the protective housing 41, thereby effectively realizing the heat dissipation function of the protection module 40 and improving the safety of the protection module 40.

[0044] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the protective housing 41 is also equipped with a voltage detection terminal 411, a handle 412, several indicator lights 413, and a latch 414 for installing the protective housing 41 into the cabinet 10. By connecting a voltage detection device through the voltage detection terminal 411, the relevant data of the protection module 40 can be effectively monitored, and the working status can be indicated by the several indicator lights 413, thereby further improving the overall safety of the protection module 40 and the AC power supply cabinet 10. Furthermore, by using the latch 414 to install the protection module 40 into the cabinet 10, the stability of the protection module 40 installed in the distribution housing 21 can be effectively improved, while the convenience of installing the protection module 40 into the distribution housing 21 can be improved. Moreover, by pushing and pulling the handle 412 on the protective housing 41, the convenience of pushing the protection module 40 into and removing it from the distribution housing 21 can be effectively improved.

[0045] like Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the AC output cable 60 includes an AC output connector 61 electrically connected to the protection output connector 44, a cabinet 10 output connector 62 for electrical connection to external devices, and a cabinet 10 output cable 63 for electrically connecting the AC output connector 61 and the cabinet 10 output connector 62. The cabinet 10 output connector 62 of the AC output cable 60 provided by this invention is fixed to the cabinet 10 and located at the rear end of the AC power distribution unit 20 by bolts, studs, and pins, thereby effectively improving the convenience of electrical connection between external devices and the cabinet 10 output connector 62. By electrically connecting the AC output connector 61 to the protection output connector 44, the AC power flowing through the protection module 40 can be input into the AC output cable 60. After being input into the cabinet 10 output connector 62 via the cabinet 10 output cable 63, the external device can be electrically connected to the cabinet 10 output connector 62 to power the external device, thereby effectively improving the stability of power supply to external devices using the AC output cable 60.

[0046] like Figure 1 and Figure 7As shown, the AC input hub assembly 50 includes an input mounting bracket 51, several input hubs 52 disposed within the input mounting bracket 51, and an input fixing member 54 for fixing the input hubs 52 to the input baffle 53. In the embodiment provided by this utility model, the input mounting bracket 51 is provided with several slots for the ends of the input hubs 52 to engage. The input mounting bracket 51 is fixed to the cabinet 10 using bolts, studs, and pins, and then the hubs are fixedly connected to the input baffle 53 using the input fixing member 54, thus completing the installation of the AC input hub assembly 50 in the cabinet 10. By passing the AC input cable 30 through the slots on the input hub 52, the AC input cable 30 can be organized and constrained, thereby further improving the neatness of the distribution of the AC input cable 30 in the cabinet 10.

[0047] like Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, the AC output hub assembly 70 includes an output mounting bracket 71, several output hubs 72 disposed within the output mounting bracket 71, and an output fixing member 74 for fixing the output hubs 72 to the output baffle 73. The output mounting bracket 71 has several slots for the ends of the output hubs 72 to engage. The output mounting bracket 71 is fixed to the cabinet 10 using bolts, studs, and pins. Then, the output fixing member 74 is used to fix the hubs to the output baffle 73, thus completing the installation of the AC output hub assembly 70 within the cabinet 10. By passing the AC output cables 60 through the slots on the output hubs 72, the AC output cables 60 can be organized and restrained, further improving the neatness of the AC output cables 60 distribution within the cabinet 10.

[0048] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An AC power distribution cabinet, characterized in that, It includes a cabinet (10) and several AC power distribution units (20) arranged from top to bottom within the cabinet (10); The AC power distribution unit (20) is provided with an AC input cable (30) and an AC input hub assembly (50) at its front end, and with an AC output cable (60) and an AC output hub assembly (70) at its rear end. The AC power distribution unit (20) includes a power distribution housing (21), a female AC input connector (22) disposed on the power distribution housing (21) and used for electrical connection with the AC input cable (30), and a protection module (40) electrically connected to the female AC input connector (22) and the AC output cable (60).

2. The AC power distribution cabinet as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The AC input cable (30) includes a cabinet input connector (31) for electrical connection to an external device, a male AC input connector (32) for electrical connection to the cabinet input connector (31), and a cabinet input cable (33) for electrically connecting the cabinet input connector (31) and the male AC input connector (32).

3. An AC power distribution cabinet as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The AC power distribution unit (20) further includes a changeover switch (25) disposed on the power distribution housing (21), a female AC input connector (22) for electrical connection with the male AC input connector (32), and a power distribution copper busbar (23) and power distribution cable (24) disposed in the power distribution housing (21) for electrical connection of the female AC input connector (22) with the protection module (40).

4. An AC power distribution cabinet as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The protection module (40) includes a protective housing (41), a plurality of protective components (42) disposed within the protective housing (41), a protective input connector (43) for electrical connection with the power distribution cable (24), and a protective output connector (44) for electrical connection with the AC output cable (60).

5. An AC power distribution cabinet as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The protection input connector (43) is electrically connected to the protection component (42) via the protection input copper busbar (431) and the protection input cable (432), and the protection output connector (44) is electrically connected to the protection component (42) via the protection output cable (441).

6. An AC power distribution cabinet as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The protective housing (41) also contains an auxiliary power supply (45) and several fans (46).

7. An AC power distribution cabinet as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The protective housing (41) is also provided with a voltage detection terminal (411), a handle (412), several indicator lights (413), and a latch (414) for installing the protective housing (41) into the cabinet (10).

8. An AC power distribution cabinet as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The AC output cable (60) includes an AC output connector (61) electrically connected to the protection output connector (44), a cabinet output connector (62) for electrically connecting to external devices, and a cabinet (10) output cable (63) for electrically connecting the AC output connector (61) and the cabinet output connector (62).

9. An AC power distribution cabinet as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The AC input hub assembly (50) includes an input mounting bracket (51), a plurality of input hubs (52) disposed within the input mounting bracket (51), and an input fixing member (54) for fixing the input hubs (52) to the input baffle (53).

10. An AC power distribution cabinet as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The AC output hub assembly (70) includes an output mounting bracket (71), a plurality of output hubs (72) disposed within the output mounting bracket (71), and an output fixing member (74) for fixing the output hubs (72) to the output baffle (73).

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