An adjustable pdu

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of adjustable pdus, including the body of pdu, the both ends of the body of pdu are provided with end cap, installation plate is provided on the end cap, the installation plate is rotatably connected on the end cap by component, the middle position of the end cap has a wave hole, the component is inserted into the wave hole, the circumference of the component is provided with several elastic lugs, the elastic lugs are in contact with the inner wall in the wave hole, in stable state, the elastic lugs are clamped into the trough of the wave hole. When needing to adjust, installation plate can be rotated, the component is rotated together, elastic lug is slid from the trough, enters into the trough after sliding through a wave crest, and then stable is formed again, so that we can adjust the angle of installation plate, can adapt to different installation positions, installation is more flexible.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a PDU. Background Technology

[0002] PDU stands for Power Strip, a high-end power strip or power outlet used in server racks. A typical PDU consists of a housing and modules housed within it. A power cable runs through the housing and connects to each module. A traditional housing comprises an upper shell, a lower shell, and two end caps. The upper and lower shells are slidably connected together via grooves to form the main body, while the two end caps are fixed to the ends of the main body. One of the end caps has a through-hole for the power cable to pass through.

[0003] To secure the PDU, mounting plates with slotted holes are installed on the end caps at both ends of the PDU. Bolts pass through these holes and are then connected to the rack to secure the PDU. Previously, the position between the mounting plates and the end caps was fixed, resulting in a rigid installation position for the PDU and making it unsuitable for different installation locations. Therefore, an improvement was necessary. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an adjustable PDU with an adjustable mounting plate angle, allowing for more flexible installation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an adjustable PDU, comprising a PDU body, end caps at both ends of the PDU body, and mounting plates on the end caps. The mounting plates are rotatably connected to the end caps via components. A wave-shaped hole is located in the middle of the end cap, and the components are inserted into the wave-shaped hole. Several elastic protrusions are arranged around the periphery of the components, and these elastic protrusions contact the inner wall of the wave-shaped hole. In a stable state, the elastic protrusions are engaged in the troughs of the wave-shaped hole. When adjustment is needed, the mounting plate can be rotated, causing the components to rotate along with it, causing the elastic protrusions to slide out from the troughs, slide over a wave crest, and enter the next trough, thus achieving stability again. In this way, the angle of the mounting plate can be adjusted to adapt to different installation positions, making installation more flexible.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a cover plate is further included, which is disposed on the outside of the PDU body, the component is disposed inside the PDU body, the screw passes through the component and is connected to the cover plate, and the mounting plate is clamped and fixed between the cover plate and the end cap.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mounting plate has a protrusion, and the cover plate has a recess, with the protrusion engaging with the recess. Thus, rotation of the mounting plate can cause the cover plate and the component to rotate synchronously.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the inner wall of the corrugated hole is composed of crests and troughs evenly spaced circumferentially, with the number of crests and troughs being a multiple of 4. Having a multiple of 4 crests and troughs allows the mounting plate to be adjusted to angles that are multiples of 90 degrees, which is a commonly used angle during installation.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the number of peaks and troughs is 12. Thus, with each rotation, the mounting plate changes angle by 30°.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: In a stable state, the elastic protrusion engages within the trough of the wave hole. When adjustment is needed, the mounting plate can be rotated, causing the component to rotate along with it, sliding the elastic protrusion out of the trough, over a wave crest, and into the next trough, thus achieving stability again. This allows for adjustment of the mounting plate's angle, adapting to different installation positions and making installation more flexible. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of one end cap of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0014] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0015] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0016] Please see Figure 1-3This invention provides a technical solution: an adjustable PDU, comprising a PDU body 1, end caps 2 at both ends of the PDU body 1, and mounting plates 3 on the end caps 2. The mounting plates 3 are rotatably connected to the end caps 2 via components 4. A corrugated hole 21 is located in the middle of the end cap 2, and the components 4 are inserted into the corrugated hole 21. The inner wall of the corrugated hole 21 has crests and troughs evenly spaced circumferentially, and the number of crests and troughs is a multiple of 4. The fact that the number of crests and troughs is a multiple of 4 allows the mounting plate to be adjusted to angles that are multiples of 90 degrees, which is a commonly used angle during installation.

[0017] Specifically, there are 12 peaks and troughs. Thus, with each rotation, the mounting plate changes angle by 30°.

[0018] The component 4 is provided with several elastic protrusions 41 around its periphery, and the elastic protrusions 41 are in contact with the inner wall of the wave hole 21.

[0019] It also includes a cover plate 5, which is disposed on the outside of the PDU body 1. The component 4 is disposed inside the PDU body 1. The screw 6 passes through the component 4 and is connected to the cover plate 5. The mounting plate 3 is clamped and fixed between the cover plate 5 and the end cap 2.

[0020] The mounting plate 3 has a protrusion 31, and the cover plate 5 has a recess 51. The protrusion 31 is engaged with the recess 51. In this way, the rotation of the mounting plate can drive the cover plate and the component to rotate synchronously.

Claims

1. An adjustable PDU, comprising a PDU body, wherein end caps are provided at both ends of the PDU body, and mounting plates are provided on the end caps, characterized in that: The mounting plate is rotatably connected to the end cap via a component. The end cap has a wave-shaped hole in the middle. The component is inserted into the wave-shaped hole. Several elastic protrusions are arranged around the periphery of the component. The elastic protrusions are in contact with the inner wall of the wave-shaped hole. In a stable state, the elastic protrusions are engaged in the trough of the wave-shaped hole.

2. The adjustable PDU according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a cover plate, which is disposed on the outside of the PDU body. The component is disposed inside the PDU body. A screw passes through the component and is connected to the cover plate. The mounting plate is clamped and fixed between the cover plate and the end cap.

3. The adjustable PDU according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting plate has a protrusion, and the cover plate has a recess, with the protrusion engaging with the recess.

4. The adjustable PDU according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the wave hole is composed of wave crests and troughs evenly spaced along the circumference, and the number of wave crests and troughs is a multiple of 4.

5. The adjustable PDU according to claim 4, characterized in that: The number of peaks and troughs is 12.

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