Adjustable Power Conditioner Brackets for Rack Outlet Accessibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional power products, such as power conditioners, are often mounted with outlets at the front of equipment racks, making them difficult to access and cannot be easily oriented to accommodate various equipment configurations, leading to inefficiencies in space usage and accessibility.
Innovation Solution
A power conditioner assembly with adjustable brackets that allows for multiple orientations, including rearward, angled, upward, and downward orientations, enabling the outlets to be positioned near the rear of the rack for easier access and efficient space utilization, while maintaining a compact form factor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If outlets are positioned at the front of the rack, then the power conditioner structure is simple, but the outlets are difficult to access and space utilization is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is divided into separate brackets that can be independently positioned and oriented. The power conditioner is segmented from its traditional fixed mounting, allowing it to be attached via adjustable brackets that provide multiple orientation options (rearward, angled, upward, downward), thereby improving outlet accessibility without complicating the overall device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting brackets are designed to be dynamic in their positioning capability, allowing the power conditioner to be mounted in multiple orientations rather than a fixed position. This dynamic mounting system enables the outlets to be positioned at optimal locations for accessibility while maintaining structural simplicity through standardized bracket designs.
2Area of stationary object
If traditional chassis-based mounting is used, then manufacturing is simple, but space is wasted and outlet accessibility is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting solution transitions from traditional front-facing horizontal mounting to multi-dimensional positioning using adjustable brackets. The brackets enable mounting in rearward, angled, upward, and downward orientations, effectively utilizing vertical and depth dimensions of the rack space. This dimensional change improves space utilization by placing outlets near the rear of the rack while maintaining straightforward manufacturing through standardized bracket components.
3Ease of operation
If outlets are moved to the rear of the rack, then accessibility improves, but the mounting structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting brackets are designed with universal multi-functionality, serving multiple purposes: positioning the power conditioner in various orientations, enabling outlet accessibility from different directions, and providing a standardized mounting interface. This multi-functional design achieves rearward outlet positioning and improved accessibility while avoiding complexity through the use of versatile, standardized bracket components rather than multiple specialized mounting solutions.
Data Source
AI summary
A power conditioner assembly includes: first and second brackets and a power conditioner. Each bracket includes a rear portion adapted to attach to a rear portion of an equipment rack and a front portion that extends frontwardly. The power conditioner includes a housing having a rear panel, a first side panel mounted to the first bracket and a second, opposed side panel mounted to the second bracket. The power conditioner is mountable to the brackets in a plurality of orientations including: a rearward orientation with the rear panel oriented substantially vertically; and at least one angled orientation with the rear panel at an oblique angle to vertical. The brackets may also be adapted to attach to other mounting surfaces and/or other brackets may be provided for this purpose to provide additional mounting options.