Power Interface Component for Busbar-Compatible Rack Servers

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing rack server solutions are not compatible with busbar power schemes, leading to a proliferation of custom parts and inflexible rear-of-rack locations, which complicates integration into data center environments.

Innovation Solution

A flexible power interface component with voltage conversion circuitry that adapts existing rack server solutions to busbar compatible systems, allowing adjustability and compatibility with various busbar positioning, reducing the need for custom parts.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If existing rack server solutions are used, then server functionality is maintained, but compatibility with busbar power schemes is lost and custom parts are required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompatibility with busbar power schemesVSAvoidproliferation of custom parts

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a power interface component as an intermediary device that bridges the gap between existing rack server power supplies and busbar power schemes. This component includes a power adapter structure with voltage conversion circuitry that accepts busbar power input and converts it to the appropriate voltage for the server's power supply unit, eliminating the need for custom-modified servers while maintaining compatibility with standard busbar infrastructure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If fixed power supply configurations are used, then manufacturing is simplified, but flexibility in rear-of-rack locations is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility in rear-of-rack locationsVSAvoidcustom parts requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The power interface component incorporates adjustable elements including a positionable power adapter structure that can be configured at different rear-of-rack locations. The component includes adjustable brackets and mounting mechanisms that allow installation flexibility without requiring custom manufacturing for each specific location, enabling the same standardized component to adapt to various rack configurations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The power interface component is designed as a universal solution that can interface with multiple different busbar configurations and power supply unit types. The voltage conversion circuitry accepts a range of input voltages and outputs standardized power, making the same component applicable across different server models and rack locations, thereby reducing the need for location-specific custom parts

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12455605B2Server information handling system with power interface component

Publication Date: 2025.10.28 DELL PROD LP

AI summary

A power interface component for a server type information handling system. The power interface component for a server type information handling system includes a power adapter structure, the power adapter structure converting a power supply based server type information handling system to function with a rack configured with a busbar power scheme, a portion of the power adapter structure being shaped to fit within a power supply unit bay of the server type information handling system.