Modular Busway Lighting System for Data Centers
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Solution Overview
Problem
The integration of electrical busway systems and lighting in data centers poses a challenge due to conflicts between overhead power distribution and traditional lighting grids, leading to increased infrastructure requirements and reduced efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A modular busway system that incorporates a light source coupled to the electrical busway section, regulated by a driver module, and optionally includes sensors and secondary power supplies, allowing for efficient power distribution and lighting integration with reduced infrastructure needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional lighting grids are installed in data centers, then lighting coverage is provided, but overhead busways for power distribution conflict with the lighting grids, increasing infrastructure requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines power distribution and lighting functions into a single integrated busway system. The busway structure incorporates both electrical conductors for power delivery and lighting fixtures mounted on the same overhead framework, eliminating the need for separate lighting grids and reducing overall infrastructure complexity in data centers
Solution Approach 2:
The busway system performs multiple functions simultaneously: it distributes electrical power to server racks while also providing overhead lighting. This multi-functional design allows a single infrastructure element to serve both power distribution and illumination needs, resolving the conflict between busways and traditional lighting grids
2Device complexity
If overhead busways are used for power distribution, then raised flooring requirements are reduced, but conflicts arise with traditional lighting grids above server racks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges power distribution and lighting into a single overhead busway system, allowing both functions to coexist without requiring separate infrastructure. This integration eliminates the conflict between busways and lighting grids while maintaining the benefits of reduced flooring requirements
3Ease of manufacture
If separate power distribution and lighting systems are installed, then each system can be optimized independently, but infrastructure requirements and installation costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines power distribution and lighting systems into a single integrated busway structure, reducing the total quantity of infrastructure materials required. By merging these systems, the patent eliminates redundant overhead structures while still allowing each function to be independently optimized through modular design elements
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution reduces infrastructure requirements, enhances direct lighting, increases efficiency and safety, and lowers installation and operating costs while simplifying maintenance in data centers.
Implementation Method 1
a light source coupled to the electrical busway section and electrically regulated by the driver module
Data Source
AI summary
A busway system, including an electrical busway section having a length, the electrical busway section having first and second opposing sides, the electrical busway section including one or more busbars between the first and second sides and extending along the length of the electrical busway section; a plugin module including a plug head, the plug head being received within the one or more busbars to couple the plugin module with the electrical busway section; a driver module coupled to the plugin module; and a light source coupled to the electrical busway section and extending along the length of the electrical busway section, and further being electrically regulated by the driver module.