Rack Power Bus Bar Bridging for Stable Multi-Rack Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing server equipment racks are independent and connected to power supplies individually, leading to difficulties in space arrangement of cabling and unstable power transmission due to conductive wires connections.
Innovation Solution
A power bridging structure for racks, which includes a power bus bar bridging device with a bar housing, power connectors, and conductive bridges, allowing for easy connection and power transmission between multiple racks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If racks are connected to power supplies individually via conductive wires, then each rack can be powered independently, but the cabling space arrangement becomes difficult and power transmission becomes unstable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple power connections into a single power bus bar that can simultaneously connect to multiple racks. The power bus bar integrates multiple power transmission paths into one unified component, eliminating the need for separate conductive wires for each rack connection, thus reducing cabling complexity while maintaining reliable power transmission.
Solution Approach 2:
The power bus bar acts as an intermediary component between the power supply and multiple racks. Instead of directly connecting power supplies to each rack via separate wires, the power bus bar mediates the power distribution, providing a stable and organized interface that simplifies the overall connection architecture.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple racks are connected via conductive wires for power distribution, then power can be transmitted between racks, but the space arrangement for cabling becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple power connections are merged into a single power bus bar structure, consolidating what would otherwise require multiple separate wire runs into one compact component. This significantly reduces the space required for cabling arrangement while maintaining the ability to distribute power to multiple racks.
Solution Approach 2:
The power bus bar transitions the power distribution from a distributed wire-based approach to a centralized structural component, effectively changing the dimensional organization of power connections from three-dimensional wire routing to a more compact, integrated structure.
3Productivity
If racks are equipped with independent power connections, then each rack can operate independently, but expanding equipment becomes less efficient
Solution Approach 1:
The power bus bar is designed with universal functionality to serve multiple racks simultaneously through a single connection point. This multi-functional design allows for efficient equipment expansion, as additional racks can be connected to the same power bus bar without increasing the overall connection complexity or requiring additional power supply interfaces.
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
The solution enables efficient power distribution across multiple racks, simplifying equipment expansion by allowing power to be supplied to all racks through one rack, and reducing the complexity of cabling and ensuring stable power transmission.
Implementation Method 1
The conductive bridges are arranged in the bar housing and electrically connected to the power connectors respectively
Data Source
AI summary
This disclosure is directed to a power bridging structure for racks and a power bus bar bridging device thereof, the power bus bar bridging device is used for bridging multiple power bus bars in different racks. The power bus bar bridging device has a bar housing, a plurality of power connectors and a plurality of conductive bridges. The power connectors are arranged in the bar housing. Each power connector has a joint. Each joint has a pair of claws and each joint is protruded from the bar housing. The conductive bridges are arranged in the bar housing, and each conductive bridge is connected to the power connectors. The power connectors are respectively used for connecting to one of the power bus bars.