Seismically Stabilized UPS Bracket Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional methods for securing uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to external surfaces result in increased space requirements due to flared brackets, making it difficult to stack multiple units side by side and providing inadequate seismic stabilization.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a bracket with parallel sides affixed to a support surface via bolts, allowing multiple UPS units to be secured and seismically stabilized by placing them over the bracket, with rails on the UPS aligning with the bracket's openings for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If flared brackets are used to secure UPS to external surfaces, then the UPS can be securely mounted, but the surface area required increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket design transitions from a traditional flared configuration extending outward from the UPS to a vertical configuration where the bracket extends downward from the UPS to the support surface. This dimensional change allows multiple UPS units to be stacked vertically side-by-side, dramatically reducing the horizontal surface area required while maintaining secure mounting capability.
2Strength
If traditional flared brackets are used, then UPS can be mounted, but seismic stabilization is inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is pre-configured with a vertical orientation and proper alignment features that enable the UPS to be securely positioned and stabilized before any seismic event occurs. The bracket's structural design inherently provides seismic stabilization through its vertical mounting configuration and rigid connection to the support surface, eliminating the need for additional seismic mitigation measures.
3Strength
If multiple UPS units are secured with traditional methods, then each unit is mounted, but stacking side by side becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The vertical bracket design serves multiple functions simultaneously: it secures the UPS to the support surface, enables vertical stacking of multiple units side-by-side, provides seismic stabilization, and maintains proper alignment. This universal design simplifies the overall system complexity compared to traditional methods that would require separate solutions for each function.
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AI summary
In accordance with presently disclosed embodiments, an seismically stabilized uninterruptable power supply (UPS) is provided. The UPS utilizes a series of rails coupled to the bottom of the UPS along with a bracket affixed to an external support surface to stabilize the UPS. The bracket may comprise two sides coupled to a bottom, wherein the sides are substantially parallel to each other and perpendicular to the bottom. The rails and bracket may further comprise a series of aligned openings such that when the rails and bracket are juxtaposed, they may be secured together through bolts. The external support surface may be a layer of cement or other sturdy material in which hardware is embedded. The embedded hardware may be either lagged into the surface or may be poured bar.