公开(公告)号：US09141164B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-22

申请号：US13364126

申请日：2012-02-01

申请人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Jimmy D. Pike ,  Joseph A. Vivio ,  Ty Schmitt ,  Kunrong Wang

发明人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Jimmy D. Pike ,  Joseph A. Vivio ,  Ty Schmitt ,  Kunrong Wang

IPC分类号： H02J1/00 ,  H02J7/00 ,  G06F1/30 ,  H02J9/06 ,  H02J13/00

CPC分类号： G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/263 ,  H02J7/0068 ,  H02J7/007 ,  H02J9/061 ,  H02J13/0003 ,  Y02B20/12 ,  Y02B20/18 ,  Y02B90/222 ,  Y02B90/228 ,  Y02P80/11 ,  Y04S20/12 ,  Y04S20/18 ,  Y10T307/625

摘要： In accordance with the present disclosure, a battery back-up unit (BBU) element for providing uninterruptable direct current (DC) power in a rack-level power infrastructure is describe. The BBU element may include a rack-mountable chassis with a battery drawer. A battery may be disposed within the battery drawer, and at least one power module may be coupled to the battery. The BBU element may also include a power module controller that causes the battery to charge from or discharge to a busbar coupled to the BBU element. The power module controller may also communicate power management information to a power infrastructure controller.

摘要翻译： 根据本公开，描述了用于在机架级电力基础设施中提供不间断直流（DC）电力的电池备用单元（BBU）元件。 BBU元件可以包括具有电池抽屉的可机架安装的底盘。 电池可以设置在电池抽屉内，并且至少一个电源模块可以耦合到电池。 BBU元件还可以包括电源模块控制器，该电源模块控制器使得电池从耦合到BBU元件的母线充电或者放电到与BBU元件耦合的母线。 电力模块控制器还可以将功率管理信息传送到电力基础设施控制器。

公开(公告)号：US20130198533A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-01

申请号：US13364126

申请日：2012-02-01

申请人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Jimmy D. Pike ,  Joseph A. Vivio ,  Ty Schmitt ,  Kunrong Wang

发明人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Jimmy D. Pike ,  Joseph A. Vivio ,  Ty Schmitt ,  Kunrong Wang

IPC分类号： G06F1/26 ,  H02J9/00

CPC分类号： G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/263 ,  H02J7/0068 ,  H02J7/007 ,  H02J9/061 ,  H02J13/0003 ,  Y02B20/12 ,  Y02B20/18 ,  Y02B90/222 ,  Y02B90/228 ,  Y02P80/11 ,  Y04S20/12 ,  Y04S20/18 ,  Y10T307/625

摘要： In accordance with the present disclosure, a battery back-up unit (BBU) element for providing uninterruptable direct current (DC) power in a rack-level power infrastructure is describe. The BBU element may include a rack-mountable chassis with a battery drawer. A battery may be disposed within the battery drawer, and at least one power module may be coupled to the battery. The BBU element may also include a power module controller that causes the battery to charge from or discharge to a busbar coupled to the BBU element. The power module controller may also communicate power management information to a power infrastructure controller.

公开(公告)号：US20130198534A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-01

申请号：US13364145

申请日：2012-02-01

申请人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Joseph A. Vivio ,  Jimmy D. Pike

发明人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Joseph A. Vivio ,  Jimmy D. Pike

IPC分类号： G06F1/26 ,  H02J9/00

CPC分类号： H02B1/04 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/30 ,  H02B1/21 ,  H02J9/00 ,  Y02P80/11 ,  Y10T307/625

摘要： In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for providing scalable and modular power infrastructure outside of usable rack space is described. The system may include a chassis configured to mount on the side of a rack. A power cable interface box (PCIB) may be disposed within the chassis, and the PCIB may receive alternating current (AC) power. The system may further include at least one power supply unit disposed within a slot of the chassis, with the at least one power supply unit receiving AC power from the PCIB and outputting direct current (DC) power to a busbar. The system may also include a battery back-up unit (BBU) element disposed within the chassis. The BBU element may charge from and discharge to the busbar.

公开(公告)号：US20150143140A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14602597

申请日：2015-01-22

申请人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Jimmy D. Pike ,  Joseph A. Vivio

发明人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Jimmy D. Pike ,  Joseph A. Vivio

IPC分类号： H02B1/04 ,  H02J9/00 ,  H02B1/21 ,  G06F1/26

CPC分类号： H02B1/04 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/30 ,  H02B1/21 ,  H02J9/00 ,  Y02P80/11 ,  Y10T307/625

摘要： In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for providing scalable and modular power infrastructure outside of usable rack space is described. The system may include a chassis configured to mount on the side of a rack. A power cable interface box (PCIB) may be disposed within the chassis, and the PCIB may receive alternating current (AC) power. The system may further include at least one power supply unit disposed within a slot of the chassis, with the at least one power supply unit receiving AC power from the PCIB and outputting direct current (DC) power to a busbar. The system may also include a battery back-up unit (BBU) element disposed within the chassis. The BBU element may charge from and discharge to the busbar.

摘要翻译： 根据本公开，描述了用于在可用机架空间外部提供可扩展和模块化电力基础设施的系统和方法。 该系统可以包括配置成安装在机架侧面的底盘。 电源线接口盒（PCIB）可以设置在机箱内，并且PCIB可以接收交流（AC）电力。 该系统还可以包括设置在机架的槽中的至少一个电源单元，其中至少一个电源单元从PCIB接收AC电力并向母线输出直流（DC）电力。 该系统还可以包括设置在底盘内的电池备用单元（BBU）元件。 BBU元件可以从母线充电并将其放电到母线。

公开(公告)号：US08972752B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US13364145

申请日：2012-02-01

申请人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Joseph A. Vivio ,  Jimmy D. Pike

发明人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Joseph A. Vivio ,  Jimmy D. Pike

IPC分类号： G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/30

CPC分类号： H02B1/04 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/30 ,  H02B1/21 ,  H02J9/00 ,  Y02P80/11 ,  Y10T307/625

摘要： In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for providing scalable and modular power infrastructure outside of usable rack space is described. The system may include a chassis configured to mount on the side of a rack. A power cable interface box (PCIB) may be disposed within the chassis, and the PCIB may receive alternating current (AC) power. The system may further include at least one power supply unit disposed within a slot of the chassis, with the at least one power supply unit receiving AC power from the PCIB and outputting direct current (DC) power to a busbar. The system may also include a battery back-up unit (BBU) element disposed within the chassis. The BBU element may charge from and discharge to the busbar.

摘要翻译： 根据本公开，描述了用于在可用机架空间外部提供可扩展和模块化电力基础设施的系统和方法。 该系统可以包括配置成安装在机架侧面的底盘。 电源线接口盒（PCIB）可以设置在机箱内，并且PCIB可以接收交流（AC）电力。 该系统还可以包括设置在机架的槽中的至少一个电源单元，其中至少一个电源单元从PCIB接收AC电力并向母线输出直流（DC）电力。 该系统还可以包括设置在底盘内的电池备用单元（BBU）元件。 BBU元件可以从母线充电并将其放电到母线。

公开(公告)号：US09301420B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-29

申请号：US13364158

申请日：2012-02-01

申请人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Joseph A. Vivio ,  Kunrong Wang

发明人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Joseph A. Vivio ,  Kunrong Wang

IPC分类号： H02B1/20 ,  H05K7/14 ,  G06F1/18 ,  G06F1/26

CPC分类号： H05K7/1492 ,  G06F1/189 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H05K7/1489 ,  Y10T29/49117

摘要： In accordance with the present disclosure, a scalable and modular rack-level power infrastructure is described. The power infrastructure may include a power distribution unit (PDU), which receives alternating current (AC) power from an external power source. The PDU may be coupled to a busbar and output DC power to the busbar. The busbar may be coupled to a server within a rack-server system and provide DC power to the server. Additionally, the infrastructure may include a battery back-up unit (BBU) element coupled to the busbar. The BBU element may charge from and discharge to the busbar.

摘要翻译： 根据本公开，描述了可扩展和模块化的机架级电力基础设施。 电力基础设施可以包括从外部电源接收交流（AC）电力的配电单元（PDU）。 PDU可以耦合到母线并向母线输出DC电力。 母线可以耦合到机架服务器系统内的服务器，并向服务器提供直流电力。 另外，基础设施可以包括耦合到母线的电池备用单元（BBU）元件。 BBU元件可以从母线充电并将其放电到母线。

公开(公告)号：US20130194726A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-01

申请号：US13364158

申请日：2012-02-01

申请人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Joseph A. Vivio ,  Kunrong Wang

发明人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Joseph A. Vivio ,  Kunrong Wang

IPC分类号： H02B1/20 ,  H01R43/00

CPC分类号： H05K7/1492 ,  G06F1/189 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H05K7/1489 ,  Y10T29/49117

摘要： In accordance with the present disclosure, a scalable and modular rack-level power infrastructure is described. The power infrastructure may include a power distribution unit (PDU), which receives alternating current (AC) power from an external power source. The PDU may be coupled to a busbar and output DC power to the busbar. The busbar may be coupled to a server within a rack-server system and provide DC power to the server. Additionally, the infrastructure may include a battery back-up unit (BBU) element coupled to the busbar. The BBU element may charge from and discharge to the busbar.

摘要翻译： 根据本公开，描述了可扩展和模块化的机架级电力基础设施。 电力基础设施可以包括从外部电源接收交流（AC）电力的配电单元（PDU）。 PDU可以耦合到母线并向母线输出DC电力。 母线可以耦合到机架服务器系统内的服务器，并向服务器提供直流电力。 另外，基础设施可以包括耦合到母线的电池备用单元（BBU）元件。 BBU元件可以从母线充电并将其放电到母线。

公开(公告)号：US09281717B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-08

申请号：US13364167

申请日：2012-02-01

申请人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Joseph A. Vivio

发明人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Joseph A. Vivio

IPC分类号： H02J7/00 ,  H02J9/06 ,  H05K7/14

CPC分类号： H02J9/061 ,  G06F1/263 ,  H02J7/0068 ,  H02J7/007 ,  H02J9/062 ,  H05K7/1492 ,  Y02P80/11 ,  Y10T307/625

摘要： In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for providing a battery back-up unit (BBU) for a rack-level power infrastructure is described. The system may include a chassis sized to fit within a commodity power supply unit (PSU) slot in a power distribution unit (PDU). A battery may be disposed within the chassis, and at least one power module coupled to the battery. The system may also include a power module controller coupled to the at least one power module, and a form-factor connector coupled to the power module controller and the at least one power module.

摘要翻译： 根据本公开，描述了一种用于为机架级电力基础设施提供电池备用单元（BBU）的系统和方法。 该系统可以包括尺寸适合配电单元（PDU）中的商用电源单元（PSU）时隙内的机箱。 电池可以设置在底盘内，并且至少一个功率模块耦合到电池。 该系统还可以包括耦合到至少一个功率模块的功率模块控制器，以及耦合到功率模块控制器和至少一个功率模块的形状因数连接器。

公开(公告)号：US20130193764A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-01

申请号：US13364167

申请日：2012-02-01

申请人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Joseph A. Vivio

发明人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Joseph A. Vivio

IPC分类号： H02J9/00 ,  G06F1/26

CPC分类号： H02J9/061 ,  G06F1/263 ,  H02J7/0068 ,  H02J7/007 ,  H02J9/062 ,  H05K7/1492 ,  Y02P80/11 ,  Y10T307/625

摘要： In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for providing a battery back-up unit (BBU) for a rack-level power infrastructure is described. The system may include a chassis sized to fit within a commodity power supply unit (PSU) slot in a power distribution unit (PDU). A battery may be disposed within the chassis, and at lease one power module coupled to the battery. The system may also include a power module controller coupled to the at least one power module, and a form-factor connector coupled to the power module controller and the at least one power module.

摘要翻译： 根据本公开，描述了一种用于为机架级电力基础设施提供电池备用单元（BBU）的系统和方法。 该系统可以包括大小适合配电单元（PDU）中的商用电源单元（PSU）时隙内的机箱。 电池可以设置在底盘内，并且至少一个电源模块耦合到电池。 该系统还可以包括耦合到至少一个功率模块的功率模块控制器，以及耦合到功率模块控制器和至少一个功率模块的形状因数连接器。

公开(公告)号：US08708736B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US13364110

申请日：2012-02-01

申请人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Kunrong Wang ,  Richard S. Mills ,  John Stuewe

发明人： Edmond I. Bailey ,  Kunrong Wang ,  Richard S. Mills ,  John Stuewe

IPC分类号： H01R13/60

CPC分类号： H05K7/1492 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H02B1/26 ,  H02B3/00 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49119

摘要： In accordance with the present disclosure, a detachable power cable interface box (PCIB) for coupling AC power to a rack-level power infrastructure is described. The detachable PCIB includes a body section and a terminal disposed within the body section. The terminal may be coupled to an AC power source. A wiring block may also be disposed within the body, and the modular wiring block may be coupled to the terminal. The wiring block may arrange power input from the AC power source into a pre-determined output configuration corresponding to a detachable interface. The system may also include the detachable interface, and the detachable interface may be configured to couple with an integrated connector of the rack-level power infrastructure. The detachable interface may be common to all types of AC power sources.

摘要翻译： 根据本公开，描述了用于将AC电力耦合到机架级电力基础设施的可拆卸电力电缆接口盒（PCIB）。 可拆卸PCIB包括主体部分和设置在主体部分内的终端。 终端可以耦合到AC电源。 布线块也可以设置在主体内，并且模块化接线块可以连接到端子。 接线块可以将来自AC电源的电力输入布置成对应于可拆卸接口的预定输出配置。 系统还可以包括可拆卸接口，并且可拆卸接口可以被配置为与机架级电力基础设施的集成连接器耦合。 所有类型的交流电源都可以使用可拆卸接口。