Patent ID: 7814341
Filing Date: 2010-10-12
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A power supply, comprising: a case having an inside, an outside, a cover, and a base coupled to the cover; a receptacle positioned on the outside of the case for receiving power from a DC power source at a first voltage; an inverter positioned on the inside of the case and electrically coupled to the receptacle; at least one AC outlet positioned on the outside of the case, the at least one AC outlet electrically coupled to the receptacle through the inverter; at least one DC outlet positioned on the outside of the case, the at least one DC outlet electrically coupled to the receptacle through a voltage reducer such that it provides a voltage that is less than the first voltage; a mounting plate positioned within and secured to the base, the mounting plate supporting the voltage reducer and the at least one set of binding posts; a cooling fan positioned in the case, the cooling fan being located between the mounting plate and the cover, the cooling fan being separated from the mounting plate by a plurality of standoffs; and at least one opening in the cover above the at least one set of binding posts, the at least one opening facilitating wires to be connected to the at least one set of binding posts when the case is closed; and wherein the power supply is configured to remain operational when the case is closed, the closed case protecting interior components from contaminants and external forces.