Patent ID: 6188567
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: H04M,H04Q,H05K,Y10S

Abstract:
A power distribution apparatus, comprising;an electronic chassis including a front wall, a back wall and first and second side walls, the first side wall including a first side wall opening formed therein;a power distribution member positioned within the electronic chassis between the first and second side walls and extending from the first side wall to the second side wall; anda first power supply device mounted to an outer surface of the first side wall, the first power supply device electrically connected to the power distribution member, the first power supply device including an outer shell, the outer shell including a bottom opening, a top opening and an air passageway extending from the bottom opening to the top opening, the top opening in communication with the first side wall opening to allow air to flow through the air passageway and into the electronic chassis, wherein power is distributed from the first power supply device to the power distribution member.