Patent ID: 9065260
Filing Date: 2015-06-23
Classification: H01R,H02B,H02G

Abstract:
1. A power distribution system for transmitting electricity between power contacts in spaced first and second modules, the system comprising first and second power distribution units and a plurality of bridge assemblies extending between the power distribution units; each power distribution unit comprising a dielectric body, a plurality of electrically conductive distribution members in the dielectric body, each distribution member having a module contact at a first side of the dielectric body and a contact plate at a second side of the dielectric body, the contact plate comprising two opposed sides, each side comprising a contact surface, the first power distribution unit to be mounted on a first module with the module contact engaging a power contact in the first module, the second power distribution unit to be mounted on a second module with the module contact engaging a power contact in the second module; each bridge assembly comprising a dielectric housing, a first elongate conductive member in the dielectric housing, a second elongate conductive member in the dielectric housing, a first contact at each end of the first conductive member, a second contact at each end of the second conductive member, and openings in the housing adjacent such contacts; each bridge assembly removably mounted on the first and second power distribution units with a plate on the first power distribution unit extending through the opening at one end of the housing and one contact surface of the plate engaging an adjacent first contact on the first conductive member and the other contact surface of the plate engaging an adjacent second contact on the second conductive member, a plate on the second power distribution unit extending through the opening at the other end of the housing and one contact surface of the plate engaging an adjacent first contact on the first conductive member and the other contact surface of the plate engaging an adjacent second contact on the second conductive member, wherein the first and second conductive members of each bridge assembly and a distribution member in each distribution unit form an electrical connection between power contacts in the first and second modules.