Patent ID: 7137850
Filing Date: 2006-11-21
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A power distribution unit comprising in combination: (A) a power distribution unit housing having at least one power input passage and a plurality of outlet gang apertures penetrating the power distribution unit housing; (B) a power input penetrating the power distribution unit housing through the at least one power input passage in the power distribution unit housing; (C) a first power outlet gang comprising a first plurality of power outlets and having a first outlet gang periphery surrounding the first plurality of power outlets, the first power outlet gang being (i) mounted within the power distribution unit housing with the first power outlet gang periphery penetrating, and surrounded by, a first outlet gang aperture among the plurality of outlet gang apertures, and (ii) in power supply communication with the power input and connectable to a plurality of separate electronic apparatus; (D) a second power outlet gang separate from the first power outlet gang, the second outlet gang comprising a second plurality of power outlets and having a second outlet gang periphery surrounding the second plurality of power outlets, the second power outlet gang being (i) mounted within the power distribution unit housing with the second outlet gang periphery penetrating, and surrounded by, a second gang outlet gang aperture among the plurality of outlet gang apertures, and (ii) in power supply communication with the power input and connectable to a plurality of separate electronic apparatus; and (E) a circuit link connector directly linking the first power outlet gang and the second power outlet gang, the circuit link connector being in power supply communication with the power input and comprising: