Patent ID: 6075698
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
A rack mounted rectifier module for use in a rectifier cabinet having AC input and DC output, comprising:a rectifier unit having DC output contacts, AC input contacts, data signal contacts, and a housing for mounting in said rectifier cabinet, with said DC output contacts, said AC input contacts and said data signal contacts electrically connected to said rectifier cabinet;a cooling fan module having a mounting bracket, a cooling fan unit secured to said mounting bracket and a cooling fan power connector mounted to said cooling fan module and, electrically connected to said cooling fan unit for electrically connecting said cooling fan unit to said rectifier module;said housing having a socket for receiving said cooling fan module, and a mating cooling fan power connector for engaging said cooling fan power connector to electrically connect said cooling fan unit to electric power when said cooling fan module is inserted within said socket; andwherein said socket for receiving said cooling fan module is open on a side of said housing which is exterior of said rectifier module, and located for removing and receiving said cooling fan module after said housing has been at least partially removed from within the rectifier cabinet.