Patent ID: 7313000
Filing Date: 2007-12-25
Classification: G06F,H05K

Abstract:
1. A power distribution system, comprising: a power supply housing having an interior volume defined by a top panel, a bottom panel and a plurality of side panels; AC to DC circuitry disposed within the interior volume of the power supply housing; at least two DC output sockets, wherein each DC output socket is fixed to one of the top panel, bottom panel and side panels defining the interior volume of the power supply in which the AC to DC circuitry is disposed; at least two DC distribution sockets, wherein each DC distribution socket is remote from the power supply housing and is fixed to an internal frame at least partially covered by a computer case; and a plurality of removable cables, each having two ends; wherein the AC to DC circuitry receives AC current from an AC current source; wherein the AC to DC circuitry converts the received AC current into DC current and supplies the DC current to each DC output socket; wherein each DC output socket is fixed to one of the panels of the power supply housing in a position such that when the power supply is installed within the computer case each DC output socket is disposed inside of the computer case such that a respective one of the plurality of removable cables is removably connected between a single respective one of the DC output sockets and a single respective one of the DC distribution sockets; wherein a component which is to receive DC current is disposed inside of the computer case and the component receives the DC current from at least one of the DC distribution sockets; and wherein the component disposed within the computer case is selected from the group including: (a) a motherboard; (b) a magnetic disc drive; (c) an optical disc drive; (d) an input/output card; (e) a memory card; (f) a sound card; (g) a gaming card; (h) a video card; (i) a network card; (j) network hub; and (k) a cooling device.