Patent ID: 7891993

Claim:
A power rail system, particularly for casings and cabinets in the information technology field, comprising a power-conducting base structure, and at least one module for power distribution or power supply fittable to the base structure, wherein said power-conducting base structure over substantially the entire length has at least power lines constructed as first contact devices, wherein said at least one module for power distribution or power supply has second contact devices for contacting with said first contact devices of said base structure, wherein contacting takes place at a random location on or with said base structure, wherein said at least one module for power distribution is implemented in the form of a socket strip, wherein said power-conducting base structure is designed for distributing several, particularly three phases, wherein said at least one module for power distribution is designed for tapping one or more phases, as desired, and wherein said first and second contact devices are provided with a contact protection.