Electric power distribution unit

摘要

A modular electric power distribution system transmits power between a power source and control modules for power consumers. The system includes a power distribution unit mounted on each module and bridge assemblies which connect adjacent distribution units.

主权项

1. An electric power distribution unit comprising:
an insulating housing having a row of spaced plate recesses on one side of the housing and a row of spaced openings on another side of the housing, each plate recess including a wall having a first height and extending around a periphery of the plate recess; and a plurality of metal power distribution members in the housing, each power distribution member comprising:
a metal plate having opposed contact surfaces,a contact, anda central portion between the metal plate and the contact, each metal plate extending into one of the spaced plate recesses wherein each metal plate has a second height less than the first height, whereby a contact member inserted into the plate recess establishes electrical connections with both opposed contact surfaces on the metal plate, each contact associated with an opening, said metal plates parallel to each other and spaced regularly along said row of recesses, said contacts spaced regularly along said row of openings; a first spacing between adjacent metal plates different than a second spacing between adjacent contacts.