Customizable bus systems

摘要

A customizable bus system includes a system module containing one or more accessory modules and is easily mounted along a surface in a workspace, such as the underside of a cabinet. The accessory modules provide conveniently located utility services and applications such as power, lighting or media connections, and may be interchanged within the bus system to provide particular services and applications where they are needed most. Additionally, the bus system may include a control center for controlling the operation of one or more of the accessory modules, such as manually or automatically. The bus system may also include multiple housings that are functionally linked. Additionally, the housings may be integrated with the applications and take the form of a modular stick, which can be easily installed to provide a service or application in an area, or removed and replaced by a modular stick having another desired service or application.

主权项

1. A bus system comprising:
a housing having a plurality of openings; a first power circuit disposed within the housing, the first power circuit including a first plurality of male or female connectors, the male or female connectors of the first plurality associated with the plurality of openings; a second power circuit disposed within the housing, the second power circuit being separate from the first power circuit, the second power circuit including a second plurality of male or female connectors, the male or female connectors of the second plurality associated with the plurality of openings; a first accessory module comprising an electrical outlet receptacle releasably installed into one of the openings, the first accessory module including at least one male or female connector engaging at least one corresponding male or female connector of the first power circuit associated with the one opening to connect the first accessory module to the first power circuit; and a second accessory module that does not include an electrical outlet receptacle, the second accessory module releasably installed into one of the openings, the second accessory module including at least one male or female connector releasably engaging at least one corresponding male or female connector of the second power circuit associated with the one opening to connect the second accessory module to the second power circuit.