Adaptor for adding a second power supply unit to a computer system

摘要

A Plug and Play adaptor for adding a PSU to a first PSU in a computer system. An ATX connector and a relay are contained in the adaptor. A second PSU can be added via the ATX connector in a plug-and-play manner, and the relay is energized and closes its circuit when it is powered by the first PSU and therefore turns on the second PSU through the ATX connector.

主权项

1. An apparatus for augmenting power delivered to a computer system, the apparatus comprising:
a plug and play adaptor for detachable connection with a first power supply unit (PSU) and a second PSU, wherein the first PSU comprises (1) a motherboard connector configured for connection to a motherboard of the computer system and (2) a power connector, wherein the second PSU comprises a motherboard connector, the adaptor comprising:
a first connector that is a power connector configured for detachable connection with the power connector of the first PSU;a second connector that is a motherboard connector configured for detachable connection with the motherboard connector of the second PSU; anda circuit between the first connector and the second connector, wherein the circuit is configured to, in response to an energization of the first PSU by the computer system, send a signal through the second connector for receipt by the second PSU for causing the second PSU to turn on to thereby augment the computer system with power from the second PSU.