David A Best

US Patent:

7393248, Jul 1, 2008

Filed:

Nov 3, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/556647

Inventors:

David Mark Best - Federal Way WA, US
John A. Hansen - Renton WA, US
David R. Jones - Maple Valley WA, US
Artoush Safarli - Newcastle WA, US
Jimmie L. Thomas - Federal Way WA, US
Neill P. Smith - Mt. Vernon WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

H01R 25/00

US Classification:

439638

Abstract:

A power control system and related methods are disclosed herein to allow convenient distribution of a variety of different power sources to various electrical systems under test. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a modular power control system includes a multipin power input connector adapted to receive a plurality of supplied power types associated with corresponding pins of the power input connector. A plurality of multipin power output connectors are provided. The supplied power types are associated with corresponding pins of the power output connectors. A plurality of power distribution modules associated with the power output connectors are provided. Each module is adapted to selectively route a selected one of the supplied power types received by a pin of the input connector to a corresponding pin of its associated power output connector.