Method and apparatus for power connection in a modular patient care system
CA 2707693 A1 · Owner: Alaris Medical Systems, Inc. · Inventors: Duffy, Robert J.; Dekalb, Shawn W.; Severe, Lon M.
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A modular patient care system (100) having a central management unit module and , one or more detachable functional units (104) is described. Using unique , mechanical and electrical features the modular patient care system is capable of flexibly, bilaterally, safely providing electrical power from the central management unit to the attached , functional units with exposed power leads of end units being electrically isolated for , safety, and security. Functional units are capable of detecting the presence of other , functional units more distant from the central management unit for passing power to , those units, and for otherwise electrically isolating exposed power leads when no , …
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