DC POWER SYSTEM FOR MODULAR WORKSTATIONS
A workspace includes a power input receptacle configured to receive an input power at a first voltage level, wherein the first voltage level is an extra-low voltage. The workspace further includes a voltage regulator configured to regulate the input power and output a regulated power at a second voltage level and a power distribution bus. The power distribution bus is configured to receive the input power from the power input receptacle. The workspace further includes a safety disconnect configured to disconnect the input power from the power distribution bus in response to detecting an adverse condition.
1 . A workspace, comprising:
a power input receptacle configured to receive an input power at a first voltage level, wherein the first voltage level is an extra-low voltage;
a voltage regulator configured to regulate the input power and output a regulated power at a second voltage level;
a power distribution bus, wherein the power distribution bus is configured to receive the input power; and
a safety disconnect configured to disconnect the input power from the power distribution bus in response to detecting an adverse condition.
2 . The workspace of claim 1 , further comprising one or more ancillary power outputs, wherein the one or more ancillary power outputs receive power via the voltage regulator.
3 . The workspace of claim 2 , wherein the one or more ancillary power outputs are configured to output an accessory power output at a third voltage level.
4 . The workspace of claim 1 , wherein the second voltage level is greater than the first voltage level.
5 . The workspace of claim 1 , wherein the second voltage level is less than the first voltage level.
6 . The workspace of claim 1 , further comprising an auxiliary power source configured to receive the input power and output an auxiliary power.
7 . The workspace of claim 6 , wherein the first voltage level is a level configured to charge the auxiliary power source.
8 . The workspace of claim 1 , further comprising an actuator configured to raise and lower a worksurface of the workspace, wherein the actuator is configured to receive power via the power distribution bus.
9 . The workspace of claim 1 , wherein the adverse condition is one or more of an over-voltage condition and an over-current condition.
10 . The workspace of claim 1 , wherein the safety disconnect is programmable to set a threshold associated with the adverse condition.
11 . A workspace system, comprising:
a power distribution device, including:
a power converter to convert a utility power to a distribution power at a first voltage level, wherein the first voltage level is an extra-low voltage; and
a power rail, wherein the power rail receives the distribution power from the power converter;
one or more mobile workspaces, each of the one or more mobile workspaces including:
a power input receptacle configured to be removably electrically coupled to the power rail to receive the distribution power; and
a power distribution bus configured to provide the received distribution power to one or more devices.
12 . The workspace system of claim 11 , further comprising an auxiliary power source configured to provide an auxiliary power to the power distribution bus in response to the first voltage level falling below a predetermined threshold.
13 . The workspace system of claim 11 , wherein the one or more mobile workspaces further include a voltage regulator coupled to the power distribution bus and configured to output a regulated power different from the distribution power.
14 . The workspace system of claim 13 , wherein the regulated power has a lower voltage than the distribution power.
15 . A height adjustable workspace, comprising:
a tabletop;
a leg coupled to the tabletop;
a power input receptacle configured to receive an input power, wherein the input power is a DC power;
an auxiliary power source configured to receive the input power;
a power distribution bus, wherein the power distribution bus is configured to receive the input power;
a voltage regulator coupled to the power distribution bus and configured to output a first regulated voltage;
an actuator positioned within the leg and configured to raise and lower the tabletop, wherein the actuator is further configured to receive power from the power distribution bus; and
one or more auxiliary power ports configured to receive power from the power distribution bus.
16 . The height adjustable workspace of claim 15 , further comprising one or more ancillary power output ports, wherein the one or more ancillary power output ports receive power at the first regulated voltage via the voltage regulator.
17 . The height adjustable workspace of claim 16 , wherein the one or more ancillary power output ports are configured to output a second regulated voltage.
18 . The height adjustable workspace of claim 16 , wherein the one or more ancillary power output ports include a USB-C port.
19 . The height adjustable workspace of claim 15 , further comprising a safety disconnect configured to disconnect the input power from the power distribution bus in response to detecting an adverse electrical condition.
20 . The height adjustable workspace of claim 15 , wherein the auxiliary power source is configured to provide an auxiliary power to the power distribution bus in response to the input power being removed.