An apparatus is disclosed comprising an interrupter and a first internal contact disposed within the interrupter; wherein an external terminal of the interrupter is configured for serving as a terminal in a switching mechanism; and wherein the first internal contact and the external terminal form opposite ends of a unitary conductive bar.

A mechanical interlock assembly for a disconnector and an earthing switch. The mechanical interlock assembly comprises: a main interlock disc configured to actuate a movable contact of a disconnector, and at least one earthing switch interlock disc configured to actuate respective movable contact of at least one earthing switch respectively. The main interlock disc includes at least one first groove, and each of the at least one earthing switch interlock discs includes a third groove, and it is provided with a movable interlock pin between the main interlock disc and each earthing switch interlock disc respectively. The interlock assembly can interlock the disconnector and the at least one earthing switch, and has the advantages of a simple structure, low cost and flexibility for different arrangements. A further mechanical interlock assembly is also provided to interlock another disconnector and one of the above at least one earthing switch.

Combined high voltage discharging and grounding device with a discharging unit with a first electric contact and a first counter-contact as well as a grounding unit with a second electric contact and a second counter contact. The first electric contact and the second electric contact are provided on a movable member which is movable by way of a drive along a path of movement from an open position to a close position. An electric contact between the first electric contact and the first counter-contact is established in an intermediate position between the open position and the closed position of the movable member when closing the discharging and grounding device in an operating state of the discharging and grounding device while the second electric contact is electrically still disconnected from the second counter contact.

Combined high voltage discharging and grounding device with a discharging unit with a first electric contact and a first counter-contact as well as a grounding unit with a second electric contact and a second counter contact. The first electric contact and the second electric contact are provided on a movable member which is movable by way of a drive along a path of movement from an open position to a close position. An electric contact between the first electric contact and the first counter-contact is established in an intermediate position between the open position and the closed position of the movable member when closing the discharging and grounding device in an operating state of the discharging and grounding device while the second electric contact is electrically still disconnected from the second counter contact.

The present disclosure discloses an isolation device for a voltage transformer cabinet including a drive shaft; a conductive ring sleeved and fixed to the drive shaft; a movable guide rod fixed to the drive shaft and the conductive ring to swing along with a rotation of the drive shaft and electrically connected with the conductive ring; a fixing post fixedly connected to the voltage transformer; a contact, installed to the fixing post through a compression spring and electrically connected with the fixing post, and keeping in electrical contact with the conductive ring under an action of the compression spring; a closing stationary contact; and a grounded stationary contact, the rotation of the drive shaft drives the movable guide rod to swing between on position in which the movable guide rod contacts the closing stationary contact and grounded position in which the movable guide rod contacts the grounded stationary contact.

A bearing assembly includes an inner race, an outer race, a cage, and a plurality of balls. The inner race is configured to be coupled to a shaft. The cage includes a body having a plurality of projections and a plurality of openings. The cage is positioned between the inner race and the outer race, and is constructed from a corrosion-resistant and gall-resistant material. Each of the plurality of balls is received in an associated one of the plurality of openings, and the plurality of balls is positioned between the inner race and the outer race.

A bearing assembly includes an inner race, an outer race, a cage, and a plurality of balls. The inner race is configured to be coupled to a shaft. The cage includes a body having a plurality of projections and a plurality of openings. The cage is positioned between the inner race and the outer race, and is constructed from a corrosion-resistant and gall-resistant material. Each of the plurality of balls is received in an associated one of the plurality of openings, and the plurality of balls is positioned between the inner race and the outer race.

A restraint system is used to restrain a movable switch blade of a disconnect switch in order to prevent accidental closure of the switch blade. In this regard, the restraint system has a sheath that is positioned over an end of the switch blade, and the sheath is tethered to a support structure so that tension in the tether resists movement of the switch blade toward a conductive jaw. Thus, current is prevented from flowing through the disconnect switch until the sheath is manually removed from the switch blade.

A restraint system is used to restrain a movable switch blade of a disconnect switch in order to prevent accidental closure of the switch blade. In this regard, the restraint system has a sheath that is positioned over an end of the switch blade, and the sheath is tethered to a support structure so that tension in the tether resists movement of the switch blade toward a conductive jaw. Thus, current is prevented from flowing through the disconnect switch until the sheath is manually removed from the switch blade.

A remote blade closing detector switch is positioned on or near the jaws of an electric power disconnect switch, where proper seating of the blade in the jaws activates a detector switch. An extended conductor lead electrically connects the detector switch an RFID tag placed in a convenient reading location. The detector switch is configured to control a data signal, power to the antenna of the RFID tag, the power supply to the RFID tag, or a data signal between an RFID chip and an antenna as mechanisms for enabling and disabling the tag to report a status indicator. An antenna tuning compensator may be utilized to compensate for the impedance of the long conductor lead connected to the antenna. A noise filter may also be used to suppress electrical noise picked up by the long conductor lead in the harsh electrical environment of the disconnect switch.