Patent classifications
H02B1/066
Mechanical door interlock device for protecting power electrical switching apparatus and users
A mechanical switch-door interlock assembly includes a mounting assembly and an actuator assembly. The actuator assembly includes a body, a door sensor, an operating mechanism handle actuator, and a number of sliding coupling components. The actuator assembly body is slidably coupled to the mounting assembly. The actuator assembly body moves between a first position, wherein the operating mechanism handle actuator does not operatively engage the operating mechanism handle, and a second position, wherein the operating mechanism handle actuator operatively engages the operating mechanism handle and moves the operating mechanism handle to the second position. When a door is in a first position, the door operatively engages the door sensor and moves the actuator assembly body to the first position. When the door is in the second position, the door does not operatively engage the door sensor allowing the actuator assembly body to move into the second position.
Fuse disconnect safety switch (FDSS)
Various embodiments provide safety disconnect systems for a power system. In one aspect, a safety switch system and method for a power system, including a plurality of sequentially interlocked switches capable of being operated in a predetermined sequence to isolate one or more fuses, is provided. The described safety switch system is a convenient and sequential approach to safely remove power from a system and access associated fuses.
DISTRIBUTION PANEL
A distribution panel includes a cabinet having a space formed therein and an inner partition positioned within the cabinet and partitioning a front power transformer (PT) chamber and a rear cable chamber, wherein the inner partition includes: a partition body, on which a bushing is disposed in a penetrating manner, having openings allowing an arc to pass therethrough; and an inner cover rotatably coupled to the partition body to open and close the opening, and rotated by an arc pressure when an arc accident occurs in the front PT chamber, to open the opening. Since an arc from the front PT chamber is spread to the rear cable chamber, pressure of the front PT chamber may be lowered, and a phenomenon in which a PT door is forcibly opened at a high speed is minimized, minimizing an accident.
COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR LANDSCAPE CONTROL SYSTEMS
A communications interface system includes a housing and one or more removable components. The removable components can include one or more removable communications module configured to facilitate communication between the interface system and one or more other communications or control systems. A facepack can be removably coupled with the housing. The facepack can include one or more displays and/or user input structures.
Compartmentalized panel
A compartmentalized panelboard that includes a first panel interior having an incoming power and a main breaker mechanism, a second panel interior having a power distribution bus with the main breaker mechanism electrically connected to the power distribution bus of the second panel interior and controlling the feed of power between the panel interiors, a conductive material connecting the main breaker mechanism to the power distribution bus of the second panel interior, at least one door enclosing the panel interiors, a nonconductive physical barrier separating the panel interiors, a sealing device allowing the conductive material to pass from the first panel interior through the nonconductive physical barrier into the second panel interior with the nonconductive physical barrier and the dead front panels physically and electrically isolating the power distribution bus of the second panel interior from the incoming power of the first panel interior when power is cut off by the main breaker mechanism.
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND LOAD CENTER INCLUDING THE SAME
An electronic device includes a housing defining an exterior shape of the electronic device, a processor, a power supply structured to receive line power and to convert the line power for use by the electronic device, a storage unit structured to store data, and a number of data interfaces structured to receive a data connection. The electronic device has a particular form factor that is compatible with positions in a circuit breaker receiving area of a load center. The electronic device is structured to provide the functionality of at least one of a set-top box, a network data interface, a telephone base station, a security system hub and a home controller.
Mechanical Door Interlock Device for Protecting Power Electrical Switching Apparatus and Users
A mechanical switch-door interlock assembly includes a mounting assembly and an actuator assembly. The actuator assembly includes a body, a door sensor, an operating mechanism handle actuator, and a number of sliding coupling components. The actuator assembly body is slidably coupled to the mounting assembly. The actuator assembly body moves between a first position, wherein the operating mechanism handle actuator does not operatively engage the operating mechanism handle, and a second position, wherein the operating mechanism handle actuator operatively engages the operating mechanism handle and moves the operating mechanism handle to the second position. When a door is in a first position, the door operatively engages the door sensor and moves the actuator assembly body to the first position. When the door is in the second position, the door does not operatively engage the door sensor allowing the actuator assembly body to move into the second position.
Communications interface system for landscape control systems
A communications interface system includes a housing and one or more removable components. The removable components can include one or more removable communications module configured to facilitate communication between the interface system and one or more other communications or control systems. A facepack can be removably coupled with the housing. The facepack can include one or more displays and/or user input structures.
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND LOAD CENTER INCLUDING THE SAME
An electronic device includes a housing defining an exterior shape of the electronic device, a processor, a power supply structured to receive line power and to convert the line power for use by the electronic device, a storage unit structured to store data, and a number of data interfaces structured to receive a data connection. The electronic device has a particular form factor that is compatible with positions in a circuit breaker receiving area of a load center. The electronic device is structured to provide the functionality of at least one of a set-top box, a network data interface, a telephone base station, a security system hub and a home controller.
Electronic device and load center including the same
An electronic device includes a housing defining an exterior shape of the electronic device, a processor, a power supply structured to receive line power and to convert the line power for use by the electronic device, a storage unit structured to store data, and a number of data interfaces structured to receive a data connection. The electronic device has a particular form factor that is compatible with positions in a circuit breaker receiving area of a load center. The electronic device is structured to provide the functionality of at least one of a set-top box, a network data interface, a telephone base station, a security system hub and a home controller.