Patent classifications
H02B1/42
Dual contactor electrical panelboard assembly, systems and methods
A panelboard assembly for a harsh and/or hazardous environment is provided. The panelboard assembly includes a main breaker assembly, a first subpanel assembly, and a second subpanel assembly. The first subpanel assembly includes a first contactor assembly, and a first branch breaker assembly electrically connected to the first contactor assembly and configured to be electrically connected to a first group of loads. The first contactor assembly is configured to switch the first group of loads on and off all at once. The second subpanel assembly is electrically connected in parallel to the first subpanel assembly, and includes a second contactor assembly and a second branch breaker assembly electrically connected to the second contactor assembly and configured to be electrically connected to a second group of loads. The second contactor assembly is configured to switch the second group of loads on and off all at once.
Dual contactor electrical panelboard assembly, systems and methods
A panelboard assembly for a harsh and/or hazardous environment is provided. The panelboard assembly includes a main breaker assembly, a first subpanel assembly, and a second subpanel assembly. The first subpanel assembly includes a first contactor assembly, and a first branch breaker assembly electrically connected to the first contactor assembly and configured to be electrically connected to a first group of loads. The first contactor assembly is configured to switch the first group of loads on and off all at once. The second subpanel assembly is electrically connected in parallel to the first subpanel assembly, and includes a second contactor assembly and a second branch breaker assembly electrically connected to the second contactor assembly and configured to be electrically connected to a second group of loads. The second contactor assembly is configured to switch the second group of loads on and off all at once.
In-wall power adapters and methods of implementing in-wall power adapters
An in-wall power adapter is described. The in-wall power adapter comprises a first contact element configured to receive power; an outlet coupled to receive power from the first contact element; and a recess having contact elements adapted to provide at least one of power signals and control signals; wherein the recess is adapted to receive a module.
Modular Low Voltage Power Distribution Module
A modular power distribution device includes a base that is snap-fit onto DIN rail. The base includes a first mounting section, configured to receive a circuit protection device, and a second mounting section configured to receive an electronically actuated power distribution device. The circuit protection device slides on to the first mounting section and includes multiple output connections. The power distribution device slides on to the second mounting section and includes multiple input connections configured to engage the output connections of the circuit protection device as the power distribution device slides on to the second mounting section. An electronic control module is snap-fit to the assembly establishing electrical connections between the electronic control module and both the circuit protection device and the power distribution device. The electronic control module includes a port by which control signals are received and feedback signals may be transmitted.
REMOTE-OPERATED INTELLIGENT MICROCOMPUTER LIGHT SWITCH THAT CAN FULLY REPLACE CONVENTIONAL SWITCHES
The present invention provides a remote-operated intelligent microcomputer light switch that can fully replace conventional switches, which can execute the on/off function of general wall switches, and different remote settings and operations can be performed through a smart device. The switch comprises an ornamental panel; an operation core; a button area providing touch switch function, combined with a LED indicator light to display status, an embedded battery supplies power for persistent operation, and contacts identical with general wall switches; a control pedestal, embedded with a control circuit abutting connecting terminals on the operation core to obtain control signal, and the high and low tension circuits are completely isolated to avoid the risk of electric shock. There are foolproof locking holes in the upper and lower parts of the framework of the control pedestal, which can fix the operation core in a fixed direction to avoid vertical reversal. The operation core engages with the control pedestal, and then they are integrated with the ornamental panel, so as to achieve touch function and remote operation with a smart device, and to implement technicalized life of smart home to upgrade the quality of life.
REMOTE-OPERATED INTELLIGENT MICROCOMPUTER LIGHT SWITCH THAT CAN FULLY REPLACE CONVENTIONAL SWITCHES
The present invention provides a remote-operated intelligent microcomputer light switch that can fully replace conventional switches, which can execute the on/off function of general wall switches, and different remote settings and operations can be performed through a smart device. The switch comprises an ornamental panel; an operation core; a button area providing touch switch function, combined with a LED indicator light to display status, an embedded battery supplies power for persistent operation, and contacts identical with general wall switches; a control pedestal, embedded with a control circuit abutting connecting terminals on the operation core to obtain control signal, and the high and low tension circuits are completely isolated to avoid the risk of electric shock. There are foolproof locking holes in the upper and lower parts of the framework of the control pedestal, which can fix the operation core in a fixed direction to avoid vertical reversal. The operation core engages with the control pedestal, and then they are integrated with the ornamental panel, so as to achieve touch function and remote operation with a smart device, and to implement technicalized life of smart home to upgrade the quality of life.
RISK REDUCTION OF ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
An apparatus includes an enclosure, a power switch, an absence of voltage detector controller, and an absence of voltage detector. The power switch is mounted inside the enclosure and configured to switch electrical power from a line-side power line to a load-side power line. The load-side power line is configured to transfer the electrical power outside of the enclosure to an industrial control panel. The absence of voltage detector controller is configured to determine a presence and an absence of each of a plurality of phases of the electric power on the load-side power line inside the enclosure. The absence of voltage detector is visible from external to the enclosure, has a switch, and is configured to illuminate one or more lamps indicating the absence of the electrical power on a corresponding one or more of the plurality of phases in response to a pressing of the switch.
ACTUATOR FOR SAFE EXTERNAL ACCESS TO AN ELECTRICAL PANEL BOARD
An interlocking external actuator for accessing an electrical panel board having a circuit breaker inside a housing that is covered by an enclosure door, wherein the actuator includes a handle, a first shaft, a second shaft and an interlocking mechanism, wherein the second shaft engages the first shaft in a closed state of the door and thereby facilitates switching the circuit breaker to ON and OFF states by angularly displacing the handle, wherein the interlocking mechanism is biased to engage in pushing the door into a closed state, wherein the circuit breaker is switched from an ON state to an OFF state by displacing the handle from a first angular position to a second angular position, and wherein the interlocking mechanism is disengaged through displacement of the handle further to a third angular position and thereby allow opening of the door.
ACTUATOR FOR SAFE EXTERNAL ACCESS TO AN ELECTRICAL PANEL BOARD
An interlocking external actuator for accessing an electrical panel board having a circuit breaker inside a housing that is covered by an enclosure door, wherein the actuator includes a handle, a first shaft, a second shaft and an interlocking mechanism, wherein the second shaft engages the first shaft in a closed state of the door and thereby facilitates switching the circuit breaker to ON and OFF states by angularly displacing the handle, wherein the interlocking mechanism is biased to engage in pushing the door into a closed state, wherein the circuit breaker is switched from an ON state to an OFF state by displacing the handle from a first angular position to a second angular position, and wherein the interlocking mechanism is disengaged through displacement of the handle further to a third angular position and thereby allow opening of the door.
POWER ADAPTERS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A MODULE AND METHODS OF IMPLEMENTING POWER ADAPTERS WITH MODULES
A plurality of power adapters configured to apply power to loads is described. The plurality of power adapters may comprise a first power adapter configured to apply power to a first load, the first power adapter having a first recess for receiving a first module that is removably attached to the first recess; a second power adapter configured to apply power to a second load, the second power adapter having a second recess for receiving a second module that is removably attached to the second recess; and a control device adapted to identify the first power adapter and the second power adapter; wherein the control device is adapted to map the first power adapter and the second power adapter based upon locations of the first power adapter and the second power adapter.