Patent classifications
H05K7/1414
Motor control center (MCC) units with retractable power connector and interlocks including a power connector position interlock
Motor control centers have units or buckets with an extendable/retractable power connection (stab) assembly and one or more operating lever interlocks that include a unit latch to latch to a cabinet and a power connection position interlock that blocks the handle of the units or buckets based on position of the power connection assembly, optionally also including a shutter cam that slides a shutter right and left.
TECHNIQUES FOR USE OF A MULTIPURPOSE LATCH
Examples may include techniques for use of a latch to secure a device inserted in a host computing system. The latch including a housing having holes or ports and an active contacts pad to receive external communication or control links routed through the holes or ports and to further route the communication or control links to circuitry at the device. The latch also including a securing pin attached to a lever to secure the device to the host computing system when the lever is engaged.
Extendable structure for protecting electrical connectors
An apparatus for protecting connectors protruding from a metal enclosure of a hardware canister includes an enclosure that includes one or more components, wherein a portion of the one or more components protrudes out of a first side of the enclosure. The apparatus further includes a first extendable member assembly coupled to a lower interior surface of the enclosure, wherein the first extendable member assembly includes, a first structure coupled to a first compressible member, wherein a force applied to the first structure at the first side of the enclosure translates to the first compressible member and a lower edge of the first structure located below a lower edge of the one or more components, wherein a length of the first structure in an extended state is longer than a length of the protruding portion of the one or more components.
Method of assemblying a motor control center unit with retractable stab assembly
A motor control unit (MCU) and methods of operating and assembling the same are provided. The MCU includes a housing enclosing a retractable stab assembly (RSA) having stabs attached thereto. The MCU further includes a bracket assembly having a mount for securing the bracket assembly to the RSA, guiderails for slideably engaging the RSA to facilitate the extending and retracting motion, and a lead screw accessible via an opening in the front of the housing. Rotating the lead screw causes the RSA to extend and retract which engages and disengages the stabs. The MCU also includes a motor assembly having a drive motor coupled to a drive shaft. The motor rotates the shaft in response to control signals from a remote-device. The motor assembly attaches to the housing such that the rotation of the shaft in response to the signals rotates the lead screw to engage and disengage the stabs.
DETACHING MECHANISM FOR A DETACHABLE MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREWITH
A detaching mechanism for a detachable module is provided. The detaching mechanism includes an engaging component and a driving component. The engaging component is for separately engaging with a positioning component. The engaging component is movable relatively to the detachable module along a first direction. The driving component is movable relatively to the detachable module along a second direction different from the first direction. When the driving component moves along the second direction, the driving component pushes the engaging component to move along the first direction, so as to drive the engaging component to disengage from the positioning component. An electronic device with the aforementioned detaching mechanism is also provided.
MOTOR CONTROL CENTER (MCC) UNITS WITH RETRACTABLE POWER CONNECTOR AND INTERLOCKS INCLUDING A POWER CONNECTOR POSITION INTERLOCK
Motor control centers have units or buckets with an extendable/retractable power connection (stab) assembly and one or more operating lever interlocks that include a unit latch to latch to a cabinet and a power connection position interlock that blocks the handle of the units or buckets based on position of the power connection assembly, optionally also including a shutter cam that slides a shutter right and left.
MECHANICAL INTERLOCK
A mechanical interlock for securing a cover to a housing may include a cover latch coupled to a wall of a housing, and a spring biasing the cover latch in a first direction and coupled between the wall of the housing and the cover latch. The mechanical interlock may further include an arm coupled to the cover latch at a first end of the arm, and an electrical socket aperture defined within the wall of the housing juxtaposed to a second end of the arm. When the cover latch is returned to the first position via the spring after the cover is removed from the housing, the arm permits for the electrical cord to interface with the electrical socket.
Motor control center unit with retractable stab assembly and methods for using the same
Embodiments of a motor control unit for a motor control center and methods for servicing the same are provided. The motor control unit comprises a housing for enclosing one or more electrical components therein. The housing includes a retractable stab assembly and a lead screw assembly operably coupled thereto for extending and retracting one or more stabs for controlling the flow of power to the one or more electrical components.
Motor control center (MCC) units with retractable power connector and interlocks including a power connector position interlock
Motor control centers have units or buckets with an extendable/retractable power connection (stab) assembly and one or more operating lever interlocks that include a unit latch to latch to a cabinet and a power connection position interlock that blocks the handle of the units or buckets based on position of the power connection assembly, optionally also including a shutter cam that slides a shutter right and left.
HIGH-VOLTAGE ISOLATING DEVICE AND METHOD
The present disclosure provides a high-voltage isolating device and method. The high-voltage isolating device includes a power module and a shelf. The power module's back panel is provided with a first connecting portion, and the power module's front panel is provided with a first fastening member. The shelf includes a module slot for accommodating the power module. The module slot's rear end is provided with a second connecting portion, and the module slot's front end is provided with a second fastening member. Wherein in a first status, the first connecting portion is matched and connected with the second connecting portion, and the first fastening member is away from the second fastening member, and in a second status, the first connecting portion is disconnected from the second connecting portion, and the first fastening member and the second fastening member are matched and connected together by a padlock.