Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
361608000 | Drawer type | 18 |
20080278889 | MODULAR UPS - A modular UPS system is provided wherein UPS systems may be constructed using a number of different frame components. In one example, a core UPS frame is provided that can accept different combinations of power and battery modules, and an extension frame is provided that can be combined with the core frame to provide a larger UPS system. According to one example, both the core and extension frame types may be used in either a standalone or rack-mounted configuration. Another aspect relates to packaging of UPS components such that the UPS frame need not include serviceable items. In another aspect, a rail system is provided that allows for easier installation of heavy components into rack-mount systems. | 11-13-2008 |
20090015990 | DRAW IN-OUT APPARATUS FOR AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER - Disclosed is a draw in-out apparatus that is suitable for an air circuit breaker having large capacity and size, the apparatus comprising: a movable plate meshed with the thread portion of a spindle so as to be movable back and forth; rack gear installed on the movable plate so as to be movable back and forth along with the movable plate moving back and forth; pinion gear installed to be meshed with the rack gear and rotatable according to the rack gear moving back and forth; a cam rotatable by a rotational driving force transferred from the pinion gear by being provided with a teeth portion meshed with the pinion gear and having a radius larger than those of the pinion gear so as to amplify a torque transferred from the pinion gear and provided with a cam slot portion for enduring a load of the main body and a reaction force generated when the main body and the cradle are electrically connected to each other while the main body is moved to a connected position; a pivot disposed on the cradle at a position adjacent to the middle of a height between electric terminals of the cradle so as for the cam to effectively endure the load of the main body and the reaction force generated when the main body and the cradle are electrically connected to each other; and a driving protruding portion extended from the main body with moving together with the main body and connected to the cam thus to transfer a driving force from the cam to the main body. | 01-15-2009 |
20090323255 | PLUG-IN HOUSING MODULE - A plug-in housing module for forming an especially explosion-proof switchgear/distribution panel with a number of plug-in points contacts electrical connection devices when occupying its plugged-in position, and is detachably fixed to carrier rails or the like of a frame of the switchgear/distribution panel in the plugged-in position. The aim of the invention is to improve such a plug-in housing module in such a way that, without switching the entire panel off circuit, a plug-in housing module can be easily inserted into a corresponding plug-in point or removed therefrom even by an untrained person. To this end, the plug-in housing module comprises at least one switching device which is accessible from the outside for switching between a locking position and a release position and which, in the release position, can be moved out of the plugged-in position into a separation position, wherein in the separation position the contact with the electrical connection device is interrupted, while maintaining a flameproof mechanical connection, and the separation position is determined in relation to the plug-in point by means of an especially mechanical locking device. Once the locking device has been released, the plug-in housing module can be fully removed from its plug-in point. | 12-31-2009 |
20100259869 | MEDIUM VOLTAGE PANEL - A Medium Voltage panel that comprises: a casing having internal walls that define at least a first, a second and a third compartment, respectively housing a circuit breaker unit, a bus-bar system and a cable system, and in which at least a portion of the walls between the circuit breaker compartment and the bus-bar compartment, and between the circuit breaker compartment and the cable compartment are made of insulating material. In the panel, for each phase: the circuit breaker unit comprises a first and a second connection contacts; a third connection contact is positioned in the second compartment and is connected to a corresponding bus-bar; a fourth and a fifth connection contacts are positioned in the third compartment and are respectively connected to a corresponding cable and to ground. Also, the circuit breaker unit is movable between three positions so as to realize three different operating states of the panel. | 10-14-2010 |
20110110021 | Modularly Constructed Converter Arrangement - A converter arrangement comprising a switchgear cabinet for a plurality of converter assemblies forming respective main modules and each consisting of submodules, formed as a switching module and a capacitor module. The switchgear cabinet has connection devices for electrical connection of the converter assemblies and also, for each converter assembly, a rail system for the mechanical arrangement thereof. The capacitor module has a DC voltage contact device for electrical connection to the assigned switching module, and also sliding elements. The switching module has a cooling device, power semiconductor modules and also dedicated sliding elements. The sliding elements of the submodules are arranged in a stacked manner in the same rails of the rail system of the switchgear cabinet. | 05-12-2011 |
20110149479 | MOTOR CONTROL CENTER AND SUBUNIT THEREFOR - A subunit is provided for a motor control center including an enclosure, a number of compartments, a plurality of power lines, and a number of covers for covering the compartments. The subunit includes a housing removably disposed within a corresponding one of the compartments, a plurality of electrical contacts movably coupled to the housing, and an actuating assembly for moving the electrical contacts into and out of electrical contact with the power lines. The subunit further includes at least one of a locking assembly, a panel assembly, and a secondary disconnect assembly. The locking assembly locks the position of the electrical contacts and restricts access to the actuating assembly. The panel assembly is pivotable and translatable with respect to the subunit housing. The secondary disconnect assembly is independent from the actuating assembly in order that movement of the electrical contacts does not move the secondary disconnect assembly. | 06-23-2011 |
20110149480 | MOTOR CONTROL CENTER AND SUBUNIT THEREFOR - A subunit is provided for a motor control center including an enclosure, a number of compartments, a plurality of power lines, and a number of covers for covering the compartments. The subunit includes a housing removably disposed within a corresponding one of the compartments, a plurality of electrical contacts movably coupled to the housing, and an actuating assembly for moving the electrical contacts into and out of electrical contact with the power lines. The subunit further includes at least one of a locking assembly, a panel assembly, and a secondary disconnect assembly. The locking assembly locks the position of the electrical contacts and restricts access to the actuating assembly. The panel assembly is pivotable and translatable with respect to the subunit housing. The secondary disconnect assembly is independent from the actuating assembly in order that movement of the electrical contacts does not move the secondary disconnect assembly. | 06-23-2011 |
20120206861 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM THEREFOR - An identification system is provided for an electrical system. The electrical system includes a switchgear enclosure, a number of electrical switching apparatus, and a racking mechanism movably coupling the electrical switching apparatus to the enclosure. The identification system includes a control mechanism having a controller and a plurality of software programs. The controller includes a number of inputs from a corresponding one of the electrical switching apparatus, and a number of outputs to the racking mechanism. Each software program provides functionality to the outputs to control racking movement of a predetermined type of electrical switching apparatus. Responsive to the inputs from the electrical switching apparatus, the controller identifies the predetermined type of electrical switching apparatus, and then automatically selects a corresponding one of the software programs to control movement of the electrical switching apparatus. Thus, the same controller is operational with different predetermined types of electrical switching apparatus. | 08-16-2012 |
20130279081 | MOTOR CONTROL CENTER AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM THEREFOR - A communication system is provided for a motor control center. The motor control center includes an enclosure and a plurality of subunits. The enclosure comprises a framework for dividing the enclosure into a plurality of compartments. The subunits are removably disposed within the compartments. The communication system includes a mounting bracket fixedly attached to the framework, within a corresponding one of the compartments, and a communication module mounted on the mounting bracket. The communication module includes a housing and a number of features such as, for example and without limitation, a DIP switch and electrical connector(s), disposed on the housing. Accordingly, when the subunit is removed from the compartment, the communication module remains, fixed to the enclosure framework. The mounting bracket includes a hinge that allows the communication module to pivot with respect to the compartment to provide access to the features. | 10-24-2013 |
20130314847 | DRAWOUT DISCONNECTING AND ISOLATING MEANS FOR DC APPLICATIONS - A drawout unit that disconnects both polarities of DC current from a DC source, when all poles are used for one of the polarities leaving no pole available to disconnect the other polarity. The drawout unit includes a disconnect device having a four-pole switch, and all four poles are series-connected to the positive (ungrounded) polarity. A separate drawout module with its own housing is connected to the negative (grounded) polarity, and together, the disconnect device and the drawout module are positioned in a cradle with a racking mechanism for racking both the device and the module in and out of the cradle simultaneously, thereby obtaining total isolation of both polarities. In this configuration, the installer has the option to ground the negative polarity, while leaving the positive polarity ungrounded. The drawout module has a through bar conductor that passes the negative polarity of the DC current through the drawout unit. | 11-28-2013 |
20140160636 | MODULAR DRAW OUT FAN MODULE WITH CHIMNEY DESIGN FOR COOLING COMPONENTS IN LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR - A cabinet structure for a switchgear assembly. The cabinet structure includes a cabinet having upper and lower vents and a breaker cradle for holding a circuit breaker having primary disconnects for connecting the circuit breaker to bus bars. The cabinet further includes an air passageway located between the upper and lower vents, wherein the air passageway extends vertically through the primary disconnects and the cabinet. Further, the cabinet includes a fan module having at least one fan for drawing outside air through the lower vent, the air passageway and the primary disconnects for cooling the primary disconnects. | 06-12-2014 |
20150349502 | SWITCHGEAR INCLUDING A WITHDRAWABLE SWITCHGEAR UNIT HAVING A BLOCKING MECHANISM - A switchgear includes a housing having first and second side walls and at least one shelf member. The at least one shelf member includes a guide element. A withdrawable switchgear unit is slidingly supported on the at least one shelf member. A blocking mechanism is mounted to the withdrawable switchgear unit. The blocking mechanism includes a guide pin arranged in the guide element and a blocking pin operatively connected to the guide pin. The blocking pin selectively restricts movement of the withdrawable switchgear unit between at least two operational positions. | 12-03-2015 |
20160172826 | SWITCH CABINETS FOR USE IN ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME | 06-16-2016 |
361609000 | With interlock | 5 |
20080273293 | REMOVABLE RACKING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS - A modular racking system for an electrical switching apparatus is provided. The modular racking system includes a carriage assembly structured to support electrical switching apparatus and at least one cam follower structured to be removably coupled to the electrical switching apparatus. | 11-06-2008 |
20130088812 | MOTOR CONTROL CENTER SUBUNIT HAVING MOVEABLE LINE CONTACTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A system and method for connecting supply power to motor control components includes use of a motor control center subunit with moveable supply power contacts. After a motor control center subunit is secured into a motor control center compartment, the supply power contacts may be advanced to engage supply power buses. For disconnection, the supply power contacts may be retracted and isolated from the buses before physical removal of the subunit. | 04-11-2013 |
20140211377 | REMOVABLE CONTACTOR DRAWER - A removable contactor drawer including a transitional chamber receivable in a fixed casing. The transitional chamber including electrical components for an electrical feeder circuit. The fixed casing being designed to be mounted and used within a power distribution center and has input connectors for the incoming electrical power. Source power may be channeled through the electrical components via the fixed casing and delivered to a power outlet on a front face of the transitional chamber. The transitional chamber may optionally contain equipment to monitor and report operational faults within the contactor drawer. A front-mounted motor drive allows a remotely located operator to perform removal of the transitional chamber while under power, thus providing protection against the danger of arc flash. | 07-31-2014 |
20160099552 | SWITCHGEAR SYSTEM AND RESTRAINT ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - A restraint assembly is for a switchgear system. The switchgear system includes an enclosure having a number of compartments and a number of electrical apparatus, such as for example, circuit breakers, movable into and out of the compartments. The restraint assembly includes at least one latch assembly comprising a mounting member, a latch pivotably coupled to the mounting member, and a number of biasing elements biasing the latch. The latch moves between a latched position corresponding to the latch locking an electrical apparatus within a corresponding compartment, and an unlatched position corresponding to the electrical apparatus being movable with respect to the compartment. The biasing elements bias the latch toward the latched position. | 04-07-2016 |
20160118776 | MOTOR CONTROL CENTER SUBUNIT HAVING MOVEABLE LINE CONTACTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A system and method for connecting supply power to motor control components includes use of a motor control center subunit with moveable supply power contacts. After a motor control center subunit is secured into a motor control center compartment, the supply power contacts may be advanced to engage supply power buses. For disconnection, the supply power contacts may be retracted and isolated from the buses before physical removal of the subunit. | 04-28-2016 |