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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8085527 | Plug-in housing module A plug-in housing module for forming an-explosion-proof switchgear/distribution panel including a number of plug-in points, where when the plug-in housing module is in a plugged-in position at a corresponding plug-in point of the number of plug-in points, the plug-i... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7978458 | Locking device and withdrawable rack provided with said locking device A locking device for an electric switch is disclosed which is movably guided in a withdrawable rack via an actuating shaft wherein the electric switch is placed in a preferred position, in particular in a disconnected position. In at least one embodiment, the lockin... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7821775 | Racking mechanism for a circuit breaker Disclosed is a racking mechanism for a drawout circuit breaker including a cross shaft movably positioned in an enclosure and at least one input link in operable communication with the cross shaft via at least one connecting link. At least one racking cam is movably... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7724503 | Frequency converter The invention relates to a frequency converter, comprising: a power electronics part provided with wheels on the lower part thereof; an installation cabinet for receiving the power electronics part movable on the wheels; and connectors arranged to the power electron... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7486499 | Electrical switching apparatus and securing mechanism therefor A securing mechanism is provided for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker, which is movable into and out of an installed position within a switchgear enclosure. The securing mechanism includes a mount coupled to the circuit breaker, and a mov... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7440259 | Closure device for a withdrawable rack A closure device for a withdrawable rack adapted for receiving power circuit breaker includes a plate arrangement having at least two plates provided with openings and movable relative to one another so that the plate arrangement is changeable between an open positi... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7368674 | Compact integral rotational drawout stop device with linear permissive A stop device for an electrical device cell includes a generally flat, rectangular stop member and a generally flat, elongated permissive member. The stop member is, preferably, part of a stop member assembly that includes a biasing device. The cell includes a pair ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7264489 | Dual connector assembly with pivoting keep-out member A connector assembly for an electronic device saves space and cost. It includes first and second sockets defining first and second insertion paths for receiving mating plugs. A pivoting keep-out member has first and second blocking surfaces and can be pivoted betwee... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7137834 | Connector opening cover unit for electronic device A connector opening cover unit selectively covers a connector opening to prevent exposing a connector unit inside an electronic device housing. A connector opening is adjacent a device accommodating opening that is selectively openable by a user. A first cover opens... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7110250 | Hard disk support apparatus and computer having the same A hard disk support apparatus having a casing having an opening accommodate the hard disk; a main support body combined with the hard disk and accommodated in the opening; a lever provided in front of the main support body, having a first side rotatably combined to ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7095113 | Semiconductor device with interlocking clip A semiconductor device is provided having a single-piece clip that interlocks into a lead frame using one or more forks on the clip that mate with one or more corresponding slots in the lead frame. A semiconductor die is mounted to a pad of the lead frame and the cl... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7085281 | Method and system for processing upstream packets of an optical network A protocol for an optical network can control the time at which subscriber optical interfaces of an optical network are permitted to transmit data to a transceiver node. The protocol can prevent collisions of upstream transmissions between the subscriber optical int... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7075767 | Fault current limiting system and method A fault current limiting system includes switching means for providing a fast switching operation; a parallel current path comprising a limiting fuse; and a switching system to automatically replace a blown set of fuses with an unblown set of fuses after a fault cur... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7067746 | Travelling mechanism for a withdrawable circuit-breaker A travelling mechanism for a withdrawable circuit-breaker includes a crank handle that is secured in a manner that prevents it from being removed. A shaft of the crank handle revolves around an input shaft and is guided in a manner that permits it to be displaced in... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7059877 | Latch mechanism for electrical connector An electrical connector housing of the type having a spring biased housing cover for closing the electrical connector receptacle is provided with a lever actuated latch for holding the cover in an open position against the spring force. ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7057123 | Safety interlock for circuit breaker housing assembly and extraction device An interlock assembly for a circuit breaker housing assembly and a circuit breaker extraction device wherein the interlock assembly has a first and second component. The first component is coupled to a circuit breaker housing assembly and the second component is cou... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7034233 | Device for controlling a blocking mechanism of an electric switch in a switch cell A device is for controlling the movement of a blocking mechanism in an electric switch which is displaceably arranged in a switch cell. The device includes a push element and an oblique surface, whereby the oblique surface extends in the fitting position of the devi... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6995327 | Four-way interlock system and bypass transfer switch employing the same An interlock system is for a bypass transfer switch including first, second, third and fourth circuit breakers. First, second, third and fourth interlock assemblies each include a mounting bracket coupled on or proximate to a corresponding one of the circuit breaker... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6958456 | Positive locking, trigger grip, external operating handle assembly for network protector enclosures A handle assembly for a network protector where the network protector includes a circuit breaker and a housing assembly, the circuit breaker having a trip bar structured to move between a first position and a second position corresponding to an open and closed posit... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6943999 | Low cost safety switch interlock defeat operator An apparatus for defeating an interlock for an electrical cabinet permits a technician qualified to service the equipment within the cabinet to defeat the interlock and open the cabinet while current is flowing through the equipment therein, while permitting the int... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6928504 | PC card motion detector A motion detector is provided that enables power to a computer module to be disconnected prior to removal of the module from the connector. Actuation of a sensor causes a shutter assembly to move vertically. The shutter assembly is in communication with a switch. Mo... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6884949 | Main switch conveying apparatus for vacuum circuit breaker Disclosed is a main switch conveying apparatus for a vacuum circuit breaker. The main switch conveying apparatus for a vacuum circuit breaker installed in a cage having electrical load and source terminals, the main switch conveying apparatus includes a carriage for... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6515855 | Detachable data storage device for computer A mechanism for mounting and removing a data storage device, such as detachable hard disk or optical disc driver, into and from a computer according to the present invention includes a lever pivotally mounted in the middle front of the data storage device... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6445570 | Automatically operating interlock assembly requiring an electrical cabinet to be closed before connection of the equipment An automatically operating interlock device prevents connection of an electrical device within a cabinet unless the cabinet door is closed. The interlock is particularly useful for circuit breakers contained within arc resistant cabinets. The interlock in... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6373686 | Key protection structure for an electronic apparatus An object is to provide a key protection structure for an electronic apparatus which can prevent a preset value of a switch from being intentionally changed by the user or the like. When setting of a first switch 21 is ended, a tool shutter operation port... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6205018 | Air insulated switchgear with operating device for effect circuit breaker With the intention of simplifying the replacement of an operating device (4) of an air insulated switchgear (1) having a power circuit breaker (3), the operating device has been made dockable. By dockable is meant that the operating device can be readily ... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6160228 | Device for locking a circuit breaker plug-in and disconnection mechanism The locking device of a plug-in and disconnection mechanism for a circuit breaker comprising a kinematic transmission system driven by a removable crank comprises a main locking catch able to take a closed position in which it prevents the crank from bein... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6066814 | Interlock for switchgear Electrical switchgear for receiving either a vacuum circuit breaker or a dummy element and including a levering-in assembly with a positional interlock bar that is operated by a levering-in block in the levering-in assembly and by a finger on the dummy el... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6038125 | Electronic device with interlocking feature for mounting a removable electronic package The electronic device comprises a casing, an insertion port through which an electronic package is inserted in the casing, a power input inlet which is provided in the casing for connection to a power input cord, and a protection member capable of moving ... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6031192 | Drawout circuit breaker with disconnect position interlock mechanism An arrangement for controlling the movement of a drawout circuit-breaker, mounted in a switchgear, which can be moved in an operating position, test position and disconnect position relative to a drawout frame using an actuating shaft pivoted in the drawo... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6031191 | Sliding frame with a break contact arrangement A sliding frame for a movable power switch with a break contact arrangement is provided. The sliding frame includes protective plates mounted in front of the break contacts. To move the protective plates, there are rockers with pivoting arms together with... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5963420 | Interlock bypass An electrical apparatus housing having a door for accessing the apparatus within the interior of the housing and a switch for activating the apparatus accessible from the exterior of the housing. When in the on position, the switch is operable to block th... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5915985 | Traveling electrical connector The electrical connector (24) of the present invention includes a coupling (26, 26') for attaching the connector (24) to an equipment cabinet (10) that will permit a certain amount of movement of the connector along the mating axis (64) after mating with ... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5877939 | Snap door for a household electric appliance A snap door including a door housing, a door body, a latch switch and a spring, in which one side of a lower plane of the door housing is open for placing a PCB mounted with plural control switches therein. The door body includes a lower case, an upper co... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5827585 | Composite enclosure for electronic hardware An enclosure for electronic modules, comprising walls made of composite material including conductive fibers for shielding the enclosure interior from electromagnetic radiation, and means for securely mounting at least one module inside the enclosure with... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5725085 | Interlock arrangement for circuit breaker compartments An interlock arrangement between a pair of industrial rated circuit breakers in adjoining circuit breaker compartments utilizes a pair of circuit breaker interlock units, one mounted on the rear surface of each circuit breaker. A corresponding pair of com... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5495388 | Disconnectable switch The switch cabinet (50) exhibits a housing, which is provided with a door and which includes a box-shaped switch (1). The switch (1) can be brought by a pushing movement inside the switch cabinet (50) into a connected position or into a disconnected posit... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5486663 | Motor control center removable control unit interlock A manually rotatable latch of a control unit has an oblong cross-section shalt extending through a keyhole slot in a slider, the wide dimension of the shaft being greater than the narrow portion of the slider, to block movement of the slider when the latc... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5459293 | Cradle assembly for circuit interrupters Cradle assembly comprises a breaker-engaging frame slidably coupled to an enclosure-engaging frame. The enclosure will have a rear wall provided with forwardly extending stationary terminals. The breaker will have rearwardly facing terminals aligned for e... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5418404 | Data processing device and plug-in package In a data processing device, when exchanging a plug-in package with another without breaking the power to be supplied to the data processing device, a package removing lever is equipped with a locking piece. The lever does not move and the package hence c... | 05/23/1995 |
