摘要:
A manual operating handle assembly for an enclosed switch includes a walled frame which resides within the switch enclosure and rotatably mounts a shaft. A sprocket on the shaft turns therewith to move a chain coupled to another sprocket which operates the switch or a stored-energy operator therefor. A pair of arms keyed to the shaft mounts a handle for longitudinal sliding movement toward the shaft and into the frame, and away from the shaft and out of the frame. Rotation of the handle between extreme rotative locations rotates the arms and the shaft. A contoured surface within the frame interferes with the handle in its extreme rotative locations when it is within the frame to prevent rotation thereof. Only if the handle is first slid out of the frame does it clear the surface for rotation between its extreme rotative locations. When the handle is between its extreme rotative locations, it cannot be slid into the frame due to interference of the contoured surface. The handle may be locked when it is in either extreme rotative location and within the frame, whereat it presents a low profile, is shielded from the elements, and is virtually pryproof and vandal-proof.
摘要:
Disclosed is an apparatus for restricting access to the electrically charged portions within metal enclosed high voltage switchgear. The apparatus is adapted for use with a tool that can be inserted into the enclosure to open a tap switch and remove a series connected high voltage fuse. Normally, access ports into the metal enclosure are closed by pivotably mounted covers to restrict access. Insertion of the tool into a receptacle around the access port opens the covers so that a portion of the tool can be inserted into the enclosure to open the tap switch thereby isolating the fuse and to engage the fuse so that it can be removed. The tool engages a ring member mounted around the access port so that operation of the tool moves the ring member. Operably connected to the ring member is an indicator member that moves in response to movement of the ring member to align an appropriate message in front of a window in the enclosure so that the condition of the switchgear is indicated. Also, the metal portions of the tool are grounded to prevent possible electrical shock to the tool operator.