Lockout-tagout systems and methods

    公开(公告)号:US09954364B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-24

    申请号:US14832402

    申请日:2015-08-21

    Abstract: A transfer switch including a lockout-tagout assembly and lockout-tagout method are provided. An example method includes a latch of a transfer switch actuating a first switch, wherein actuating the first switch sends an inhibit signal to an electronic controller of the transfer switch. The example method further includes the latch actuating a second switch, wherein actuating the second switch opens operator cutoff thereby preventing function of an operator assembly of the transfer switch. Still further, the example method includes, after the latch actuating the first switch and the second switch, locking the latch so as to mechanically prevent the source contact from closing.

    ELECTRICAL BREAKER REAR SIDE ACTUATOR
    3.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170294283A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-12

    申请号:US15482599

    申请日:2017-04-07

    CPC classification number: H01H71/56 H01H9/22 H01H9/281 H01H2071/565

    Abstract: A breaker actuator includes a slide plate, at least one actuator lever, and a drive plate. The slide plate is linearly movable. The actuator lever is rotatable about a pivot. The actuator lever engages the slide plate and rotational movement of the actuator lever is actuatable by linear movement of the slide plate. The drive plate is moveable between an off position and an on position and is actuatable by rotational motion of the at least one actuator lever. A method for actuating a breaker includes moving a slide plate linearly from a first position to a second position, rotating at least one actuator lever about a pivot from a first position to a second position by the linear movement of the slide plate, and moving a drive plate in front of an electrical breaker from an off position to an on position by the rotational motion of the actuator lever.

    ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE OPERATING MECHANISM HOUSING AN EXTERNAL ANTENNA
    4.
    发明申请
    ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE OPERATING MECHANISM HOUSING AN EXTERNAL ANTENNA 有权
    电气外壳操作机构外壳外壳

    公开(公告)号:US20160135313A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-12

    申请号:US14534544

    申请日:2014-11-06

    Inventor: Alan FREEMAN

    Abstract: An operating mechanism is provided for an electrical enclosure. The operating mechanism includes a switch operator, and a housing to house the switch operator. The switch operator includes a portion which extends through one of one or more holes in the electrical enclosure, and can be manipulated by an external handle to operate an electrical switching device, such as a circuit breaker, that is housed in the electrical enclosure. The housing includes a cavity to house and protect an external antenna or other electrical device, which is connectable to an electrical cable that extends from the cavity into an interior of the electrical enclosure via the hole(s). The electrical cable can be connected to a monitoring system inside of the electrical enclosure. The housing is mountable onto an exterior surface of a wall of the electrical enclosure to cover the hole(s).

    Abstract translation: 为电气外壳提供操作机构。 操作机构包括开关操作器和用于容纳开关操作器的壳体。 开关操作器包括延伸穿过电气外壳中的一个或多个孔中的一个的部分,并且可以由外部手柄操纵以操作容纳在电气外壳中的电气开关装置,例如断路器。 壳体包括容纳和保护外部天线或其他电气设备的空腔,其可连接到经由孔从空腔延伸到电气外壳的内部的电缆。 电缆可以连接到电气外壳内的监控系统。 壳体可安装到电气外壳的壁的外表面上以覆盖孔。

    ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SWITCHING DEVICE
    5.
    发明申请
    ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SWITCHING DEVICE 审中-公开
    电路开关装置

    公开(公告)号:US20140353130A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-04

    申请号:US14277017

    申请日:2014-05-13

    Inventor: Yuuta SEKIKAWA

    CPC classification number: H01H9/22 H01H9/281 H01H2221/052 H02B1/44

    Abstract: An electrical circuit switching device includes a housing body including therein a circuit breaker for breaking/energizing an electrical circuit, and a housing door including a handle for operating the circuit breaker. A switch operating unit for driving a circuit switching unit of the circuit breaker includes a lock that can engage/disengage with/from a coupling part of the handle. The coupling part engages with the lock when the housing door is closed, and the circuit breaker can be operated only in this state via the coupling part.

    Abstract translation: 电路开关装置包括壳体,其中包括用于断开/激励电路的断路器,以及包括用于操作断路器的手柄的壳体门。 用于驱动断路器的电路切换单元的开关操作单元包括可与手柄的联接部分接合/脱开的锁。 当外壳门关闭时,联接部件与锁定部接合,并且断路器只能在该状态下通过联接部件进行操作。

    GENERATOR COUPLING KIT AND METHODS THEREOF
    6.
    发明申请
    GENERATOR COUPLING KIT AND METHODS THEREOF 审中-公开
    发电机联轴器套件及其方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140132417A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-15

    申请号:US14079636

    申请日:2013-11-13

    Applicant: MICHAEL CLARK

    Inventor: MICHAEL CLARK

    Abstract: A generator coupling kit is provided. In exemplary embodiments, the generator coupling kit may comprise a wire adapted to couple with a generator on a first end, the wire adapted to couple with an outdoor box on a second end; the outdoor box adapted to couple with the wire; an indoor electrical panel adapted to couple with the outdoor box via a generator breaker; and the generator breaker adapted to couple with indoor electrical panel, the generator breaker adapted to couple with the outdoor box via internal wiring, the generator breaker comprising a circuit breaker.

    Abstract translation: 提供发电机耦合套件。 在示例性实施例中,发电机耦合套件可以包括适于在第一端上与发电机耦合的导线,所述导线适于与第二端上的室外盒耦合; 室外箱适合与电线耦合; 室内电气面板,适于经由发电机断路器与室外箱体相连; 并且所述发电机断路器适于与室内电气面板耦合,所述发电机断路器适于经由内部布线与室外箱耦合,所述发电机断路器包括断路器。

    SWITCHING DEVICE AND RELATED POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
    7.
    发明申请
    SWITCHING DEVICE AND RELATED POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 有权
    开关器件及相关功率分配系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130001953A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-03

    申请号:US13529598

    申请日:2012-06-21

    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a switching device for an electric circuit including at least one contact movable between a closed position in which it is coupled to a corresponding fixed contact and an open position in which it is spaced away from said corresponding fixed contact. The switching device including at least one locking device configured for being actuated between a rest configuration in which said at least one movable contact is free to move and an operative configuration in which it locks said at least one movable contact in the open position. The locking device is configured for outputting one or more electrical signals which are indicative of at least one of the rest configuration, the operative configuration, and an under actuation condition wherein the locking device itself is moving between said rest and operative configurations.

    Abstract translation: 示例性实施例涉及一种用于电路的开关装置,其包括至少一个触点,该触点可在关闭位置之间移动,在闭合位置中,该触点耦合到相应的固定触点和打开位置,在该位置中,触点与所述相应的固定触点间隔开。 所述切换装置包括至少一个锁定装置,所述至少一个锁定装置被配置为在其中所述至少一个可移动触点自由移动的静止构型和在所述打开位置中锁定所述至少一个活动触点的操作构型之间被致动。 锁定装置被配置为输出一个或多个电信号,其指示休息配置,操作配置和处于致动状态中的至少一个,其中锁定装置本身在所述休息和操作配置之间移动。

    Interlock assemblies for circuit breakers
    8.
    发明授权
    Interlock assemblies for circuit breakers 有权
    断路器联锁组件

    公开(公告)号:US07446270B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-04

    申请号:US11646673

    申请日:2006-12-28

    CPC classification number: H01H9/26 H01H9/281 H01H9/286 H01H2300/018

    Abstract: An interlock assembly comprising: an interlock plate comprising at least one slot disposed about a central portion thereof, a first locking tab disposed perpendicular to a first side of the interlock plate, and a second locking tab disposed perpendicular to a second side of the interlock plate; and a base disposed adjacent to a bottom surface of the interlock plate, the base comprising at least one perturbation disposed on a surface of the base opposite to the bottom surface of the interlock plate, such that the perturbation is disposed within the slot of the interlock plate, thereby providing the interlock plate with reciprocating movement in relation to the base.

    Abstract translation: 一种互锁组件,包括:互锁板,包括围绕其中心部分设置的至少一个狭槽,垂直于所述互锁板的第一侧设置的第一锁定突出部和垂直于所述互锁板的第二侧设置的第二锁定突出部 ; 以及邻近所述互锁板的底表面设置的底座,所述底座包括设置在所述底座的与所述互锁板的底表面相对的表面上的至少一个扰动,使得所述扰动设置在所述互锁的所述槽内 从而提供互锁板相对于底座的往复运动。

    In-line lockable electrical switch

    公开(公告)号:US20080185268A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-07

    申请号:US11701905

    申请日:2007-02-02

    CPC classification number: H01H9/281 H01H13/14

    Abstract: An electric switch which can be locked using any possible lock to either prevent or ensure the flow of electric power to an electrical apparatus. The switch has a toggle-handle that a bar from a lock can be fitted into and immobilize the toggle-contactor, preventing the toggle from being moved. Thus the switch is prevented from being turned on or turned off. The switch is intended to be placed into a power cord and can be sold with a device or added later.

    INTERLOCK ASSEMBLIES FOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS
    10.
    发明申请
    INTERLOCK ASSEMBLIES FOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS 有权
    电路断路器互锁组件

    公开(公告)号:US20080149467A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-26

    申请号:US11646673

    申请日:2006-12-28

    CPC classification number: H01H9/26 H01H9/281 H01H9/286 H01H2300/018

    Abstract: An interlock assembly comprising: an interlock plate comprising at least one slot disposed about a central portion thereof, a first locking tab disposed perpendicular to a first side of the interlock plate, and a second locking tab disposed perpendicular to a second side of the interlock plate; and a base disposed adjacent to a bottom surface of the interlock plate, the base comprising at least one perturbation disposed on a surface of the base opposite to the bottom surface of the interlock plate, such that the perturbation is disposed within the slot of the interlock plate, thereby providing the interlock plate with reciprocating movement in relation to the base

    Abstract translation: 一种互锁组件,包括:互锁板,包括围绕其中心部分设置的至少一个狭槽,垂直于所述互锁板的第一侧设置的第一锁定突出部和垂直于所述互锁板的第二侧设置的第二锁定突出部 ; 以及邻近所述互锁板的底表面设置的底座,所述底座包括设置在所述底座的与所述互锁板的底表面相对的表面上的至少一个扰动,使得所述扰动设置在所述互锁的所述槽内 从而提供互锁板相对于底座的往复运动

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