Switchgear system having translatable and rotatable truck and associated method
US12027829B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02B11/26
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A switchgear system includes a switchgear frame having an interior compartment and front opening and containing therein at least one electrical switchgear component. A truck carries an electrical component and is supported for movement on the switchgear frame. A drive mechanism connects the truck and is configured to rack in the truck into an electrically connected position with the at least one electrical switchgear component, rack out the truck from the electrically connected position into an electrically disconnected position, and rotate the truck upward from its disconnected position into a rotated position to allow operator access through the front opening to the at least one electrical component.
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