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Switch operating mechanism including handle

US5739488A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateApr 14, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H3/06
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a handle for controlling a switch mechanism of an interior assembly of an electrical distribution device having a plurality of modules. The electrical distribution device has an enclosure for housing the interior assembly. The handle includes a first piece having an elongated shape with two ends. The first end is adapted to be manually controlled by an operator and has a mating surface. The opposite end is secures the handle to the switch mechanism. A second piece has a complimentary shape for abutting the mating surface of the first piece at least near the first end. The first and second pieces are fastened without discrete fasteners.

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