Switchgear and enclosure therefor
US5855290A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2585/6877
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Switchgear is provided including an enclosure for pad-mounted installation. The enclosure includes large lift-up cover panels in combination with removable front panels so as to provide unobstructed access to the interior of the enclosure. In a preferred arrangement, the enclosure houses switchgear that includes low-voltage control and viewing arrangements that are operable from a first side of the switchgear and medium-voltage cable terminations that are accessible from a second side of the switchgear opposite the first side, the enclosure providing access to the low-voltage arrangements while providing isolation from the medium-voltage arrangements. The enclosure also includes protection from the environment in the area of the lift-up cover panels while also providing collapsible lifting members.
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