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Toggle switch lockout device

US5868242A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 23, 1997
Grant dateFeb 9, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H9/283
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A lockout device has a baseplate which mounts to a control panel containing a toggle switch. The baseplate provides a hinged attachment for a cover that is swung down to a locked position in which the operation of the toggle switch is inhibited. In one embodiment the cover is integrally formed with the baseplate, and in a second embodiment the cover is removed when swung open from the locked position.

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