Plunger retention apparatus and method for switch enclosures
US6903283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2221/03
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A switch enclosure apparatus and method are disclosed. An enclosure can be provided, wherein the enclosure comprises a plurality of walls from which a cavity can be formed. A plunger or other actuating mechanism can also be provided comprising one or more key portions, wherein said plunger is partially located and maintained within said cavity of said enclosure. Additionally, one or more slots can be formed from one or more walls, (e.g., side walls, top wall, bottom wall, etc.) of said enclosure for engaging said one or more of the key portions of said plunger. The plunger itself is shaped in the form of a shaft.
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