Electrical system having withdrawable unit with maintained control and communication connection
US7419394B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02B1/36
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector arrangement for packaged electrical systems, such as motor control centers includes a component connector assembly mounted to component supports for providing network signals and control power to components on the support. A mating prewired connector assembly in the enclosure is forced to mate with the component connector assembly when the component support is fully engaged within the enclosure. Thereafter, the component support may be partially withdrawn from the enclosure to disconnect main power from the component support, while leaving network connections and control power connections by virtue of the mated connectors. The connectors engage by non-sliding contact both when fully engaged and when the components are partially withdrawn from the enclosure.
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