Arc resistant electrical enclosure system and method
US7510223B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/696
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A latch device is provided for an electrical enclosure. The latch device includes a latch plate which is movable between extended and retracted positions. In the extended position, the latch plate allows a door to be secured over an opening in the enclosure. In the retracted position, the latch plate permits unencumbered access to components and mounting structures within the enclosure, such as for removal of a mounting unit. The latching mechanism may bias the enclosure door to a closed position, while permitting movement of the door, without unlatching of the mechanism, during fault conditions within the enclosure, such as to permit the escape of hot gasses.
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