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Hinge for cable trough cover

US7612300B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 31, 2008
Grant dateNov 3, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G3/0437
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cable trough system includes a trough member including a base wall and first and second sidewalls extending from the base wall to form a trough. The system also includes a cover including a main body with a first end and a second end, and first and second hinge portions coupled to the first and second ends of the main body. Each of the first and second hinge portions includes a first member that extends to an end positioned to contact an inner surface of the first sidewall, a second member that defines an arm that is positioned to at least partially contact the first sidewall, and an extension member that extends from the second member in a direction opposite to that of the arm. The first and second members have a space therebetween sized to receive a portion of the first sidewall.

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