Apparatus and methods for powering motor control centers using backfeed modules
US9142899B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02B1/21
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power backfeed apparatus includes a housing configured be removably positioned in a compartment of a motor control center (MCC), a contact assembly supported by the housing and comprising at least one contact configured to face a corresponding at least one power conductor of the MCC when the housing is disposed in the compartment and a power cable connector supported by the housing and configured to support connection of an external power cable thereto when the housing is disposed in the compartment, the power cable connector configured to be electrically coupled to the at least one contact of the contact assembly. A contact engagement mechanism forces the at least one contact into contact with the at least one power conductor to electrically couple the at least one contact and the at least one power conductor.
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