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Removable contactor drawer

US9350144B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 29, 2014
Grant dateMay 24, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02B11/12
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A removable contactor drawer including a transitional chamber receivable in a fixed casing. The transitional chamber including electrical components for an electrical feeder circuit. The fixed casing being designed to be mounted and used within a power distribution center and has input connectors for the incoming electrical power. Source power may be channeled through the electrical components via the fixed casing and delivered to a power outlet on a front face of the transitional chamber. The transitional chamber may optionally contain equipment to monitor and report operational faults within the contactor drawer. A front-mounted motor drive allows a remotely located operator to perform removal of the transitional chamber while under power, thus providing protection against the danger of arc flash.

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