Abstract: A fuse mounting bracket assembly for air-insulated, live front padmounted switchgear is provided that in a first configuration permits only one type of fuse to be selectively mounted in the bracket assembly and in a second configuration allows only a second different type of fuse to be selectively mounted in the bracket assembly. The bracket assembly includes a main frame having an end wall and two side walls with slots being provided in the side walls for pivotally receiving opposed, outwardly extending mounting protuberances on the selected one type of fuse. A pair of adapters may be selectively mounted on the frame assembly in blocking relationship to the slots and which present components that extend inwardly toward one another from respective side walls for engagement with a mounting hook on a second type of fuse, thus allowing the fuse mounting bracket assembly to be selectively configured for either of the two types of fuses with minimum overall parts requirements.

Abstract: A load interrupter device is provided for live front padmounted high voltage switchgear unit wherein circuit interruption is independent of the speed at which a lineman opens the switch of the switchgear. The interrupter includes an insulating body having a fixed terminal and a moveable terminal spaced therefrom which forms a part of manually operable switch structure. A conductive element within the body connected to the moveable terminal normally engages the fixed terminal. A pair of moveable conductive members are also provided in the body, with one of the conductive members normally engaging a contact electrically connected to the first terminal, while the second member is joined to the second terminal for movement therewith.