Abstract: A modular vault type load break switch wherein the switching assembly is carried within an oil filled vault such that the operation of the switching mechanism is independent of the vault structure. The switching contact mechanism employs a positive actuator which is energized by the operator and contact movement effected by a remotely controlled mechanism independent of operator contact.

Abstract: A high voltage switch having a snap-action switching mechanism for effecting opening and closing of relatively movable switch contacts, and having mechanical time delay trip release mechanism operatively associated with the switching mechanism to effect a selected time delayed opening of the switch contacts in response to a predetermined event such as a current overload. The time delay trip release may also be manually actuated to open the switch contacts from a closed condition.

Abstract: A method and means are disclosed for dissipating heat in a high voltage cable termination which includes a plurality of axially stacked annular capacitor elements disposed coaxially over the prepared end of a high voltage cable and disposed within an annular insulator so that a temperature gradient normally exists radially across the capacitor elements. A thermally and electrically conductive annular disc is interposed between each adjacent pair of stacked capacitors for dissipating heat from the area inwardly of the capacitors to the area outwardly thereof. The conductive discs enable a significantly greater increase in terminator ampacity, and may be employed in both AC and DC high voltage systems.

Abstract: A high voltage multi-position switch is disclosed having stored energy and safety trip mechanism associated therewith to facilitate remote control of quick-make and quick-break switch contact operation whereby to provide operator protection during load interruption and close into fault operation of the switch.

Abstract: A power cable joining device is disclosed for use in connecting or splicing two or more power cables wherein at least one of the power cables may comprise an impregnated paper insulated lead cable. The power cable splice in accordance with the present invention includes spacer element and gasket means which are cooperative with the prepared ends of the connected power cables in a manner to prevent migration of impregnate from the paper insulated power cable to the other connected power cables.

Abstract: A spring contact assembly for an electrical switch is disclosed which permits the spring contacts and switch to withstand high close-into-fault current levels without adversely affecting the switch's continuous current rating during normal operation. The spring contact assembly includes a pair of spring contacts supported in opposed relation on a support fork, each spring contact having a symmetrical corrugated surface presenting a plurality of line contact surfaces to a contact bar when the spring contacts are brought into operative engagement with the contact bar, each spring contact further being supported in a manner to bias the corrugated contact surfaces against the contact bar. A protective shield may be provided for each spring contact to protect it from arc erosion.