Patents Examined by Michael L. Hayes
  • Motor contractor with mechanical lock-out
    Patent number: 5844186
    Abstract: A contactor for use in controlling electrical motors may include a mechanical stop engaging the armature of the contactor and having an eyebar receiving one or more shackles of padlocks to prevent closure of the contactor contacts despite the application of an actuation current. An auxiliary switch may disconnect the coil of the contactor when the stop is positioned to lock the contactor providing additional resistance to actuation of the contactor 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Allen Bradley Company, LLC
    Inventor: James H. Meriwether