Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an interlock mechanism for automatically locking and unlocking a lock system of an electrical cabinet based on the state of bolted pressure contact switches housed within the electrical cabinet.

Abstract: An enclosure that houses one or more fuses includes one or more fuse positioning structures. A fuse housing in the enclosure holds the one or more fuses. Each fuse positioning structure includes one or more fuse seats. Each fuse seat is configured to contact and apply pressure to a respective fuse in the fuse housing. The fuse positioning structure(s) cause one or both terminals of each fuse to be seated in a respective fuse clip or clips.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an interlock mechanism for automatically locking and unlocking a lock system of an electrical cabinet based on the state of bolted pressure contact switches housed within the electrical cabinet.

Abstract: A electrical pole unit includes an actuator shaft that is rotatable about a switch axis to switch the pole unit between open and closed conditions. The actuator shaft is configured to mate coaxially with another actuator shaft in another pole unit to transmit rotation from one actuator shaft to another without a fastener to interconnect the shafts.

Abstract: An electrical switching apparatus includes a first pole unit, a second pole unit, and a busbar assembly interconnecting the first pole unit with the second pole unit in series or in parallel. A first mechanism is configured to switch the first pole unit between its open and closed conditions. A second mechanism is configured to switch the second pole unit between its open and closed conditions. An actuating assembly is configured to actuate the first and second mechanisms to switch the first and second pole units from their open conditions to their closed conditions simultaneously, and to switch the first and second pole units from their closed conditions to their open conditions simultaneously.

Abstract: An electrical switching apparatus includes a first pole unit, a second pole unit, and a busbar assembly interconnecting the first pole unit with the second pole unit in series or in parallel. A first mechanism is configured to switch the first pole unit between its open and closed conditions. A second mechanism is configured to switch the second pole unit between its open and closed conditions. An actuating assembly is configured to actuate the first and second mechanisms to switch the first and second pole units from their open conditions to their closed conditions simultaneously, and to switch the first and second pole units from their closed conditions to their open conditions simultaneously.

Abstract: A safety switch includes a housing including first and second compartments that are separated by a barrier, a switch mechanism in the first compartment, one or more fuse holders in the second compartment, a first door connected to the housing and covering the first compartment, a second door connected to the housing, a handle connected to the switch mechanism, and a locking mechanism operatively connected to the handle. The handle is movable between an off position and an on position. The locking mechanism configured such that: the second door is locked in a closed position when the handle is in the on position; the second door is movable from the closed position to an open position to expose the second compartment when the handle is in the off position; and the handle is locked in the off position when the second door is in the open position.

Abstract: A safety switch includes a housing including first and second compartments that are separated by a barrier, a switch mechanism in the first compartment, one or more fuse holders in the second compartment, a first door connected to the housing and covering the first compartment, a second door connected to the housing, a handle connected to the switch mechanism, and a locking mechanism operatively connected to the handle. The handle is movable between an off position and an on position. The locking mechanism configured such that: the second door is locked in a closed position when the handle is in the on position; the second door is movable from the closed position to an open position to expose the second compartment when the handle is in the off position; and the handle is locked in the off position when the second door is in the open position.

Abstract: Busways and Information technology enclosures and related systems are provided. A busway for power distribution to equipment positioned in an information technology (IT) rack is provided, the busway including a plurality of openings on a first surface of the busway configured to receive a plurality of plug-in stabs associated with a plurality of bus plugs integrated with the IT rack, such that when the plurality of plug-in stabs are positioned in the plurality of openings in the busway, the IT rack is substantially flush with the first surface of the busway.

Abstract: A safety switch includes a housing including first and second compartments that are separated by a barrier, a switch mechanism in the first compartment, one or more fuse holders in the second compartment, a first door connected to the housing and covering the first compartment, a second door connected to the housing, a handle connected to the switch mechanism, and a locking mechanism operatively connected to the handle. The handle is movable between an off position and an on position. The locking mechanism configured such that: the second door is locked in a closed position when the handle is in the on position; the second door is movable from the closed position to an open position to expose the second compartment when the handle is in the off position; and the handle is locked in the off position when the second door is in the open position.

Abstract: A safety switch includes a housing including first and second compartments that are separated by a barrier, a switch mechanism in the first compartment, one or more fuse holders in the second compartment, a first door connected to the housing and covering the first compartment, a second door connected to the housing, a handle connected to the switch mechanism, and a locking mechanism operatively connected to the handle. The handle is movable between an off position and an on position. The locking mechanism configured such that: the second door is locked in a closed position when the handle is in the on position; the second door is movable from the closed position to an open position to expose the second compartment when the handle is in the off position; and the handle is locked in the off position when the second door is in the open position.

Abstract: Busways and Information technology enclosures and related systems are provided. A busway for power distribution to equipment positioned in an information technology (IT) rack is provided, the busway including a plurality of openings on a first surface of the busway configured to receive a plurality of plug-in stabs associated with a plurality of bus plugs integrated with the IT rack, such that when the plurality of plug-in stabs are positioned in the plurality of openings in the busway, the IT rack is substantially flush with the first surface of the busway.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first enclosure configured to be mounted on a first wall of a bus duct and housing at least one circuit protective device and a connector assembly configured to engage an outlet of the bus duct of the first wall of the bus duct. The apparatus further includes a second unit including a second enclosure mounted on the first enclosure and housing at least one metering device and wiring passing between the first and second enclosures.

Abstract: A cover assembly for use with a joint between first and second busway sections includes: a lower cover sized and configured to be positioned below the joint; an upper cover sized and configured to be positioned above the joint; and a plurality of elongated fasteners. With the lower and upper covers in position, each fastener is sized and configured to extend through a respective pathway that extends through one of the first and second busway sections and is defined by aligned apertures of the upper cover and fastener receiving features of the lower cover to secure the upper and lower covers to the first and second busway sections.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first enclosure configured to be mounted on a first wall of a bus duct and housing at least one circuit protective device and a connector assembly configured to engage an outlet of the bus duct of the first wall of the bus duct. The apparatus further includes a second unit including a second enclosure mounted on the first enclosure and housing at least one metering device and wiring passing between the first and second enclosures.

Abstract: A cover assembly for use with a joint between first and second busway sections includes: a lower cover sized and configured to be positioned below the joint; an upper cover sized and configured to be positioned above the joint; and a plurality of elongated fasteners. With the lower and upper covers in position, each fastener is sized and configured to extend through a respective pathway that extends through one of the first and second busway sections and is defined by aligned apertures of the upper cover and fastener receiving features of the lower cover to secure the upper and lower covers to the first and second busway sections.

Abstract: A busway section with an electrically conductive housing is described. The busway section includes a lid connected with the housing through a hinging mechanism. Internal slots are also present, along which bus bars can be located. Possible applications of the busway section are feeder sections and plug-in sections.

Abstract: A busway section with an electrically conductive housing is described. The busway section includes a lid connected with the housing through a hinging mechanism. Internal slots are also present, along which bus bars can be located. Possible applications of the busway section are feeder sections and plug-in sections.

Abstract: An interface linkage assembly for a network protector is provided. The network protector includes a circuit breaker structured to move in and out of a housing assembly, and having a mechanical trip assembly and an electrical close assembly. The interface linkage includes a coupling device, a housing assembly portion and a rollout portion. The coupling device has a first component and a second component. The housing assembly portion is coupled to the coupling device first component. The rollout portion is coupled to the coupling device second component. The rollout portion is structured to be coupled to the mechanical trip assembly and the electrical close assembly, and further structured to move the mechanical trip assembly over a lesser arc and the electrical close assembly over a greater arc.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a network protector where the network protector includes a circuit breaker and a housing assembly, the circuit breaker having a trip bar structured to move between a first position and a second position corresponding to an open and closed position of the circuit breaker, respectively, the housing assembly having a sidewall with an opening. The handle assembly includes a linkage assembly, a shaft assembly, a handle member and locking assembly. The shaft assembly has a shaft, where the shaft rotatably is disposed in the opening and structured to move between a first and second position. The handle member has an elongated body and an elongated grip extending generally perpendicular to the handle body. The handle body is coupled to, and structured to rotate, the shaft. The locking assembly has an elongated release grip.