Abstract: A power distribution unit adapted for mounting within an equipment enclosure including an inner rack. The power distribution unit includes at least one mounting hinge that is fixedly attached to the power distribution unit housing and which is adapted to fixedly mount the power distribution unit to the rack columns. The mounting hinge is pivotable such that the power distribution unit can be pivoted to an extended position to facilitate removal of removable modules of the equipment components mounted within the equipment enclosure.

Abstract: A substation for high voltage switching and a method of building the same. The substation includes an air-insulated high voltage switchgear station, a transformer and a medium voltage switchgear station. The high voltage switchgear station is arranged inside of a building.

Abstract: A power distribution apparatus includes an electronic chassis, a power distribution member and a first power supply. The electronic chassis includes a front wall, a back wall and first and second side walls. The power distribution member is positioned within the electronic chassis between the first and second side walls. The first power supply is mounted to an outer surface of the first side wall. Power is distributed from the first power supply to the power distribution member.

Abstract: A longitudinal warewasher section, of a warewasher assembly having a plurality of warewasher sections mounted end-to-end, includes a frame and a control box pivotally mounted thereto, where the control box is pivotable from a compact, shipping orientation to an installation or operating orientation. The control box preferably includes electrical controls that have been pre-wired to the electrical and/or mechanical components of the warewasher section. When in the shipping position, the rear face of the control box lies substantially flush against a lateral end of the frame and the side face of the control box is substantially flush with the longitudinal front wall of the frame such that the control box faces outwardly from the lateral end of the frame. In this orientation, the control box does not add to the total lateral width of the warewasher section.

Abstract: A power transfer device adapted for interconnection with the electrical system of a building includes a cabinet, a set of switches mounted to the cabinet, and a first set of wires for connecting the switches to an electrical distribution panel associated with the building electrical system. The power transfer device includes a terminal compartment associated with the cabinet, a set of power input terminals located within the terminal compartment, and a cover removably connected to the cabinet for alternatively preventing and permitting access to the terminal compartment. The cover is provided with an optional power input and meter arrangement adapted to be interconnected with the power input terminals for selectively supplying and measuring levels of power provided from a source of auxiliary power connected to the power input terminals.

Abstract: Computer-based industrial control systems and methods employing object oriented hardware elements. An object oriented hardware element may comprise a processor core coupled one side to a universal real-world interface circuit, and on the other side to an open bus interface. In a preferred embodiment, the open bus interface provides downloading software programming objects to the microprocessor core. A computer-based control system in accordance with the present invention may comprise a personal computer or central processing unit coupled to a communications network, at least one zone interface module coupled to the communications network and to an open bus, at least one zone device module coupled to the open bus and, if required, one or more zone processor modules coupled to the open bus. Software object may be downloaded from the personal computer or central processing unit to the various modules to achieve modular, exception-based, distributively intelligent (MEDI) I/O control within the system.

Abstract: The gas-insulated, metal-enclosed switchgear assembly contains two, three or more switchpanels, each having a multipole power breaker (CB.sub.1, CB.sub.2, CB.sub.3, CB.sub.4) as well as isolating and grounding switches per switch pole (CB.sub.1R) and is designed like a ring or in a 11/2 power-breaker circuit. The switch poles of the power breakers are each of identical design and are arranged parallel to one another. The switchpanels each have one current path of U-shaped design per phase in a vertical plane, in which current path the base of the U contains a vertically aligned pole of the power breaker, and the two limbs of the U each contain an electrical connection of the power breaker and an isolating as well as a grounding switch. The upper limbs of the U of one of the switchpanels are connected phase-by-phase to the lower limbs (S.sub.u) of another of the switchpanels, by means of respective single-phase gas pipelines (L.sub.12 (R), L.sub.23 (R), L.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement for connecting one or more circuit breakers (7) directly to a distribution unit (10) for supplying power to radio base stations and for charging the batteries of such stations. As a result of mutually separating bottom circuit breaker connectors (8) and upper circuit breaker connectors in a power bar (9) constructed in accordance with the invention, the circuit breakers can be connected directly without requiring the presence of a circuit breaker holder to this end, therewith reducing the amount of space required for establishing such connections with respect to earlier known techniques.

Abstract: A building entrance protector swivel cable mounting arrangement without a feed through hole requirement has an output wire termination device, a barrier wall comprises a fire-resistant plate for isolating the swivel cable from the output wire termination device within the building entrance protector. The fire-resistant plate has a narrow opening comprised of a primary aperture and a wiring access slot. The wiring access slot permits insertion of terminated individual wiring into the primary aperture. A method in accordance with the present invention is also described.

Abstract: Angle members forming the vertically extending supply buses in a meter center have arcuate offsets so that flanges on the ends of horizontally extending tenant buses form tenant stab contacts which are vertically aligned with supply stab contacts on straight sections of the outwardly projecting flanges of the supply bus angle members. Meter socket assemblies have double ended fastenerless meter jaws one pair of which plug onto the supply bus stab contacts and another pair of which plug onto the tenant bus stab contacts, and into which the meters are plugged. The double ended fastenerless meter jaws are fabricated from a pair of elongated flat members having end sections bent back on and diverging from straight center sections, and terminal sections which extend toward each other from the end sections and converge slightly toward the center sections. Spring clips clamp the terminal sections of the pair of elongated members in compliant confronting relationship to form the double ended fastenerless meter jaws.

Abstract: In a multisided access communication distribution cabinet, an adjustable tie rod is configured as part of mounting units. The adjustable tie rod is located between grooming bars of the mounting unit, fitted within slots allowing for the adjustable tie rod to move within an area defined by the slots. Wires/cables are passed through an opening defined by the adjustable tie rod and one of the grooming bars. Once the wires have been located in a desired location, the adjustable tie rod is moved into close association with the grooming bar such that the wires are held in a fixed position. Thereafter the adjustable tie rod is placed in a fixed position thereby holding the wires/cables in a secure manner.

Abstract: There is provided a distribution apparatus in which transmission losses at the connections between ends of transmission lines and input and output terminals of a mother board are reduced. These ends of the transmission lines are positioned on resin support pieces. A resin support piece (19) is provided at a dead end of each groove (6a) formed in a housing (1). An end portion of a metal rod (6b) is placed on the support piece (19). The end portion of the rod (6b) has a threaded hole (20) formed therethrough. The mother board (11) is provided with two first lands (22,23) each surrounding a screw hole (21). A screw (22a) is tightened in each threaded hole (20), which is part of a main line connection terminal (5b), thereby bringing the head of the screw (22a) into firm contact with the first land (22) and establishing an electrical connection between the first land (22) and the conductive rod (6b).

Abstract: A DC to AC power inverter having a housing with an AC power port for receiving an AC power module and a control port for receiving a control panel module.

Abstract: A power supply system which is designed to control the power supply to, for example, a building-block private branch exchange (PBX) system is provided which includes main and extension cabinets having disposed therein AC power supply units, respectively, and a power supply control circuit. The main and extension cabinets are supplied with AC power from an external power source and provide DC outputs. The power supply control circuit includes a first and a second switching circuit. The first switching circuit allows the supply of AC power to the AC power supply unit of the extension cabinet when the power supply system is turned on and interrupts it when the power supply system is turned off. The second switching circuit establishes communication between the AC power supply unit of the extension cabinet and a backup battery when the power supply system is turned on and blocks it when the power supply system is turned off.

Abstract: An equipment/distribution cabinet which contains electrical/electronic device modules. The cabinet allows for front, side and rear access for replacement, servicing and maintenance of the modules carried by the cabinet. The cabinet further includes mounting units which creates areas within which the modules are mounted within the cabinet. The mounting units connect to corner supports assisting in the front, side and rear access. The mounting units further include integrated wire and cable passage ways and tie bars allowing for organization of the wiring within the cabinet. The cabinet is produced to allow either top or bottom access and can accept a plurality of input voltage levels. The cabinet is constructed so that modules having a variety of different functional characteristics and sizes may be intermixed.

Abstract: A gas insulated switchgear apparatus comprising connection conductors connected to a connection portion to breaker side, disconnectors connected to the connection conductors, cable heads connected to the disconnectors, lightning arresters having one end connected between the disconnectors and the cable heads, single phase voltage transformers provided in one of three phases and having one end connected between the disconnectors and the cable heads and a disconnector cylindrical vessel filled with an insulating gas and containing the connection conductors, the disconnectors, the cable heads, the lightning arresters and the single phase voltage transformers therein. The cable heads are disposed so that the axis of the disconnector cylindrical vessel and the axes of the cable heads are parallel. The lightning arresters are disposed so that the axis of the disconnector cylindrical vessel and the axes of the lightning arresters are parallel.

Abstract: An assembly of electrical equipment having devices, such as circuit breakers and contactors grouped in pairs, included on a supporting baseplate. Each pair of devices includes a circuit breaker 40 and a contactor 60 and a baseplate 20 having power pins and control pins that cooperate with respective power and control terminals of the devices. Auxiliary units 50,70 are fixed to one of the devices 40,60 while being connected to control terminals 45,65,66 of the one device. The units 50,70 are connected to a linkage with a bus or a control and command system by plugging units 50,70 into control pins 81,82 of the baseplate 20.

Abstract: A motor starter assembly made up of sub-assemblies each formed from a circuit breaker 40 and a contactor 60 and positioned on a baseplate 20 with which a set of power bars 23 is associated. The baseplate includes a support area 21 for the sub-assemblies and a connection are preferably a bracket 22 that is overhanging in relation to the support area. The baseplate further includes power connection elements and or control connection elements provided on the bracket and the connection area to permit plugging in of the sub-assemblies on the baseplate along an engagement direction Z approximately parallel with the support area and perpendicular to a direction X of a set of bars.

Abstract: A panelboard for power lines and loads includes a housing; a plurality of circuit breakers housed by the housing; and a panelboard controller substantially housed by the housing. Some of the circuit breakers, which switch a circuit from one or more of the power lines to the loads, include remotely controllable actuating circuits for actuating the circuit breakers and switching a circuit from one or more of the power lines to one or more of the loads. The panelboard controller includes a monitoring circuit for monitoring power or energy consumed in the circuits of the circuit breakers and a control circuit for controlling the remotely controllable actuating circuits.

Abstract: Semiconductor device according to the present invention includes package frame, bonding wire, pad, first internal power supply line, second internal power supply line, internal circuit, stabilize circuit, GND package frame, GND bonding wire, GND pad, and internal GND line. Bonding wire, pad, and first and second internal power supply lines function as a filter. As a result, noise generated by operation of the internal circuit is absorbed in propagating to the stabilize circuit through first internal power supply line, pad, and the second internal power supply line. Therefore, effects of noise given to the stabilize circuit are small.

Abstract: A D.C. tool switch assembly is provided with a pair of field effect transistors (FETs) maintained internally of the housing. The switch assembly is configured of a number of subassemblies maintained within the housing, including a contact subassembly having the motor and battery contacts and a pair of pivoting contacts. The field effect transistors are maintained on a second subassembly which nests within the housing and is substantially orthogonal to the contact subassembly. A post passes through the pair of FETs and is formed to engage a heat sink on each of opposite sides of the switch housing. The heat sinks are separate and distinct from each other and individually formed. Each of the heat sinks makes close contacting engagement with an associated one of the FETs. The post provides for interconnection between the FETs and the pair of heat sinks.

Abstract: A breaker box front panel with window assembly including a breaker box and a plurality of switches situated within an interior space of the breaker box. The switches are connected between ends of a pair of associated wires which are situated adjacent the corresponding switch. The wires include a first wire connected to a power source and a second wire connected to an appliance. The switches have a first orientation for allowing transmission of power from the power source to the appliance and a second orientation for precluding transmission of power from the power source to the appliance. Further provided is a front panel secured about a front opening of the breaker box. The front panel is adapted to allow the manipulation of the switches and have at least one cut out vertically formed therein. As such, the wires associated with each switch can be seen through the cut out.

Abstract: A power distribution system utilizing a power distribution circuit board having a front and back side with at least one connector on each side. The connector on the front side is disposed to mate with a selected power supply and the connector on the back side is disposed to mate with a substantially identical power supply. The connector on the back side is rotated 180.degree. so that substantially identical power supplies can be located in close proximity to each other while maintaining required conductor spacing in order to provide an improved power distribution system.

Abstract: An electrical distribution center assembly and a method of constructing the same which eliminates the need to flip an electrical distribution center over in order to couple a wire harness connector to the electrical distribution center. The electrical distribution center assembly includes an electrical distribution center, a wire harness connector, and a connector retainer carried by a vehicle for temporarily holding the wire harness connector in position while the wire harness connector is coupled to the electrical distribution center.

Abstract: A low voltage power supply and distribution center comprises a housing and a housing door. The housing door is removably mounted to the housing and may be repositioned between a service position and a closed position. In the service or open position, the housing door is hingely mounted to the housing and provides easy access to circuit components. All of the circuit components of the low voltage power supply and distribution center are directly mounted to the housing door, and access to many of the circuit components, such as switches, fuses and circuit breakers, may be provided directly through the housing door. The housing door is manufactured of a material that efficiently dissipates heat through radiation such that it acts as a heat sink for the circuit components mounted thereon. Vents having adjustable dampers are formed in the housing door and the position of the dampers may be adjusted to meet code requirements associated with a specific installation.

Abstract: An electrical distribution system and method has storage battery mechanism of very large equivalent capacitance providing excellent ripple filtering and an ideal path to ground, and filter capacitor mechanism of microfarad size providing DC blocking and limited AC path to ground. The storage battery entity is maintained as to its charge by DC supply which provides regulated DC power in which switching regulation may be involved. The system and method provides dual voltage capability, both DC and AC in which circuit breakers may be ganged for simultaneous tripping, and in which intrinsic DC circuit(s) may be looped to increase current-carrying capability.

Abstract: An electrical distribution panel with quick change electrical outlets includes an elongated housing frame having multiple sides, a plurality of divider panels secured at different spaced levels in said elongated housing frame to form separated volumetric spaces therein. A plurality of openings are formed in said frame member at each of the volumetric spaces on at least two sides thereof. Main breaker means is provided at one of said different spaced levels, and a main distribution BUS means extends through divider panels and has means for connecting wires thereto through said openings which is accessible through the openings by an external bladed tool from said at lest two sides. A plurality of interchangeable receptacle mounting modules, each mounting module being adapted to be mounted within one of the openings, respectively, and connected by wires to the main BUS means by said bladed tool externally of said housing. Plates for covering the remaining of said openings.

Abstract: An electrical interface provides a permanent electrical facility electrically connected to a temporary electrical facility which provides electrical utilities to construction sites which can be activated by a non-utility qualified individual. The electrical interface generally comprises (a) permanent electrical facilities that provide electrical power to a residential neighborhood; and (b) temporary electrical facility electrically connected to the permanent electrical facilities. The temporary electrical facility provide electrical utilities to construction sites which can be activated by a non-utility qualified individual(s). The temporary electrical facility further comprises a non-conductive housing and a base, electrical connectors, and a electrical converter. The nonconductive housing fits over and doses the base. Alternate temporary electrical facilities comprise a pole, electrical connectors, and an electrical converter.

Abstract: A building cable entrance terminal includes a panel section for supporting a number of cable connector parts to be mounted in a determined array on a panel, an entrance compartment for housing connecting portions of a number of incoming cables, and a first hinge arrangement for joining the panel section to the entrance compartment for swinging movement between a closed position where a bottom edge of the panel section is aligned with a top edge of the entrance compartment and a first major surface of the panel is enclosed by the compartment, and an open position where the first major surface is exposed to allow access to the incoming cables and connector parts mounted to stand off of the first major surface.

Abstract: A fuel dispenser includes a housing, a compartment in the housing, electrical controls and a terminal device in the compartment and a fixture extending into the compartment. The fuel dispenser is field-installed by connecting an external conduit to the housing and running unbroken electrical leads through the external conduit and the fixture. The electrical leads are terminated at the terminal device and the fixture is sealed against vapor transmission.

Abstract: The invention includes an electrical distribution center for including a two-piece main insulation assembly, Stamped male blade or tuning fork terminals are press-fit between the two-piece main insulation assembly, The upper half of the two-piece insulation assembly has a top surface including a plurality of terminal stations and guide stations that are raised and separated from each other so as to provide a network of wire channels that communicate with wire passages, The terminal stations have terminal slots that extend through the upper half of the main insulation assembly to intersect the wire passages, The bottom surface of the lower half of the two-piece insulation assembly is configured in a similar fashion as the top base of the upper portion of the two-piece insulation assembly,

Abstract: An electrical apparatus with a detachable power supply base, including a power supply base which holds a rechargeable battery and a control circuit on the inside and has two coupling channel bars at the top, and an electrical apparatus having a base and two outward coupling flanges raised from two opposite sides of the base and adapted for detachably coupling to the coupling channel bars of the power supply base to become electrically connected to the battery of the power supply base. The control circuit detects the power level of the battery and shows it through a display for example an indicator light on the outside of the power supply base.

Abstract: An instrument panel with meters/indicating lamps and their drive circuits implemented therein, a centralized control circuit board provided with control circuits for vehicle-mounted electric equipment including the meters/indicating lamps, and an electric junction box for distributing power sources and input/output signals for the vehicle-mounted electric equipment and for integrating ground wires, are gathered and integrally united. Electric wiring and installation of electric instruments such as an instrument panel in the dashboard portion of an automobile are facilitated.

Abstract: A motor control center of the type including a short circuit protective device such as a circuit breaker or fusible disconnect, and a motor starter for interacting with an electric motor includes a wiring access cabinet at the top of the control center. The multi-phase conductors within the access cabinet are protected by means of a pair of slidably-arranged access doors. The doors are arranged in a different position along the front of the access cabinet to access each of the individual phase conductors.

Abstract: Icon indicia are provided on input, output and plug-in power processing units to permit proper matching of plug-in units with each other and with the input and output power processing units in a power distribution system. The indicia are in a co-ordinated matrix format with input icons on a designated chroma background to identify input voltages and output icons on a second designated chroma background to identify output voltages. Icons and background chroma on the plug-in power processing units are coordinated with related icons and background chroma at the same matrix position on other plug-in units and/or the input and output units to assure the compatibility of all the units. A craftsman inserting a plug-in unit onto a shelf of the power chassis need merely compare the unit's icon and chroma background indicia with the input, output, or other unit's icons and associated chroma background indicia to be assured of inserting the correct plug-in unit into the particular shelf.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combination service entrance device which contains a common enclosure that is divided by a center barrier into a first section for housing a watt-hour meter socket and a second section for housing a panel board containing at least two service disconnects. The meter socket provides power for use at least two output terminals. A separate connector having at least two connection points in a first plane and at least one connection point in a second plane is coupled to each of the socket meter output terminals. Substantially flexible insulated conductors are coupled to the connection points in the connectors and the service disconnects to provide power to the service disconnects.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, an ignition coil assembly includes a primary coil and a secondary coil. A primary connector assembly of the ignition coil assembly includes a conductor which is adapted to electrically connect one terminal of the primary coil with one terminal of the secondary coil. The conductor includes indentations which delimit a portion of the conductor and facilitate the removal of that portion of the conductor. The conductor further includes provisions for electrically connecting an electrical component such as diode in place of the removed portion of the conductor. The present invention thus facilitates inclusion of an electrical component such as a diode in applications which will benefit from the inclusion of the electrical component in place of the conductor.

Abstract: The switch (1) includes a box-shaped housing body which can be installed in a switch cabinet. A switching lever (5) and an additional device (4) are arranged on the front of the housing body, which lever and device can be passed outwards through a door of the switch cabinet.On the front, the housing body has a flat bearing surface (6) of defined size from which the switching lever (5) projects. The additional device (4) has a flat rear which corresponds with the bearing surface (6) and with an opening (3) in the switch cabinet door. Fastening means are furthermore provided, with whose aid the additional device (4, 19, 22, 25, 27, 30) or a further additional device (19, 22, 25, 27, 30), which can be replaced thereby, can be fixed on the bearing surface (6).

Abstract: A control unit forms a control center serving as one type of a control panel in an electric power system control system. The control unit accommodates equipments such as a circuit breaker, an electromagnetic switch, a zero-phase current transformer, and an operating transformer, and includes a substantially Z-shaped equipment mounting plate mounted between side plates of the unit to have an intermediate bent portion. The circuit breaker is disposed on a front face of a front mounting portion of the equipment mounting plate, and the current transformer is disposed on a back face thereof. The electromagnetic switch is disposed on a front face of a back mounting portion of the equipment mounting plate, and the thin operating transformer is isolated from other equipments and disposed on a back face thereof.

Abstract: Problems resulting from contamination of electronic apparatus used with silicone keypads can be eliminated or substantially reduced by soaking such keypads prior to assembly in a low molecular weight liquid hydrocarbon, particularly n-hexane. Such soaking removes low molecular weight unreactive cyclics from the keypad which might otherwise contaminate the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: This invention relates to an electric power generation and distribution system, and more particularly to an electric power distribution module for use in such systems, having an insulative support structure which includes integral therewith electrically conductive means which define a circuit for distributing electric power received from one or more power sources to one or more electrical loads, the insulative support structure also including integral therewith current sensing means for sensing a flow of electrical current in the electrically conductive means.

Abstract: A protective cover for electrical controls has planar upper & lower portions separated by an offset portion that spaces the lower portion outwardly from the upper portion. An enlarged aperture in the upper portion adjacent the offset portion provides access to a temperature setting adjustment on the control. Latches project rearwardly from the upper portion adjacent the aperture and an apertured tongue projects rearwardly from the top end of the cover for attaching the cover to the control.

Abstract: A unit for controlling valves being actuated by electromagnets for a pressure fluid includes a housing having a housing frame and a lid defining an interior. At least one valve coil and components of the at least one valve coil, such as a wound coil body and a yoke ring, are disposed in the housing. The at least one valve coil is spaced from the housing frame defining interstices therebetween, and the components are mutually spaced apart defining interstices therebetween. A circuit carrier is disposed in the interior of the housing and is electrically connected to each valve coil. The same resilient potting composition fills up the interstices between the components and between each valve coil and the housing frame, without any boundary layers. A method for producing such a unit includes resiliently embedding the components and the at least one valve coil in the housing frame in one operation with the resilient potting composition.

Abstract: A system is provided for adapting one of a number of different types of instruments to a common protocol. Each instrument has a serial input-output (I/O) port, a control for the serial I/O port, and an input for operating power to the instrument. The system includes a different type of housing for each different type of instrument. Each different type of housing includes openings through which selected controls and displays of a respective one of the instruments are accessible. Each different type of housing includes couplers for coupling to a respective type of instrument's serial I/O port, and to a respective type of instrument's operating power input, and a data processing module including a first multiple conductor. Each type of housing includes a complementary second multiple conductor connector for connecting to the first multiple conductor connector when a respective housing is mated to the data processing module.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement of the present invention is provided for packaging a plurality of multiple layer capacitors together. First and second coupling devices are coupled electrically to respective first and second electrodes of each multiple layer capacitor of the plurality of multiple layer capacitors. A clamping devices clamps the first and second coupling devices, the plurality of multiple layer capacitors, and an electrically insulating layer to a mounting surface so that the electrically insulating layer is between the first coupling devices and the mounting surface and so that the plurality of multiple layer capacitors are electrically connected in parallel between the first and second coupling devices.

Abstract: A distribution switchboard cubicle has upper and lower ring channels; left and right corner posts attached to the ring channels for forming a support skeleton for a front face of the cubicle; and left and right intermediate posts attached to the ring channels for forming in conjunction with a corresponding corner post and the ring channels a support skeleton for left and right sides of the cubicle. First and second vertically aligned, selectively reconfigurable cubicle sections are defined within the cubicle. The first cubicle section includes at least one generally horizontally oriented mounting member for connecting each pair of corner and intermediate posts on the left and right sides of the cubicle. Left and right breaker mounting angles are connected to each respective horizontally oriented mounting member for mounting a first electrical apparatus thereto.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cover for an exposed bus bar attached to an electrical control device having a contour mounting surface for circuit interrupters. The cover includes a generally planar body member having sufficient size to substantially cover the exposed bus bar. The cover includes means for securing the body to the device so that the position of the body prevents contact between the bus bar and a person's finger or equipment particularly when an individual circuit interrupter is mounted to the device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a control box for enclosing at least one main control circuit electrically connected to at least one or more electrically-controllable function providing operating units mounted through or operably connected to a jetted tub. The control box in general comprises a high voltage compartment and a low voltage compartment, separated by a partition having at least one access opening to permit electrical connection of at least one control unit to a high voltage terminal block installed in the high voltage compartment. Another aspect of the present invention concerns a control system for use with the jetted tub having one or more function providing operating units electrically connected to the control system. The control system comprises a control box having high and low voltage compartments separated by a partition.

Abstract: The present disclosure sets forth a telephonic equipment facility for field installation of equipment connected to telephone cables. It comprises a partially buried cabinet or container constructed of multi layered materials, defining a bottom having a sloping floor for draining water to a trough, upstanding sidewalls and a top or roof. In addition, above the bottom and protruding from one of the sidewalls, there is an extending cowling sized to define a door opening which is positioned above the support ground. At the opposite end of the structure, there is an appended cabinet portion having internally located frame members for support of cables extending through openings into the housing so that conductor pairs can be serviced. Equipment is placed in the interior supported on bottom mounted runners and upstanding frame members.

Abstract: In a panelboard for controlling current paths through a plurality of associated circuit breakers, a panelboard enclosure includes circuit breakers which each have a side facing a front side of the enclosure and including a multi-sectioned user interface circuit, that is configured to communicate with at least one of the circuit breakers. The interface circuit includes a first circuit section and a second circuit section. The first circuit section is located adjacent the back wall of the enclosure and behind the second circuit section, and the second circuit section includes communication means for allowing an operator at the front of the enclosure to communicate with the circuit breakers. This arrangement minimizes heat in the back of the enclosure, provides control and monitoring functions at the front of the enclosure and allows room for additional circuitry in the back of the enclosure.