Protective cover and system for electrical enclosures
a technology for protective covers and electrical enclosures, applied in the direction of electrical apparatus casings/cabinets/drawers, insulated conductors, cables, etc., can solve the problems of insufficient availability of protective covers and systems
Inactive Publication Date: 2007-01-18
PPC BROADBAND INC
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[0005] The present invention eliminates the above difficulties and disadvantages by providing a cover and system for protecting an electrical enclosure during intense storms. The cover includes a top wall and a sidewall parametrically bounding the top wall and that is attached thereto. An adhesive is also provided for releasably coupling the cover to the enclosure. A vent may be disposed in the sidewall for releasing heat generated by the enclosure. A section of material is secured over the vent. The section of material includes a top, a bottom and two opposing sides. The top and the bottom are secured over the vent with the two opposing sides being unsecured such that heat is allowed to pass from the vent and beyond the section of material at the two opposing sides. A plurality of loops are attached to the sidewall for receiving a fastening member therein and for retaining the fastening member in place again
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Such storms generate driving rain, windborne sand, hail, flooding, salt water, and windborne debris that can damage the enclosures by shorting out electrical circuitry within the enclosures, clogging heat vents, and damaging access panels.
Protective covers and systems have not been available to prevent storm damage to electrical enclosures such that the most common method of trying to protect such enclosures is by wrapping the enclosures in wide bands of cellophane or shrink-wrap.
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[0015] The above and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will now be discussed in the following detailed description and appended claims, which are to be considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which identical reference characters designate like elements throughout the views.
[0016] Shown in FIG. 1 is a cover 12 that forms part of a system 10 for protecting an electrical enclosure 50, as shown in FIG. 2, during intense storms. The cover 12 is preferably constructed of soft, water resistant polyethylene material. Nylon or polyester material can also be used. Alternatively, vinyl is used as the interior layer of cover 12 and nylon or polyester used as the outer layer. The cover 12 is reversible and also puncture resistant to prevent hail and airborne debris from entering the cover 12. The cover 12 includes a top wall 14 and a sidewall 16, as shown in FIGS. 1, 4, and 8, parametrically bounding the top wall 14 and attached thereto by sow...
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A cover and system are provided for protecting an electrical enclosure during intense storms. The cover includes a top wall and a sidewall parametrically bounding the top wall and that is attached thereto. The cover further includes at least one vent disposed in the sidewall for allowing heat to escape from the enclosure. Loops are attached to the sidewall for receiving an adjustable length cable tie. An adhesive is provided for releasably coupling the cover to the enclosure thereby securing the cover to the enclosure along with the tightened cable tie. The cover, vent, adjustable length cable tie, and adhesive form the system for protecting the electrical enclosure.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to protective covers and systems for electrical enclosures. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cover and system for protecting electrical enclosures such as telecommunication outside plant enclosures, air conditioning condensers, cross connects, electrical junction boxes, etc., during intense storms like hurricanes and tornados. BACKGROUND [0002] Protection of electrical enclosures such as telecommunication outside plant enclosures, air conditioning condensers, electrical junction boxes for residential, commercial and industrial applications, etc. is very important during intense storms such as hurricanes and tornados. Such storms generate driving rain, windborne sand, hail, flooding, salt water, and windborne debris that can damage the enclosures by shorting out electrical circuitry within the enclosures, clogging heat vents, and damaging access panels. [0003] Protective covers and systems have...
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CPCH02G3/081
Inventor YAPP, BRIAN SCOTTHERNANDEZ, LUIS J.
Owner PPC BROADBAND INC