Connection mechanism for coupling a power module to an electrical busway
a technology of power module and electrical busway, which is applied in the direction of electrical cable installation, connection contact member material, building components, etc., can solve the problems of increasing the connection mechanism of the power module is not integrated, and the overall footprint of the electrical busway
Inactive Publication Date: 2008-12-11
UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC
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"The invention provides a connection mechanism for coupling a power module to an electrical busway that is integrated into the profile of the electrical busway. The connection mechanism uses a cam mechanism with pivotable members that engage with a base plate to securely attach the power module to the electrical busway. The connection mechanism is easy to install and remove, and does not require an elaborate fastener framework. The invention also includes a holder and a plug-in adapter for easy installation and a cover plate to protect the components. The technical effects of the invention are improved efficiency and reliability in coupling power modules to electrical busways."
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A problem that exists in the art is that the connection mechanism of the power module is not integrated into the profile of the electrical busway.
The prior art appendage approach increases the overall footprint of the electrical busway in combination with the connection mechanism of the power module.
This protrusion increases the overall footprint of the power module in combination with the electrical busway.
As such, this power module is difficult to remove from the electrical busway in certain circumstances.
The fasteners are usually a separate component from the power module and can easily be misplaced or lost during installation.
Also, it is possible for the installer to neglect to install the fasteners.
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[0024]For purposes of the description hereinafter, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, “axial”, “top”, “bottom”, “aft”, “behind”, and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as it is oriented in the drawing FIGS. or as it is oriented when it is coupled to a flat and level horizontal surface. However, it is to be understood that the invention may assume various alternative configurations when the invention is moved about or the invention, for example, is attached to a vertical wall. It is also to be understood that the specific elements illustrated in the FIGS. and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the invention. Therefore, specific dimensions, orientations and other physical characteristics related to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered limiting.
[0025]As used herein, the term “fastener” means any suitable fastening, connecting or tightening mechanism such as dowel pins, fasteners, rivets, sc...
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A connection mechanism for coupling a power module to an electrical busway is provided. The connection mechanism has a cam mechanism having a number of pivotable members. Each of the pivotable members has a generally horizontal extending shoulder portion that is coupled to a generally downwardly extending arm portion. A lower portion of the arm portion has a generally outwardly extending barb portion. The barb portion is structured to engage a barb of a base plate. A connection mechanism in combination with a power module for an electrical busway coupled to a base plate is also provided.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001]The invention generally relates to a connection mechanism for coupling a power module to an electrical busway.BACKGROUND INFORMATION [0002]Typical electrical busways are an electrical distribution track that is comprised of an elongated housing containing a plurality of electrically isolated conductive busbars encased in an insulator. Sections of busway can be joined together to form runs for power distribution. When two sections of busway are joined, an electrical connection between the two separate sections is made by a connector body unit. The connector body unit acts as a bridge between the two separate sections of busway.[0003]Standard power modules with plug-in units are designed for insertion into the electrical busway for electrical engagement with the busbars. The standard power modules have connection mechanisms that are appendages to the electrical busway sections and have a significant form factor. A problem that exists in the art is that the...
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IPC IPC(8): H02G5/00
CPCH02G3/0418H02G3/0437H02G3/128
Inventor HILGERT, BRIAN L.
Owner UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC