Cover element for an electronic device and electronic device
The cover element with pivot-mounted flap portions addresses the safety gaps in existing designs by ensuring minimal gaps, enhancing safety and adaptability to different IP standards.
WO2026125259A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-18EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LTD
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-18
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing cover elements for electronic devices have large cut-outs that create gaps between connection elements and the cover, posing a safety risk for accidental access to terminals.
Method used
A cover element with pivot-mounted flap portions that can be moved between open and closed states to cover these gaps, ensuring a minimum gap width of less than 12.5 mm, thereby meeting IP20 safety standards.
Benefits of technology
Significantly reduces the risk of accidental access to terminals, enhancing safety and allowing adaptation to various IP standards with ease.
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Abstract
A cover element (1) for at least partially covering at least one terminal (110) of an electronic device (100) comprises at least one cut-out (2) having a first section (21) and a second section (22). The cut-out (2) is configured to receive in the first section (21) a connection element (10) connecting to the at least one terminal (110). The cover element (1) further comprises at least one flap portion (3) pivot-mounted to the cover element (1) and configured to cover at least the second section (22) of the cut-out (2) in a closed state (31) of the flap portion (3).
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