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.

WO2026125259A1 Publication Date: 2026-06-18EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LTD
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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

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⚠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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