Electronic wire sorter

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1999-04-09

2001-03-06

Metjahic, Safet (Department: 2858)

Electricity: measuring and testing

Conductor identification or location

C324S539000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06198270

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a device which assists in the wiring of de-energized machine electrical panels both safely and efficiently.
PRIOR ART
To the best of my knowledge relating to panel assembly and wiring techniques, the task of sorting wires in a de-energized electrical enclosure is achieved using a DMM (Digital Multimeter). Even though this technique is successful in locating both ends of a particular wire, it's extremely time consuming and often a very frustrating task. Using this previous method is what caused me to try and find a more efficient way when needing to trace multiple wires of the same color and within the same wire bundle, which is often the case when wiring a new enclosure for the first time. Referring to the previous technique for tracing multiple wires, is an Indicator to me that my invention would help to provide an easier and more efficient method for sorting wires.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This present invention allows a more efficient way to wire a machine when the main electrical enclosure contains an SLC processor with multiple I/O modules. Often each I/O module contains up to 16 or more discrete I/O(inputs or outputs) to which external devices may be connected. This present invention allows the panel assembler to route and bundle all wires coming from the I/O module down to the external terminal/fuse blocks where the other end will need to be connected. Once routed to the terminal blocks the user of this invention can place one wire into each of the 16 quick connect/disconnect terminals(F) of the wire sorter(FIG.
2
). The only task required now of the assembler is to use the common lead of the wire sorter to touch the corresponding I/O module terminals from which the wire bundle is routed(FIG.
4
). After touching one of the I/O terminals, the corresponding wire connected to the wire sorter will be illuminated by an L.E.D(Light Emitting Diode)located next to it. The L.E.D will than remain on until the assembler either resets the unit using the built in reset switch or until they touch another I/O terminal on the corresponding module. The wire sorter only allows one L.E.D to be illuminated at one particular time,thus eliminating the possible confusion of having multiple L.E.D's illuminated. This function is extremely useful when having to trace de-energized wires that are running through either flexible or rigid electrical conduit. This allows an electrician to be able to wire from one enclosure to another without the help of someone else. Offering an extremely useful option when dealing with a limited workforce. This invention could also have a built in timing circuit which would allow the unit to turn itself off if for some reason it was accidently left on.


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