Methods and apparatus to facilitate component installation

Details Methods and apparatus to facilitate component installation Methods and apparatus to facilitate component installation

2008-07-01

2008-07-01

León, Edwin A. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...

For dual inline package

Reexamination Certificate

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07393231

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for an electrical panel are provided. The electrical panel includes a base having a back wall with a maintenance support member provided thereon, a cover configured to be joined to the base in a closed position and separately to be supported by the base in a maintenance position. The cover and base define an enclosed chamber there between when joined in the closed position. The chamber is configured to retain electrical components. The electrical panel also includes a retention element provided on the cover, the retention element engages the maintenance support member on the base to support the cover in the maintenance position at which an interior of the chamber is open and exposed. The retention element and the maintenance support member are disengaged from one another when the base and cover are joined in the closed position.

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