Safety lock for interlock switch

Details Safety lock for interlock switch Safety lock for interlock switch

2006-08-21

2008-10-28

Friedhofer, Michael A (Department: 2832)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Switch activation inhibitor

Removable actuator

C200S043110, C200S043140, C200S043150

Reexamination Certificate

active

07442888

ABSTRACT:
A safety lock as taught herein comprises first and second members and is configured to lockably mount to an interlock switch. In one or more embodiments, the second member slidably couples to the first member and slides between a disengaged position that allows for mounting and an engaged position that engages a corresponding switch actuator opening in the interlock switch. In at least one embodiment, the second member projects through an opening in the first member into engagement. The first and second members may include corresponding lock openings, allowing the second member to be locked into the engaged position. In at least one embodiment, the first member conforms at least partially to the exterior of the interlock switch, e.g., it spans at least one exterior corner of the interlock switch. The first member may include an engagement finger to engage a corresponding switch actuator opening of the interlock switch.

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