Switch lockout device

Details Switch lockout device Switch lockout device

2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Friedhofer, Michael A (Department: 2833)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Switch activation inhibitor

Actuator locking device

C200S043150

Reexamination Certificate

active

07977590

ABSTRACT:
A lockout device for a switch assembly includes a body and first and second laterally extending pins and a cam member assembled with the body. The laterally extending pins are laterally movable between hole engaging and hole disengaging positions. The cam member is pivotable with respect to the body between locking and unlocked positions. When the cam member is in the locking position, the cam member holds the first and second pins in the hole engaging position. When the cam member is in the unlocked position, the first and second pins are movable from the hole engaging position to the hole disengaging position. The body defines a lock opening configured to receive a lock member to secure the cam member in the locking position.

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