Switchgear with integral pry slot and a planar base

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1998-11-09

2000-05-30

Picard, Leo P.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electrical power distribution systems and devices

361600, 361602, 361608, 361724, 3122231, 3122232, 3123483, 3123512, 312352, H02B 500

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060697873

ABSTRACT:
An enclosure for electrical switching apparatus has a base formed by a planar member which extends horizontally to support the enclosure on a support surface. The planar member is generally rectangular with an upturned flange along at least one edge and preferably along three edges, including the front edge and the adjoining side edges. At least one, and preferably a spaced pair of pry slots are provided in these three edges. The pry slots extend into the planar member and the flanges to provide leverage for pry bars. The flanges are stiffened by inwardly directed lips extending along their free edges. The enclosure includes a front section and a rear section with the planar member forming the base for the front section. The electrical switching apparatus is mounted in the front section so that the center of gravity of the enclosure is located there. Preferably, the pair of pry slots both in the front edge and side edges straddle the center of gravity.

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Cutler-Hammer, Instructions for DSII Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Switchgear Assemblies with DS Breakers, Feb. 1998, 37 pp.

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