Patent ID: 9583922
Date: 2017-02-28
CPC Classifications: H02B,H02G

Claim:
1. A subterranean power distribution system, including: a cable bus system comprising: a longitudinally extending raceway comprising: at least one electrical cable array disposed in an interior of said raceway and associated with a corresponding one of said cable trays, each said cable array comprising a plurality of insulated high amperature electrical cables disposed in a generally longitudinally parallel spaced operable position in supporting contact against the upper support surfaces of the cross supports of the associated said cable tray, at least one clamping member for securing said cables to an associated cross support substantially against movement from said operable position in said raceway, whilst allowing airflow longitudinally therepast along said raceway; and a below ground cable bus enclosure, the cable bus enclosure having a top, a bottom and opposing sidewalls defining a longitudinally extending enclosure cavity sized to receive the raceway therein whilst allowing substantially free air flow longitudinally therealong, the raceway being disposed at least partially within and extending along a length of said enclosure cavity.