Patent ID: 8934217
Filing Date: 2015-01-13
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A motor operator for a high voltage switchgear used in a mains power distribution system, said switchgear including a cabinet having an exterior wall and containing an operating shaft which extends through said exterior wall to an end that includes a first coupling part, said operating shaft being rotatable between at least two positions, said motor operator comprising: a first sub-housing containing a drive unit having an electric motor and a second coupling part in connection with the electric motor which fits the first coupling part of the operating shaft in an interlocking manner for rotation of said operating shaft with operation of said drive unit, said first sub-housing comprising a first one-piece tube element defining respective longitudinal dovetail-shaped tracks on opposite sides thereof for receiving connection elements, and open top and bottom ends, and a removable top cover attached to said first tube element to completely cover said open top end thereof, said first one-piece tube element having a first wall with an opening and the second coupling part is arranged in connection with said opening.