Patent ID: 7501593
Filing Date: 2009-03-10
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A lockout device for a switch assembly having a switch moveable between first and second switching positions, the switch being laterally disposed between side walls each having a hole formed therein, the lockout device comprising: a body; first and second laterally extending pins assembled with the body such that the first and second laterally extending pins are laterally movable between a hole engaging position and a hole disengaging position; and a cam member assembled with the body and pivotable with respect to the body between a locking position and an unlocked position; wherein when the cam member is in the locking position, the cam member holds the first and second pins in the hole engaging position; further wherein 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; further wherein the body defines a lock opening configured to receive a lock member to secure the cam member in the locking position.