Patent ID: 7348510
Filing Date: 2008-03-25
Classification: H01H,H01R,H02B

Abstract:
1. An enclosure for an electrical switching apparatus including separable contacts and an operating mechanism structured to open and close said separable contacts, said enclosure comprising: a first compartment structured to house said separable contacts, said first compartment including a back panel, sidewalls extending outwardly from said back panel, and a first cover; a second compartment disposed adjacent said first compartment, said second compartment comprising a back panel, sidewalls extending outwardly from said back panel, and a second cover; an electrical connector assembly comprising: wherein, when said second compartment is covered by said second cover, said electrical connectors are substantially inaccessible; and wherein said plate member comprises a stationary segment and a movable segment; wherein said stationary segment has a first end coupled to said back panel of said first compartment, and a second end extending outwardly from said back panel of said first compartment; and wherein said movable segment is movably coupled at or about the second end of said stationary segment.