Patent ID: 6989499
Filing Date: 2006-01-24
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A disconnect switch for installation in an electrical enclosure having a door with a door handle, the switch comprising: at least three switch poles, each switch pole having at least one pair of switch contacts; a switch actuating mechanism for actuating and de-actuating the disconnect switch contacts; a switching interface coupled to the switch actuating mechanism for receiving a selected switching assembly; a first switching assembly that is installable on the switching interface, the switching assembly having a switch handle extending in opposite directions from a pivot for rotation in either rotational direction for actuating and de-actuating the disconnect switch contacts, respectively, the switch handle also being axially pressed inward prior to rotation, to effect actuation of the switch contacts; and a second switching assembly that is installable on the switching interface as an alternative to the first switching assembly, the second switching assembly having a rotary mechanism that is coupled to the door handle when the door is closed and which is available when the door is opened to be rotated in either direction to actuate and de-actuate the disconnect switch contacts.