Patent ID: 6184461
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: H01R,H02G,Y10S

Abstract:
A power inlet arrangement for use with a portable generator having a power supply outlet, comprising: an enclosure including walls defining an internal cavity, wherein the enclosure includes a door which is selectively movable between an open position providing access to the internal cavity and a closed position for maintaining an electrical cord within an interior of the enclosure when the electrical cord is in a storage position; a power inlet housing located within the internal cavity of the enclosure, wherein the power inlet housing includes one or more walls located within the internal cavity and defining an interior within which a junction block is located, wherein the junction block is adapted for interconnection with a power transfer panel for controlling the supply of power from the generator to an electrical system of a building; and wherein the electrical cord has a first end fixedly attached to the power inlet housing and a second end having an electrical plug, wherein the electrical cord includes a series of wires engaged with the junction block within the interior defined by the one or more walls of the power inlet housing, and wherein the electrical cord is adapted to be stored within the internal cavity of the enclosure when not in use and maintained therein by movement of the door to the closed position, and wherein the electrical cord is adapted to be withdrawn from the internal cavity for use by movement of the door to the open position and withdrawal of the cord outwardly of the internal cavity, wherein the first end of the cord is maintained in fixed engagement with the power inlet housing upon movement of the cord outwardly of the internal cavity and wherein the plug at the second end of the cord is engageable with the power supply outlet of the generator to supply power to the cord and to the junction block, and through the junction block to the power transfer panel and building electrical system.