Patent ID: 9136653
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: H01H,H01R,H02G,H02H,H02J

Abstract:
1. A power outlet assembly for an enclosure comprising: at least one power outlet electrically interconnectable with at least one electrical device; at least one junction box electrically interconnected to said at least one power outlet for providing a source of electrical energy to said power outlet, wherein the power outlet is movable within a defined range relative to said junction box along a predefined path at least between a first position where the power outlet is distal to the junction box and a second position where the power outlet is proximal to the junction box; a flexible electrical interconnector in a conductive relation between the junction box and power outlet, said flexible electrical interconnector adapted to provide a continuous electrical interconnection between the junction box and power outlet without restricting the range of motion of the power outlet relative to the junction box within said defined range such that continuous power is supplied from the junction box to the power outlet independent of the relative positions of the junction box and power outlet; at least one safety interlock having at least one sensor capable of detecting at least one hazardous condition within the environment of said enclosure, the at least one safety interlock being adapted to interrupt the flow of electrical current between the at least one power source and the at least one power outlet upon detection of one or more of the at least one hazardous conditions; at least one safety interlock switch configured to activate the operation of the at least one safety interlock when the power outlet is in the second position and deactivate the at least one safety interlock when the power outlet is in the first position; and wherein the at least one power outlet is accessible to the at least one electrical device along the entire defined range of the predefined path.