Patent ID: 6710697
Filing Date: 2004-03-23
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A switching apparatus for a fuse block disposed in a cabinet, the fuse block being of the type having at least one fuse operable to conduct current from a power source to a load and a rotatable operator extending along an axis that is operable to rotate about the axis between a closed and open position to correspondingly electrically connect and disconnect the fuse block with respect to the power source, the switching apparatus comprising:a handle mechanism that is mountable to a cabinet surface and movable between a first position and a second position; an actuating mechanism including: i. a stationary member fixed relative to the fuse block; ii. a movable member movably connected to the stationary member; and iii. a linkage linked to the movable member and connected to the rotatable operator for rotating the rotatable operator in response to movement of the movable member; and a cable assembly attached to the handle at a first end and attached to the actuating mechanism at a second end opposite the first end; wherein movement of the handle mechanism from the first position to the second position causes the cable assembly to translate the movable member with respect to the fuse block, thereby rotating the linkage and rotatable operator to electrically disconnect the fuse block from the power source.