Patent ID: 6275126
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A molded case power switch housing comprising:a molded base having an open top;a primary cover extending over said open top and secured to said molded base to form an enclosure, said primary cover having at least one cavity formed in a top face thereof and at least one mounting hole in said top face;at least one quick release fastener having a threaded shaft partially threaded into said at least one mounting hole in said primary cover, and a non-circular head on said threaded shaft; anda removable secondary cover having at least one non-circular aperture complimentary to said non-circular head on said at least one quick release fastener and aligned such that with said at least one quick release fastener rotated to a first position said non-circular aperture in said secondary cover registers with said non-circular head on said at least one quick release fastener and said secondary cover passes over said non-circular head and seats on said top face of said primary cover and covers said at least one cavity in said top cover, said secondary cover being secured in place over said primary cover by rotation of said at least one quick release fastener to a second position out of registration with said non-circular aperture in said secondary cover such that said non-circular head overlaps and clamps down upon said secondary cover adjacent said at least one non-circular opening.