Patent ID: 7486499
Filing Date: 2009-02-03
Classification: H02B

Abstract:
1. A securing mechanism for an electrical switching apparatus which is movable into and out of an installed position within a switchgear enclosure, said securing mechanism comprising: a mount structured to be coupled to said electrical switching apparatus; and a movable assembly movably coupled to said mount and including an engagement member, said movable assembly being structured to move among a first position corresponding to said electrical switching apparatus not being fully installed within said switchgear enclosure, and a second position corresponding to said electrical switching apparatus being disposed in said installed position, wherein, when said electrical switching apparatus is moved toward said installed position, said engagement member is structured to engage said switchgear enclosure and move said movable assembly toward said second position, wherein, when said movable assembly is disposed in said second position, said engagement member is structured to securely engage said switchgear enclosure, in order to resist undesired movement of said electrical switching apparatus with respect to said switchgear enclosure, and wherein, upon movement of said electrical switching apparatus to said installed position, said engagement member is structured to securely engage said switchgear enclosure automatically, without said engagement member or said movable assembly being manipulated by an actuator.