Patent ID: 8215592
Filing Date: 2012-07-10
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
1. A component for preserving equipment-grounded conductor compliance of a wire mesh cable tray system modified from its original configuration, the component comprising: a plurality of interlockable pieces, each having (i) a wedge-shaped bottom with opposing first and second edges, (ii) a first panel projecting from the first edge of said bottom, and (iii) a second panel projecting from the second edge of said bottom, said plurality of pieces together forming a surface that, when attached to the modified wire mesh cable tray system, provides the modified wire mesh cable tray system with a cross-sectional area and electrical conductivity consistent with that of an unmodified wire mesh cable tray system; wherein the surface is selected from a planar curved surface or a curved, helical elevation offset; and wherein shape, curve angle, or both, of the surface may be modified by adding or removing one or more interlockable wedge-shaped pieces.