Patent ID: 8471659
Filing Date: 2013-06-25
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A transfer panel including a plurality of switches for controlling the supply of power to a plurality of distribution circuits, the panel comprising: first and second switches, wherein the first and second switches control the supply of power to the transfer panel from respective first and second power sources, wherein the first and second switches respectively have first and second switch members oriented such that the switch members are disposed away from each other when the switch members are in an OFF position and towards each other when the switch members are in an ON position; an interlock mechanically interlinking the first and second switch members such that the first and second switch members are switched in tandem, wherein the interlock prevents the first and second switch members from being in the ON position at the same time; and a powered actuator arrangement configured to apply an actuating force to at least one of the first and second switch members to move the first and second switch members from a first position to a second position, wherein, when the first switch member is moved from the OFF position toward the ON position, the interlock moves the second switch member away from the ON position prior to the first switch member being in the ON position and, when the second switch member is moved from the OFF position toward the ON position, the interlock moves the first switch member away from the ON position prior to the second switch member being in the ON position.