Patent ID: 6018455
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: H01H,H02B,H02G

Abstract:
switchgear assembly comprising:a cabinet;at least one electrical apparatus mounted in said cabinet;electrical conductors comprising a set of risers extending vertically in said cabinet and a set of stab conductors secured to said risers and engaging said electrical apparatus for electrical connection of said electrical apparatus to said risers;and heat sinks connected to said electrical conductors for dissipating heat generated by current flowing through said electrical conductors;said risers are mounted in said cabinet behind said electrical apparatus, said stab conductors extend forward from said risers to engage said electrical apparatus, and said heat sinks extend rearward from said electrical conductors;said stab conductors are connected to said risers at connections and said heat sinks are connected to said electrical conductors at said connections;said connections between said risers and said stab conductors comprise common fasteners which also secure said heat sinks to said electrical conductors.