Patent ID: 6046904
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: H02B

Abstract:
A cabinet for housing first and second pieces of electrical equipment, said cabinet comprising:a first compartment adjacent a second compartment, said first piece of electrical equipment situate in said first compartment and said second piece of electrical equipment situate in said second compartment;a first cover member overlying at least a portion of said first compartment and a second cover member overlying at least a portion of said second compartment, said first cover member and said second cover member defining a seam that is formed therebetween; anda barrier positioned between said first compartment and said second compartment and extending generally transverse to said first cover member and said second cover member, said barrier comprising a wall and a drip channel, said drip channel being integrally formed with said wall, said drip channel extending longitudinally adjacent said seam to resist penetration of water into said cabinet.