Patent ID: 7869214
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
1. A portable high-voltage test instrument comprising: an electronic unit having means for producing a test voltage located in the kV range; a control area cooperating with the electronic unit; at least one terminal for a component or cable to be tested and for an external voltage supply; a housing for permanently accommodating the electronic unit; and a cooling system, disposed inside the housing, for cooling the electronic unit, the cooling system comprising an air-cooled assembly having an air inlet and an air outlet; wherein the housing is provided with a lid part that is movable between an open and a closed position such that the at least one terminal, the control area and the air inlet and air outlet are covered in the closed position thereof, whereas the at least one terminal, the control area and the air inlet and air outlet are unobstructed in the open position thereof; wherein the lid part is constructed in the form of a housing lid pivotally fastened to a top side of the housing such that it completely covers the housing in the closed position; and wherein the air inlet and air outlet are disposed on opposite sides in a cover plate forming a top side of a part of the high-voltage test instrument covered in the closed position of the housing lid.