Patent ID: 6430035
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: H02B,H03B

Abstract:
A system for assembly and maintenance of connection modules in a high-voltage switchgear, said switchgear including a plurality of the connection modules and a plurality of base plates, each connection module being secured to the ground by one of the base plates, the connection modules being positioned in a layout forming a plurality of connection modules in an X-direction and a plurality of connection modules in a Y-direction, said system comprising:a service vehicle and a service bay; wherein the service is configured to load, unload, and transport a connection module and includes means for transporting the connection module in an upright position; wherein said service bay is situated in a vicinity of the switchgear and includes at least one complete reserve connection module in an upright position; and wherein said switchgear includes predetermined corridors between the plurality of connection modules along which said service vehicle can move, and said service vehicle, the connection modules, the location of said base plates are configured such that said service vehicle can move within the switchgear area through the predetermined corridors.