Patent ID: 6062620
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: B66C

Abstract:
An apparatus for latching to any selected one of a family of electrical switching apparatuses having differently located centers of gravity comprising:elongated support member having a first end and a second end;first latch means connected to said first end of said elongated support member for latching to the electrical switching apparatuses;second latch means connected to said second end of said elongated support member for latching to the electrical switching apparatuses;a lifting bracket connected to said elongated support member intermediate said first and second ends thereof and having a plurality of lifting attachment points through which any selected one of the family of electrical switching apparatuses having differently located centers of gravity may be lifted utilizing one of the plurality of lifting attachment points; andwherein, said lifting bracket is pivotally connected to said elongated support member and pivotable between a lifting position and a non-lifting position.