Patent ID: 6184595
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
An electrical panel, comprising:a first switch mechanism movable in a first direction between an ON position and an OFF position for controlling the supply of electrical power to the electrical panel from a first power source;a second switch mechanism movable in a second direction, non-parallel to the first direction, between an ON and an OFF position for controlling the supply of electrical power to the electrical panel from a second power source; andan interlock mechanism interconnected between the first switch mechanism and the second switch mechanism, wherein the interlock mechanism includes a first interlock member interconnected with the first switch mechanism and movable therewith between its ON and OFF positions, and a second interlock member interconnected with the second switch mechanism and movable therewith between its ON and OFF positions, wherein the first and second interlock members are movable separately from each other, and wherein the first and second interlock members include engagement surfaces which engage each other to prevent movement of the second interlock member to a position placing the second switch mechanism in its ON position when the first switch mechanism is in its ON position, and to prevent movement of the first interlock member to a position placing the first switch mechanism in its ON position when the second switch mechanism is in its ON position.