US3723824A
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Telescoping outdoor switchboard and aisle sections
Assignee: ABB Inc USA
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Filing: 1971-12-13
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1991-12-13
Abstract
Abstract The aisle section of outdoor walk-in type switchgear is telescoped over the front of the switchboard during shipment and is telescoped outwardly and is assembled with an aisle floor when delivered to its site of installation. Lifting and shipping members are provided as integral parts of the telescoping assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 J Cuorato
- 👤 C Stull
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:51
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B13/00; H02B13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
280 words
An outdoor switchgear assemblage adapted for economical shipment comprising, in combination: a switchboard comprising a generally rectangular metal housing having a front, rear, top and first and second side sections; said front section having a door therein for defining at least one cubicle adapted for the reception of circuit protective apparatus; and an aisle enclosure comprising a generally rectangular metal housing having a rear, top and first and second side sections; said first side section having a door therein; and means connecting said aisle enclosure to said switchboard, whereby said top of said aisle enclosure is connected to said top of said switchboard to form therewith a generally continuous roof, and whereby said first and second side sections of said aisle enclosure are connected to said first and second side sections respectively of said switchboard, to form therewith generally continuous side sections, and whereby said rear sectioN of said aisle enclosure is spaced from said front section of said switchboard to form therewith a weatherproof aisle in front of said front section of said switchboard, with said door in said side section of said aisle enclosure communicating with said weatherproof aisle; and said aisle enclosure being collapsible in telescoping relation over said switchboard for shipping said switchgear assemblage, wherein said top section of said aisle enclosure is disposed above said top section of said switchboard; said side sections of said aisle enclosure are spaced apart by a distance greater than the spacing between said side sections of said switchboard, and said first and second side sections of said aisle enclosure are over and alongside of said first and second side sections of said switchboard, whereby said aisle is substantially collapsed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
280 words
An outdoor switchgear assemblage adapted for economical shipment comprising, in combination: a switchboard comprising a generally rectangular metal housing having a front, rear, top and first and second side sections; said front section having a door therein for defining at least one cubicle adapted for the reception of circuit protective apparatus; and an aisle enclosure comprising a generally rectangular metal housing having a rear, top and first and second side sections; said first side section having a door therein; and means connecting said aisle enclosure to said switchboard, whereby said top of said aisle enclosure is connected to said top of said switchboard to form therewith a generally continuous roof, and whereby said first and second side sections of said aisle enclosure are connected to said first and second side sections respectively of said switchboard, to form therewith generally continuous side sections, and whereby said rear sectioN of said aisle enclosure is spaced from said front section of said switchboard to form therewith a weatherproof aisle in front of said front section of said switchboard, with said door in said side section of said aisle enclosure communicating with said weatherproof aisle; and said aisle enclosure being collapsible in telescoping relation over said switchboard for shipping said switchgear assemblage, wherein said top section of said aisle enclosure is disposed above said top section of said switchboard; said side sections of said aisle enclosure are spaced apart by a distance greater than the spacing between said side sections of said switchboard, and said first and second side sections of said aisle enclosure are over and alongside of said first and second side sections of said switchboard, whereby said aisle is substantially collapsed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The switchgear assemblage of claim 1 wherein said switchboard includes a plurality of identical frame sections fastened together to define a plurality of individual cubicles, and wherein said aisle enclosure includes a similar plurality of identical frame sections connected together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
The switchgear assemblage of claim 1 which includes metal floor members for said switchboard and for said aisle enclosure; said aisle enclosure floor member is separable from and of a size not to fit in said aisle enclosure when it is collapsed but of a size to fit in said aisle enclosure when said assemblage is assembled open.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
The switchgear assemblage of claim 1 which includes lifting apparatus connectors connected to the rear of said switchboard to enable lifting of said switchboard with said aisle enclosure telescoped thereover, and which further includes lifting apparatus connectors connected to said top section of said aisle enclosure to enable the lifting thereof off of said switchboard and to an extended position to receive said connection means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The switchgear assemblage of claim 4 which includes metal floor members for said switchboard and for said aisle enclosure; said aisle enclosure floor member is separable from and is of a size not to fit in said aisle enclosure when it is collapsed but of a size to fit in said aisle enclosure when said assemblage is assembled open.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The switchgear assemblage of claim 1 which further includes a second switchboard spaced from said first switchboard; the front surface of said second switchboard defining said rear surface of said aisle enclosure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The switchgear assemblage of claim 1 which further includes a plurality of elongated steel beam supports disposed beneath said switchboard and said switchgear for supporting said switchgear at its assembly site.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The switchgear assemblage of claim 1 which further includes weather seal means disposed between the adjacent portions of said aisle enclosure and said switchboard when connected by said connection means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |