US3740452A
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Pedestals for electrical circuit components
Assignee: REPCO PRODUCTS CORP
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Filing: 1972-02-10
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1992-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A hollow vertical pedestal or terminal housing is disclosed having a bottom section for support and cable entrance and with a removable cable guard plate, and an upper section, the upper front portion being readily removable, carried on the main portion of the housing with access upon removal to the interior into which cables and the like to be connected are terminated, the upper section having a vertical interior component mounting plate removably carried on vertical pivots at one side, the mounting plate having locking mechanism holding the plate in one position, permitting in another position partial swinging movement of the mounting plate for access, and in still another position permitting further swinging movement and removal for complete access. The mounting plate has improved provisions for attachment of electrical circuit components including grounding clamps. Alternative mounting plates and brackets are shown. The removability of the cable guard plate and the component mounting plate permits of removal of the pedestal in the event of damage without the necessity for reconnection or replacing of conductors. A protective shield of flexible dielectric material may be provided to enclose the circuit components and provide a dielectric shield, a dust shield and a snow and weather shield.
Inventors
- 👤 T Bunten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:26
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/26; H02B1/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A terminal housing for electrical equipment comprising a housing means having a vertically elongated rear wall and side walls extending forwardly therefrom, a cap at the top of said housing means, a detachable closure means for the upper front and side portions of said housing means and having a vertically elongated front wall extending downwardly from said cap with side walls extending therefrom in overlapping relation to the first mentioned side walls, and a detachable closure means for the lower front and side portions of said housing means, said second-mentioned detachable closure means having a cable entry guard detachably connected on the interior thereof for release therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A terminal housing for electrical equipment comprising a housing means having a vertically elongated rear wall and side walls extending forwardly therefrom, a cap at the top of said housing means, a detachable closure means for the upper front and side portions of said housing means and having a vertically elongated front wall extending downwardly from said cap with side walls extending therefrom in overlapping relation to the first mentioned side walls, and a detachable closure means for the lower front and side portions of said housing means, said second-mentioned detachable closure means having a cable entry guard detachably connected on the interior thereof for release therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A terminal housing as defined in claim 1 in which said second-mentioned detachable closure means has a lower marginal edge and a slot open at its lower end and extending to said edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A terminal housing as defined in claim 1 in which said cable guard has a vertical channel and side flanges, and said second-mentioned closure means has holding members with which said side flanges are in slidable engagement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
120 words
A terminal housing for electrical equipment comprising a housing means having a vertically elongated rear wall and side walls extending forwardly therefrom, a cap at the top of said housing means, a detachable closure means for the upper front and side portions of said housing means and having a vertically elongated front wall extending downwardly from said cap with side walls extending therefrom in overlapping relation to the first mentioned side walls, a detachable closure means for the lower front and side portions of said housing means, and a component mounting plate in the upper part of said housing portion, and vertical hinge members hingedly supporting one side of said mounting plate with respect to one of said side walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
120 words
A terminal housing for electrical equipment comprising a housing means having a vertically elongated rear wall and side walls extending forwardly therefrom, a cap at the top of said housing means, a detachable closure means for the upper front and side portions of said housing means and having a vertically elongated front wall extending downwardly from said cap with side walls extending therefrom in overlapping relation to the first mentioned side walls, a detachable closure means for the lower front and side portions of said housing means, and a component mounting plate in the upper part of said housing portion, and vertical hinge members hingedly supporting one side of said mounting plate with respect to one of said side walls.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
69 words
A terminal housing as defined in claim 4 in which a locking member is provided on said plate and having portions engageable therewith and movable, to a position to retain said plate in a closed position, to a position for swinging movement of said plate but preventing removal of said plate from said hinge members, and to a position for permitting removal of said plate from said hinge members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A terminal housing as defined in claim 4 in which said plate at the side opposite to said hinge members has members for limiting swinging of said plate on said hinge members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A terminal housing as defined in claim 6 in which a locking member is carried on said plate with a portion for preventing removal of said plate from said hinge members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
A terminal housing as defined in claim 7 in which said locking member has an adjustable threaded member for controlling the positioning thereof, and a stop is provided for limiting the movement of said locking member for one condition of adjustment of said threaded member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A terminal housing as defined in claim 7 in which said locking member has a plurality of surface portions for engagement with a fixed portion on said housing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A terminal housing as defined in claim 9 in which one of said surface portions is effective for preventing vertical displacement of said mounting plate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
A terminal housing as defined in claim 10 in which another of said surface portions is effective for permitting limited swinging movement of said plate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
A terminal housing as defined in claim 9 in which said locking member is movable to a released position permitting removal of said plate from its hinged support.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
A terminal housing as defined in claim 4 in which a locking member is carried on said plate with a portion for preventing removal of said plate from said hinge members.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
A terminal housing as defined in claim 4 in which said mounting plate has a channel along one margin thereof.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
A terminal housing as defined in claim 4 in which said mounting plate has a bracket pivotally mounted thereon.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
A terminal housing as defined in claim 4 in which said mounting plate has a front wall portion with a plurality of openings for component mounting.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
31 words
A terminal housing as defined in claim 4 in which said mounting plate has extending forwardly therefrom a plurality of mounting fingers, and said fingers are inclined to facilitate access thereto.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |