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US3786313A
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Panelboard assembly with improved support means
Assignee: Westinghouse Canada Inc
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Filing: 1972-05-17
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1992-05-17
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a panelboard assembly which is largely composed of a number of standard premanufactured components. The components may be easily assembled together to give a variety of combinations of assemblies so as to be adaptable to receive an exceedingly large number of breaker combinations. Because most of the interior components of the panelboard are fabricated from standard extrudable components, it is possible to manufacture the panelboard in a variety of lengths and widths, so as to be able to supply panelboards having a wide range of power ratings. Also, because of the case with which the interior components of the panelboard may be conveniently manufactured in various dimensions, it is possible to adapt the panelboard for use in areas where physical dimensions are limited because of some prior requirement, such as a restraint on size due to the installation of a previously smaller-rated panelboard or some other restriction of a similar nature.
Inventors
- 👤 S Coles
- 👤 B Teal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:41
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/20; H02B1/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A panelboard assembly comprising an enclosure, a pair of elongated side supporting members supported in said enclosure in a generally parallel spaced relationship, each of said siDe supporting members having a constant cross section along the entire length thereof with an elongated slot along the entire length thereof open at the front thereof, a plurality of fastening devices captured in said slots, a pair of cross supporting members, screw means connected to said fastening devices to support said cross supporting members on said side supporting members in a generally parallel spaced relationship across said side supporting members, each of said cross supporting members comprising a separate insulating bus bar support means, and a plurality of elongated bus bars supported on said insulating bus bar support means in between said side supporting members in a spaced relationship generally parallel to each other and generally parallel to said side supporting members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A panelboard assembly comprising an enclosure, a pair of elongated side supporting members supported in said enclosure in a generally parallel spaced relationship, each of said siDe supporting members having a constant cross section along the entire length thereof with an elongated slot along the entire length thereof open at the front thereof, a plurality of fastening devices captured in said slots, a pair of cross supporting members, screw means connected to said fastening devices to support said cross supporting members on said side supporting members in a generally parallel spaced relationship across said side supporting members, each of said cross supporting members comprising a separate insulating bus bar support means, and a plurality of elongated bus bars supported on said insulating bus bar support means in between said side supporting members in a spaced relationship generally parallel to each other and generally parallel to said side supporting members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
A panelboard assembly according to claim 1, each of said side supporting members having another elongated slot along the entire length thereof open at the outer side thereof, a plurality of other fastening devices captured in said other slots, said enclosure comprising a base, a plurality of support members supported on said base, and other screw means cooperating with said support members and connected to said other fastening devices to support said side supporting members on said support members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A panelboard assembly according to claim 2, and height-adjustable supporting means supporting said support members on said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A panelboard assembly according to claim 1, said plurality of bus bars numbering at least two bus bars per phase, and said plurality of bus bars being supported such that all of said bus bars are coplanar along the front faces thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A panelboard assembly according to claim 4, and connecting means connecting bus bars of like phases.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
79 words
A panelboard assembly according to claim 4, each of said side supporting members having another elongated slot along the entire length thereof open at the outer side thereof, a plurality of other fastening devices captured in said other slots, said enclosure comprising a base, a plurality of support members supported on said base, and other screw members cooperating with said supporting members and connected to said other fastening devices to support said side supporting members on said support members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A panelboard assembly according to claim 6, and height-adjustable support means supporting said support members on said base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A panelboard assembly according to claim 7, and connecting means connecting bus bars of like phases.
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) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |