US4213111A
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Ground level transformer unit
Assignee: Rotonics Manufacturing Inc
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Filing: 1978-08-28
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Granted: 1980-07-15
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Expires: 1998-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A transformer unit comprising a transformer, a ground level base pad having a vertical cable opening therethrough, and an open top, open bottom vertical cable vault situated in the earth, the upper end thereof being received in the pad opening to provide easy access to and training room for underground electrical cables connected to the transformer.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Lux, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:49
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G9/00; H02G9/10; H01; H01F; H01F27/00; H01F27/02; H01F27/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A ground level transformer unit for connection to underground cables, including: a horizontal pad having an upper and a lower surface, the lower surface being adapted to rest upon the earth, and the upper surface adapted to receive a transformer thereon, the pad having a vertical cable opening providing means to receive underground cables therethrough; and a transformer positioned on said pad having means for connection to underground cable extending through said cable opening, the improvement comprising: a cable vault of vertical, hollow, open-top and open-bottom construction, and of cross-sectional dimensions to receive underground cables therethrough while providing space to accept slack in the cables, the cable vault having an upper shoulder portion of dimensions less than the dimension of said pad cable opening and the shoulder portion being slidably received in said pad cable opening permitting relative vertical movement between said pad and the cable vault.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A ground level transformer unit for connection to underground cables, including: a horizontal pad having an upper and a lower surface, the lower surface being adapted to rest upon the earth, and the upper surface adapted to receive a transformer thereon, the pad having a vertical cable opening providing means to receive underground cables therethrough; and a transformer positioned on said pad having means for connection to underground cable extending through said cable opening, the improvement comprising: a cable vault of vertical, hollow, open-top and open-bottom construction, and of cross-sectional dimensions to receive underground cables therethrough while providing space to accept slack in the cables, the cable vault having an upper shoulder portion of dimensions less than the dimension of said pad cable opening and the shoulder portion being slidably received in said pad cable opening permitting relative vertical movement between said pad and the cable vault.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A transformer unit as in claim 1 including a plurality of integral horizontal ribs formed in the walls of said cable vault.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A transformer unit as in claim 1 including a plurality of reinforcing loops disposed within said cable vault.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A transformer unit according to claim 1 wherein said cable vault shoulder received within said pad opening is of sufficient vertical length so that the upper end thereof is above said pad top surface, the upper extending shoulder serving to resist tampering with cables extending through said cable vault and pad opening.
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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) | 1983-07-15 | 1984-01-14 | 1984-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-15 | 1988-01-14 | 1988-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-15 | 1992-01-14 | 1992-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |