Electrical service simulator
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1. An electrical service simulator comprising:
- a plurality of interconnected panels, said panels movable between a storage position and an operational position, said panels spaced more closely in the storage position than in the operational position;
a plurality of electrical service fixtures, each fixture mounted on a respective one of the panels, at least some of the fixtures comprising respective electrical service meters;
an electrical supply system connected to at least a first one of the fixtures to power the first fixture during a training exercise;
wherein the panels comprise first and second panels comprising first and second front surfaces, respectively, that face in a common direction when the panels are in the operational position;
wherein the fixtures comprise at least one first fixture mounted on the first front surface and at least one second fixture mounted on the second front surface;
wherein the panels are configured to stand in an upright configuration in the operational position.
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Abstract
An electrical service simulator includes four hinged panels that are movable between a storage position and an operational position. In the storage position the panels are arranged as a rectangle, while in the operational position the panels provide a free-standing display of multiple electrical service fixtures such as electrical service meters. An electrical supply system is connected to some of the meter service fixtures to power the fixtures during a training exercise.
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1. An electrical service simulator comprising:
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a plurality of interconnected panels, said panels movable between a storage position and an operational position, said panels spaced more closely in the storage position than in the operational position; a plurality of electrical service fixtures, each fixture mounted on a respective one of the panels, at least some of the fixtures comprising respective electrical service meters; an electrical supply system connected to at least a first one of the fixtures to power the first fixture during a training exercise; wherein the panels comprise first and second panels comprising first and second front surfaces, respectively, that face in a common direction when the panels are in the operational position; wherein the fixtures comprise at least one first fixture mounted on the first front surface and at least one second fixture mounted on the second front surface; wherein the panels are configured to stand in an upright configuration in the operational position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An electrical service simulator comprising:
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a plurality of interconnected panels, said panels movable between a storage position and an operational position, said panels spaced more closely in the storage position than in the operational position; a plurality of electrical service fixtures, each fixture mounted on a respective one of the panels, at least some of the fixtures comprising respective electrical service meters; an electrical supply system connected to at least a first one of the fixtures to power the first fixture during a training exercise; two vertically oriented poles removably mounted to respective ones of the panels; and a plurality of electrical cables extending between the poles above the panels. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. An electrical service simulator comprising:
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a plurality of interconnected panels, said panels movable between a storage position and an operational position, said panels spaced more closely in the storage position than in the operational position; a plurality of electrical service fixtures, each fixture mounted on a respective one of the panels, at least some of the fixtures comprising respective electrical service meters; an electrical supply system connected to at least a first one of the fixtures, to power the first fixture during a training exercise; wherein the electrical supply system comprises at least one fused switch connected in series with at least some of the service fixtures.
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12. An electrical service simulator comprising:
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a plurality of interconnected panels, said panels movable between a storage position and an operational position, said panels spaced more closely in the storage position than in the operational position; a plurality of electrical service fixtures, each fixture mounted on a respective one of the panels, at least some of the fixtures comprising respective electrical service meters; an electrical supply system connected to at least a first one of the fixture, to power the first fixture during a training exercise; wherein at least one of the fixtures comprises an electrical meter base comprising a first pair of contacts adapted to supply electrical power to an associated electric meter and a second pair of contacts adapted to supply electrical power from the associated electric meter to an associated subscriber wiring system. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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15. An electrical service simulator comprising:
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(a) a plurality of interconnected panels, said panels movable between a storage position and an operational position, said panels arranged in a rectangular configuration in the storage position; (b) a plurality of hinges mounted on each panel to interconnect the panels; (c) a plurality of wheels mounted to an exterior portion of a first of one of the panels to facilitate transportation of the simulator in the rectangular configuration; (d) at least one handle mounted to an exterior portion of a second one of the panels to facilitate transportation of the simulator in the rectangular configuration; (e) a plurality of electrical meter bases mounted to interior portions of the panels, said electrical meter bases comprising a first electrical meter base comprising a first pair of contacts and a second pair of contacts; (f) a plurality of electrical meters, each meter mounted on a respective one of the electrical meter bases, at least one of said meters connected to the first pair of contacts to receive electrical power and connected to the second pair of contacts to supply electrical power to an associated subscriber wiring system, wherein said meters face inwardly when the panels are in the rectangular configuration; (g) a power supply mounted in a separate enclosure to provide power to at least some of the electrical meter bases; and (h) a first circuit connected between the power supply and the first pair of contacts to power the first pair of contacts during a training exercise; and
a second circuit connected between the power supply and the second pair of contacts to power the second pair of contacts during the training exercise.
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