Transfer switch with selectively configurable cover structure with power input and meter capability
First Claim
1. In a power transfer device for supplying power from a generator to the electrical system of a building, wherein the power transfer device is adapted for interconnection with the building electrical system, the improvement comprising:
- a power input compartment associated with the power transfer device, wherein the power input compartment is accessible through an open area defined by a shortened front panel on the power transfer device;
a power input connection arrangement located within the power input compartment; and
a cover arrangement which is selectively engageable with the power transfer device over the open area of the power transfer device for selectively preventing access to the power input connection arrangement, wherein the cover arrangement includes at least a pair of separate cover sections, wherein each of the cover sections is engageable with the power transfer device separately from the other and wherein the cover sections cooperate to enclose the open area of the power transfer device when the cover sections are engaged with the power transfer device.
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Abstract
A power transfer device adapted for interconnection with the electrical system of a building includes a cabinet, a set of switches mounted to the cabinet, and wires adapted to connect the switches to an electrical distribution panel associated with a building electrical system. The power transfer device includes a compartment associated with the cabinet, and a selectively configurable cover arrangement for interconnection with the cabinet so as to enclose the compartment. The cover arrangement varies according to the characteristics or parameters of the power transfer device, to provide an optional plug-type power input and an optional power input monitoring arrangement, either alone or in combination with each other, or to provide neither capability. The cover arrangement includes a series of differently configured cover sections which can be mounted to the cabinet in varying combinations, so as to vary the capability of the power transfer device.
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26 Claims
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1. In a power transfer device for supplying power from a generator to the electrical system of a building, wherein the power transfer device is adapted for interconnection with the building electrical system, the improvement comprising:
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a power input compartment associated with the power transfer device, wherein the power input compartment is accessible through an open area defined by a shortened front panel on the power transfer device;
a power input connection arrangement located within the power input compartment; and
a cover arrangement which is selectively engageable with the power transfer device over the open area of the power transfer device for selectively preventing access to the power input connection arrangement, wherein the cover arrangement includes at least a pair of separate cover sections, wherein each of the cover sections is engageable with the power transfer device separately from the other and wherein the cover sections cooperate to enclose the open area of the power transfer device when the cover sections are engaged with the power transfer device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. In a power transfer device adapted for interconnection with the electrical system of a building and including a cabinet with a front panel secured thereto, a set of switches mounted to the cabinet, and a first set of wires for connecting the switches to an electrical distribution panel associated with the building electrical system, the improvement comprising:
a power input compartment associated with the cabinet wherein the power input compartment is accessible through an open area defined by the cabinet when the front panel is secured thereto, a power input connection arrangement located within the power input compartment, and a cover arrangement removably connected to the cabinet over the power input compartment, wherein the cover arrangement includes at least a pair of separate,cover members, wherein each of the cover members are engageable with the power transfer device separately from the other and wherein the pair of cover members cooperate to enclose the power input compartment when the pair of cover members are engaged with the power transfer device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of constructing a power transfer device for supplying power from a generator to the electrical system of a building, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a cabinet having a compartment within which a power input connection arrangement is located, wherein the cabinet defines an open area providing access to the power input connection arrangement;
equipping the cabinet with a shortened panel defining the open area, the panel including a plurality of switches electrically connected to the power input connection arrangement for controlling the supply of power from the power transfer device to the building electrical system;
providing a series of cover sections, wherein each cover section includes closure structure which is dimensioned so as to define an area less than the open area defined by the cabinet and wherein the cover sections include a first cover section having a power input arrangement, a second cover section having a power input indicating arrangement and a third cover section having a blank wall; and
mounting at least a pair of the cover sections to the cabinet over the compartment, wherein the pair of cover sections cooperate to close the open area to prevent access to the compartment. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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