A smart grounding clamp system includes a grounding clamp, the grounding clamp having a clamp member and a cable member. The smart grounding clamp monitoring system further includes a sensor module mechanically coupled to the grounding clamp and having at least one sensor configured to sense an environmental condition of the grounding clamp and a communication module communicatively coupled with the at least one sensor. The smart grounding clamp monitoring system also includes a base station positioned remotely from the grounding clamp and communicatively coupled to the communication module.
A smart grounding clamp system includes a grounding clamp, the grounding clamp having a clamp member and a cable member. The smart grounding clamp monitoring system further includes a sensor module mechanically coupled to the grounding clamp and having at least one sensor configured to sense an environmental condition of the grounding clamp and a communication module communicatively coupled with the at least one sensor. The smart grounding clamp monitoring system also includes a base station positioned remotely from the grounding clamp and communicatively coupled to the communication module.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Remotely operated control systems designed for racking
circuit breakers, namely, remotely operated machines for
engaging and disengaging electrical power circuit breakers;
remote switch electric actuators; testing and measuring
equipment for use in testing the performance, integrity, and
safety of circuit breakers and switchgear. Printed matter, namely, instruction manuals, brochures,
newsletters for remotely operated racking systems for
circuit breakers, remote switch actuators. Consultancy services in the design and development of
electrical power circuit breakers and remotely operated
machines for engaging and disengaging electrical power
circuit breakers or switchgear.
5.
ADJUSTABLE RACKING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOTE RACKING OF SWITCHGEAR
A racking device for remote operation of a circuit breaker or transfer switch comprising: a motor and gear box operatively attached to a racking adapter and an adjustable anti-rotation device affixed to the motor and gear box of the racking device. The adjustable anti-rotation device configured to engage a racking mechanism access window and/or a circuit breaker or transfer switch panel, wherein at least one plane of the anti-rotation device is substantially parallel with at least one plane of the racking mechanism access window and/or the circuit breaker or transfer switch panel and move the anti-rotation device substantially along an x-axis and/or a y-axis of the racking screw access window and/or a circuit breaker panel to compensate for a misalignment or dimensional variances between the racking adapter of the racking device and the racking mechanism of the circuit breaker or transfer switch. Methods of using the racking device are also disclosed.
H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
H02K 11/20 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection for measuring, monitoring, testing, protecting or switching
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Remotely operated control systems designed for racking circuit breakers, namely, remotely operated machines for engaging and disengaging electrical power circuit breakers; remote switch electric actuators; testing and measuring equipment for use in testing the performance, integrity, and safety of circuit breakers and switchgear.
(2) Printed matter, namely, instruction manuals, brochures, newsletters for remotely operated racking systems for circuit breakers, remote switch actuators. (1) Consultancy services in the design and development of electrical power circuit breakers and remotely operated machines for engaging and disengaging electrical power circuit breakers or switchgear.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
remotely operated racking circuit breaker machines for engaging and disengaging electrical power circuit breakers Remote switch electric actuators; electronic testing and measuring equipment for use in testing the performance, integrity, and safety of circuit breakers and switchgears Printed matter, namely, instruction manuals, brochures, newsletters for remotely operated racking systems for circuit breakers, remote switch actuators consulting relating to the repair of power circuit breakers and remotely operated machines for engaging and disengaging electrical power circuit breakers and switchgears Consulting in the field of custom design for power circuit breakers and remotely operated machines for engaging and disengaging electrical power circuit breakers and switchgears
8.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRILL MOTOR RACKING OF SWITCHGEAR PRIOR RELATED APPLICATIONS
A drill motor racking apparatus for remote operation of a circuit breaker is disclosed. The drill motor racking apparatus comprises: a racking adapter, wherein the racking adapter is adapted to be engaged by and secured in a racking mechanism of a circuit breaker; a gearbox having an input and an output; a flexible shaft cable having a first end and a second end, wherein the racking adapter is connected to the first end of the flexible shaft cable and wherein the gearbox is incorporated between the flexible shaft cable and the racking adapter to provide a torque multiplication required to rack the circuit breaker; and a drill adapter adapted to be engaged by and secured in a drill, wherein the drill adapter is attached to the second end of the flexible shaft cable. A method of using the drill motor racking apparatus is also disclosed.
A drill motor racking apparatus for remote operation of a circuit breaker is disclosed. The drill motor racking apparatus comprises: a racking adapter, wherein the racking adapter is adapted to be engaged by and secured in a racking mechanism of a circuit breaker; a gearbox having an input and an output; a flexible shaft cable having a first end and a second end, wherein the racking adapter is connected to the first end of the flexible shaft cable and wherein the gearbox is incorporated between the flexible shaft cable and the racking adapter to provide a torque multiplication required to rack the circuit breaker; and a drill adapter adapted to be engaged by and secured in a drill, wherein the drill adapter is attached to the second end of the flexible shaft cable. A method of using the drill motor racking apparatus is also disclosed.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
remotely operated control systems designed for racking circuit breakers, namely, remotely operated machines for engaging and disengaging electrical power circuit breakers; remote switch electric actuators
12.
DRIVE UNIT FOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS, SWITCHGEAR, AND MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS
Disclosed herein is a drive unit for driving a tool mated with a tool receptacle in a device. The drive unit includes a tool carrying apparatus configured to carry the tool, and a proximity sensor cooperating with at least a portion of the tool carrying apparatus so as to detect movement of the tool carrying apparatus along a longitudinal axis thereof. A motor apparatus is configured to rotate the tool carrying apparatus. Control circuitry is configured to operate the motor in an engagement mode to rotate at least a portion of the tool carrying apparatus until the tool is rotationally aligned with the tool receptacle so as to permit insertion thereinto, based on the proximity sensor not detecting movement of the tool carrying apparatus a threshold distance along the longitudinal axis toward the tool receptacle.
H01H 9/20 - Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms
H01H 9/22 - Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for interlocking between casing, cover, or protective shutter and mechanism for operating contacts
H02B 3/00 - Apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture, assembly, or maintenance of boards or switchgear
13.
Drive unit for circuit breakers, switchgear, and motor control centers
Disclosed herein is a drive unit for driving a tool mated with a tool receptacle in a device. The drive unit includes a tool carrying apparatus configured to carry the tool, and a proximity sensor cooperating with at least a portion of the tool carrying apparatus so as to detect movement of the tool carrying apparatus along a longitudinal axis thereof. A motor apparatus is configured to rotate the tool carrying apparatus. Control circuitry is configured to operate the motor in an engagement mode to rotate at least a portion of the tool carrying apparatus until the tool is rotationally aligned with the tool receptacle so as to permit insertion thereinto, based on the proximity sensor not detecting movement of the tool carrying apparatus a threshold distance along the longitudinal axis toward the tool receptacle.
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
A portable actuator system enables the remote operation of electrical disconnect switches with a portable actuator device that is temporarily installed at the disconnect switch location. An embodiment, among others, of the portable actuator device has an electric motor having a drive shaft that can be controlled to rotate about a longitudinal axis. The actuator device also has elongated movable first and second arms that are controlled by the drive shaft. The first arm engages and moves the disconnect handle in a first rotational direction so that the disconnect handle is switched to the open position. The second arm engages and moves the disconnect handle in a second rotational direction so that the disconnect handle is switched to the closed position.
A portable motorized racking device and system are disclosed for remotely racking (inserting or removing) drawout circuit breakers. The racking device provides a portable, motorized device that can be hand carried to a work location and affixed to the circuit breaker without the need of any modification to the breaker or its enclosure. In one embodiment, among others, the torque that is required to operate the breaker racking mechanism is provided by an electrically powered gearmotor. Attached to the output shaft of the gearmotor is a socket that engages the circuit breaker racking screw. An anti-rotation plate engages a feature, such as a bolt head, opening, hole, or edge, on the racking screw support frame or the breaker face to prevent the gearmotor from rotating while the socket rotates the racking screw.
A mounting device enables detachable mounting of equipment against a face of a motor control center (MCC) unit. The face of the MCC unit has a plurality of protruding ports and an operating switch extending outwardly from the face. The protruding ports are designed to enable installation and removal of the MCC unit from a housing. The operating switch is designed to enable switching of electrical power within the MCC unit. The mounting device has a plate or bracket, a mechanism for attaching and un-attaching the plate or bracket to at least one of the protruding ports, and screw holes or other features to enable mounting of equipment to enable the equipment to engage the protruding ports, the operating switch, or both.
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
F16B 2/06 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action
F16B 2/18 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using cams, levers, eccentrics, or toggles
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
H02B 1/00 - Frameworks, boards, panels, desks, casingsDetails of substations or switching arrangements
H02B 3/00 - Apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture, assembly, or maintenance of boards or switchgear
18.
Portable racking tool for electric equipment replacement
A portable racking tool for the installation and removal of electrical equipment, such as circuit breakers, is disclosed herein. Also disclosed is a method of using the portable racking tool. The portable racking tool can be lightweight and rugged for providing electrically operated controlled installation and removal of electrical equipment by an operator from a remote location using a coupling for engagement with the electrical equipment.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Circuit breaker linear actuators and remote racking motors for engaging and disengaging electrical power circuit breakers Circuit breaker electric actuators
20.
Method for remote installation or removal of circuit breakers
A method is presented for remote installation or removal of circuit breakers using a remote racking tool outside the arc flash zone of the circuit breakers. The remote racking tool has a drive assembly, remote control assembly, and radio remote pendant station. The remote racking enables operators to install or remove circuit breakers in switchgear or equipment rooms safely away from the arc flash zone.
A remote racking tool can have a drive assembly, remote control assembly, and radio remote pendant station. The remote racking can enable operators to install or remove circuit breakers in switchgear or equipment rooms while outside of an arc flash zone.
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
H01H 49/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted to the manufacture of relays or parts thereof
22.
Portable racking device for draw-out power circuit breakers
Disclosed are various embodiments for racking a draw-out circuit breaker. A portable motorized racking device may be connected or disconnected from an racking assembly of the circuit breaker. The portable racking device includes a gearmotor, a drive socket for engaging with the racking screw of the circuit breaker, and a locking disk for securing the portable racking device to the racking assembly of the circuit breaker. The gearmotor may be remotely controlled to rack the draw-out circuit breaker.
An electrical device removal tool, such as for circuit breakers, that is lightweight, portable, and rugged for providing electrically operated controlled insertion and removal of electrical equipment by an operator from a remote location using a coupling device for engagement with the electrical equipment housing.
A robot for operating isolation switches while allowing an operator to remain outside of an arc flash zone can include a motor, bidirectional rotatable shaft, gear box, and magnet housings with magnets for engaging with metal. A first arm can be connected to the bidirectional rotatable shaft and can have a gripper. A second arm can connect to the bidirectional rotatable shaft, and can have a threadable member for depressing an interlock on the isolation switches. Stops can prevent the first arm from over-rotating. A magnetically securable controller portion can be in communication with a motor portion and remote switch operator. A remote control device can operate the remote switch operator to control and power the controller portion to operate the motor outside of the arc flash zone.
A portable actuator assembly for remotely operating the control components on a circuit breaker which self-aligns by engaging a recessed area of the circuit breaker. The portable actuator assembly is easily and accurately aligned with the control components on the circuit breaker by an alignment fixture that engages the recessed area of the circuit breaker. The alignment fixture is moveable along one axis that lies perpendicular to the face of the circuit breaker in order to compensate for variations between the plane of the face of the circuit breaker and the plane of the sheet metal enclosure surrounding the circuit breaker. The alignment fixture is forced toward the face of the breaker by spring action to ensure it remains in constant contact with the circuit breaker. Strong magnets may hold the portable actuator assembly against the circuit breaker by attaching to the sheet metal enclosure surrounding the circuit breaker.
H01H 3/20 - Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch wherein an auxiliary movement thereof, or of an attachment thereto, is necessary before the main movement is possible or effective, e.g. for unlatching, for coupling
H01H 3/02 - Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
H01H 3/54 - Mechanisms for coupling or uncoupling operating parts, driving mechanisms, or contacts
A remote racking tool can have a drive assembly, remote control assembly, and radio remote pendant station. The remote racking can enable operators to install or remove circuit breakers in switchgear or equipment rooms while outside of an arc flash zone.
A portable motorized device for remotely inserting or removing (racking) draw-out power circuit breakers. Many different designs of draw-out circuit breakers may be connected or disconnected from an energized bus by a human operator cranking a jack screw mechanism that is part of the breaker. The device herein described provides a portable, motorized device that can be hand-carried to the work location and affixed to the circuit breaker without the need of any modification to the breaker or its enclosure. The torque that is required to operate the breaker's racking mechanism is provided by an electrically powered gear motor. Attached to the output shaft of the gear motor is a socket that engages the circuit breaker racking screw. Anti-torque is provided by a portion of the portable racking device that engages the racking screw support frame.
An electrical device removal tool for electrical equipment, such as circuit breakers, is disclosed herein. The tool can be lightweight, portable, and rugged for providing electrically operated controlled insertion and removal of the electrical equipment by an operator from a remote location using a coupling device engaged with the electrical equipment housing.
B60R 1/072 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for adjusting the mirror relative to its housing
A portable motorized charge, trip, close device for manually charging, closing, or tripping circuit breakers or electrical equipment surrounded by a metal surface is described herein. The portable motorized charge, trip, close device can be operated by an operator, while the operator is outside an arc flash hazard boundary. The device can include a frame, handles, at least two magnetic housings connected to the frame, a gear box with a charging rod collar, a rotatable shaft, a charging rod moveable mount, a charging rod connected to two rotatable hinges, an adjustable closeable motor mount bracket, a gear box key way, a shaft housing, a motor, a motor control, a linear actuator engaging the rotatable hinges, a solenoid, a pressure release pin and spring, and a limit switch.
H01H 47/00 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current
A portable motorized racking tool for installing, removing, and testing electrical equipment is disclosed herein. The portable motorized racking tool can be used to operate upon electrical equipment from a remote location outside of an arc flash zone. Also disclosed is a method of use of the portable motorized racking tool.
H02H 3/18 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to reversal of direct current
A controller for remotely controlling an installer/remover of electrical equipment with a body connected to a lid, two L-shaped opposing face plates in the body, a battery beneath a first face plate along with a timer circuit board and a plurality of relays. The controller can include a circuit breaker, a power on/off switch for energizing the timer circuit board, a plug for providing current, a plug with transmission means to provide power and control signals to the installer/remover of electrical equipment, a remove momentary push button, and an install/momentary push button. The controller can also include a current controller.
A lightweight portable electrical equipment racking tool and a method for racking, wherein the racking tool is adapted to raise or lower a gear assembly while operating the gear assembly to remove or install electrical equipment from a safe distance. The lightweight portable electrical equipment racking tool can include a cart, load bearing wheels, small wheels, a fixed mast segment, a moveable locking bracket, a moving slide segment, a flanged moveable locking bracket, a clutch assembly plate, a clutch bracket, a gear assembly, a drive assembly motor, a motor control, a controller, a clutch, a drive coupling, a power supply, and a support gusset.
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
A modular charge, close, trip device with a charge portion having a charging arm operated by a motor is described herein. A close trip portion can include at least one solenoid that can be mounted on a bracket that can be mounted to a charging arm. The solenoid can have a plunger for engaging buttons on equipment enabling the closing or tripping of switch gear. Magnets can be used to affix the charge portion and the close trip portion to metal surrounding equipment to be charged, closed, or tripped. The modular components can each be operated independently by a remote switch operator, enabling the operator to maintain a position outside an arc flash hazard zone.
H01H 83/00 - Protective switches, e.g. circuit-breaking switches, or protective relays operated by abnormal electrical conditions otherwise than solely by excess current
A charge, close, trip device with a solenoid on a frame or a motor. The frame can include supports, beams, and handles. The motor can be mounted on a mount with a bracket that can be attached to the frame. A solenoid can be mounted on a bracket that can be mounted to the frame. The solenoid can have a plunger for engaging buttons on equipment. A gear assembly can be in a gear box attached to the motor mount bracket. The gear assembly can have a collar that can connect to a shaft. The shaft can include a key in a shaft key way. The gear box can include a gear box key way and a shaft housing for engaging the shaft. The motor can be connected to the gear box. Magnet housings can be connected to the frame with extendable magnets disposed inside.
H01H 83/00 - Protective switches, e.g. circuit-breaking switches, or protective relays operated by abnormal electrical conditions otherwise than solely by excess current
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Portable racking tool for electric equipment replacement and method for replacing electrical components
An electrical device removal tool, such as for circuit breakers, that is lightweight, portable, and rugged for providing electrically operated controlled insertion and removal of electrical equipment by an operator from a remote location using a coupling device for engagement with the electrical equipment housing.
A remote switch operator that is portable and lightweight with onboard power, relays, and potentiometers for controlling two or more remote units from a single remote switch operator in a watertight, explosion proof rugged housing. A method for operating the operator with electrical equipment is included. This operator allows a user to stand at least 25 feet away from an arc flash boundary with no user training needed.
A portable motorized racking tool and a method for installing, removing and testing electrical equipment is described herein. A circuit breaker having a frame can be attached to a metal surface around the electrical equipment with magnets. The frame can support a solenoid with a plunger, a motor control for operating a motor with a gear assembly that rotates a tool first in one direction, then in a second direction, while the operator controls the framed tool by using a remote switch operator. The remote switch operator can supply power and signals to the framed tool, while the operator can maintain a position outside an arc flash hazard zone.
H02H 3/18 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to reversal of direct current
A motor control bucket replacement tool, such as for circuit breakers, that is portable, and rugged for providing electrically operated controlled insertion and removal of electrical equipment by an operator from a remote location using an easily detachable magnetic coupling device for engagement with the electrical equipment and using a linear actuator.
A portable power motorized racking tool having a front plate and a back plate disposed opposite, a first and second handle on the front plate, a motor mount secured to the front plate with a motor mount extension protruding through a shaft hole, a motor with torque limiting clutch attached to the motor mount, a battery between the plates supported by 4 braces connected to the front and back plates containing the battery; a power cable connecting the battery to the motor, a start button with ignition wire connecting the start button to the battery secured to the front plate for actuating the motor, a rotatable shaft connected to the torque limiting clutch and contained by the motor mount extension, an install switch and a remove switch each connected to the motor for rotating the rotatable shaft, and a universal tool connected to the rotatable shaft.
Disclosed are various embodiments for a portable actuator for actuating a trip button and a close button of a circuit breaker. In one embodiment, the trip button is actuated by a linear actuator that transmits rotation forces produced by a motor to the trip button in response to a trip signal. The close button is actuated by a rotating arm that uses an anti-friction roller to apply a rotating motion to the close button in response to a close signal. The portable actuator is configured to receive the input signals from a remote location with a remote controller that is in electronic communication with the portable actuator.
H01H 75/00 - Protective overload circuit-breaking switches in which excess current opens the contacts by automatic release of mechanical energy stored by previous operation of power reset mechanism
A circuit breaker replacement tool made of a cart with a base plate, wherein the base plate has at least two wheels. The cart has a right side and a left side with both sides connected on one end to the base plate. A height adjustable support arm holds a main linear actuator and an interlocking linear actuator for opening interlocks and installing or removing circuit breakers from circuit breaker cabinets.
A method for temporarily connecting an actuator near a switch for remotely operating the switch. The method further contemplates using a portable remote switch operator for temporarily connecting an operator or a human, to engage a switch that does not place a human in danger when turning on a high voltage switch.
A portable remote switch operator system for temporarily connecting an actuator near a switch for operating the switch. The system further contemplates using a portable remote switch operator for temporarily connecting an operator or a human, to engage a switch that does not place a human in danger when turning on a high voltage switch.
H01H 83/00 - Protective switches, e.g. circuit-breaking switches, or protective relays operated by abnormal electrical conditions otherwise than solely by excess current
A portable electrical equipment racking tool with an onboard power supply, controllers and drive assembly that can raise or lower the drive assembly while operating the drive assembly from a safe distance form the electrical equipment needing replacement.
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
A device for remotely operating a circuit breaker apparatus is provided. Such a circuit breaker apparatus includes a trip device and a reset device that are externally accessible with respect to an enclosure enclosing the circuit breaker apparatus. The device comprises at least one actuator capable of being operably engaged with the circuit breaker apparatus, externally to the enclosure, and in physical engagement with at least one of the trip and reset devices. A remotely disposed controller device is in communication with the at least one actuator and is capable of selectively actuating the at least one actuator, from a remote location with respect to the circuit breaker apparatus, so as to at least one of actuate the trip device to trip the circuit breaker apparatus and actuate the reset device to reset the circuit breaker apparatus. An associated assembly and method are also provided.
H01H 75/00 - Protective overload circuit-breaking switches in which excess current opens the contacts by automatic release of mechanical energy stored by previous operation of power reset mechanism
