Systems and apparatuses for access-controlled electrical docking stations that automatically switch power to an electrical system between generator power and utility power are disclosed herein. An illustrative electrical docking station can include a cabinet that houses a circuit breaker, a generator interface to connect generators to the electrical docking station, an Automatic Transfer Switch, and a power supply. The power supply can supply converted DC power and protection to different accessories for the electrical docking station including an alarm, a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism can be configured to lock a door to the generator connectors in a closed position when the ATS is energized by a generator and to not lock the door when the door is in an open position. In some such circumstances, the alarm can shine green or provide an audible alarm and shine red respectively.
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
An automatic transfer switch for use with an electrical power distribution system to control the delivery of power to a load during a switching event from a primary power source to a secondary power source. A high-amperage automatic transfer switch (HA-ATS) according to embodiments of this disclosure can have a control circuit that is powered by either or both of the primary and secondary power sources. In some cases, a HA-ATS according to this disclosure does not have a separate redundant power source (e.g., a generator, battery, UPS, capacitor bank, etc.) to provide power to the control circuit of the HA-ATS. In some cases, a HA-ATS according to this disclosure can be configured to be agnostic to characteristics of an input power source while providing an appropriate power signal to the control circuit of the HA-ATS.
H02J 9/00 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
H02J 9/08 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over requiring starting of a prime-mover
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AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH CONTROL AND POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
An automatic transfer switch for use with an electrical power distribution system to control the delivery of power to a load during a switching event from a primary power source to a secondary power source. A high-amperage automatic transfer switch (HA-ATS) according to embodiments of this disclosure can have a control circuit that is powered by either or both of the primary and secondary power sources. In some cases, a HA-ATS according to this disclosure does not have a separate redundant power source (e.g., a generator, battery, UPS, capacitor bank, etc.) to provide power to the control circuit of the HA-ATS. In some cases, a HA-ATS according to this disclosure can be configured to be agnostic to characteristics of an input power source while providing an appropriate power signal to the control circuit of the HA-ATS.
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
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(1) Industrial wire
(2) Industrial electrical cable, namely, welding cable, industrial power cable, mining cable, battery cable and grounding cable for industrial use; electrical products and accessories in the nature of power distribution equipment for use in providing temporary power sources, namely, industrial power distributors, power transfer switches, electric power fuse boxes, power connectors, electrical and fiber optic connector plugs
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(1) Industrial wire
(2) Industrial electrical cable, namely, welding cable, industrial power cable, mining cable, battery cable and grounding cable for industrial use; electrical products and accessories in the nature of power distribution equipment for use in providing temporary power sources, namely, industrial power distributors, power transfer switches, electric power fuse boxes, power connectors, electrical and fiber optic connector plugs
A mobile solar generator can include a housing, wheels and outriggers coupled to the housing, a solar array including solar panel(s), a user interface, and a controller in communication with the user interface. The mobile solar generator can include a sensor tower supporting wind sensor. The outriggers, solar array, and/or weather tower can be configured to be stored and/or deployed. The solar array orientation can be adjusted to track the position of the sun, for example, based on a determined facing direction of the mobile solar generator. The solar array can be configured to enter into a safe-mode configuration in response to certain weather conditions such as high winds. The mobile solar generator can generate electrical energy and include one or more batteries and/or a nonrenewable energy source. A controller can control various functions of the mobile solar generator.
A modular electrical docking station can include a frame (102) comprising a base (110), a first column (104a) and a second column (104b), each having a bottom end (103a, 103b) secured to the base (110), and a beam (106) connecting a top end (105a, 105b) of the first and second columns (104a, 104b). The docking station can include a center support panel (120) secured to the base (110) and the beam (106) and one or more support plates (126) secured to the center support panel (120) and one of the first column (104a) or the second column (104b) and one or more circuit breakers (160) supported by a corresponding support plate (126). The docking station can include an electrical connector panel (170) secured to the beam (106) of the frame (102) and having a series of electrical connectors (171). One or more busbars (200) can connect the series of electrical connectors (171) to the one or more circuit breakers (160). A series of exterior panels (302, 304, 308, 310) can enclose the frame (102) and one or more access doors (314, 316).
H02B 1/30 - Cabinet-type casingsParts thereof or accessories therefor
H02B 1/20 - Bus-bar or other wiring layouts, e.g. in cubicles, in switchyards
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
Systems and apparatuses for access-controlled electrical docking stations that automatically switch power to an electrical system between generator power and utility power are disclosed herein. An illustrative electrical docking station can include a cabinet that houses a circuit breaker, a generator interface to connect generators to the electrical docking station, an Automatic Transfer Switch, and a power supply. The power supply can supply converted DC power and protection to different accessories for the electrical docking station including an alarm, a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism can be configured to lock a door to the generator connectors in a closed position when the ATS is energized by a generator and to not lock the door when the door is in an open position. In some such circumstances, the alarm can shine green or provide an audible alarm and shine red respectively.
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
Example electrical boxes include a lid, a base, and side walls. The lid includes a lid structure comprising a lid upper surface structure and a lid lower surface structure. The base includes a base structure comprising a base upper surface structure and a base lower surface structure. The side walls extend between the lid and the base, forming an interior configured to house electrical components. The lid upper surface structure can mate with a lower surface structure of a higher electrical box in a stack. The base lower surface structure can mate with an upper surface structure of a lower electrical box in a stack. The lid upper surface structure can be identical to the base upper surface structure of a lower electrical box. The lid lower surface structure can be identical to the base lower surface structure of a higher electrical box.
Example electrical boxes include a lid, a base, and side walls. The lid includes a lid structure comprising a lid upper surface structure and a lid lower surface structure. The base includes a base structure comprising a base upper surface structure and a base lower surface structure. The side walls extend between the lid and the base, forming an interior configured to house electrical components. The lid upper surface structure can mate with a lower surface structure of a higher electrical box in a stack. The base lower surface structure can mate with an upper surface structure of a lower electrical box in a stack. The lid upper surface structure can be identical to the base upper surface structure of a lower electrical box. The lid lower surface structure can be identical to the base lower surface structure of a higher electrical box.
A mobile solar generator can include a housing, wheels and outriggers coupled to the housing, a solar array including solar panel(s), a user interface, and a controller in communication with the user interface. The mobile solar generator can include a sensor tower supporting wind sensor. The outriggers, solar array, and/or weather tower can be configured to be stored and/or deployed. The solar array orientation can be adjusted to track the position of the sun, for example, based on a determined facing direction of the mobile solar generator. The solar array can be configured to enter into a safe-mode configuration in response to certain weather conditions such as high winds. The mobile solar generator can generate electrical energy and include one or more batteries and/or a nonrenewable energy source. A controller can control various functions of the mobile solar generator.
Systems and apparatuses for access-controlled electrical docking stations that automatically switch power to an electrical system between generator power and utility power are disclosed herein. An illustrative electrical docking station can include a cabinet that houses a circuit breaker, a generator interface to connect generators to the electrical docking station, an Automatic Transfer Switch, and a power supply. The power supply can supply converted DC power and protection to different accessories for the electrical docking station including an alarm, a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism can be configured to lock a door to the generator connectors in a closed position when the ATS is energized by a generator and to not lock the door when the door is in an open position. In some such circumstances, the alarm can shine green or provide an audible alarm and shine red respectively.
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
Systems and apparatuses for access-controlled electrical docking stations that automatically switch power to an electrical system between generator power and utility power are disclosed herein. An illustrative electrical docking station can include a cabinet that houses a circuit breaker, a generator interface to connect generators to the electrical docking station, an Automatic Transfer Switch, and a power supply. The power supply can supply converted DC power and protection to different accessories for the electrical docking station including an alarm, a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism can be configured to lock a door to the generator connectors in a closed position when the ATS is energized by a generator and to not lock the door when the door is in an open position. In some such circumstances, the alarm can shine green or provide an audible alarm and shine red respectively.
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
H02B 1/30 - Cabinet-type casingsParts thereof or accessories therefor
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
Systems and apparatuses for access-controlled electrical docking stations that automatically switch power to an electrical system between generator power and utility power are disclosed herein. An illustrative electrical docking station can include a cabinet that houses a circuit breaker, a generator interface to connect generators to the electrical docking station, an Automatic Transfer Switch, and a power supply. The power supply can supply converted DC power and protection to different accessories for the electrical docking station including an alarm, a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism can be configured to lock a door to the generator connectors in a closed position when the ATS is energized by a generator and to not lock the door when the door is in an open position. In some such circumstances, the alarm can shine green or provide an audible alarm and shine red respectively.
Systems and apparatuses for access-controlled electrical docking stations that automatically switch power to an electrical system between generator power and utility power are disclosed herein. An illustrative electrical docking station can include a cabinet that houses a circuit breaker, a generator interface to connect generators to the electrical docking station, an Automatic Transfer Switch, and a power supply. The power supply can supply converted DC power and protection to different accessories for the electrical docking station including an alarm, a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism can be configured to lock a door to the generator connectors in a closed position when the ATS is energized by a generator and to not lock the door when the door is in an open position. In some such circumstances, the alarm can shine green or provide an audible alarm and shine red respectively.
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Industrial wire Industrial electrical cable, namely, welding cable, industrial power cable, mining cable, battery cable and grounding cable for industrial use; electrical products and accessories in the nature of power distribution equipment for use in providing temporary power sources, namely, industrial power distributors, power transfer switches, electric power fuse boxes, power connectors, electrical and fiber optic connector plugs
A universal receptacle cover for an electrical receptacle is provided. The universal receptacle cover includes a base, a neck supported by the base, and a cap coupled to the neck, the cap moving between an open configuration and a closed configuration. In some cases, a portion of the universal receptacle cover consists essentially of a material transparent to visible light. In some cases, the universal receptacle cover is sized and shaped to completely cover standard electrical receptacles when the cap is in the closed configuration.
A universal receptacle cover for an electrical receptacle is provided. The universal receptacle cover includes a base, a neck supported by the base, and a cap coupled to the neck, the cap moving between an open configuration and a closed configuration. In some cases, a portion of the universal receptacle cover consists essentially of a material transparent to visible light. In some cases, the universal receptacle cover is sized and shaped to completely cover standard electrical receptacles when the cap is in the closed configuration.
This disclosure provides systems and methods for connecting electrical cables to electrical devices via mechanical lugs. Illustrative mechanical lug can include a body portion, a connection point, an electrical cable fastener, a shoulder portion, a neck portion, and an electrical device fastener. The connection point may include grooves, which can be adapted to increase the surface area of contact between the electrical cable and the mechanical lug and/or to grip the electrical cable to inhibit inadvertent disconnection. The mechanical lug may include turn prevents to inhibit rotation of the mechanical lug. Embodiments of the invention may include a method for connecting an electrical cable to an electrical device.
Embodiments of the present invention provide a docking station that prevents electrical cables (e.g., from a portable power generator or other temporary power source) from even being connected to connectors in the interior of the docking station while the building's electrical system (or other electrical load) is in electrical communication with the utility. The docking station can include a cabinet with two doors that swing in different directions and a locking mechanism that regulates the opening and closing of those doors. In preferred embodiments, the locking mechanism includes a trapped-key lock. Embodiments of the present invention can be used in applications other than docking stations.
A shelter for protecting a portable electrical inlet/outlet (PEIO) includes a base and a cover. In some examples, the base includes a platform to support a body of the PEIO, and the platform is configured to segregate the PEIO body from water that may accumulate. In some examples, the cover configured to mate with the base to substantially enclose the platform. Upon being inserted into the shelter, the PEIO may be protected from unwanted elements, such as rain, snow, unintended contact by humans or animals, or the like.
An enclosure, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention, comprises a plurality of peripheral frame members, a plurality of corner frame members, a plurality of corner members, a plurality of primary surface sheets, and a plurality of secondary surface sheets. In preferred embodiments, the components of the enclosure are joined together in a manner that inhibits liquids from accessing the junctions between the components. In this manner, the interior of the enclosure can be shielded from various weather and other conditions.
Embodiments of the present invention provide a docking station that prevents electrical cables (e.g., from a portable power generator or other temporary power source) from even being connected to connectors in the interior of the docking station while the building's electrical system (or other electrical load) is in electrical communication with the utility. The docking station can include a cabinet with two doors that swing in different directions and a locking mechanism that regulates the opening and closing of those doors. In preferred embodiments, the locking mechanism includes a trapped-key lock. Embodiments of the present invention can be used in applications other than docking stations.
An enclosure, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention, comprises a plurality of peripheral frame members, a plurality of corner frame members, a plurality of corner members, a plurality of primary surface sheets, and a plurality of secondary surface sheets. In preferred embodiments, the components of the enclosure are joined together in a manner that inhibits liquids from accessing the junctions between the components. In this manner, the interior of the enclosure can be shielded from various weather and other conditions.
A shelter for protecting a portable electrical inlet/outlet (PEIO) includes a base and a cover. In some examples, the base includes a platform to support a body of the PEIO, and the platform is configured to segregate the PEIO body from water that may accumulate. In some examples, the cover configured to mate with the base to substantially enclose the platform. Upon being inserted into the shelter, the PEIO may be protected from unwanted elements, such as rain, snow, unintended contact by humans or animals, or the like.
Embodiments of the present invention provide a docking station that prevents electrical cables (e.g., from a portable power generator or other temporary power source) from even being connected to connectors in the interior of the docking station while the building's electrical system (or other electrical load) is in electrical communication with the utility. The docking station can include a cabinet with two doors that swing in different directions and a locking mechanism that regulates the opening and closing of those doors. In preferred embodiments, the locking mechanism includes a trapped-key lock. Embodiments of the present invention can be used in applications other than docking stations.
Embodiments of the present invention provide a docking station that prevents electrical cables (e.g., from a portable power generator or other temporary power source) from even being connected to connectors in the interior of the docking station while the building's electrical system (or other electrical load) is in electrical communication with the utility. The docking station can include a cabinet with two doors that swing in different directions and a locking mechanism that regulates the opening and closing of those doors. In preferred embodiments, the locking mechanism includes a trapped-key lock. Embodiments of the present invention can be used in applications other than docking stations.
Embodiments of the present invention provide a docking station that prevents electrical cables (e.g., from a portable power generator or other temporary power source) from even being connected to connectors in the interior of the docking station while the building's electrical system (or other electrical load) is in electrical communication with the utility. The docking station can include a cabinet with two doors that swing in different directions and a locking mechanism that regulates the opening and closing of those doors. In preferred embodiments, the locking mechanism includes a trapped-key lock. Embodiments of the present invention can be used in applications other than docking stations.
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Goods & Services
(1) Industrial electrical cable, namely welding cable, industrial power cable, mining cable, battery cable and grounding cable for industrial use; electrical products and accessories in the field of power distribution equipment for use in providing temporary power sources, namely industrial power distributors, power transfer switches, power fuse boxes, connectors, connector plugs.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Industrial wire Industrial electrical cable, namely, welding cable, industrial power cable, mining cable, battery cable and grounding cable for industrial use; electrical products and accessories in the nature of power distribution equipment for use in providing temporary power sources, namely, industrial power distributors, power transfer switches, power fuse boxes, connectors, connector plugs
