BR-122026002303-A2 - KIT FOR ADAPTING A SWITCHING DEVICE AND SYSTEM

Abstract

A switching apparatus comprises: a body comprising: a side wall extending from a first end to a second end, the side wall defining an internal space; and a plurality of electrically insulating blades extending radially outward from an outer surface of the side wall; a circuit breaker in the internal space of the body; a first terminal electrically connected to the circuit breaker; and a second terminal electrically connected to the circuit breaker. The switching apparatus is configured to be mechanically connected to at least two different types of mounting structures.

Inventors

• KYLE LARRY SIKORA
• WILLIAM ROBERT LUOMA
• JAMES HENRY GRACE
• SARA C. KNOX
• PAUL N. STOVING

Assignees

• EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED

Dates

Publication Date

20260310

Application Date

20201016

Priority Date

20191025

Claims (5)

1. 1. Kit for adapting a switching device so that the switching device is connectable to a utility structure or an insulating mounting bracket, the kit being characterized in that it comprises: a fixing device comprising a first end and a second end, the first end being configured for fixing to a tank of the switching device, and the second end being configured for fixing to the utility structure so that the fixing device is configured to mount the switching device on the utility structure; a first mounting assembly configured to fix a first terminal of the switching device to a lower portion of the insulating mounting bracket; and a second mounting assembly configured to fix a second terminal of the switching device to an upper portion of the insulating mounting bracket.
2. 2. A system characterized by comprising: a switching apparatus comprising: a body comprising a side wall defining an internal space; a tank coupled to the body; a circuit breaker in the internal space of the body, wherein the circuit breaker comprises a key capable of repeatedly opening and closing; a first terminal electrically connected to the circuit breaker; and a second terminal electrically connected to the circuit breaker; and a fastening apparatus configured for fastening to a utility structure and to the switching apparatus such that the fastening apparatus is configured to mount the switching apparatus on the utility structure.
3. 3. System according to claim 2, characterized in that the fastening apparatus comprises a support comprising a first end and a second end, the first end being configured for fastening to the tank of the switching apparatus, and the second end being configured for fastening to the utility structure.
4. 4. System according to claim 2, characterized in that it further comprises: a first mounting assembly configured to fix the first terminal of the switching device to a lower portion of an insulating mounting bracket; and a second mounting assembly configured to fix the second terminal of the switching device to an upper portion of the insulating mounting bracket, wherein the switching device is configured to be fixed to the utility structure or to the insulating mounting bracket.
5. 5. System according to claim 2, characterized in that the fastening apparatus comprises a first fastening apparatus configured to mount the switching apparatus on a first portion of the utility structure, and the system further comprises a second fastening apparatus configured to mount the switching apparatus on a second portion of the utility structure, wherein the first portion of the utility structure comprises an electricity pole, and the second portion of the utility structure comprises a cross arm mounted on the electricity pole.

Description

Cross-referencing related deposit requests [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/926,152, filed October 25, 2019, entitled "MOUNTING ASSEMBLY AND SWITCHING SYSTEM WITH UNIVERSAL MOUNTING SYSTEM," the description of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety; and of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/959,378, filed January 10, 2020, entitled "MOUNTING ASSEMBLY AND SWITCHING SYSTEM WITH UNIVERSAL MOUNTING SYSTEM," the description of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical field [0002] This disclosure relates to an assembly and a switching device (such as, for example, a single-phase recloser) with a universal mounting system. Background of the invention [0003] An electrical assembly (for example, a switch or fuse) may be mounted on a utility structure (such as, for example, an electricity pole) or circuit breaker. Summary [0004] In one aspect, a switching apparatus includes: a body comprising: a side wall extending from a first end to a second end, the side wall defining an internal space; and a plurality of electrically insulating blades extending radially outward from an outer surface of the side wall; a circuit breaker in the internal space of the body; a first terminal electrically connected to the circuit breaker; and a second terminal electrically connected to the circuit breaker. The switching apparatus is configured to be mechanically connected to at least two different types of mounting structures. [0005] Implementations may include one or more of the features listed below. [0006] The at least two different types of mounting structures may include an electrically insulating bracket and a utility frame. [0007] The at least two different types of mounting structures may include a first portion of a utility structure and a second portion of a utility structure. The first portion of the utility structure may be an electricity pole, and the second portion of the utility structure may be mounted on a cross arm on the electricity pole. [0008] The switching apparatus may also include a tank attached to the body. The tank may be an ungrounded tank or a grounded tank. The switching apparatus may also include a mechanical interface configured to connect to a support, the support being configured to attach the tank to a utility structure. In some implementations where the tank is an ungrounded tank, the mechanical interface is configured to attach to an insulated support. In some implementations where the tank is a grounded tank, the mechanical interface is configured to attach to an electrically conductive support. The mechanical interface may be a mounting strip that encircles at least a portion of the tank's exterior. The mechanical interface may include a connection point on an external surface of the tank, and the connection point is configured to allow the structure to be attached to the tank at the mechanical interface and removed from the tank without damaging the tank, the mechanical interface, or the support. [0009] The electrically insulated bracket may be a visible break-mount bracket. The visible break-mount bracket may be a circuit breaker with a fuse. In some implementations, the electrically insulated bracket is a circuit breaker that does not have a fuse. [0010] In some deployments, the keying apparatus also includes a first mounting assembly configured to connect the first terminal to a lower portion of the insulating mounting bracket; and a second mounting assembly configured to connect the second terminal to an upper portion of the insulating mounting bracket. The first mounting assembly may be configured to keep the first terminal connected to the lower portion until the first terminal is intentionally removed from the lower portion by an operator, and the second mounting assembly may be configured to keep the second terminal connected to the upper portion until the second terminal is intentionally removed from the lower portion by an operator. One or more of the first mounting assembly and the second mounting assembly may be configured to allow the body to move relative to the insulating mounting bracket. The system assembly may also include a damping apparatus configured to dampen intentional body movement relative to the insulating mounting bracket. [0011] In some implementations, the circuit breaker is a switch capable of repeatedly opening and closing. In these implementations, the switching assembly may be a single-phase recloser. The circuit breaker may be a vacuum circuit breaker. The circuit breaker may be a solid-state switch. [0012] In another aspect, a system includes: an insulating mounting bracket comprising an upper portion and a lower portion; a switching apparatus comprising: a body extending along a direction from a first end to a second end, a first terminal, a second terminal, and a circuit breaker electrically connected to the first terminal and the second terminal; a first mounting