EP0604331A1 - Abschliessvorrichtung mit Vorhängeschloss eines Handbetätigungshebels eines modularen elektrischen Schaltgerätes - Google Patents

Abschliessvorrichtung mit Vorhängeschloss eines Handbetätigungshebels eines modularen elektrischen Schaltgerätes Download PDF

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EP0604331A1
EP0604331A1 EP93420496A EP93420496A EP0604331A1 EP 0604331 A1 EP0604331 A1 EP 0604331A1 EP 93420496 A EP93420496 A EP 93420496A EP 93420496 A EP93420496 A EP 93420496A EP 0604331 A1 EP0604331 A1 EP 0604331A1
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Michel Vieux
Philippe Delcambre
Noel Le Corre
François Reynaud
Jacques Buisson
Jean Barral-Baron
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/20—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms
    • H01H9/28—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for locking switch parts by a key or equivalent removable member
    • H01H9/281—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for locking switch parts by a key or equivalent removable member making use of a padlock
    • H01H9/282—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for locking switch parts by a key or equivalent removable member making use of a padlock and a separate part mounted or mountable on the switch assembly and movable between an unlocking position and a locking position where it can be secured by the padlock
    • H01H9/283—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for locking switch parts by a key or equivalent removable member making use of a padlock and a separate part mounted or mountable on the switch assembly and movable between an unlocking position and a locking position where it can be secured by the padlock the part being removable

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  • the present invention relates to a padlocking device for a manual control lever of a modular electrical device, in particular a circuit breaker, in which the lever has two stable positions corresponding respectively to the opening and closing of the device , this circuit breaker being provided with sealing holes and a locking pin having two flexible arms equipped with lugs arranged to penetrate the sealing holes when said lever is in one of its stable positions.
  • the present invention proposes to overcome the drawbacks of known devices by providing maximum security by guaranteeing that the manual control lever of an electrical appliance cannot be moved accidentally when it has been deliberately locked in one of its positions. stable.
  • the device characterized in that it comprises a cover arranged to be adapted on said device when the manual control lever is in one or the other of its stable positions, a feeler secured to the housing of the electrical appliance to detect an intermediate position between said stable positions of the lever and to prevent said padlocking in this position, and a lever carried by said cover, this lever being movable between a first unlocked position and a second locked position, in that said locking pin is mounted in this housing, in that said lever comprises a spacer arranged to spread the flexible arms when it is moved from its first towards its second position and to make said lugs penetrate into said sealing holes, and in that said cover and said lever each comprise at least one opening arranged to be arranged opposite one another when the lever is brought into its second position, these openings being designed to pass a locking padlock.
  • said probe is constituted by a central element of the pin, this element having a U-shape, the branches of which are extended by said flexible arms, the ends of which carry said lugs.
  • said spacer is secured to the lever and is disposed between the flexible arms.
  • the cover of the device preferably includes a cavity in which the handle can be housed when it is in one of its stable positions.
  • the device is advantageously reversible depending on whether the lever occupies one or the other of its two stable positions.
  • the device comprises a housing for said pin, this housing having sufficient play to allow the pin to occupy a more or less inclined position if the lever is in a position other than one of its two stable positions.
  • the lever is provided with a pusher and the cover is closed when the lever is in its low position.
  • the padlocking device 10 is provided to be adapted over the manual control lever 11 of a modular electrical appliance such as a circuit breaker 12.
  • a modular electrical appliance such as a circuit breaker 12.
  • this lever is tilted in one or other of its stable positions, namely in its open position (see Figure 1) or in its closed position (see Figure 2) the padlocking device is positioned in one direction or in the opposite direction.
  • the blocking of the lever and the padlocking of the device when this blocking is accomplished, can only be achieved if the lever is actually in one of its stable positions and is prohibited if it is in a position intermediate.
  • the device comprises, as shown more particularly in FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C; 4A, 4B, 4C and 5A, 5B, 5C, a cover 13 comprising a cavity 14 in which the manual control lever 11 can be housed, a lever 15 movable between a first unlocked position (see FIGS. 3A, B and C) and a second locked position (see FIGS. 4A, B and C), and a locking pin 16 mounted in a housing disposed between the cavity 14 and the lever 11.
  • the lever 15 is equipped with a pusher 17 which allows the user to move it from its high position, called the first unlocked position, to its low position, called the second locked position, and vice versa. It also comprises an opening 18 whose dimensions are substantially equal to those of at least one opening 19 formed through the cover, so that when the lever is brought into its low position (see FIGS. 4A, B and C ), the openings 18 and 19 are located opposite one another and it becomes possible to padlock the device by passing the handle 20 of a padlock 21 in these openings.
  • the cover comprises two parallel wall elements 22 and 23 (see FIG. 2) each provided with an opening 19, and the lever 15 is arranged to be able to slide between these elements which serve as guides when 'it is moved between its two positions defined above.
  • the lever also includes a spacer 24 (see Figures 3B, 4B and 5B) whose role will be described below.
  • the manual control lever 11 is integral with a drum 25, rotatable about an axis integral with the housing of the electrical appliance, and which comprises, in a manner known per se, two sealing holes 26.
  • the pin locking which is shown in more detail and enlarged by Figure 6, comprises a central element 27 in the shape of a U, the two branches 27a and 27b of which are respectively extended by two lateral arms 28a and 28b carrying at their ends two lugs 29a and 29b. These two pins are arranged to engage respectively in the two sealing holes 26, when on the one hand the lever 11 is in one of its stable positions and on the other hand, when the pusher 17 is brought into its position low. In this position, the spacer 24 mentioned above, which was initially (see fig.
  • FIGS. 5A, 5B and 5C illustrate a particular case where the lever 11 is accidentally in an intermediate position between its stable positions.
  • the central element 27 of the locking pin is in fact locked in a space 30 in such a way that it has a certain play. It plays the role of a probe capable of detecting the intermediate position of the lever 11.
  • the central element 27 or feeler abuts against this lever when the padlocking device is put in place, which has the effect of tilting the pin. Because of this inclination, the pins 29a and 29b are no longer in front of the sealing holes and therefore cannot engage in these holes when the pusher 17 is lowered.
  • the pin feeler constitutes a fault detector which prevents locking of the lever and blocking of the padlocking device if said lever does not occupy one of its two stable positions.
  • the cover 13 and the lever 15 are preferably made of injection molded synthetic material.
  • the pin is preferably made of steel. Their shape and dimensions can be adapted to the geometry of the electrical devices concerned. It should be noted that the cover is fully closed when the pusher is pressed, the lever being in its low position, making access to the pin 16 impossible.

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  • Driving Mechanisms And Operating Circuits Of Arc-Extinguishing High-Tension Switches (AREA)
  • Switches With Compound Operations (AREA)
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EP93420496A 1992-12-21 1993-12-13 Abschliessvorrichtung mit Vorhängeschloss eines Handbetätigungshebels eines modularen elektrischen Schaltgerätes Expired - Lifetime EP0604331B1 (de)

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FR9215580 1992-12-21
FR9215580A FR2699728B1 (fr) 1992-12-21 1992-12-21 Dispositif de cadenassage d'une manette de commande manuelle d'un appareil électrique modulaire.

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WO2000063931A1 (de) * 1999-04-20 2000-10-26 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Sperrvorrichtung für schaltgeräte
WO2001071744A3 (en) * 2000-03-17 2002-01-31 Gen Electric Convertible locking arrangement on breakers
US6359675B1 (en) 1999-11-29 2002-03-19 Eastman Kodak Company Motion picture recording process and device to reduce filming defects
US6525285B2 (en) * 1999-12-27 2003-02-25 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. Lever switch and detecting device using same
EP1371009A4 (de) * 2001-03-21 2007-04-04 Brady Worldwide Inc Unterbrecherschalter-lockout-baugruppe
EP2388790A1 (de) * 2010-05-19 2011-11-23 Eaton Industries GmbH Leistungsschalter mit Abschliessvorrichtung
GB2475144B (en) * 2009-11-05 2015-09-16 Schneider Electric Ltd Safety device for electrical distribution boards
CN108511292A (zh) * 2017-02-24 2018-09-07 上海良信电器股份有限公司 电动操作装置的挂锁机构
CN112509889A (zh) * 2020-12-21 2021-03-16 浙江俊朗电气自动化股份有限公司 塑壳断路器手柄锁定装置
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FR2412154A1 (fr) * 1977-12-15 1979-07-13 Merlin Gerin Dispositif de cadenassage de la manette d'un disjoncteur miniature
FR2424619A1 (fr) * 1978-04-24 1979-11-23 Merlin Gerin Dispositif de cadenassage d'une manette d'un disjoncteur electrique
GB2152286A (en) * 1983-12-23 1985-07-31 Midland Electric Mfg Co Ltd Switch locking device
EP0172771A1 (de) * 1984-08-08 1986-02-26 Merlin Gerin Abschliessvorrichtung mit Vorhängeschloss für einen Miniaturschalter

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FR2412154A1 (fr) * 1977-12-15 1979-07-13 Merlin Gerin Dispositif de cadenassage de la manette d'un disjoncteur miniature
FR2424619A1 (fr) * 1978-04-24 1979-11-23 Merlin Gerin Dispositif de cadenassage d'une manette d'un disjoncteur electrique
GB2152286A (en) * 1983-12-23 1985-07-31 Midland Electric Mfg Co Ltd Switch locking device
EP0172771A1 (de) * 1984-08-08 1986-02-26 Merlin Gerin Abschliessvorrichtung mit Vorhängeschloss für einen Miniaturschalter

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WO2000063931A1 (de) * 1999-04-20 2000-10-26 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Sperrvorrichtung für schaltgeräte
US6359675B1 (en) 1999-11-29 2002-03-19 Eastman Kodak Company Motion picture recording process and device to reduce filming defects
US6525285B2 (en) * 1999-12-27 2003-02-25 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. Lever switch and detecting device using same
WO2001071744A3 (en) * 2000-03-17 2002-01-31 Gen Electric Convertible locking arrangement on breakers
EP1371009A4 (de) * 2001-03-21 2007-04-04 Brady Worldwide Inc Unterbrecherschalter-lockout-baugruppe
AU2010236024B2 (en) * 2009-11-05 2016-03-10 Schneider Electric Limited Safety device for electrical distribution board
GB2475144B (en) * 2009-11-05 2015-09-16 Schneider Electric Ltd Safety device for electrical distribution boards
EP2388790A1 (de) * 2010-05-19 2011-11-23 Eaton Industries GmbH Leistungsschalter mit Abschliessvorrichtung
CN108511292A (zh) * 2017-02-24 2018-09-07 上海良信电器股份有限公司 电动操作装置的挂锁机构
CN108511292B (zh) * 2017-02-24 2019-12-31 上海良信电器股份有限公司 电动操作装置的挂锁机构
CN112509889A (zh) * 2020-12-21 2021-03-16 浙江俊朗电气自动化股份有限公司 塑壳断路器手柄锁定装置
EP4068325A1 (de) * 2021-03-30 2022-10-05 Schneider Electric Industries SAS Verriegelungssystem für schutzschalter
FR3121546A1 (fr) * 2021-03-30 2022-10-07 Schneider Electric Industries Sas Système de verrouillage pour disjoncteur

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