Snap on barriers for terminal boards and fuse blocks
AssigneeGeneral Electric Company
InventorsDavid M. Johnson, Rodney J. Waters
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Abstract
A barrier for limiting accessibility to electrically conductive boards includes a plurality of board engaging sides having proximal and distal edges to the board. A cover side is formed between the distal edges. Securements extend from at least one of the sides securing the barrier into a fixed position relative to the board, as well as preventing tactile access to the board. The barrier includes slats that allow wires to enter and exit the barrier as well as allow adequate air flow to pass over the board.
Claims20
A barrier for limiting accessibility to electrically conductive boards comprising:
- a plurality of board-engaging sides, each of the board engaging sides having a proximal edge to the board and a distal edge;
- a cover side integrally formed with the distal edges of the board engaging sides;
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- securements extending from at least one of the sides that assist in securing the barrier in position relative to the board.
A method of preventing access to an electrically conductive board comprising:
- attaching a non-conductive barrier to the board, wherein the barrier includes:
- a plurality of board engaging sides, each board engaging side having a proximal edge to the board and a distal edge;
- a cover side integrally formed with the distal edges of the board engaging sides;
- securements extending from at least one of the sides;
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- wherein the barrier prevents tactile access to circuit components contained on the board.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.