Power entry module
AssigneeCorcom, Inc.
InventorKin F. Chan
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Abstract
A power entry module of small size which can be mounted in a minimum size opening and which can also be provided with end or side extenders so that it can be mounted in larger openings. Alternately, a flange may be connected to the unit. A plug in filter unit and/or a plug in interconnection unit and/or a plug in surge suppressor unit can also be connected to the basic unit.
Claims8
A power entry module comprising a basic unit having a first opening with prongs for engaging a power cord, a fuse holder opening formed in said basic unit for receiving a fuse holder in one of two orientations, one or two fuses in said fuse holder, a safety door pivotally attached to said basic unit and when said safety door is closed over said fuse holder opening said power cord can be connected to said basic unit, said safety door can be opened only when said power cord is disconnected from said basic unit, flexible locking fingers connected to said basic unit and engageable with a panel about an opening in which said basic unit is received to lock it to said panel, and including a snap-on filter unit which is connected to said basic unit.
A power entry module comprising a basic unit having a first opening with prongs for engaging a power cord, a fuse holder opening formed in said basic unit for receiving a fuse holder in one of two orientations, one or two fuses in said fuse holder, a safety door pivotally attached to said basic unit and when said safety door is closed over said fuse holder opening said power cord can be connected to said basic unit, said safety door Can be opened only when said power cord is disconnected from said basic unit, flexible locking fingers connected to said basic unit and engageable with a panel about an opening in which said basic unit is received to lock it to said panel, and including a snap-on interconnection unit which is connected to said basic unit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.