IP Library Granted Patent US 6,999,305
Granted Patent B1
US 6,999,305 · App. 10/228,902 · Granted Feb 14, 2006

Modular electrical distribution system

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Patent No.
US 6,999,305
App. No.
10/228,902
Granted
Feb 14, 2006
Kind
B1
Abstract

A modular electrical distribution system includes a number of linked segments. A first electrical component is mounted in one of the segments and a second electrical component is mounted in another one of the segments. The first and second electrical components are made by different manufacturers. The linked segments are configured to be transported as a single unit without an additional external framework.

Claims (36)

1. A modular electrical distribution system comprising:

a number of linked segments;

a pad disposed on top of one of the segments configured to support an exterior electrical component;

a first electrical component mounted in one of the segments; and

a second electrical component mounted in another one of the segments, wherein the first and second electrical components are made by different manufacturers;

wherein the linked segments are configured to be transported as a single unit without an additional external framework.

2. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 1 wherein one of the segments houses more than one electrical component.

3. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 1 wherein one or more of the segments comprises a means for lifting.

4. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 3 wherein the means for lifting comprises a plurality of lifting eyes.

5. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 1 wherein the electrical components comprise distribution panels, panelboards, contactor boards, or techboards.

6. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 1 wherein one of the electrical components comprises a transformer.

7. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 1 wherein the exterior electrical component comprises a transformer.

8. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 1 wherein the unit does not require an external framework for support.

9. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 1 wherein the unit may be lifted without an external framework for support.

10. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 1 wherein each segment has a standardized internal framework to house different types of electrical components.

11. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 1 wherein the segments are interchangeable.

12. A modular electrical distribution system comprising:

a number of segments;

a first electrical component mounted in a first one of the segments;

a second electrical component mounted in a second one of the segments, wherein the first and second electrical components are different types of electrical power components; and

a shelf mounted within at least one of the number of segments and configured to support a third electrical component which extends from at least one of the number of segments;

wherein the segments are configured to be linked together and transported as a single unit without an additional external framework.

13. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 12 wherein one of the segments houses more than one electrical component.

14. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 12 wherein one or more of the segments comprises a means for lifting.

15. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 14 wherein the means for lifting comprises a plurality of lifting eyes.

16. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 12 wherein the electrical power components comprise distribution panels, panelboards, contactor boards, or techboards.

17. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 12 wherein one of the electrical power components comprises a transformer.

18. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 12 further comprising:

a pad disposed on top of one of the segments configured to support an exterior electrical component.

19. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 18 wherein the exterior electrical component comprises a transformer.

20. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 12 wherein the unit does not require an external framework for support.

21. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 12 wherein the unit may be lifted without an external framework for support.

22. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 12 wherein the segments are interchangeable.

23. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 12 wherein each segment has a standardized internal framework to house different types of electrical components.

24. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 23 wherein the standardized internal framework comprises a plurality of apertures, wherein the apertures permit the electrical components to be installed in more than one location within the housing.

25. The modular electrical distribution system of claim 12 wherein the third electrical component is a transformer.

Assignments (5)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Feb 20, 2009
From: DOVER SYSTEMS, INC.
To: HILL PHOENIX, INC.
Reel/Frame 022288/0539 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 3, 2007
From: DELAWARE CAPITAL FORMATION, INC.
To: CLOVE PARK INSURANCE COMPANY
Reel/Frame 019102/0323 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 3, 2007
From: CLOVE PARK INSURANCE COMPANY
To: CP FORMATION LLC
Reel/Frame 019102/0331 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 3, 2007
From: CP FORMATION LLC
To: DOVER SYSTEMS, INC.
Reel/Frame 019102/0344 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 27, 2002
From: CALCOTE, GRADY L.
To: DELAWARE CAPITAL FORMATION, INC.
Reel/Frame 013243/0948 →