Drawout switchgear having improved disconnect contacts

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A draw-out electrical switchgear having separable contacts and comprising: a pair of terminal clamps arranged at the ends of bushings in electrical connection with the separate contacts of the draw-out switchgear; and a pair of fixed terminal stabs cooperting with the aligned terminal clamps in the engaged position of said switchgear. Each terminal clamp has a conductive support member fixed to the end face of the corresponding bushing, and at least a pair of oppositely disposed contact fingers mounted on the fixed conductive support member to enable limited centering movement of the fingers. Biasing means include springs which exert contact pressure on said contact fingers. A pair of …