Retaining device for mounting electrical units
CA 1253952 A · Owner: Heinemann Electric Company · Inventors: Richter, Konrad J. Sr.
Overview
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A retaining device releasably mounts and retains an electrical unit, such as a circuit breaker within, a panel opening. A face plate on the unit overlaps the panel to stop the unit at the panel opening. The retaining device has at least one resilient retaining arm projecting from the unit having a cam surface for engaging an edge of the opening to depress the retaining arm from an original position as the unit is inserted until a retaining surface of the arm passes the edge of the opening and allows the retaining arm to move back toward its original position to hold the panel against the face plate. The retaining device includes a separate lock arm projecting from the unit having a latch …
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- Granted May 9, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 9, 2006.
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