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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 07, 2003
Filed:
Feb. 01, 2002
Charles Barry Ward, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Scott Clinn Ellyson, Decatur, GA (US);
Jeff Sweeney, Atlanta, GA (US);
Diversitech Corporation, Decatur, GA (US);
Abstract
An AC disconnect switch having a first embodiment with an enclosure with portions of its side walls removed for easier access. The first embodiment of the AC disconnect switch also has a cover that is hinged at the top of the case and opens at an angle greater than 180 degrees to further enhance access. In a second embodiment, the cover is reversibly hinged on the side of the case of the enclosure for enhance access. Both embodiments of the AC disconnect switch have the terminal lugs with roughened surfaces on the terminal block aligned in the transverse direction of the enclosure to accommodate precut and prestripped wiring harnesses. The terminal block is mounted to the case by a tab arrangement which requires only a single screw. The AC disconnect switch also has a locking mechanism with retractable hasp to minimize shipping volume.