Portable load-breaking and pickup jumper apparatus

摘要

A portable load-breaking and pickup apparatus for handling a load associated with a power distribution system is disclosed. The apparatus includes first and second spaced-apart connectors electrically connected by a load break assembly. The load break assembly includes first and second outer contacts configured for mating engagement and configured to provide a low-resistance path between the first and second connectors, and first and second inner contacts configured for mating engagement and configured to provide a high-resistance path between the first and second connectors. The load break assembly transitions from an open position to a closed position in two stages. The two stages include closing the high-resistance path prior to closing the low-resistance path, and closing the low-resistance path after the high-resistance path has been closed.

主权项

1. A portable load-breaking and pickup apparatus, comprising:
(a) first and second spaced-apart connectors electrically connected by a load break assembly, the load break assembly including:
(i) first and second outer contacts configured for mating engagement and configured to provide a low-resistance path between the first and second connectors;(ii) an inner contact and contact portion configured for mating engagement and configured to provide a high-resistance path between the first and second connectors;(iii) a venting structure configured to permit hot gases created by arcing to escape the apparatus when the load break assembly transitions from an open position to a closed position; (b) wherein the load break assembly transitions from the open position to the closed position in two stages, the two stages include:
(i) closing the high-resistance path prior to closing the low-resistance path; and(ii) closing the low-resistance path after the high-resistance path has been closed.