Handle with operable barriers and related locking methods

摘要

A handle assembly and related methods for actuating a mechanism such as a disconnect switch.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
turning a handle of an assembly to an OFF position and locked position, the assembly including a handle assembly and a base assembly, where the handle assembly is rotatable relative to the base assembly; depressing a cover of the handle assembly relative to the handle and moving the cover from a first position to a second position, the cover concealing at least a portion of a locking fixation feature when the cover is in the first position, the cover revealing at least a portion of the locking fixation feature when the cover is in the second position, the cover is movable relative to the handle; disposing locking structure through at least a portion of the locking fixation feature; locking a handle of the handle assembly in a particular orientation; and pivoting tabs of the base assembly and creating an opening, and disposing a portion of the cover within the opening when the cover is placed in the second position.