Recloser position indicator

摘要

A recloser includes at least one pole position indicator. The position indicator includes a flexible strip that rides in a U-shaped channel. The flexible strip has an alternating color pattern and that is visible through spaced transparent windows on the indicator. The transparent windows are spaced so that the flexible strip, when in a first position shows only a first color and when in a second position only shows a second color.

主权项

1. An indicator for a recloser having a moving contact and a stationary contact, the indicator comprising:
an outer housing having a generally U-shaped body and including a side wall having alternating opaque and clear portions; an inner guide positioned within said outer housing; a generally U-shaped channel formed between said inner guide and said outer housing; a flexible strip slidably received within said U-shaped channel and including an alternating pattern on an outer surface thereof; and wherein said alternating pattern comprises a first color and a second color, said flexible strip being movable between a first position wherein said first color is visible through said clear portions and a second position wherein said second color is visible through said clear portions.