Ground test switch for insulated switchgear.

摘要

A ground test switch comprises a terminal plate (10) electrically connected to a movable contact member (8) but electrically insulated from a closed vessel (1) enclosing a high-voltage conductor (4), a grounding conductor (9) disconnectably electrically connecting the terminal plate to a member maintained at ground potential, and a locking device (13) locking the movable contact member against movement when the grounding conductor (9) is detached from the connecting position. The operator may forget to mount the grounding conductor in the switch again after a ground test. Such a trouble can be readily detected because the movable contact member is locked against movement.