Title of Invention	AN IMPROVED TAMPER PROOF DISTRIBUTION BOX TO HOUSE BUS BAR SYSTEMS
Abstract	On one side of the distribution box enclosed hinges are provided and other side is provided with U clamps for closing purposes. Sealing provision is provided. Distribution boxes are moulded in engineering plastics with built in features like internal hinge fixing arrangement and no screws /rivets visible from outside when the box is closed, rubber fixing channel forming part of the moulding, bus bar fixing studs, sealing and locking fixing arrangement, inlet & outlet holes base fixing holes providing shock and tamper proof system.

Title of Invention

AN IMPROVED TAMPER PROOF DISTRIBUTION BOX TO HOUSE BUS BAR SYSTEMS

Abstract

On one side of the distribution box enclosed hinges are provided and other side is provided with U clamps for closing purposes. Sealing provision is provided. Distribution boxes are moulded in engineering plastics with built in features like internal hinge fixing arrangement and no screws /rivets visible from outside when the box is closed, rubber fixing channel forming part of the moulding, bus bar fixing studs, sealing and locking fixing arrangement, inlet & outlet holes base fixing holes providing shock and tamper proof system.

Full Text	FIELD OF INVENTION:- The Invention describes an improved Distribution Box made of engineering plastic to house bus bar systems. The conventional distribution boxes are made of mild steel sheet metal fabricated construction. The bus bars are fitted on insulating supports. These supports are then fixed on the base of the box. The hinges of cover & base of the box are normally fixed with screws / rivets which are visible from outside. The hinges can be tampered with easily & box can be opened by manipulating the hinges. Similarly the other side of the box is closed by means of bolts / screws or knobs. Even these fixing means can be tampered with easily. To provide water / dust protection from out side weather, rubber gasket channel is fabricated on the box by sheet metal works. This does not provide proper sealing protection. The conventional distribution boxes are susceptible to rusting, thereby, resulting in dangerous short circuit & fires. In this invention the enclosed hinges form part of distribution box base & cover and are moulded as part and parcel of the base & cover. The screws used for fixing the hinges are screwed from inside of the box and are not visible from outside. Hinges can vary in shape, size & looks as required. U clamps for closing purposes are provided. U clamps can vary in shape, size & looks as required. Sealing provision is made. The design is such that any tampering is visible and therefore can be recorded. The bus bars are fixed on studs provided on the base of the box. PROBLEMS WITH THE PRIOR ART 1. It can be tampered with easily by manipulating screw / rivet, knobs. 2. The conventional sheet metal boxes can become live if any loose wires or inside fitting starts touching the box. 3. It can be fatal if someone touches it. 4. It can be rusted easily and water & dust can enter the box. 5. Design limitations are there to provide gaskets etc. How this invention seeks to solve the problem: - Instead of fabricating the boxes from sheet metal the distribution boards are moulded in engineering plastics with built in features like:- i) Internal hinge fixing arrangement. ii) Rubber gasket fixing channels. iii) Bus bar fixing studs on the base of the box. iv) Sealing & locking arrangement. v) Inlet & outlet holes. vi) Provision for tamper proof arrangement. vii) Fixing arrangement of bus bars. viii) Base fixing holes. ix) Outer flanges to impart strength & provision for gasket. In the moulded boxes it is possible to provide such features as described above easily and in an efficient manner. To explain the invention refer to exhibits which are : - Exhibit.!- Shows a mild steel bus bar distribution system. This shows clearly the hinges & its fixing screws. This is liable for tampering. Exhibit.2- Shows the distribution box described in above in open condition. The sides marked are welded & invariably finished with paint & putty. Similarly the gasket sealing area is fabricated & welded. Box starts rusting, and water & dust ingress starts, thereby damaging the system & making it dangerous. Exhibit.3- Tamper proof moulded in engineering plastic distribution box for bus bar with cover closed. Exhibit.4- Tamper proof moulded in engineering plastic distribution box with hinges -no screw/rivet visible from outside. Exhibit.5- Tamper proof moulded in engineering plastic bus bar distribution box with cover open. In the moulded tamper proof box for bus bars, the features are provided in the moulding itself and do not have to be fabricated. As such these features form part and parcel of the box itself imparting tamper proof features. Incase any person / body tries to tamper the box it looses its original shape and cannot be repaired. Even if it is repaired, it will show by itself the repaired portion and make it evident that the box has been tampered with. The design is such that any tampering is visible and therefore can be recorded. The bus bars are fixed on studs provided on the base of the box. Statement of invention: An improved tamper proof distribution box to house bus bar system consisting of a base and cover moulded with engineering plastics with built in features like internal hinge fixing arrangement and no screws /rivets visible from outside when the box is closed, rubber fixing channel forming part of the moulding, bus bar fixing studs, sealing and locking fixing arrangement, inlet & outlet holes base fixing holes providing shock and tamper proof system. The distribution box made of insulating material is not affected by electric shocks. An improved U clamps arrangement is provided for closing purposes with sealing arrangement. The distribution box can be used not only for bus bar but also for other electrical accessory and fitting like circuit breaker, MCCM's, isolators, switching system, latching relays, contactors/GSM-CDMA modem, meters, control systems, PLCC and similar other equipments. CLAIMS AN IMPROVED TAMPER PROOF DISTRIBUTION BOX TO HOUSE BUS BAR SYSTEMS Claim No. 1 The said tamper proof distribution box to house bus bar system comprising of a base and cover moulded with engineering plastics with built in features like internal hinge fixing arrangement and no screws /rivets visible from outside when the box is closed, rubber fixing channel forming part of the moulding, bus bar fixing studs, sealing and locking fixing arrangement, inlet & outlet holes base fixing holes providing shock and tamper proof system. 2. An improved tamper proof distribution box made of insulating material not affected by electric shocks. 3. An improved tamper proof distribution box with tamper proof internal hinges & their fixing screws / rivets not visible from outside making it tamper proof. 4. An improved internal hinges arrangement as claimed in 1 and 3 where the closing of the box is facilitated by internal hinges and U clamps. 5. An improved U clamps arrangement as claimed in 1 and 4 is provided for closing purposes with sealing arrangement. 6. An improved Sealing arrangement as claimed in 1 and 5 is provided. 7. An improved design as claimed in 1 and 6 can be used not only for bus bar but also for other electrical accessory and fitting like circuit breaker, MCCM's, isolators, switching system, latching relays, contactors/ GSM- CDMA modem, meters, control systems, PLCC and similar other equipments. 8. An improved tamperproof distribution box as claimed in 1 to 7 as claimed in any of the preceding claims. 9. An improved enclosed hinges and U clamps arrangement for tamper proof distribution box substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawing & claims above.

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FIELD OF INVENTION:-
The Invention describes an improved Distribution Box made of engineering plastic to house bus bar systems. The conventional distribution boxes are made of mild steel sheet metal fabricated construction. The bus bars are fitted on insulating supports. These supports are then fixed on the base of the box. The hinges of cover & base of the box are normally fixed with screws / rivets which are visible from outside. The hinges can be tampered with easily & box can be opened by manipulating the hinges. Similarly the other side of the box is closed by means of bolts / screws or knobs. Even these fixing means can be tampered with easily. To provide water / dust protection from out side weather, rubber gasket channel is fabricated on the box by sheet metal works. This does not provide proper sealing protection. The conventional distribution boxes are susceptible to rusting, thereby, resulting in dangerous short circuit & fires.
In this invention the enclosed hinges form part of distribution box base & cover and are moulded as part and parcel of the base & cover. The screws used for fixing the hinges are screwed from inside of the box and are not visible from outside. Hinges can vary in shape, size & looks as required. U clamps for closing purposes are provided. U clamps can vary in shape, size & looks as required. Sealing provision is made. The design is such that any tampering is visible and therefore can be recorded. The bus bars are fixed on studs provided on the base of the box.
PROBLEMS WITH THE PRIOR ART
1. It can be tampered with easily by manipulating screw / rivet, knobs.
2. The conventional sheet metal boxes can become live if any loose wires
or inside fitting starts touching the box.
3. It can be fatal if someone touches it.
4. It can be rusted easily and water & dust can enter the box.
5. Design limitations are there to provide gaskets etc.
How this invention seeks to solve the problem: -
Instead of fabricating the boxes from sheet metal the distribution boards are moulded in engineering plastics with built in features like:-
i) Internal hinge fixing arrangement.
ii) Rubber gasket fixing channels.
iii) Bus bar fixing studs on the base of the box.
iv) Sealing & locking arrangement.
v) Inlet & outlet holes.
vi) Provision for tamper proof arrangement.
vii) Fixing arrangement of bus bars.
viii) Base fixing holes.
ix) Outer flanges to impart strength & provision for gasket.
In the moulded boxes it is possible to provide such features as described above easily and in an efficient manner.
To explain the invention refer to exhibits which are : -
Exhibit.!- Shows a mild steel bus bar distribution system. This shows
clearly the hinges & its fixing screws. This is liable for tampering.
Exhibit.2- Shows the distribution box described in above in open condition. The sides marked are welded & invariably finished with paint & putty. Similarly the gasket sealing area is fabricated & welded. Box starts rusting, and water & dust ingress starts, thereby damaging the system & making it dangerous.
Exhibit.3- Tamper proof moulded in engineering plastic distribution box for bus bar with cover closed.
Exhibit.4- Tamper proof moulded in engineering plastic distribution box with hinges -no screw/rivet visible from outside.
Exhibit.5- Tamper proof moulded in engineering plastic bus bar distribution box with cover open.
In the moulded tamper proof box for bus bars, the features are provided in the moulding itself and do not have to be fabricated. As such these features form part and parcel of the box itself imparting tamper proof
features. Incase any person / body tries to tamper the box it looses its original shape and cannot be repaired. Even if it is repaired, it will show by itself the repaired portion and make it evident that the box has been tampered with. The design is such that any tampering is visible and therefore can be recorded. The bus bars are fixed on studs provided on the base of the box.
Statement of invention:
An improved tamper proof distribution box to house bus bar system consisting of a base and cover moulded with engineering plastics with built in features like internal hinge fixing arrangement and no screws /rivets visible from outside when the box is closed, rubber fixing channel forming part of the moulding, bus bar fixing studs, sealing and locking fixing arrangement, inlet & outlet holes base fixing holes providing shock and tamper proof system. The distribution box made of insulating material is not affected by electric shocks.
An improved U clamps arrangement is provided for closing purposes with sealing arrangement. The distribution box can be used not only for bus bar but also for other electrical accessory and fitting like circuit breaker, MCCM's, isolators, switching system, latching relays, contactors/GSM-CDMA modem, meters, control systems, PLCC and similar other equipments.

CLAIMS
AN IMPROVED TAMPER PROOF DISTRIBUTION BOX TO HOUSE BUS BAR SYSTEMS
Claim No. 1
The said tamper proof distribution box to house bus bar system comprising of a base and cover moulded with engineering plastics with built in features like internal hinge fixing arrangement and no screws /rivets visible from outside when the box is closed, rubber fixing channel forming part of the moulding, bus bar fixing studs, sealing and locking fixing arrangement, inlet & outlet holes base fixing holes providing shock and tamper proof system.
2. An improved tamper proof distribution box made of insulating
material not affected by electric shocks.
3. An improved tamper proof distribution box with tamper proof internal
hinges & their fixing screws / rivets not visible from outside making it
tamper proof.
4. An improved internal hinges arrangement as claimed in 1 and 3 where
the closing of the box is facilitated by internal hinges and U clamps.
5. An improved U clamps arrangement as claimed in 1 and 4 is provided
for closing purposes with sealing arrangement.
6. An improved Sealing arrangement as claimed in 1 and 5 is provided.
7. An improved design as claimed in 1 and 6 can be used not only for bus
bar but also for other electrical accessory and fitting like circuit breaker,
MCCM's, isolators, switching system, latching relays, contactors/ GSM-
CDMA modem, meters, control systems, PLCC and similar other
equipments.
8. An improved tamperproof distribution box as claimed in 1 to 7 as
claimed in any of the preceding claims.
9. An improved enclosed hinges and U clamps arrangement for tamper
proof distribution box substantially as herein described with reference to
the accompanying drawing & claims above.

Documents:

1266-del-2006-abstract.pdf

1266-del-2006-claims.pdf

1266-del-2006-correspondence-others.pdf

1266-del-2006-correspondence-po.pdf

1266-del-2006-description (complete).pdf

1266-del-2006-drawings.pdf

1266-del-2006-form-1.pdf

1266-del-2006-form-18.pdf

1266-del-2006-form-2.pdf

1266-del-2006-form-3.pdf

1266-del-2006-form-5.pdf

1266-del-2006-form-9.pdf

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Patent Number

209117

Indian Patent Application Number

1266/DEL/2006

PG Journal Number

34/2007

Publication Date

24-Aug-2007

Grant Date

20-Aug-2007

Date of Filing

25-May-2006

Name of Patentee

DHARAM PAL GUPTA

Applicant Address

B-396, New Friends Colony New Delhi-110065

Inventors:

#	Inventor's Name	Inventor's Address
1	DHARAM PAL GUPTA	B-396, New Friends Colony New Delhi-110065

PCT International Classification Number

B27J1/00

PCT International Application Number

N/A

PCT International Filing date

PCT Conventions:

#	PCT Application Number	Date of Convention	Priority Country
1			NA