Consolidated Edison has been granted a patent for a fall protection system for substation transformers. The system includes corner and side mounting assemblies, rail assembly with horizontal posts, and cable mounting devices. This innovative system enhances safety measures for workers maintaining transformers. GlobalData’s report on Consolidated Edison gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Fall protection system for substation transformer
A fall protection system for substation transformers has been granted a patent (Publication Number: US11959291B2). The system includes corner mounting assemblies with lifting hook mounts, a housing with a slot and lock member, and slide elements for engagement. Additionally, a corner post and side mounting assemblies with u-shaped brackets and clamps are included, along with horizontal posts for support. Each corner and side mounting element also features a cable mounting device for cable support.
Furthermore, the system comprises multiple corner mounting assemblies, each with corner mounting elements, lifting hook mounts, and lock members. These assemblies are positioned at each corner of the transformer and include slide elements, corner posts, and side mounting assemblies with u-shaped brackets and clamps. The system also incorporates top and bottom horizontal posts for additional support and gate members that can rotate between open and closed positions, along with cables extending through the cable mounting devices of the corner and side mounting assemblies for added functionality.
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