CLIAMS:1. A busbar support assembly comprising:
a busbar support,
a grip operatively coupled with said busbar support and configured to hold one or more busbars and to suit cross section of said one or more busbars, wherein said grip is detachably fixed in said busbar support and is changeable based on desired number of busbars and their respective cross section without change in installation of busbar support.

2. The assembly of claim 1, wherein said grip is of rectangular shape with two opposite sides configured with matching slots to hold said one or more busbars, wherein width of said matching slots is based on the one or more busbars to be accomodated.

3. The assembly of claim 1, wherein said grip is made of any or a combination of conducting material and stainless steel.

4. The assembly of claim 1, said grip further comprises side walls that couple with the side walls of the busbar support.

5. The assembly of claim 1, wherein said busbar support is made of any or a combination of insulating material and thermosetting plastic.

6. The assembly of claim 1, wherein said busbar support comprises one or a combination of a cavity, one or more side walls, and steps configured to properly engage with said grip.

7. The assembly of claim 1, wherein said grip and said busbar support are configured to prevent lateral and vertical movement of said grip when installed in said busbar support.

8. The assembly of claim 1, wherein said busbar support is mounted on a channel provided in control panel.

9. The assembly of claim 1, wherein said one or more busbars are secured from vertical displacement by a retainer placed and fastened at top.

10. A busbar assembly comprising:
one or more busbars;
a busbar support,
a grip operatively coupled with said busbar support and configured to hold said one or more busbars and to suit cross section of said one or more busbars, wherein said grip is detachably fixed in said busbar support and is changeable based on desired number of busbars and their respective cross section without change in installation of busbar support.
,TagSPECI:TECHNICAL FIELD
[1] The present disclosure generally relates to the technical field of low and medium voltage electrical supply system. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a system to hold busbars.

BACKGROUND
[2] The background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[3] Low and medium electric power distribution installations, whether domestic or industrial, generally have Power Control Centres (PCC) (also known as distribution panels/switchboard panels/control panels) that house various control devices. Electrical connectivity between these devices within the distribution/switchboard panels is provided by means of busbars that are a convenient means to supply relatively high electric currents at rated voltage. Such assemblies are not only convenient from an electrical point of view, but are also relatively compact and easily accessible for maintenance purposes.
[4] Busbars are usually a strip of a material like copper, brass or aluminum that are good conductor for electricity. Electrical requirements for the system, space constraints, etc. are the main parameters that dictate the number, size in terms of length/cross-sectional area/etc., of the busbar(s), and the cross-sectional area of busbars would vary accordingly. Further a system, depending on the functional requirement, can be configured with a number of busbars all having some or different sizes and cross-sectional area.
[5] Support structures are provided to support busbar(s) for safety and insulation of electrical systems and especially when their length is long or to isolate adjacent busbars. The busbar support structure and insulators are designed to provide safety in normal condition as well as in case of any short circuit. Typically a busbar may either be supported on insulators, or else insulation may completely surround it. Since busbar(s) carry high current, they are protected from accidental contact either by a metal earthed enclosure or by installing at an elevation out of normal reach. For better safety of the electrical system, busbars are provided with a busbar support assembly that protects against any undesired/unwanted connection/ coupling between busbar and other electric elements of the circuit and/or to protect the busbar from the electromagnetic forces developed during short circuit condition.
[6] In prior art, several support structure/assembly have been disclosed, however these structures/assemblies are rigid and are designed for fixed dimensions or fixed cross sectional area of busbar. Once designed for particular dimension, these structures can’t be changed/ configured for accommodating busbars of other sizes. Thus, even a minor change in dimension can result in discarding of earlier busbar support structure.
[7] There is therefore a need of a busbar holder (or support and two terms used interchangeably) assembly that can be configured to simultaneously hold one or more number of busbars of same/ different dimensions with or without minor modifications.
[8] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply.
[9] In some embodiments, the numbers expressing quantities of ingredients, properties such as concentration, reaction conditions, and so forth, used to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention are to be understood as being modified in some instances by the term “about.” Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.
[10] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[11] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[12] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all Markush groups used in the appended claims.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[13] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a busbar support assembly that can simultaneously support one or more busbars of same or different dimensions.
[14] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a busbar support assembly that has flexibility to allow use of busbars of different cross sections without any change in installation.
[15] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a busbar support assembly that provides flexibility to allow change in number of busbars along with or without change in their cross section without any change in installation.
[16] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a bus-bar support assembly which is simple, economically manufactured, installed and used with little modification in the assembly.
[17] A further object of the present disclosure is to provide a bus-bar support which permits flexibility in layout of busbars even after installation.

SUMMARY
[18] The present disclosure provides a busbar support assembly that has flexibility to be configured to meet the varying requirement of number of busbars to be supported and differences in their cross section. In an aspect, such change in configuration can be affected without any change in installation of busbar supports in electrical equipment where busbars and busbar supports are installed.
[19] In an aspect, the disclosed busbar support assembly can include a grip that can be configured to hold one or more number of busbars and to suit cross section of these busbars. In another aspect, the grip can be housed in a busbar support such that even as the grip can change to suite the requirement of number of busbars and their cross section, the busbar support remains same. Thus, a grip that meets the requirement of busbar numbers, and their cross section can be selected and fitted in the busbar support to facilitate the installation.
[20] In another aspect, the grip can support different numbers of busbars with different cross sections by means of slots whose dimensions and numbers vary depending on the requirement of number of bus bar and width of the busbars.
[21] In another aspect, the grip can be a conducting material such as steel while the busbar support is made of an insulating material. Thus, one or more busbars supported by the disclosed busbar support assembly can carry more than one busbars that carry same phase of power.
[22] In another aspect, the busbar support can be fixed on the channel or any other support member of the equipment while the grip is detachably fixed in the busbar support. Thus, in case of need to change busbar layout involving their numbers and/or cross section, grips can be changed without any need of removing and replacing busbar support.
[23] In another aspect, the grip and busbar support can be configured to prevent lateral and/or vertical movement of the grip when installed in the busbar support. Thus, the disclosed busbar support assembly can be configured to withstand electromagnetic forces on the busbars held by them.
[24] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[25] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[26] FIGs. 1A and 1B illustrate exemplary perspective views of grips in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[27] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary perspective view of busbar support in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[28] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary perspective view of busbar support assembly in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[29] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[30] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[31] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[32] Embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to a busbar support assembly that has flexibility to be configured to meet the varying requirement of number of busbars to be supported and differences in their cross section.
[33] In an embodiment, the disclosed busbar support assembly can include a grip made of a material having adequate strength such as steel, which can be configured to hold one or more number of busbars, and further configured to suit cross section of these busbars. In another embodiment, the grip can be housed in a busbar support made of an insulating material such that even as the grip can change to suit the requirement of number of busbars and their cross section, the busbar support remains same. Thus, a grip that meets the requirement of busbar numbers and their cross section can be selected and fitted in the busbar support to facilitate the installation.
[34] Various embodiments of the disclosure shall now be disclosed with reference to drawings.
[35] FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B illustrate exemplary perspective views of two typical grips 100 and 150 in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. As depicted in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B, the grip 100/150 (or steel grip hereinafter) can be of rectangular shape with four side walls and a bottom 104. Two of these sides that shall be traverse to direction of busbars, can incorporate slots (referring to FIG. 1A) such as 102-1, 102-2, 102-3, and 102-4, (collectively referred to as 102 hereinafter). The two opposing walls of the steel grip 100 can be configured with these slots in matching positions so that a busbar through the steel grip 100 can be supported/held securely in a pair of slots on opposite sides. The exemplary steel grip 100 has a set of four slots and thus steel grip 100 can be used for holding four busbars. It is to be appreciated that it is also possible to hold less than four busbars, leaving some of the slots empty. The two remaining sides 106-1 and 106-2 (collectively referred to as 106) can be configured/sized to engage with corresponding sides of the busbar support as would be explained in subsequent paragraphs.
[36] In another embodiment, width of the slots can correspond to width of the busbar to be held. For example, steel grip 150 illustrated in FIG. 1B is configured with wider slots 152-1 and 152-2. It will be appreciated that size of the steel grip 100/150 remaining same, increase in width of the slots 102/152 shall reduce their total numbers, as in steel grip 150 that is having only two slots 152-1 and 152-2. It is to be appreciated that though the exemplary steel grips 100/150 have been illustrated with multiple slots of same width, it is possible to configure slots of different widths on a steel grip. Thus, a busbar support assembly can simultaneously support busbars having different cross sections.
[37] In an embodiment, the steel grip 100 or steel grip 150 or any other steel grip configured to hold different numbers of busbars and of different cross sections can have same size and shape except for configuration of slots so that they all fit a busbar support equally well. This can enable fitting of different numbers of busbars with different cross sections in the same busbar support system simply by changing the steel grip that suits the busbars and their numbers.
[38] In another embodiment, the steel grip 100/150 can be of a material that is strong enough to withstand electromagnetic forces between the busbars held by them. In addition, material of construction can be corrosion resistant. Steel provided with suitable corrosion preventive treatment or stainless steel are some of the suitable materials without any limitation. The steel grip can be manufactured by pressing operation or by bending of steel sheet and welding (fabrication).
[39] In an aspect of the disclosure, steel grip 100/150 can be made of a material such as steel or stainless steel, which is conductive, and the busbars configured on a steel grip 100/150 shall be in electrical continuity. Therefore, busbars held by a busbar support assembly of the present disclosure shall carry same phase of power. It thus has application in equipment that needs to be configured with a defined number of busbars carrying same phase of power for distribution to various subsystems such as in distribution boards and the like.
[40] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary perspective view of busbar support 200 in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the busbar support 200 can be configured to receive steel grip 100/150. Thus, it can also be of rectangular shape with cavity 202 to receive and hold steel grip 100/150. Walls 204-1 and 204-2 (collectively referred to as 204) of the cavity 202 can include steps that can restrain sideways and vertical movement of the steel grip 100/150 placed therein. Further, the busbar support 200 can incorporate features that can enable its mounting on a channel or any other similar arrangement provided in the equipment for installation of busbar supports.
[41] In another embodiment, the busbar support 200 can be made of an insulating material that is capable of electrically isolating the steel grip 100/150 and busbars held by the steel grip 100/150 from its surroundings. It should also be of adequate strength and appropriate aging properties so as to provide trouble free service over a long period of time. Material for busbar support can be but not limited to nylon or a suitable thermosetting plastic meeting these criteria.
[42] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary perspective view of busbar support assembly in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the steel grip 100 can be received by busbar support 200 in the cavity 202 with side walls 106 of the steel grip 100 lodged in the recess formed by the steps 206. Steel strip 100 securely positioned within the recess is restrained from sideways and vertical movement.
[43] Busbar support assembly 300 comprising busbar support 200 and steel grip 100 can receive and support four bus bars. In case there is need to change the configuration to hold two busbars that have different such as wider cross section, the steel grip 100 can be replaced by another suitable steel grip such as steel grip 150 that can accommodate and hold wider busbars. As would be appreciated, there is no need to dismantle the busbar support 200 for this purpose. Thus, the disclosed busbar support assembly 300 comprising of steel grip 100/150 and busbar support 200 provides flexibility to change the installation without any need of removing and replacing busbar support.
[44] In an embodiment, after the busbars have been placed in the steel grip 100/150, the busbar support assembly 300 can be secured from top by placing and fastening a retainer at the top that can prevent vertical displacement of the busbars thus completing the installation.
[45] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION
[46] The present disclosure provides a busbar support assembly that can simultaneously support one or more busbars of same/ different dimensions.
[47] The present disclosure provides a busbar support assembly that has flexibility to allow use of busbars of different cross sections without any change in installation.
[48] The present disclosure provides a busbar support assembly that has flexibility to allow change in number of busbars along with or without change in their cross section without any change in installation.
[49] The present disclosure provides a bus-bar support assembly which is simple, economically manufactured, installed and used with little modification in the assembly.
[50] The present disclosure provides a bus-bar support which permits flexibility in layout of busbar even after installation.