LOCKING ARRANGEMENT FOR DISCONNECT SWITCH

An arrangement for locking the disconnect linkage of a high-voltage switch is provided that includes two relatively movable locking members that are each moved between locked and unlocked positions in response to operation of the disconnect linkage. As the disconnect linkage is moved to an opened position, the two locking members are moved into relative overlapping alignment to receive a blocking member to prevent movement of the disconnect linkage. One locking member is carried by the disconnect linkage and the second member is carried by a pivotally mounted support arm that is affixed to the disconnect linkage so as to move therewith. Accordingly, the second locking member does not encroach on the space adjacent the disconnect linkage except when it is moved into alignment in the opened position. The support arm that carries the second locking member is arranged to guide the disconnect linkage and prevents undesirable movement of the disconnect linkage due to transverse forces on the disconnect linkage during movement between the opened and closed positions.