MOTORIZED RACKING ASSEMBLY

A racking assembly (30) for an electrical apparatus (10) is provided. The racking assembly (30) includes a movable carriage assembly (40) and a drive assembly (50). The movable carriage assembly (40) is sized to fit within a housing assembly (12) and is structured to be moved between a first position and a second position. The carriage assembly (40) is further structured to support at least one electrical component (20). The drive assembly (50) includes a motor assembly (60) and a positioning assembly (80). The motor assembly (60) is structured to impart movement to said positioning assembly (80). The motor assembly (60) is coupled to said positioning assembly (80). The positioning assembly (80) is structured to impart movement to said carriage assembly (40) and to move said carriage assembly (40) from said first position to said second position. The positioning assembly (80) is coupled to said carriage assembly (40). In this configuration, the racking assembly (30) is structured to move the carriage assembly (40), and therefore the electrical apparatus (10), between the first and second positions.