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Circuit breaker toggle link apparatus, toggle link assemblies, circuit breaker trip mechanism assemblies, and methods of limiting cradle motion of a circuit breaker

US10217591B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2017
Grant dateFeb 26, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H71/526
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A toggle link apparatus for a circuit breaker. The toggle link apparatus has an open-slotted end including a pivot feature and a stop feature opposite the pivot feature that limits motion of a connected cradle upon a tripping event. Toggle link assemblies of a circuit breaker, trip mechanism assemblies, and method of operating a trip mechanism of a circuit breaker are also provided, as are other aspects.

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