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 date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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