Shallow electrical protection device (GFCI, AFCI, and AFCI/GFCI) system and method
US11862906B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2103/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical outlet receptacle including a circuit board defining a first plane and a solenoid having a central axis perpendicular to the first plane. The electrical outlet receptacle further including a reset plunger with a portion extending through the first end of the solenoid and axially movable therein, and an armature movable axially along the portion of the reset plunger extending through the solenoid. Wherein the armature includes a slanted projection configured to contact a cam surface of a slide mechanism and provide the downward force on the cam surface.
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