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Robust reset switch for circuit interrupters

US11948766B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2022
Grant dateApr 2, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02H3/33
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one example, a reset switch assembly is provided. The reset switch assembly may include a reset button assembly, a slider, a leaf switch, and a trip coil assembly. The slider may have a at least a first slider position and a second slider position. In the first slider position, the trip coil assembly may engage the slider to the reset button assembly. The leaf switch may be biased to a closed position. In in the second slider position, the slider may maintain the leaf switch in an open position. In another example, a circuit interrupter including the reset switch assembly is provided.

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