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Circuit breaker contact arm and attachment means

US4021632A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 23, 1976
Grant dateMay 3, 1977
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Expiry dateJan 23, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H1/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a circuit breaker, the movable contact carrying contact arm is pivotally connected to the contact carrier which pivots on the circuit breaker frame; the contact arm is stamped copper; the contact arm carrier pivot connection includes a pin passing through the walls of the carrier and with respect to which the contact arm pivots; also, improved means for establishing pressure of movable contacts.

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