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Vacuum circuit breaker with means for selectively latching a wipe cage

US4381435A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 2, 1981
Grant dateApr 26, 1983
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2001

Classification

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

Abstract

A vacuum circuit breaker having a movable contact coupled through a wipe cage to an operating member which imparts movement during opening and closing strokes to the movable contact is provided with a latch for latching the wipe cage into its fully extended position during selected portions of the opening and closing strokes.

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