Insulated latch-cradle mechanism
US4481491A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 1983 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H71/505
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electric circuit breaker includes an insulated latch and cradle mechanism to prevent deleterious arc formation between their points of separation when the circuit breaker contacts are opened under short circuit conditions. One embodiment employs an insulated latch mounted on the breaker armature.
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