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Secondary circuit breaker for distribution transformer

US4489299A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 1983
Grant dateDec 18, 1984
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H71/525
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A secondary circuit breaker for a distribution transformer characterized by electrical inductive apparatus within an oil-filled housing, and circuit interrupter for controlling current flow through the transformer and comprising a releasable latch arm, trip means operable upon overload conditions to release the latch arm, a latch lever between the trip means and the latch arm and comprising the only operable part therebetween, and the latch lever having a cam surface for latching and unlatching the releasable arm.

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