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Vent arrangement for high amperage molded case circuit breaker

US4598186A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 1983
Grant dateJul 1, 1986
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H9/40
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Arc suppressor plates in a high amperage molded case circuit breaker are arranged in an arc corresponding to blade travel and define passageways having larger exits aligned with respective vents defined by a molded insulator engaged in the wall of the circuit breaker base.

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