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Circuit breaker

US4600908A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 31, 1984
Grant dateJul 15, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H77/102
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit breaker for high-speed current-limiting breaking of a three-phase current in the event of a short-circuit condition. The breaker has three pairs of fixed and movable contactors, the latter being arranged for pivoting movement on a common shaft. The center movable contactor is biased against an opposing holder, such that in the event of a short-circuit, the bias is overcome and the movable contactors separate in unison from the fixed contactors.

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