Circuit breaker with arc gas vent baffle
US4650940A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 1986 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H9/0264
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A circuit breaker with an arc gas vent baffle characterized by a molded insulating housing containing circuit breaker and an arc quenching chamber, the housing having walls forming a compartment containing a terminal, the walls having spaced vent openings communicating with the compartment one of which openings is covered with a baffle to turn aside the flow of gases, and the baffle being yieldably mounted to permit access through the opening from the outside of the housing.
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