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Molded case circuit breaker operating mechanism

US4736174A · kind A · utility

50Cited by
3References
15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 23, 1987
Grant dateApr 5, 1988
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 23, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H71/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit breaker operating mechanism for automated assembly finds application within circuit breakers of different ampere ratings. The circuit breaker contacts are opened and closed by means of a roller connected to the circuit breaker operating handle through a cradle link and a cam arranged on the movable contact carrier. The operating springs, cradle and latch are first assembled to the operating mechanism prior to assembly of the operating mechanism within the breaker housing.

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