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Circuit breaker

US4780579A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 15, 1988
Grant dateOct 25, 1988
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 15, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H73/18
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit breaker includes an insulating case, a fixed contact, and an insulating member covering the top surface of the fixed contact. A first end of the insulating member is received in a locking slot of the case and a second end includes an opening through which a raised portion of the fixed contact extends. A contact point is provided on the raised portion of the fixed contact.

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