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Current tapping device disconnectable from an omnibus bar distribution column

US4823231A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 22, 1987
Grant dateApr 18, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 22, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02B11/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A disconnectable current tapping device is provided having clips engageable on onmibus bars and disengageable therefrom by translation of a clip carrying slide controlled by a rotary shaft, which is rotated by a plug which is mounted for translation on the shaft while being urged by a return spring, and which is subjected to the action of a control member such as an operating key. By an axial thrust exerted on the plug, a transmission piece provided with a spur in engagement in an annular groove formed in the plug, is drawn in translation so as to actuate a prebreak microcontact; at the end of rotation of the shaft controlling the disconnection, the piece is retained by a resilient retractable member, whereas the plug is returned only through a ramp provided at the edge of the groove so as to allow release of the spur.

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