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Molded case circuit breaker actuator-accessory unit

US4894631A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 1988
Grant dateJan 16, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2083/205
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated protection unit is a circuit breaker which includes basic overcurrent protection facility along with selective electrical accessories. A molded plastic accessory access cover secured to the integrated protection unit cover protects the accessory components contained within the integrated protection unit cover from the environment. A combined overcurrent trip actuator and multiple accessory unit can be field-installed within the integrated protection unit. The combined actuator-accessory unit includes electronic control circuitry for the accessories along with mechanical trip and reset interface components.

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