Molded case circuit breaker actuator-accessory unit reset mechanism
US4913503A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 1988 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H71/0228
- 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. The reset mechanism allows the actuator-accessory unit to become reset without interferring with the operation of the integrated protection unit.
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