Compact circuit breaker with an electronic trip unit
US4929920A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 1989 |
| Grant date | May 29, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H71/0257
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A compact current limiting circuit breaker with an electronic trip unit arranged within the circuit breaker cover and current transformers in the circuit breaker case incorporates reinforcement ribs in the cover to provide added strength. The cover also includes line terminal plugs that removably attach to the cover for preventing inadvertent access to the circuit breaker line terminals when the circuit breaker is energized. Protrusions formed on the bottom surface of the circuit breaker cover under the trip unit provide further strength while cooperating with flexible pads on the top of the current transformers to automatically compensate for manufacturing tolerances.
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