Circuit device racking mechanism
US5097382A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 1991 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02B11/127
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A racking mechanism for a fused circuit breaker includes a drive assembly that is removable as a unit from the breaker and fuse truck. A modular assembly includes a drive unit having a drive shaft and a travelling nut and yoke for rotating a pair of levering arms for moving the breaker among a plurality of positions in a cubicle. All interlocks are included on the modular drive assembly. An indicator is cam operated by the travelling nut and includes a face having indicia that identifies the direction of rotation of the drive shaft.
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