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Device for adjusting the bimetal blade of a circuit breaker

US5257001A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 24, 1992
Grant dateOct 26, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H71/7436
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit breaker comprises a connector (17) connected to a bimetal blade (1) having an adjustable inclination. An end of the bimetal blade is embedded in an isolating axle (2) parallel to the plane of the bimetal blade (1), the position in rotation of the axle being adjustable by a screw (5) parallel to the axle comprising a tapered tip pressing on a lever (4) fixed to the axle (2) and perpendicular to the latter.

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