Molded case circuit breaker with auxiliary contacts
US5440088A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2071/467
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A molded case circuit breaker includes standard compartments each designed to accommodate a standard auxiliary indication or control unit. Each compartment is assigned to a predetermined function, the control device associated with this compartment being connected to the corresponding components of the circuit breaker supplying the information relating to this function. Customization of the circuit breaker can be performed by the distributor or fitter who fits a standard auxiliary unit in the compartment or compartments.
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