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Handle operator assembly for high ampere-rated circuit breaker

US5489755A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 18, 1994
Grant dateFeb 6, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 18, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H71/66
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to a high ampere-rated circuit breaker which meets the electrical code requirements of the world market. The charging of the powerful operating springs controlling the circuit breaker contacts is made manually by means of an externally accessible handle operator assembly. A ratchet and pawl assembly allows the application of a large spring charging force by virtue of a short displacement of the handle operator.

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