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Circuit breaker mechanism equipped with an energy storage device with a damping stop

US5571255A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 1995
Grant dateNov 5, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2003/3068
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The energy storage device of a toggle mechanism comprises a telescopic link equipped with a damping stop designed to absorb the excess energy of a main closing spring after the closing dead point of the toggle has been passed, and before the end of travel of the drive lever. This results in a better mechanical endurance of the mechanism.

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