Enclosed electrical power disconnect switches and circuit breaker
US5597991A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H9/22
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical power switch assembly has a disconnect switch electrically connected to a circuit breaker mounted within an enclosure having a hinge cover where the disconnect switch has a movable element that opens and closes electrical contacts. The movable element is pivotably connected to the cover using a switch link such that the opening of the cover causing the switch link to pull the movable element causing the electrical contacts to open. A breaker link that extends outside the enclosure is used to activate and deactivate the circuit breaker.
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