Accessory compartment for high ampere-rated circuit breaker
US5605224A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2300/044
- 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 circuit breaker electronic trip unit is contained within a recess in the circuit breaker cover and is interlocked with the circuit breaker operating mechanism to articulate the operating mechanism upon removal. The accessory units are contained within an adjoining accessory compartment recess within the circuit breaker cover. Rejection pins on the accessories insure that the correct accessories are connected within the corresponding accessory compartments.
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