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Molded case circuit breaker accessories

US5675303A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 29, 1996
Grant dateOct 7, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 29, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2071/0278
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Molded case circuit breaker accessories using slightly modified circuit breaker cases are described. Several of the accessories utilize a microswitch to provide remote indication of an auxiliary function. One modification of the circuit breaker case includes upstanding posts to capture and position the microswitch while a further modification utilizes the magnetic trip unit adjustment screw and a support plate.

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