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Clutch assembly for electrical switching apparatus with large compression close spring

US6064021A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 8, 1999
Grant dateMay 16, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H3/30
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A clutch assembly for an electrical switching apparatus which has a close spring working in conjunction with a cam disposed on a cam shaft, wherein the close spring provides a rotational force to the cam shaft in a forward direction. The spring clutch is disposed on the cam shaft and allows the cam shaft to rotate in the forward direction but prevents rotation of the cam shaft in the opposite direction.

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