Dual connector strap for a rotary contact circuit breaker
US6204743A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 29, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H71/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrically conducting strap for use in a rotary circuit breaker cassette provides dual connectors to accommodate either an electronic or mechanical trip unit within the circuit breaker and electrical distribution system. The continuous, integral strap includes a first section including a fixed contact mounted thereon, a U-shaped second section, a third section having two apertures for connection to associated electrical equipment, and a fourth section having two apertures for connection to a line of a distribution system providing electrical power to a load. Thus, the circuit breaker has the advantage of reduced cost and increased ease of manufacturability since a common cassette is used.
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