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Rotary contact assembly for high ampere-rated circuit breakers

US6259048A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 26, 1999
Grant dateJul 10, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H1/221
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit breaker rotary contact assembly employs a common pivot between the rotor assembly and the rotary contact arm. A pair of off-center expansion springs directly engage the rotor at one end and engage the rotary contact arm via a linkage arrangement at an opposite end thereof.

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