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Accessory and recess identification system for circuit breakers

US6366188B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2000
Grant dateApr 2, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2300/042
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An identification system for identifying correct placement of various circuit breaker accessories within recesses of a circuit breaker molded frame is disclosed. The system includes recess symbols adjacent the recesses in the frame and matching accessory symbols positioned on a front, visible surface of the accessories. The system may further include name labels positioned on the accessories for labeling the accessories'names. A circuit breaker employing the identification system of the present invention is also disclosed.

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