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Molded case circuit breaker base and mid-cover assembly

US6377144B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 3, 1999
Grant dateApr 23, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H1/2058
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A molded case circuit breaker housing employs a tri-furcated design that imparts structural stability and manufacturing efficiency. The design provides a separate top cover, mid-cover and base wherein the mid-cover wall height to base wall height ratio is such that the stresses imparted upon the base sidewalls when pressures are exerted, for example, by gaseous discharges are withstood.

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