Method of electrically grounding a circuit breaker and circuit breaker panel employing a grounding member
US6490150B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2083/201
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A circuit breaker panel includes a panel having a surface; an electrically conductive grounding member, such as a grounding strip, adapted for electrical connection to ground; a circuit breaker having an electrically conductive surface; and one or more fasteners fastening the circuit breaker to the panel. The electrically conductive grounding member is sandwiched between the surface of the panel and the electrically conductive surface of the circuit breaker. The electrically conductive circuit breaker surface electrically engages the electrically conductive grounding member.
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