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Multi-path switching configuration

US7440251B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2005
Grant dateOct 21, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H33/022
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multi-path switching configuration provides independent switching of multiple circuit paths. In a preferred arrangement, a plurality of circuit interrupters have one end connected in common with each other and a second end providing a circuit path connection. An operating facility is arranged to independently operate the circuit interrupters via an operating member operatively connected to a respective circuit interrupter and controlling the respective interrupting path. Two or more of the operating members are moved to selectively provide desired connections of circuit paths.

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