Dampening apparatus and circuit interrupter including the same
US7633364B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H3/60
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A dampening apparatus has a housing with a plurality of first guide members and a plurality of second guide members coupled together. A first biasing member is located in an area proximate to the first guide members and within the housing. A first planar member is provided having a plurality of first apertures with the first guide members or the second guide members passing through the first apertures. A plurality of second planar members is provided having a plurality of second apertures with the second guide members passing through the second apertures. A plurality of second biasing members is located in an area proximate to the second guide members. An elongated shaft is coupled to the first planar member. The dampening apparatus could be included in a circuit interrupter.
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