Circuit breaker with translating electrical contact, circuit breaker electrical contact assemblies, and operational methods
US8809722B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2077/025
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Circuit breakers having an electrical contact assembly with a moving electrical contact that is linearly translatable within an inner cavity are disclosed. A guide linearly carries a moveable contact assembly having the moving electrical contact and the guide has one or more guide supports accessible by a drive member external to the cavity. According to another aspect, a circuit breaker electrical contact assembly and method of operating a circuit breaker is provided, as are other aspects.
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