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Electrical devices with removable actuator frames

US9082569B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 27, 2010
Grant dateJul 14, 2015
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 8, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H23/145
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a system may include an electrical device, an actuator for the electrical device, and an interchangeable frame configured to be removeably attached to the electrical device and to hold the actuator. The frame may be adapted to pivotally engage the electrical device. In another embodiment, an electrical device may have an interface adapted to enable a frame to be attached to and removed from the electrical device, an opening in the electrical device, a subactuator arranged to actuate a switch in the electrical device through the opening, and to engage an actuator on the frame when the frame is attached to the electrical device, and a first rim disposed about the opening. The subactuator may include a second rim arranged to overlap the first rim.

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