Vacuum interrupter, retaining clip therefor and associated method
US9455104B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2033/66276
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A retaining clip is for a vacuum interrupter. The vacuum interrupter includes a tubular ceramic member, a tubular shield member, and a pair of separable contacts. The shield member is disposed internal with respect to the ceramic member. The separable contacts are disposed internal with respect to the shield member. The retaining clip comprises: a base mounted on the ceramic member; and at least one flexible arm extending from the base. The flexible arm engages the shield member in order to retain the shield member on the ceramic member.
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