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Disconnect operating handles suitable for circuit breakers and related bucket assemblies

US9484163B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2014
Grant dateNov 1, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H9/18
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disconnect operating handles for circuit breakers are configured with a rotary handle attached to an inwardly oriented shaft that connects to a gear assembly that translates rotational input to linear input. The disconnect operating handles include pivoting lockout levers that automatically “pop” out to expose the lockout space for a padlock when a user touches the lever in an appropriate location.

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