Electrical switching apparatus and stored energy assembly therefor
US9754737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2235/028
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A stored energy assembly is for an electrical switching apparatus. The electrical switching apparatus includes a housing and a mount coupled to the housing. The stored energy assembly includes: a ratchet assembly having: a first ratchet member, a second ratchet member, and a shaft extending through the first ratchet member and the second ratchet member, the shaft being structured to extend through the mount; a stored energy mechanism coupled to the shaft; at least one charging mechanism structured to charge the stored energy mechanism in order to store energy; and a clutch assembly including a link assembly cooperating with the first ratchet member and the second ratchet member in order to transmit energy from the charging mechanism to the stored energy mechanism.
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