Circuit breaker alarm module accessible for manual testing
US9892881B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H9/16
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A short circuit indicating alarm module (SCIAM). The SCIAM includes a housing, a latch pivotally mounted relative the housing, the latch including a latching member configured to be contacted by a catch of a trip bar, and a plunger translatable relative to the housing and configured, upon depressing, to contact and trip the trip bar. Modular assemblies of a circuit breaker, trip indicating assemblies, and methods of testing short circuit indicating alarm modules are provided, as are other aspects.
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