Arc chute energy bypass in circuit breakers

    公开(公告)号:US12288655B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-04-29

    申请号:US18062634

    申请日:2022-12-07

    Abstract: An arc bypass assembly for use in a circuit breaker includes: an arc chute including a base, two arc sides extending from the base, and a plurality of arc plates arranged within the two arc sides, the arc chute structured to dissipate an arc upon opening of primary contacts of the circuit breaker during a high current event; an arc horn extending outwardly from a first edge of the base of the arc chute toward a primary stationary contact coupled to a line-in conductor, the arc horn structured to attract the arc; and an arc bypass wire coupled to the base of the arc chute at one end and to a secondary stationary arm of the circuit breaker at another end, where the arc bypass assembly is structured to redirect a portion of current generated during the high current event to the load.

    ARC CHUTE ENERGY BYPASS IN CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230207239A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-29

    申请号:US18062634

    申请日:2022-12-07

    CPC classification number: H01H33/14 H01H33/20 H01H37/52

    Abstract: An arc bypass assembly for use in a circuit breaker includes: an arc chute including a base, two arc sides extending from the base, and a plurality of arc plates arranged within the two arc sides, the arc chute structured to dissipate an arc upon opening of primary contacts of the circuit breaker during a high current event; an arc horn extending outwardly from a first edge of the base of the arc chute toward a primary stationary contact coupled to a line-in conductor, the arc horn structured to attract the arc; and an arc bypass wire coupled to the base of the arc chute at one end and to a secondary stationary arm of the circuit breaker at another end, where the arc bypass assembly is structured to redirect a portion of current generated during the high current event to the load.

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