公开(公告)号：US06771152B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-03

申请号：US09813412

申请日：2001-03-21

Applicant: Frantz Germain ,  Stephen Stewart ,  Roger M. Bradley ,  Nicholas L. Disalvo ,  William R. Ziegler

Inventor： Frantz Germain ,  Stephen Stewart ,  Roger M. Bradley ,  Nicholas L. Disalvo ,  William R. Ziegler

IPC: H01H7300

CPC classification number: H01H83/04 ,  H01H71/62 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H02H1/0015 ,  H02H3/335 ,  H02H3/338 ,  H02H5/083

Abstract: Resettable circuit interrupting devices, such as GFCI devices that include a reset lockout mechanism, are provided. The reset lockout comprises a member coupled to swing from a pivot which moves with a reset button to permit the resetting of electrical connections between input and output conductors if the circuit interrupting mechanism used to break the connection is non-operational or if an open condition exists.

Abstract translation: 提供了可复位电路中断设备，如包含复位锁定机构的GFCI设备。 复位锁定包括一个构件，其从枢轴摆动，该枢轴与复位按钮一起移动，以允许复位输入和输出导体之间的电气连接，如果用于断开连接的电路中断机构不可操作或者存在开放状态 。

公开(公告)号：US20040108923A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-10

申请号：US10724973

申请日：2003-12-01

Inventor： Nicholas L. DiSalvo

IPC: H01H073/00

CPC classification number: H01H71/62 ,  H01H71/524 ,  H01H83/04 ,  H01H2083/045 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H02H1/0015 ,  H02H3/338 ,  H02H5/083

Abstract: Resettable circuit interrupting devices, such as GFCI devices, that include a reset lock-out mechanism are provided. The reset lock-out mechanism prevents the resetting of electrical connections between input and output conductors if the circuit interrupting mechanism used to break the connection is non-operational or if an open neutral condition exists.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括复位锁定机制的可复位电路中断设备，如GFCI设备。 如果用于断开连接的电路中断机构不可操作或存在开放中性条件，则复位锁定机制可防止输入和输出导体之间的电气连接复位。

公开(公告)号：US06670870B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-30

申请号：US10308549

申请日：2002-12-03

Applicant: Bruce F. Macbeth

Inventor： Bruce F. Macbeth

IPC: H01H7700

CPC classification number: H02H3/05 ,  H01H71/20 ,  H01H83/04 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H02H3/334 ,  H02H3/338

Abstract: An electrical protective device that includes a reset mechanism uses a resistor body to act as a hold-off to a spring driven lockout for the reset mechanism. Upon the failure of an internal component of the protective device, the spring driven lockout mechanism is released by I2R thermal action which causes a resistor to burn in half, or in the alternative, to melt solder mounting the resistor, thereby eliminating the hold-off and locking out the reset mechanism.

Abstract translation: 包括复位机构的电气保护装置使用电阻体作为复位机构的弹簧驱动闭锁的保持。 当保护装置的内部部件故障时，弹簧驱动的锁定机构通过I 2 R热作用而释放，这导致电阻器燃烧一半，或者替代地，熔化焊接安装电阻器，从而消除 按住并锁定复位机构。

公开(公告)号：US20030231089A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-18

申请号：US10170954

申请日：2002-06-13

Inventor： Robert T. Elms ,  Michael J. Whipple

IPC: H01H073/00

CPC classification number: H01H83/04 ,  H01H23/14 ,  H01H71/0228 ,  H01H2071/0242 ,  H01H2083/201

Abstract: An improved test button assembly for use in a circuit breaker includes a frame and a button member, with the button member being pivotably mounted on the frame. A pair of microswitches are mounted on a printed circuit board that is disposed on the frame. The button member is alternately engageable with the two microswitches, with one of the microswitches being connectable with a ground fault protection circuit, and the other microswitch being connectable with an arc fault protection circuit. In an alternate embodiment, a common electrical contact is mounted on the button member, and a pair of contacts are mounted on the frame, with the common contact being alternately engageable with each of the contacts mounted on the frame. The contacts mounted on the frame are connected with the ground fault and arc fault protection circuits.

Abstract translation: 用于断路器的改进的测试按钮组件包括框架和按钮构件，其中按钮构件可枢转地安装在框架上。 一对微动开关安装在布置在框架上的印刷电路板上。 按钮构件可与两个微型开关交替接合，其中一个微动开关可与接地故障保护电路连接，另一个微动开关可与电弧故障保护电路连接。 在替代实施例中，公共电触点安装在按钮构件上，并且一对触点安装在框架上，其中公共触点可与安装在框架上的每个触点交替接合。 安装在框架上的触点与接地故障和电弧故障保护电路相连。

公开(公告)号：US20030184931A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-02

申请号：US10112441

申请日：2002-03-29

Inventor： Robert Allan Morris

IPC: H02H003/00

CPC classification number: H02H11/005 ,  H01H71/123 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H02H1/0015 ,  H02H1/003

Abstract: Fault abatement circuit breaker for providing protection of critical loads. The circuit breaker provides both arc fault protection and fault lockout protection in one integrated circuit breaker. The fault lockout protection reduces the risk of short circuit damage by predicting and preventing the event. The arc fault protection trips the circuit breaker when arcing is sensed. The integrated circuit thus provides for a minimum of short circuit damage, thereby maximizing process and/or equipment up time.

Abstract translation: 用于提供关键负载保护的故障消除断路器。 断路器在一个集成断路器中提供电弧故障保护和故障锁定保护。 故障锁定保护通过预测和防止事件来降低短路损坏的风险。 电弧故障保护在感应到电弧时跳闸。 因此，集成电路提供了最小的短路损坏，从而最大限度地提高了工艺和/或设备的启动时间。

公开(公告)号：US06567250B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-20

申请号：US09469869

申请日：1999-12-22

Applicant: Andy A. Haun ,  Robert F. Dvorak ,  Brett E. Larson ,  Brian Grattan ,  Kon B Wong

Inventor： Andy A. Haun ,  Robert F. Dvorak ,  Brett E. Larson ,  Brian Grattan ,  Kon B Wong

IPC: H02H300

CPC classification number: H01H71/125 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H01H2300/03 ,  H02H1/0015 ,  H02H1/06 ,  H02H3/105 ,  H02H3/16 ,  H02H3/44 ,  Y02B70/3241 ,  Y02B90/224 ,  Y04S20/14 ,  Y04S20/227

Abstract: An arcing fault protection assembly in an electrical device, and corresponding methods determine whether arcing is present in the device. The assembly comprises a sensor, a broadband noise circuit, and a controller. The sensor detects a current and develops a corresponding sensor signal. The broadband noise circuit determines the presence of broadband noise in the sensor signal and produces a corresponding output signal. The controller processes the sensor signal and the output signal in a predetermined fashion to determine whether an arcing fault is present. The sensor, broadband noise circuit, and controller are mounted to the device.

Abstract translation: 电气设备中的电弧故障保护组件，并且相应的方法确定设备中是否存在电弧。 组件包括传感器，宽带噪声电路和控制器。 传感器检测电流并形成相应的传感器信号。 宽带噪声电路确定传感器信号中宽带噪声的存在并产生相应的输出信号。 控制器以预定方式处理传感器信号和输出信号，以确定是否存在电弧故障。 传感器，宽带噪声电路和控制器安装在设备上。

公开(公告)号：US06538862B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-25

申请号：US09683138

申请日：2001-11-26

Applicant: Henry Hall Mason, Jr. ,  Craig B. Williams ,  Cecil Rivers, Jr.

Inventor： Henry Hall Mason, Jr. ,  Craig B. Williams ,  Cecil Rivers, Jr.

IPC: H02H300

CPC classification number: H02H1/0015 ,  H01H23/145 ,  H01H71/0271 ,  H01H71/082 ,  H01H83/144 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H02H3/335

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a dual test mechanism is presented for use in a circuit breaker. More specifically, the dual test mechanism includes a dual test button which comprises a single switch for testing both the AFCI and GFCI circuits of the breaker. The test mechanism includes a circuit board, which forms a part of the circuit breaker, and a test button assembly which includes a test button and signaling components which are electrically connected to the circuit board.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的示例性实施例中，呈现用于断路器的双重测试机构。 更具体地，双测试机构包括双测试按钮，其包括用于测试断路器的AFCI和GFCI电路的单个开关。 测试机构包括形成断路器的一部分的电路板，以及包括测试按钮和电连接到电路板的信令部件的测试按钮组件。

公开(公告)号：US06482048B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-19

申请号：US09715991

申请日：2000-11-17

Applicant: Dennis William Fleege ,  Brett Eugene Larson ,  James Virgal Fixemer

Inventor： Dennis William Fleege ,  Brett Eugene Larson ,  James Virgal Fixemer

IPC: H01R430

CPC classification number: H01H71/125 ,  G01R31/025 ,  G01R31/1272 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H01R4/363 ,  H01R11/26 ,  H02H1/0015 ,  H02H1/06 ,  H02H3/44 ,  Y10T29/4902 ,  Y10T29/49071 ,  Y10T29/49073

Abstract: An apparatus for use in arcing fault detection systems within circuit breakers and which is adapted for automated production by top-down assembly. The invention also includes several devices for making electrical connections to the circuit breakers, including a lug having a top and a hollow center, the top having a hole connecting the top to the hollow center for accessing a wirebinding screw, a neutral bus having a first end and a second end, the first end disposed within the hollow center beneath the hole, a wire binding screw disposed in the hole and extending through the hollow center for securing a first wire to the first end of the neutral bus, and a strain relief member connected to the second end of the neutral bus for securing a second wire connected to the second end of the neutral bus. In another embodiment, a strain relief member has a top section and a bottom section, the top section being substantially flat and having a threaded hole disposed therein and adapted for use in securing a wire by means of a screw engaging said threaded hole, the bottom section defining a cavity for receiving a wire, the top section and the bottom section being connected together and separated by a solid member, the strain relief member having a sire welded to the strain relief member and extending through the cavity of the bottom section, the bottom section of the strain relief member preventing strain on the weld connection.

Abstract translation: 一种用于断路器内的电弧故障检测系统的装置，其适用于通过自上而下组装的自动化生产。 本发明还包括用于与断路器进行电连接的几个装置，包括具有顶部和中空中心的凸耳，顶部具有将顶部连接到中空中心的孔，用于接近线绑定螺钉，中性母线具有第一 端部和第二端，第一端设置在孔下方的中空中心内，设置在孔中并延伸穿过中空中心的线捆绑螺钉，用于将第一线固定到中性母线的第一端，并且应变消除 连接到中性母线的第二端的构件，用于固定连接到中性母线第二端的第二线。 在另一个实施例中，应变消除部件具有顶部部分和底部部分，顶部部分基本上是平的并且具有设置在其中的螺纹孔，并且适于用于通过接合所述螺纹孔的螺钉来固定电线，底部 限定用于接收线的空腔，所述顶部部分和所述底部部分连接在一起并且由实心部件分开，所述应变消除部件具有焊接到所述应变消除部件并延伸穿过所述底部部分的所述腔的所述应变消除部件， 应变消除部件的底部部分防止焊接连接处的应变。

公开(公告)号：US20020158724A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-31

申请号：US09845519

申请日：2001-04-30

Inventor： Edward Louis Wellner ,  Paul Jason Rollmann ,  Thomas Michael Hall ,  Peter Lee Nerstrom ,  Michael Frederick Walz ,  Peter Klaus Moldovan

IPC: H01H075/00

CPC classification number: H01H73/14 ,  H01H71/02 ,  H01H71/0214 ,  H01H71/0221 ,  H01H71/04 ,  H01H71/16 ,  H01H71/58 ,  H01H73/18 ,  H01H73/30 ,  H01H2071/167 ,  H01H2083/201

Abstract: A circuit breaker includes a housing; separable contacts mounted in the housing; and an operating mechanism for opening and closing the separable contacts. An overcurrent assembly is responsive to selected conditions of current flowing through the separable contacts and actuates the operating mechanism to trip open the separable contacts. A bonnet forms a U-shape which surrounds the separable contacts and which cools and splits an arc when the operating mechanism trips open the separable contacts. A first bonnet piece forms a first leg of the bonnet, and a second bonnet piece forms a second leg and a base of the bonnet.

Abstract translation: 断路器包括壳体; 安装在壳体中的可分离触点; 以及用于打开和关闭可分离触点的操作机构。 过电流组件响应于流过可分离触点的电流的选定条件，并致动操作机构以使可分离触点断开。 发动机罩形成围绕可分离触点的U形，并且当操作机构跳闸打开可分离触点时，其冷却并分裂弧。 第一个发动机罩件形成发动机罩的第一个支脚，第二个阀盖件构成了发动机罩的第二个支脚和底座。

公开(公告)号：US06437953B2

公开(公告)日：2002-08-20

申请号：US09879563

申请日：2001-06-11

Applicant: Nicholas L. DiSalvo ,  William R. Ziegler

Inventor： Nicholas L. DiSalvo ,  William R. Ziegler

IPC: H02H300

CPC classification number: H02H3/335 ,  H01H71/524 ,  H01H71/62 ,  H01H83/04 ,  H01H2083/045 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H02H1/0015 ,  H02H3/338 ,  H02H5/083

Abstract: Resettable circuit interrupting devices, such as GFCI devices, that include reverse wiring protection, and optionally an independent trip portions and/or a reset lockout portion are provided. The reverse wiring protection operates at both the line and load sides of the device so that in the event line side wiring to the device is improperly connected to the load side, fault protection for the device remains. The trip portion operates independently of a circuit interrupting portion used to break the electrical continuity in one or more conductive paths in the device. The reset lockout portion prevents the reestablishing of electrical continuity in open conductive paths if the circuit interrupting portion is non-operational or if an open neutral condition exists.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括反向布线保护的可复位电路中断装置，例如GFCI装置，以及可选地独立的跳闸部分和/或复位锁定部分。 反向接线保护在器件的线路和负载侧都工作，以便在连接到器件的线路接线不正确地连接到负载侧时，器件的故障保护功能保持不变。 跳闸部分独立于用于破坏装置中的一个或多个导电路径中的电连续性的电路中断部分。 如果电路中断部分不可操作或者存在开放中性条件，则复位锁定部分防止重新建立开放导电路径中的电连续性。