摘要:
A rotary contact circuit breaker employs a crank to couple a switching mechanism to the rotary contact pole structure. The use of a crank allows for the mechanism and pole structure the individually optimized without effecting the performance of the other. In particular the crank allows for a mechanism that is able to achieve maximum torque delivery to the pole structure.
摘要:
An air circuit breaker bell alarm unit allows selection of both bell alarm accessory lock-out facility along with automatic reset function. A plunger extending from the bottom of the bell alarm accessory interacts with the circuit breaker operating components to automatically reset the bell alarm pop-up target in the early stages of the closing of the circuit breaker contacts or to lock-out the closing of the circuit breaker contacts until the pop-up target is manually reset.
摘要:
An air circuit breaker ratcheting mechanism includes a ratchet and pawl whereby the closing springs charging gear is prevented from reverse rotation during the closing springs charging operation. Upon completion of the charging operation, the ratchet and pawl become disengaged from the charging gear when the charged closing springs are released in response to a manual closing button depression. An interlock arrangement prevents release of the holding prop to discharge the charged circuit breaker closing springs unless the circuit breaker operating handle is completely in the home position.
摘要:
A high ampere-rated circuit breaker which meets the electrical code requirements of the world market. The charging of the powerful operating spring controlling the circuit breaker contacts is made automatically by means of an electric motor. The motor interlock arrangement prevents rotation of the closing shaft until and unless the circuit breaker contact closing spring has become completely charged.
摘要:
This invention relates to a high ampere-rated circuit breaker which meets the electrical code requirements of the world market. The charging of the powerful operating springs controlling the circuit breaker contacts is made automatically by means of an electric motor. The circuit breaker operating handle connects with the operating springs upon stalling of the electric motor. An electrical switching arrangement is used to remove power from the motor operator unit at the completion of the charging cycle.
摘要:
This invention relates to a high ampere-rated circuit breaker which meets the electrical code requirements of the world market. The operating springs controlling the CLOSED state of the circuit breaker contacts are contained within a module unit which can be installed both in the field as well as in the factory. A separate module provides the spring bias forces required for each of the circuit breaker ampere ratings.
摘要:
A molded case circuit breaker having a thermal-magnetic trip unit is provided with a mechanical rating plug to allow a number of circuit breakers of different ampere ratings to be used within a common-sized enclosure. Multiple mechanical rating plugs are stored at the place of distribution to adapt the common enclosure to a specific ampere rating at a substantial savings in time, labor and materials.
摘要:
A molded case circuit breaker enclosure and operating components are provided with additional features to enable compliance with a variety of international electrical requirements for sales in the world market. The circuit breaker operating handle is prevented from returning to the OFF position upon contact welding as one example. Another modification includes a reinforcement and rejection pin used with the enclosure case. A further modification includes a shield used with the movable contact arm to prevent the arc gas contaminants from contacting the circuit breaker operating springs.
摘要:
A screw retainer is fabricated from a thin sheet of spring steel and is comprised of three sections: a screw support section, a leg support section and a leg section. The screw support section contains a through-hole for receiving a support screw. The leg support section is bounded by the screw-support section and the leg section. The leg section is angulated with respect to the leg support section and has a degree of spring action that allows it to be compressed so as to allow it and the leg support section to be inserted between the respective lower portions of integrally-formed upstanding support arms of a support base. Once the screw retainer is completely inserted between the respective lower portions of the integrally-formed upstanding support arms, the leg section springs back to its normal position thereby preventing the screw retainer from becoming dislodged from its position.
摘要:
A modular crossbar arrangement for molded case circuit breakers allows a plurality of contact arm assemblies to be interconnected from a single modular unit. To provide increased acceleration to the movable contact arms a contact arm accelerator lever interfaces with the contact arm and crossbar assembly. To promote further acceleration of the movable contact arms to their closed positions, the movable contact arms in a multi-pole circuit breaker are staggered with respect to their rotational alignment within each pole on the crossbar assembly.