公开(公告)号：US20130153375A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13768028

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: Guang Yang ,  Brian Timothy McCoy

Inventor： Guang Yang ,  Brian Timothy McCoy

IPC: H01H9/20

CPC classification number: H01H9/20 ,  H01H71/46 ,  H01H71/505 ,  H01H71/62

Abstract: Embodiments provide an electronic circuit breaker subassembly and circuit breaker secondary electrical contact assembly. The circuit breaker secondary electrical contact assembly has a main contact terminal connectable to a main power terminal, a secondary electrical contact set having a stationary secondary electrical contact and a moveable secondary electrical contact, a lockout conductor provided in spring-engaged contact with the main contact terminal on a first end and including one of the stationary or moving secondary electrical contacts on a second end, and a spring having the moveable secondary electrical contact provided on a moveable portion. Circuit breakers and methods of operating the electronic circuit breaker are provided, as are other aspects.

Abstract translation: 实施例提供电子断路器子组件和断路器次级电接触组件。 断路器次级电接触组件具有可连接到主电源端子的主接触端子，具有固定次级电接触的第二电接触组件和可移动的次级电接触件，与主触点弹簧接合的锁定导体 端子，并且包括在第二端上的固定或移动次级电触点之一，以及设置在可移动部分上的具有可移动次级电触头的弹簧。 与其他方面一样，提供断路器和操作电子断路器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07968813B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-28

申请号：US11983298

申请日：2007-11-08

Applicant: Brian Timothy McCoy

Inventor： Brian Timothy McCoy

IPC: H01H9/00

CPC classification number: H01H51/2209 ,  H01H1/54 ,  H01H1/5822 ,  H01H50/08 ,  H01H50/326 ,  H01H50/54 ,  H01H89/06

Abstract: A control module for selectively switching electrical power from an electrical power source to a load circuit comprises a housing. An electromechanical actuator in the housing has a movable plunger. A fixed contact is fixedly mounted in the housing and is electrically connected to a first electrical terminal. A conductive contact arm in the housing comprises an elongate bar having a turn defining opposite first and second legs. The contact arm is pivotally mounted in the housing proximate the turn and is operatively connected to the plunger to be selectively positioned thereby. The contact arm further comprises a conductor tab proximate the turn. The first leg includes a movable contact for selectively electrically contacting the fixed contact. The second leg includes a user interface operator.

Abstract translation: 用于选择性地将电力从电源切换到负载电路的控制模块包括壳体。 壳体中的机电致动器具有可移动的柱塞。 固定触点固定地安装在外壳中并与第一电端子电连接。 壳体中的导电接触臂包括具有限定相对的第一和第二腿部的转弯的细长杆。 接触臂在靠近转弯处枢转地安装在壳体中，并且可操作地连接到柱塞以由此选择性地定位。 接触臂还包括接近转弯的导体片。 第一腿包括用于选择性地电接触固定触点的可动触点。 第二条腿包括一个用户界面操作符。

公开(公告)号：US20100236909A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-23

申请号：US12723848

申请日：2010-03-15

Applicant: Timothy Biedrzycki ,  Russell T. Watford ,  Brian Timothy McCoy

Inventor： Timothy Biedrzycki ,  Russell T. Watford ,  Brian Timothy McCoy

IPC: H01H9/00

CPC classification number: H01H71/04 ,  G02B6/0001 ,  H01H9/161 ,  H01H2219/062

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system for visually indicating a circuit breaker, such as a multi-pole circuit breaker, has been tripped are provided. An exemplary light guide comprises a plurality of light conduits adapted to transmit light from two or more light sources within a circuit breaker assembly to an exterior of the circuit breaker assembly; a beam that connects the light conduits; and one or more retention features coupled to one or more of the light conduits, wherein each retention feature is adapted to mate with a retention feature interface of the circuit breaker assembly. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于可视地指示诸如多极断路器的断路器的装置，方法和系统。 示例性光导包括多个光导管，其适于将断路器组件内的两个或多个光源的光透射到断路器组件的外部; 连接光导管的光束; 以及耦合到一个或多个光导管的一个或多个保持特征，其中每个保持特征适于与断路器组件的保持特征接口配合。 提供了许多其他方面。

公开(公告)号：US07679478B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-16

申请号：US11827724

申请日：2007-07-13

Applicant: Brian Timothy McCoy

Inventor： Brian Timothy McCoy

IPC: H01H75/00 ,  H01H77/00 ,  H01H83/00 ,  H01H73/12 ,  H01H3/00

CPC classification number: H01H71/04 ,  H01H71/12 ,  H01H89/06

Abstract: A switching device for selectively switching electrical power from an electrical power source to a load circuit comprises a housing. An electromechanical actuator is in the housing. A fixed contact is fixedly mounted in the housing. A contact arm is pivotally mounted in the housing. The contact arm carries a movable contact and has a lever. The contact arm is operatively connected to the actuator to be selectively positioned thereby for selectively electrically contacting the moveable contact with the fixed contact. A rotational actuator is rotationally mounted to the housing. The rotational actuator includes a leg proximate the lever so that rotational movement of the rotational actuator pivotally moves the contact arm to override the electromechanical actuator.

Abstract translation: 用于选择性地将电力从电源切换到负载电路的开关装置包括壳体。 机电致动器在壳体中。 固定触点固定地安装在壳体中。 接触臂枢转地安装在壳体中。 接触臂携带可动触点并具有一个杠杆。 接触臂可操作地连接到致动器以被选择性地定位，从而选择性地使可移动接触件与固定接触件电接触。 旋转致动器旋转地安装到壳体。 旋转致动器包括靠近杆的腿部，使得旋转致动器的旋转运动枢转地移动接触臂以覆盖机电致动器。

公开(公告)号：US07595970B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-29

申请号：US10923952

申请日：2004-08-23

Applicant: Brian Timothy McCoy

Inventor： Brian Timothy McCoy

IPC: H02H5/04 ,  H01H73/00

CPC classification number: H01H83/20 ,  H01H71/04 ,  H01H2071/042 ,  H01H2071/124 ,  H01H2083/201

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise an apparatus comprising, a circuit breaker comprising: an integral thermo-magnetic trip device adapted to trip said circuit breaker upon an occurrence of a current overload; an integral electronic trip device adapted to trip said circuit breaker upon detection of a ground fault and adapted to trip said circuit breaker upon detection of an arc fault; and a trip indicator adapted to visually indicate an occurrence of a trip of only said electronic trip device.

Abstract translation: 某些示例性实施例包括一种包括断路器的装置，该断路器包括：一体式热磁跳闸装置，其适于在发生电流过载时跳闸所述断路器; 一种整体电子跳闸装置，适于在检测到接地故障时跳闸所述断路器，并适于在检测到电弧故障时跳闸所述断路器; 以及适于直观地指示仅所述电子跳闸装置的跳闸发生的行程指示符。

公开(公告)号：US09899160B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-20

申请号：US13969768

申请日：2013-08-19

Applicant: John DeBoer ,  Brian Timothy McCoy ,  Guang Yang

Inventor： John DeBoer ,  Brian Timothy McCoy ,  Guang Yang

IPC: H01H9/54 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H02J4/00 ,  H01H71/02 ,  H01H71/10 ,  H01H71/12

CPC classification number: H01H9/54 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H71/0271 ,  H01H71/1045 ,  H01H71/12 ,  H02B1/056 ,  H02J4/00 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: A low-profile electronic circuit breaker includes first and second electrical branches coupled to respective first and second load terminals. The electronic circuit breaker also includes an electronic processing circuit configured to monitor an electrical condition in the first and second electrical branches. The electronic circuit breaker is packaged in a housing sized to occupy a standard single-pole breaker panelboard location. In some embodiments, the electronic circuit breaker has no load neutral terminals associated with the first and second load terminals. Methods of assembling an electronic circuit breaker are provided, as are other system and method aspects.

公开(公告)号：US08872480B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-28

申请号：US13308984

申请日：2011-12-01

Applicant: John DeBoer ,  Brian Timothy McCoy ,  Drew Stephen Hancock ,  Harry Price Haas ,  Scott Clayton Turner

Inventor： John DeBoer ,  Brian Timothy McCoy ,  Drew Stephen Hancock ,  Harry Price Haas ,  Scott Clayton Turner

IPC: H01M10/44 ,  H01M10/46

CPC classification number: B60L11/1838 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J5/00 ,  H02J7/02 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/168 ,  Y04S30/12

Abstract: An electric vehicle charging system is disclosed. More particularly, the system encompasses a load center having one or more electrical loads coupled thereto, electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) to charge an electric vehicle (EV), and a monitoring and limiting device (MLD) to monitor power or current usage of at least the one or more loads coupled to the load center, and adjust a charging level setting of the EVSE based upon the level of the usage. MLD apparatus and methods of charging a vehicle with electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) are provided, as are other aspects.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电动车辆充电系统。 更具体地，该系统包括具有耦合到其上的一个或多个电负载的负载中心，对电动车辆（EV）充电的电动车辆供应设备（EVSE）以及监视和限制装置（MLD）以监视电力或当前使用的功率 至少一个或多个负载耦合到所述负载中心，并且基于所述使用级别来调整所述EVSE的充电水平设置。 与其他方面一样，提供了具有电动车辆供给装置（EVSE）的车辆充电的MLD装置和方法。

公开(公告)号：US08754727B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-17

申请号：US11796995

申请日：2007-04-30

Applicant: Brian Timothy McCoy ,  Thomas William Holland

Inventor： Brian Timothy McCoy ,  Thomas William Holland

IPC: H01H75/08 ,  H01H77/04 ,  H01H81/02

CPC classification number: H01H71/121 ,  H01H71/405

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a bimetal restraint adapted to restrain a bimetal of a circuit breaker from deformation beyond a predetermined threshold during a short circuit event. In certain exemplary embodiments, the bimetal restraint can be adapted to act as a shunt during the short circuit event to transfer electrical energy from an electrical energy source to a load side of the circuit breaker.

Abstract translation: 某些示例性实施例包括适于在短路事件期间抑制断路器的双金属变形超过预定阈值的双金属约束。 在某些示例性实施例中，双金属约束可以适于在短路事件期间用作分流，以将电能从电能源传递到断路器的负载侧。

公开(公告)号：US07795550B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-14

申请号：US11827883

申请日：2007-07-13

Applicant: Brian Timothy McCoy

Inventor： Brian Timothy McCoy

IPC: H01H9/26

CPC classification number: H01H50/002 ,  H01H71/1027 ,  H01H89/06

Abstract: A multipole switching device for selectively switching electrical power from an electrical power source to a load circuit. The switching device comprises a first control device comprising a housing, an electromechanical actuator in the housing including a movable plunger, and an electrical switch. A pin operatively connects the plunger to the electrical switch. A second control device comprises a housing mountable adjacent the first control device, an electromechanical actuator in the housing including a movable plunger, and an electrical switch. A pin operatively connects the plunger to the electrical switch. A tie bar is operatively connected to the pins to mechanically tie the first control device plunger to the second control device plunger.

Abstract translation: 一种用于选择性地将电力从电源切换到负载电路的多极开关装置。 开关装置包括第一控制装置，其包括壳体，壳体中的机电致动器，包括可移动柱塞和电开关。 销可操作地将柱塞连接到电气开关。 第二控制装置包括可邻近第一控制装置安装的壳体，壳体中的机电致动器，包括可移动柱塞和电开关。 销可操作地将柱塞连接到电气开关。 连杆可操作地连接到销以将第一控制装置柱塞机械地连接到第二控制装置柱塞。

公开(公告)号：US20080135391A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-12

申请号：US11983339

申请日：2007-11-08

Applicant: Brian Timothy McCoy

Inventor： Brian Timothy McCoy

IPC: H01H3/20

CPC classification number: H01H50/002 ,  H01H71/1027 ,  H01H89/06

Abstract: A multipole switching device for selectively switching electrical power from an electrical power source to a load circuit comprises a first control device comprising a housing, an electromechanical actuator in the housing including a movable plunger, and an electrical switch in the housing operated by the plunger. A second control device comprises a housing mountable adjacent the first control device, an electromechanical actuator in the housing including a movable plunger, and an electrical switch in the housing operated by the plunger. A tie linkage mechanically ties the first control device plunger to the second control device plunger.

Abstract translation: 用于选择性地将电力从电源切换到负载电路的多极开关装置包括第一控制装置，其包括壳体，壳体中的机电致动器，其包括可移动柱塞，以及由所述柱塞操作的壳体中的电开关。 第二控制装置包括可安装在第一控制装置附近的壳体，壳体中的机电致动器，包括可移动柱塞，以及由所述柱塞操作的壳体中的电开关。 连杆机构将第一控制装置柱塞机构连接到第二控制装置柱塞。