Abstract:
Improved drawout switchgear comprises interlocking means automatically operable to lock the movable assembly in the connected position with interlock defeating means operable to maintain the interlock means in a defeated position while an operator operates a levering mechanism to lever the movable assembly from the connected position to a disconnected position. The interlock means is connected to maintain the trip structure of the drawout circuit breaker in a tripped condition when the interlock means is in the defeated or non-interlocking position. Improved secondary contact means is provided for connecting and disconnecting control circuits of the switchgear.
Abstract:
A circuit interrupter characterized by a manually operated fast acting switch and an overload relay for tripping the switch in response to current overload as well as reset means therefor. The switch comprises a pair of pushbuttons for manually opening and closing the switch which pushbuttons are effective to move an operating lever for actuating an overcenter toggle mechanism. The reset button is provided in conjunction with one of the pushbuttons inoperable to provide visual indication of the ''''tripped,'''' or ''''open'''' positions.