Abstract:
A thermal trip assembly (20) for use with a busbar (60,60') includes a fastener (24), an insulating sleeve (22), a temperature sensor (26) structured to sense a temperature of the busbar, and a thermal trip circuit (30,30') structured to output a trip signal based on the sensed temperature. A portion of the insulating sleeve is disposed between the temperature sensor and the busbar. The fastener couples the insulating sleeve and the temperature sensor to the busbar with the insulating sleeve being in direct contact with a portion of the busbar.
Abstract:
A linear actuator assembly (200,200',200'') is for an electrical switching apparatus (100,100',100''), such as a multi-pole circuit breaker. The circuit breaker includes a plurality of pole units (102,104,106;102',104',106',102'',104'',106'') each having separable contacts (110). The linear actuator assembly (200,200',200'') includes a base unit (202,202',202'') comprising a housing (204,204',204''), and a plurality of linear actuators (302,304,306;302',304',306';302'',304'',306''). Each linear actuator (302,304,306;302',304',306';302'',304'',306'') is mounted within the housing (204,204',204'') in alignment with a corresponding one of the pole units (102,104,106;102',104',106';102'',104'',106''). Each linear actuator (302,304,306;302',304',306';302'',304'',306'') actuates the separable contacts (110) of the corresponding one of the pole units (102,104,106;102',104',106';102'',104'',106''). A controller (402) is adapted to control actuation of the linear actuators (302,304,306;302',304',306';302'',304'',306'').
Abstract:
A miniature circuit breaker (2) includes separable contacts (4), an operating mechanism (6) structured to open and close the separable contacts, a trip mechanism (8) cooperating with the operating mechanism to trip open the separable contacts, a processor (10) having a routine (12), a plurality of sensors (14,16,18,20) sensing power circuit information operatively associated with the separable contacts, and a non- volatile memory (42) accessible by the processor. The routine of the processor is structured to input the sensed power circuit information, determine and store trip information for each of a plurality of trip cycles in the non- volatile memory, store the sensed power circuit information in the non-volatile memory for each of a plurality of line half-cycles, and determine and store circuit breaker information in the non-volatile memory for the operating life span of the miniature circuit breaker.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a residual current breaker with over current protection (RCBO), comprising a first housing enclosing a miniature circuit breaker (MCB) and a second housing separated from the first housing by a main frame. The second housing includes a first enclosure for a neutral kinematic chain and a second enclosure for a residual current device. The first enclosure and the second enclosure is separated by a secondary frame thereby physically separating neutral pole kinematic chain from a residual current kinematic chain of the residual current device. A pin of the MCB protrudes inside the first enclosure of the second housing having the neutral kinematic chain.
Abstract:
Leistungsschalter mit einem Schaltergehäuse (1) und mit einem Elektronikmodul (2), wobei mindestens ein Kontakt zum Abgriff einer Spannung an einem Primärleiter (3) vorgesehen ist und ein Adapter (4) zur Reduzierung der abgegriffenen Spannung des Primärleiters vorgesehen ist.
Abstract:
A fusible switch disconnect device includes a housing adapted to receive at least one fuse therein, and a switchable contact for connecting the fuse to circuitry. A tripping mechanism and control circuitry are provided to displace the switchable contact, as well as multiple other components in the device, in response to a predetermined electrical condition.
Abstract:
A fusible switch disconnect device includes a housing adapted to receive at least one fuse therein, and a switchable contact for connecting the fuse to circuitry. A tripping mechanism and control circuitry are provided to move the switchable contact to an open position in response to a predetermined electrical condition.
Abstract:
The disclosed concept relates to an overload relay and, more specifically, to an overload relay switch having a reduced number of components and less complex components. The reduced number of components includes the lack of a return spring on the manual actuators. Further, the relay switch member, which was typically a snap switch conducting member structured to change its configuration, is a substantially flat blade. Further, a circuit is used to detect an over-current condition and a solenoid actuates the relay switch assembly, thereby eliminating the need for a mechanical over-current detection and switch actuation device.
Abstract:
A system for detecting arcing faults in an electrical distribution network having a line conductor (16) carrying an electrical signal between a power source (14) and a load, is capable of detecting series arcs, line-to-neutral arcs and line-to-ground arcs. The system includes a sensor (21) coupled to the line conductor (16) for monitoring the electrical signal and generating a representative sensor signal. The system generates an arc-indicative signal (10) in response to the sensor signal having characteristics indicative of an arcing fault. A test wire is coupled to the sensor simultaneously with the line conductor and a test signal is periodically produced on the test line. The sensor (21) also monitors the test and produces a sensor signal representing both the test signal and the electrical signal when the test signal is present on the test line. The arcing fault detection system (10) generates an arc-indicative signal in response to the sensor (21), signal associated with either the test line or line conductor (16) having characteristics indicative of an arcing fault. A diagnostic test integrator (72) generates a trip signal to trigger the interruption (22) of the electrical signal in response to certain status conditions of the test signal and the arc-indicative signal.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns an Electronic release switch with automatic reset, hereinafter briefly referred to as ISRA, designed to replace existing snap-action switches of FS. It is a device that adds to the protection functionalities of the current switches the automatic reset function. It presents mechanical/electrical mechanisms, specifically designed to simplify the management of stocks of current types through self-configuration.