H01H9/0264

CONNECTING DEVICE FOR CONTROL TERMINALS IN WITHDRAWABLE TYPE CIRCUIT BREAKER
20180123329 · 2018-05-03 · ·

The present invention relates to a connecting device for control terminals in a withdrawable type circuit breaker, and more particularly, a connecting device for control terminals in a withdrawable type circuit breaker, capable of automatically connecting or separating control power source terminals for controlling the circuit breaker upon pulling out or inserting a breaker main body.

Hazardous location compliant circuit protection devices, systems and methods with safety lockout/tagout components

In one embodiment, a method includes, by a switch device, determining a position of an on/off input selector, the on/off input selector being located within a switch device, in response to determining the position of the on/off input selector is in an off position, operating one or more solid state switches to suspend current to one or more load-side terminals, determining whether the one or more load-side terminals of the switch device are electrically isolated, in response to determining the one or more load-side terminals of the switch device are electrically isolated, generating a prompt via a graphical user interface, and receiving, via the graphical user interface, one or more inputs, the one or more inputs including at least a request for safety lockout instructions.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS AND GUARD MEMBER THEREFOR

A guard member is for an electrical switching apparatus of an electrical system. The electrical system includes at least one electrical conductor. The electrical switching apparatus has a housing. The guard member includes a base portion structured to receive the electrical conductor, a number of coupling portions extending from the base portion and being structured to be coupled to the housing, and a plurality of petal portions extending from the base portion away from the number of coupling portions. At least one of the petal portions is orientated at an acute angle with respect to the base portion.

Terminal barrier assemblies for electrical switching apparatus and methods of assembly thereof

A terminal barrier assembly for one or more terminals of an electrical switching apparatus, such as an electrical circuit breaker or switch. The terminal barrier includes a first barrier portion including a first opening portion, and a second barrier portion including a second opening portion. The first opening portion and second opening portion interface with one another to form a shielding aperture configured for shielding around one or more line wires extending from the one or more terminals. According to another aspect, an electrical switching apparatus including the terminal barrier assembly and methods of assembly of an electrical switching apparatus are provided, as are other aspects.

TERMINAL BARRIER ASSEMBLIES FOR ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY THEREOF
20180082799 · 2018-03-22 ·

A terminal barrier assembly for one or more terminals of an electrical switching apparatus, such as an electrical circuit breaker or switch. The terminal barrier includes a first barrier portion including a first opening portion, and a second barrier portion including a second opening portion. The first opening portion and second opening portion interface with one another to form a shielding aperture configured for shielding around one or more line wires extending from the one or more terminals. According to another aspect, an electrical switching apparatus including the terminal barrier assembly and methods of assembly of an electrical switching apparatus are provided, as are other aspects.

Electrical distribution apparatus including barrier and methods of assembling same

An electrical device includes a power connector coupleable to a cable. The power connector includes a body defining a first opening and an interior space. The power connector is arranged to receive the cable into the interior space through the first opening. The electrical device also includes a barrier coupled to the power connector to at least partially cover the first opening. The barrier includes a wall defining a second opening. The wall contacts the body. The second opening is arranged to receive the cable therein when the cable is coupled to the power connector.

Electrical distribution apparatus including barrier and methods of assembling same

An electrical device includes a case defining an interior space. The case includes a sidewall and a cover. The sidewall defines an opening therethrough to provide access to the interior space. The electrical device also includes a power connector coupled to the case and disposed at least partially within the interior space. The power connector is coupleable to a cable extending through the opening into the interior space of the case. The electrical device further includes a shield removably coupleable to the case. The shield includes an engagement feature and a wall. The engagement feature is arranged to engage the case. The wall is arranged to at least partially cover the opening when the shield is coupled to the case such that the wall and the cable are spaced apart a distance that is less than a width of the opening when the cable is coupled to the power connector.

Energized parts guard
09893499 · 2018-02-13 · ·

An energized parts guard is disclosed which includes a panel of substantially rigid, electrically insulative material wherein the substantially rigid panel further includes a first one or more apertures and a second one or more apertures. The first one or more apertures are so dimensioned to accept one or more circuit breakers inserted into the first one or more apertures such that there is less than a 12.5 mm gap between the panel and the circuit breaker on at least two sides of the one or more circuit breakers. The second one or more apertures are positioned to facilitate access to at least one terminal of each of the one or more circuit breakers when the one or more circuit breakers are inserted into the first one or more apertures.

Circuit breaker with movable terminal barrier
09859081 · 2018-01-02 · ·

A circuit breaker includes a housing having a bottom containing a first cavity, a second cavity and a trip mechanism disposed in the housing. A first terminal is electrically connected to the trip mechanism and located in the first cavity and a second terminal is electrically connected to the trip mechanism and located in the second cavity. A first terminal barrier is connected to the housing and is movable from a first position covering the first cavity to a second position at least partially exposing the first cavity and a second terminal barrier is connected to the housing and is movable from a first position covering the second cavity to a second position at least partially exposing the second cavity.

Touch panel and a manufacturing method thereof

The present disclosure relates to a touch technology, and more particularly, to a touch panel and a manufacturing method the same. A touch panel is provided, comprising an inductive electrode layer and a patterned protective layer covering the inductive electrode layer; wherein formative pattern of the patterned protective layer is identical to that of the inductive electrode layer. The present disclosure also provides a manufacturing method for touch panels. A touch panel and a manufacturing method the same are provided in the present disclosure, in which the patterned protective layer is used for covering the inductive electrode layer to isolate the inductive electrode layer from oxygen and overcome the influence of oxygen on the diamond resistance changes of conductive materials under the condition of high-temperature baking, thereby enhancing the accuracy of touch positions recognized by touch panel.