H01H71/0207

ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BREAKER DEVICE
20230368996 · 2023-11-16 · ·

An electric circuit breaker device includes an igniter, a rod-like projectile, and a conductor portion for forming a part of an electric circuit, and an insulating closed space. The conductor portion includes a first and second connection portions and a cut portion at an intermediate portion, and is disposed with a surface of the cut portion. The rod-like projectile has an end portion facing the cut portion. The insulating closed space has an opening portion facing the conductor portion, a closed end surface opposite to the opening portion in the housing axial direction, and four side surfaces between the opening portion and the closed end surface. A width (W1) of the opening portion of the insulating closed space and a width (L1) of the end portion of the rod-like projectile have a relationship of W1>L1 and W1−L1≥0.25 mm.

CIRCUIT BREAKER HOUSING WITH TWO-STAGE STRUCTURE

A component that includes a housing for a circuit breaker and a reinforcement element mounted on the housing is disclosed. The housing includes outer walls on at least four sides. The reinforcement element is mounted on the housing along a reinforced side of the housing. The reinforced side is a side of the four sides. The reinforcement element is formed separately than the housing. The reinforcement element is placed external to the reinforced side of the housing, subject to deformation outward from an interior of the housing during a short circuit event.

Fixing structure between metal part and plastic parts of relay/circuit breaker

The disclosure provides fixing structure between a metal part and a plastic part of a relay/circuit breaker, comprising a metal part, a first plastic part and a second plastic part. A positioning groove is disposed on the first plastic part, one portion of the metal part is inserted and positioned in the positioning groove, and the other portion of the metal part is positioned between the first plastic part, and the second plastic part; a through hole is disposed at the second plastic part near to the positioning groove, glue is dispensed into the positioning groove though the through hole. A first glue blocking rib suitably fitting with a corresponding side of the other portion is respectively disposed at a position of the first plastic part corresponding to both sides of the positioning groove to prevent the glue from following to an inside of the relay/circuit breaker.

Breaker Plugs, Systems and Methods
20220297558 · 2022-09-22 ·

Breaker/plug combination device with “plug-in” receptacle that mounts in a breaker panel. The plug receptacle connects line feed to a power cord inserted by the operator. The devices include a multifunction circuit interrupt that offers overload, thermal, and ground fault (GFCI) protection for the operator in environments such as garages, shops and spider boxes at construction sites, for example, and for electric vehicle (EV) charging. Given the shortage of charging stations for EVs, the devices offer a convenient way to set up home charging without the need for an electrician, a sub-box, or a specially-installed wall plug outlet. The devices may include watchdog circuitry and networkable communications circuitry that is compatible with a wired or wireless TOT network. In another embodiment that does not require adding a new circuit breaker, a dummy breaker body includes a plug receptacle with a GFCI interrupt circuit but with no direct electrical connection to the hot bus bar, and is wired in series with a conventional circuit breaker unit. Using solid state electronics, the GFCI panel-mounted devices may be configured to perform an automatic fault test on a regular schedule or prior to each use, and to store and report fault status.

MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKER
20220084770 · 2022-03-17 ·

A miniature circuit breaker, which includes a circuit breaker housing, a button mechanism, an operating mechanism, a moving contact, and a static contact, wherein the operating mechanism includes a supporting member, a buckle member, a catch member, and a switching-off rod, the switching-off rod includes a switching-off rod connecting end and a switching-off rod driving end.

MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKER
20220084771 · 2022-03-17 ·

A miniature circuit breaker, which includes a circuit breaker housing, a button mechanism, and an indicating apparatus. The circuit breaker housing includes an indicating hole arranged in one side thereof, the button mechanism is in sliding fit with the circuit breaker housing, the indicating apparatus is in driving fit with the button mechanism, and when the button mechanism is pressed to switch on the miniature circuit breaker, the button mechanism drives the indicating apparatus to shield the indicating hole. The indicating apparatus thereof may indicate a switching-on state of the circuit breaker when the circuit breaker is switched on, thus improving a safety of electricity consumption.

Molded case circuit breaker
11309155 · 2022-04-19 · ·

The present disclosure relates to a molded case circuit breaker, and particularly, to a molded case circuit breaker having an enhanced arc protecting function. The molded case circuit breaker includes: a power side terminal portion provided at a front side of an enclosure and having a fixed contact arm; a finger assembly coupled to the fixed contact arm, and disposed on a front surface of the power side terminal portion; and a base bus supporter coupled to an upper surface and a lower surface of the power side terminal portion, and having a finger hole through which the finger assembly is exposed. The base bus supporter is provided with a protection unit configured to enclose the finger assembly around the finger hole.

Handle mechanisms for circuit breakers and related systems and methods

A circuit breaker assembly includes a circuit breaker including a housing and a handle extending from the housing, with the handle being movable between an on position and an off position. The assembly includes a handle mechanism connected to the housing of the circuit breaker. The handle mechanism includes a base, a slider slidably connected to the base and including first and second spaced apart arms with the handle of the circuit breaker at least partially between the first and second arms, and a spring on the slider. The slider is movable between a first position with the handle in the on position and a second position with the handle in the off position. The handle engages the spring with the handle in the on position and the slider in the first position.

Terminal clamp cover device for low voltage circuit breakers
11302502 · 2022-04-12 · ·

A terminal clamp cover device for low voltage circuit breakers, in particular for molded case circuit breakers, having one or more phases, each provided with a terminal for the electrical connection of the circuit breaker, a clamp for the connection of the terminal to an electrical circuit and a vent opening to discharge the gases produced in the circuit breaker during opening/closing operations. The device includes an insulating body that covers the clamp, the insulating body being provided on at least one portion of its outer surface with a plurality of heat dissipating elements. A low voltage circuit breaker, in particular a low voltage molded case circuit breaker, including a device of the type described also forms part of the application.

MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKER
20220068580 · 2022-03-03 ·

A miniature circuit breaker, which includes a button mechanism, a circuit breaker housing, and a locking mechanism, wherein the button mechanism is arranged at one end of the circuit breaker housing and is in sliding fit with the circuit breaker housing, the locking mechanism includes a second locking member, the second locking member is pivotally arranged on the circuit breaker housing, the circuit breaker housing includes a second opening hole arranged on one side thereof, one end of the second locking member is in driving fit with the button mechanism, and the other end of the second locking member passes through the second opening hole and is in limit fit with a housing at an assembly position of the circuit breaker.