Patent classifications
H01H71/66
Fault circuit interrupter device
In one embodiment, there is a fault interrupter device comprising at least one sensor comprising at least one first transformer having at least one outer region forming an outer periphery and at least one inner hollow region. There is also at least one second transformer that is disposed in the inner hollow region of the at least one first transformer. The transformers can be substantially circular in configuration, and more particularly, ring shaped. In another embodiment there is a rotatable latch which is used to selectively connect and disconnect a set of separable contacts to selectively disconnect power from the line side to the load side. The rotatable latch is in one embodiment coupled to a reset button. In at least one embodiment there is a slider which is configured to selectively prevent the manual tripping of the device.
Fault circuit interrupter device
In one embodiment, there is a fault interrupter device comprising at least one sensor comprising at least one first transformer having at least one outer region forming an outer periphery and at least one inner hollow region. There is also at least one second transformer that is disposed in the inner hollow region of the at least one first transformer. The transformers can be substantially circular in configuration, and more particularly, ring shaped. In another embodiment there is a rotatable latch which is used to selectively connect and disconnect a set of separable contacts to selectively disconnect power from the line side to the load side. The rotatable latch is in one embodiment coupled to a reset button. In at least one embodiment there is a slider which is configured to selectively prevent the manual tripping of the device.
“SAVUS” a simple, low cost emergency home power connection
The embodiments of a “SAVUS” disclosed herein are simple, safe, low cost devices used to connect emergency power to an entire home. The embodiments of SAVUS are configured to install into most residential types of circuit breaker front panels and require only one available circuit breaker space for installation. SAVUS mechanically interlocks with the main circuit breaker and will not allow connection of an external power source to the circuit breaker box until utility power is turned off for safety.
“SAVUS” a simple, low cost emergency home power connection
The embodiments of a “SAVUS” disclosed herein are simple, safe, low cost devices used to connect emergency power to an entire home. The embodiments of SAVUS are configured to install into most residential types of circuit breaker front panels and require only one available circuit breaker space for installation. SAVUS mechanically interlocks with the main circuit breaker and will not allow connection of an external power source to the circuit breaker box until utility power is turned off for safety.
BI-STABLE TRIP UNIT WITH TRIP SOLENOID AND FLUX TRANSFER RESET
A trip unit for a circuit breaker includes a magnetic flux transfer system that employs a permanent magnet(s) and solenoid(s) with a ferromagnetic core. The system generates an attractive force using a solenoid to counter the force of a reset spring and latch friction force when a tripping condition is detected. The generated attractive force together with an attractive force from the magnet attracts a yoke which in turn moves the yoke together with an armature to the tripped position. The system also retains the yoke and armature in the tripped position using the attractive force of the magnet when the generated attractive force is no longer being generated. The system further generates a repulsive force using a solenoid when a resettable condition is satisfied to counter the
BI-STABLE TRIP UNIT WITH TRIP SOLENOID AND FLUX TRANSFER RESET
A trip unit for a circuit breaker includes a magnetic flux transfer system that employs a permanent magnet(s) and solenoid(s) with a ferromagnetic core. The system generates an attractive force using a solenoid to counter the force of a reset spring and latch friction force when a tripping condition is detected. The generated attractive force together with an attractive force from the magnet attracts a yoke which in turn moves the yoke together with an armature to the tripped position. The system also retains the yoke and armature in the tripped position using the attractive force of the magnet when the generated attractive force is no longer being generated. The system further generates a repulsive force using a solenoid when a resettable condition is satisfied to counter the
Low voltage circuit breaker
A low voltage circuit breaker is provided. The low voltage circuit breaker includes a contact system with a first contact and a second contact that are electrically connectable and disconnectable relative to one another. The first contact includes a body having a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer is arranged on the second layer and is configured to come in contact with the second contact for providing the electrical connection with the second contact. The first layer has a first material composition having an Ag content that is higher than an Ag content of a second material composition of the second layer. Further, the first material composition has a WC content that is lower than a WC content of the second material composition.
Low voltage circuit breaker
A low voltage circuit breaker is provided. The low voltage circuit breaker includes a contact system with a first contact and a second contact that are electrically connectable and disconnectable relative to one another. The first contact includes a body having a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer is arranged on the second layer and is configured to come in contact with the second contact for providing the electrical connection with the second contact. The first layer has a first material composition having an Ag content that is higher than an Ag content of a second material composition of the second layer. Further, the first material composition has a WC content that is lower than a WC content of the second material composition.
Electrical switching device with removable recharging module
The invention relates to an electrical switch device comprising contacts which are mobile through actuation of a first rotation shaft (10) and a control mechanism (1) for the mobile contacts which is situated in a housing and which can be rearmed via a second rotation shaft (20). The first rotation shaft (10) passes through a first wall (2, 3) of the housing and the device comprises a first rotation sensor (12) coupled with the first rotation shaft (10) outside of the housing, so as to measure the angular displacement of the first rotation shaft. The second rotation shaft (20) passes through a second wall (2, 3) of the housing and the device comprises a rearming module (25, 26) removably fixed outside of the housing against the second wall (2, 3), so as to be coupled with the second rotation shaft (20) to be able to rearm the control mechanism.
Electrical switching device with removable recharging module
The invention relates to an electrical switch device comprising contacts which are mobile through actuation of a first rotation shaft (10) and a control mechanism (1) for the mobile contacts which is situated in a housing and which can be rearmed via a second rotation shaft (20). The first rotation shaft (10) passes through a first wall (2, 3) of the housing and the device comprises a first rotation sensor (12) coupled with the first rotation shaft (10) outside of the housing, so as to measure the angular displacement of the first rotation shaft. The second rotation shaft (20) passes through a second wall (2, 3) of the housing and the device comprises a rearming module (25, 26) removably fixed outside of the housing against the second wall (2, 3), so as to be coupled with the second rotation shaft (20) to be able to rearm the control mechanism.