H01H71/52

DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME
20230134021 · 2023-05-04 ·

Disclosed herein are devices and systems for controlling circuit breakers, such as in a breaker box. In one aspect, the device includes a substantially planar panel configured to removable secured to a breaker box; at least one frame member connected to the panel; at least one platform connected to the frame member and configured to travel along the frame member; at least one drive unit configured to move the platform along the frame member; at least one actuator unit configured to actuate at least one circuit breaker; exerting a force; at least one controller configured to control operation of at least one device component based on instructions regarding operation of the device; and at least one power source configured to power at least one device component. Also disclosed herein are methods for using the disclosed devices and systems.

Quick-release latch, release mechanism and high-speed grounding switch, high-speed switch or short-circuiter

A particularly reliable quick release latch and a release mechanism, as well as a quick grounding device or short circuiter, is particularly suited for low, medium, and/or high-voltage applications.

Quick-release latch, release mechanism and high-speed grounding switch, high-speed switch or short-circuiter

A particularly reliable quick release latch and a release mechanism, as well as a quick grounding device or short circuiter, is particularly suited for low, medium, and/or high-voltage applications.

OPERATING MECHANISM OF CIRCUIT BREAKER AND ASSEMBLING BREAKER
20230368997 · 2023-11-16 ·

An operating mechanism of a circuit breaker, wherein two ends of a first spring are rotationally connected to a rocker arm assembly and a first crank through a first spring shaft and a second spring shaft respectively, and one end of a jump buckle is rotationally connected to a bracket and is a jump buckle pivoting end; a jump buckle hole of the jump buckle is aligned with a bracket hole of the bracket; the first spring shaft is in limiting fit with the jump buckle; and one end of the first crank swings in a direction away from the jump buckle pivoting end, such that a spacing between the first spring shaft and the second spring shaft is smaller than or equal to the length of the first spring, and a first assembly state is formed.

ADAPTER FOR INSTALLING AN ACCESSORY PART AND ELECTRICAL SWITCH HAVING SUCH AN ADAPTER
20230360873 · 2023-11-09 ·

An adapter for installing at least one accessory part into an electrical switch. The accessory part has at least one interface and the electrical switch has a housing and at least one actuation element. The adapter has at least one deflection gear mechanism, which, when the adapter is installed in the housing of the electrical switch, is arranged in an operatively connecting manner between the at least one interface of the accessory part and the at least one actuation element of the electrical switch.

ADAPTER FOR INSTALLING AN ACCESSORY PART AND ELECTRICAL SWITCH HAVING SUCH AN ADAPTER
20230360873 · 2023-11-09 ·

An adapter for installing at least one accessory part into an electrical switch. The accessory part has at least one interface and the electrical switch has a housing and at least one actuation element. The adapter has at least one deflection gear mechanism, which, when the adapter is installed in the housing of the electrical switch, is arranged in an operatively connecting manner between the at least one interface of the accessory part and the at least one actuation element of the electrical switch.

HIGH CURRENT, COMPACT FUSIBLE DISCONNECT SWITCH WITH DUAL SLIDER ASSEMBLY AND AN ACTUATOR BIAS ELEMENT
20230343526 · 2023-10-26 ·

A fusible disconnect switch device is provided. The disconnect switch a switch actuator, a handle bias element, and a slider assembly. The switch actuator is selectively positioned between an opened position and a closed position. The handle bias element includes a first end acting on the switch actuator and a second end coupled to the switch housing. The slider assembly is linked to the switch actuator. The slider assembly includes a first slider and a second slider each slidably movable with respect to the switch housing along a linear axis. The first slider is independently movable relative to the second slider. The handle bias element and the slider assembly are responsive to the position of the switch actuator to effect the switch closing operation and a switch opening operation.

Contact lever assembly for use with an electrical switch

An electrical switch including a switch housing, a switch circuit disposed within the switch housing. The switch circuit including includes a movable contact member mounted on a contact lever and a stationary contact member. The contact lever is configured for operable-interaction with an actuator. The actuator is configured for movement along an actuator movement axis relative to the contact lever between at least one of an OFF position whereby the contact lever is configured for arrangement in to the first configuration whereby the switch circuit is opened, and, an ON position in which the contact lever is configured for arrangement in to the second configuration whereby the switch circuit is closed.

OPERATING MECHANISM OF CIRCUIT BREAKER, AND CIRCUIT BREAKER
20230377825 · 2023-11-23 ·

An operating mechanism of a circuit breaker, relating to the field of low-voltage electric appliances. The operating mechanism is provided with a double-slider mechanism, a first slider mechanism comprising a first crank, a first connecting rod, a sliding rail and a slider, and a second slider mechanism comprising a contact support, a second connecting rod, a sliding rail and a slider. The double-slider mechanism reduces the space requirement of the operating mechanism while increasing the opening distance of a moving contact, and the breaking performance is good. A circuit breaker comprising the operating mechanism, which provides good breaking performance.

Circuit breakers incorporating reset lockout mechanisms

Multi-pole and single-pole circuit breakers include a housing and a reset lockout mechanism disposed within the housing. The reset lockout mechanism disables electrical communication between line and load terminals of the circuit breaker if a predefined condition exists. Some circuit breakers include a single actuator, transition between ON and OFF states, and are capable of performing test functions. The test functions may involve testing AFCI and/or GFCI functions of the circuit breakers. The test functions may be performed when the circuit breaker transitions from an OFF state to an ON state. Some circuit breakers including a reset lockout mechanism may be powered only on its line side. Some circuit breakers provide an electrical indication when they are in the OFF state.