Double-lever mechanism, trip actuator assembly and electrical switching apparatus employing the same

11-14. (canceled)

The electrical switching apparatus of claim 22 wherein said enclosure includes a first end and a second end;

• wherein said first trip lever is pivotally coupled to the first end of said enclosure;
• wherein said second trip lever is pivotally coupled to the second end of said enclosure opposite said first end;
• and wherein when said plunger engages and pivots said first trip lever, said first trip lever engages and pivots said second trip lever.

The electrical switching apparatus of claim 22 wherein an actuating force is required to actuate said trip bar;

• and wherein said double-lever mechanism provides a mechanical advantage by decreasing said actuating force required to actuate said trip bar and trip said electrical switching apparatus.

The electrical switching apparatus of claim 22 wherein said electrical switching apparatus is a circuit breaker;

• wherein said circuit breaker has ON and OFF positions corresponding to said separable contacts being closed and open, respectively;
• and wherein said operating mechanism includes a reset mechanism adapted to reset said double-lever mechanism and said plunger when said circuit breaker is transitioned from said ON position toward said OFF position.

-21. (canceled)