Back to results
US 2014/0210575 A1Published application
Electrically operated branch circuit protector
OwnerJames J. Kinsellainventor
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
Electrical operation of circuit breakers utilizing a straight pull dc magnet system with positive means of locking in OFF position is provided. The operating dynamics have advantages in fault coordination and discrimination for motor branch circuits. The construction offers physical and economic advantages in control solutions.
Claims11
An electrically operated branch circuit protector, comprising:
- an enclosure;
- one or more electromagnetically controlled poles within the enclosure;
- an electromagnetic assembly within the enclosure operable to place the poles into an on position when engaged;
- a spring within the enclosure operable to return the pole to an off position when the electromagnetic assembly is disengaged.
1 more element
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.