Scissor-link for actuator pull-open function

A bushing well interrupter device for connecting and disconnecting a transformer to a line, the device comprising:

• an outer housing including a cover at one end;
• a vacuum interrupter provided within the housing at an end opposite to the cover;
• a drive rod coupled to the vacuum interrupter at one end;
• an actuator assembly operable to magnetically latch the vacuum interrupter in a closed position, the actuator assembly including a cup member coupled to the drive rod opposite to the vacuum interrupter and an opening spring positioned within the cup member and being held in compression when the vacuum interrupter is latched closed, the cup member including a central opening;
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• a scissor link including a first leg and a second leg pivotally attached at a pivot point, the first leg including opposing flanges that define a slot at one end, a hole at an opposite end and a tab therebetween and the second leg including opposing flanges that define a slot at one end, a hole at an opposite end and a tab therebetween, wherein the end of the first and second legs including the flanges extend into the central opening so that a rim defined by the central opening is positioned within the slots so as to couple the link to the cup member and the end of the first and second legs including the holes extend through the cover so that a rod inserted into the holes hold the ends of the first and second legs coupled to the cup member in a separated position, and wherein pulling the link away from the actuator assembly breaks the magnetic latch and moves the drive rod to open the switch.