Robust Reset Switch for Circuit Interrupters

Abstract

In one example, a reset switch assembly is provided. The reset switch assembly may include a reset button assembly, a slider, a leaf switch, and a trip coil assembly. The slider may have a at least a first slider position and a second slider position. In the first slider position, the trip coil assembly may engage the slider to the reset button assembly. The leaf switch may be biased to a closed position. In in the second slider position, the slider may maintain the leaf switch in an open position. In another example, a circuit interrupter including the reset switch assembly is provided.

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