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US 9,852,857 B2Granted
Electrical switching apparatus and contact assembly therefor
AssigneeEaton Corporation
InventorJeffrey Scott Gibson
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InventorJeffrey Scott Gibson
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A contact assembly is for an electrical switching apparatus having a housing. The contact assembly includes a movable arm having a movable contact, and an extension apparatus structured to be disposed on the housing. The extension apparatus includes a U-shaped link member having a first leg, a second leg, and a middle portion connecting the first leg to the second leg. The first leg at least partially extends into the movable arm. The second leg is structured to be disposed on the housing.
A contact assembly for an electrical switching apparatus comprising a housing, said contact assembly comprising:
An electrical switching apparatus comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.
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Details: cases; Covers
Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch: levers
Movable parts; Contacts mounted thereon: operating parts, e.g. handle
Manual reset mechanisms which may be also used for manual release: means for increasing the opening stroke of the contacts
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Field
The disclosed concept pertains generally to electrical switching apparatus such as for example, circuit breakers. The disclosed concept also relates to contact assemblies for electrical switching apparatus.
Background Information
A full understanding of the disclosed concept can be gained from the following description of the preferred embodiments when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an electrical switching apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosed concept;
FIG. 2 is an elevation view of the electrical switching apparatus of FIG. 1, shown with the movable arm in the CLOSED position and with portions of the electrical switching apparatus removed to show hidden structures;
As employed herein, the term “number” shall mean one or an integer greater than one (i.e., a plurality).
As employed herein, the statement that two or more parts are “connected” or “coupled” together shall mean that the parts are joined together either directly or joined through one or more intermediate parts.
As employed herein, the statement that two or more parts or components “engage” one another shall mean that the parts touch and/or exert a force against one another either directly or through one or more intermediate parts or components.