Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Safety and protection of systems and devices – Ground fault protection
Patent
1996-12-17
1999-03-02
Gaffin, Jeffrey
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Safety and protection of systems and devices
Ground fault protection
361102, 361115, 335 18, H02H 300
Patent
active
058779256
ABSTRACT:
A ground fault/rating plug for molded case circuit breakers is inserted within the circuit breaker cover for electrical connection with the circuit breaker electronic trip unit. A rating resistor within the ground fault/rating plug enclosure sets the circuit breaker ampere rating. Rotary switches on the outer surface of the ground fault/rating plug enclosure configures the trip unit for ground fault protection.
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Gaffin Jeffrey
General Electric Company
Horton Carl B.
Sherry Michael J.
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