Electricity: magnetically operated switches – magnets – and electr – Electromagnetically actuated switches – Tripping means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-02
2009-08-04
Enad, Elvin G (Department: 2832)
Electricity: magnetically operated switches, magnets, and electr
Electromagnetically actuated switches
Tripping means
C335S021000, C335S174000, C335S175000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07570140
ABSTRACT:
A circuit breaker includes separable contacts, an operating mechanism structured to open and close the separable contacts, and a magnetic trip mechanism cooperating with the operating mechanism to trip open the separable contacts. The magnetic trip mechanism includes a support structure including a slotted support portion therein, and a plunger assembly. The plunger assembly includes a movable core resting in the support portion of the support structure, and a plunger member including a first portion cooperating with the operating mechanism, a second portion coupled to the movable core, and a third portion engaging the support structure.
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Chou Yu-Wei
Eberts William G.
Helms Roger W.
Janusek Mark A.
Eaton Corporation
Enad Elvin G
Moran Martin J.
Talpalatskiy Alexander
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