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1723results about "Protective switch terminals/connections" patented technology

Circuit breaker lug cover and gasket

A molded insulator cover for a circuit breaker molded case includes a terminal connector attachable to the strap terminal. The terminal connector is disposed in the circuit breaker molded case and an insulator discrete from the molded case is disposed around the terminal connector. The insulator is trapped into the circuit breaker molded case by attachment of the terminal connector to the strap terminal. The insulator is configured to be used with a plurality of different field installable terminal connectors.
Owner:ABB SPA

Small-sized simple switch for protecting circuit

A small-sized simple switch for circuit protection of the present invention is simple in structure and easy to operate, and can be readily switched for safety protection of circuits. An alloy plate of the present invention is highly resilient. When in overload, the alloy plate expands and becomes deformed due to the different thermal expansion coefficient and is deformed upward to become disengaged from a wire connecting pad with which it is originally in contact, causing the switch to be switched from the "ON" condition to the "OFF" condition. The alloy plate pushes a lever pivoted to the moving end of the alloy plate to move up such that the lever pushes one end of a pivoted reset button to move up. A user only has to depress the reset button and the switch will be again in the "ON" condition such that repeated ON / OFF conditions of the protection circuit can be effected. If there is no overload on the circuit, the switch of the present invention will be operated to be in "ON" or "OFF" condition as ordinary switches.
Owner:YU TSUNG MOU

Circuit breaker lug cover and gasket

A molded insulator cover for a circuit breaker molded case includes a terminal connector attachable to the strap terminal. The terminal connector projects outwardly from the circuit breaker molded case and an insulator discrete from the molded case is disposed around the terminal connector. The insulator is trapped into the circuit breaker molded case by attachment of the terminal connector to the strap terminal. The insulator is configured to be used with a plurality of different field installable terminal connectors.
Owner:ABB SPA

Ganged receptacle fixture apparatus

A gang bus apparatus for rigidly coupling plug receptacles within a receptacle enclosure. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a gang bus apparatus includes at least two discrete plug receptacle modules. Each of the plug receptacle modules includes a front surface disposed substantially co-planar with an opening of a module enclosure, the front surface including electromechanical plug reception means for mating with an electrical plug. Each of the plug receptacle modules further includes an opposing rear surface having at least one electromechanical contact point. A rigid, substantially flat conductive bar is disposed along the rear surfaces of the at least two plug receptacles with the conductive bar coupled to each of the electromechanical contact points to simultaneously provide a rigid structural connection between the plug receptacles and provide a common electrical node between the electromechanical contact points.
Owner:NORVELLE ROBERT D

Control terminal automatic connection apparatus for draw-out type air circuit breaker and air circuit having the same

Disclosed is a control terminal automatic connection apparatus for an air circuit breaker and an air circuit breaker having the same, the apparatus comprising: a cam, a lever having one end portion that can be connected to the cam or separated from the cam and rotatable by the rotation driving force transferred from the cam when connected to the cam, a rod connected to the lever and thus movable in a vertical direction according to the rotation of the lever, a fixed control terminal module fixedly installed at the main body, and a movable control terminal module installed at the cradle and movable to a position for being connected to the fixed control terminal module of the main body and a position for being disconnected therefrom.
Owner:LS IND SYETEMS CO LTD

Single-pole, single current path switching system and method

One embodiment describes a three-phase electromechanical switching device, which includes three single-phase switching devices mechanically and electrically coupled in parallel with one another, each single-phase switching device including a direct current electromagnetic operator that in operation receives a direct current control signal for switching of the device, stationary contacts disposed in a respective device housing, and a movable assembly that in operation is displaced by energizing the operator and that include movable contacts that open and close, with the stationary contacts, a single current carrying path through the respective single-phase switching device; in which each of the single-phase switching devices receives control signals from control circuitry coupled to the operators of the respective single-phase switching devices to cause at least one of the single-phase switching devices to open or close the single current carrying path at a desired time coordinated with a current zero-crossing or a predicted current zero-crossing of a phase of three-phase power.
Owner:ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECH

Heat sensing electrical receptacle

An electrical receptacle has an outlet and senses the operating temperature and automatically turns off when the temperature rises above a predetermined threshold. The receptacle has a reset button that must be manually operated to enable operation of the outlet to resume.
Owner:BSAFE ELECTRIX

Plug-in miniature circuit breaker

The invention discloses a plug-in miniature circuit breaker, which comprises a housing (A), a leading-out terminal (B), a leading-in terminal (C), a push button mechanism (D), an operating mechanism (G), an overload protection mechanism (H), an arc extinguishing mechanism (I), a short circuit protection mechanism (J) and a signal end (K), wherein the plug-in miniature circuit breaker is characterized in that the push button mechanism (D) is linked with a locking device (E) and a fixed unlocking device (F). According to the plug-in miniature circuit breaker, a connection line can be directly inserted, so that the disconnection operation is simple and convenient; meanwhile, the circuit breaker cannot be freely closed outside a cabinet and can be freely opened and closed in the cabinet through improving a locking mechanism, the circuit breaker cannot be pulled out of the cabinet through parts except for a push button and the circuit breaker cannot be easily taken out from the cabinet through pulling the push button, so that the installation and use security of the circuit breaker is ensured; the circuit breaker is suitable for a specific small space; and the problem that local temperature rise of the circuit breaker is too high is solved through rearranging the internal structure of the circuit breaker.
Owner:SHANGHAI LIANGXIN ELECTRICAL

Circuit breaker terminal shield with position indicator

A position indicator for a circuit breaker is provided. A circuit breaker housing assembly body has an alignment surface. The position indicator includes an indicator member having an alignment surface and an elongated spacer member. The indicator member is movably coupled to the circuit breaker housing assembly adjacent a terminal screw with the spacer member generally aligned with the terminal screw. The indicator member is structured to move between a first position, wherein the alignment surface is not aligned with the housing assembly body alignment surface, and a second position, wherein the alignment surface is aligned with the housing assembly body alignment surface. The spacer member engages the terminal screw and, if the terminal screw is in a terminal screw first position, the spacer member prevents the indicator member from moving into the indicator member second position.
Owner:EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LTD

Terminal assembly for vented circuit breaker and circuit breaker incorporating same

A circuit breaker vents at least some of the arc gases generated during current interruption from an internal cavity containing separable contacts through a terminal recess vent in a wall in the housing into an external terminal recess. The line side main conductor extends through the same wall into the external terminal recess adjacent the vent and into the collar of a terminal assembly. An electrically conductive stand seated on the main conductor electrically connects to the main conductor an external conductor clamped against the stand by a terminal screw threaded through the collar. The stand has a through opening aligned with the terminal recess vent to pass the arc gases through the external terminal recess to atmosphere.
Owner:EATON CORP

Wire lug/arc vent barrier molded case circuit breaker

The present invention provides a wire lug arc vent barrier for protecting a wire lug in a molded case circuit breaker, with the circuit breaker having a housing with a terminal for a load connection and a terminal for a line connection. The wire lug / arc vent barrier comprises a body having a first end including a tang, a second end including an elongated finger and a middle portion between the first end and the second end defining a concave space, with an opening at each of the middle portion, wherein the body is mounted in the housing.
Owner:SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMATION INC

One-shot heat sensing electrical receptacle

An electrical receptacle senses its operating temperature and automatically turns off when the temperature rises above a predetermined threshold. The receptacle has button that visually indicates when the receptacle has reached its temperature threshold. After automatically turning off, the receptacle remains permanently non-conducting.
Owner:BSAFE ELECTRIX

Ternary nitride-based buffer layer of a nitride-based light-emitting device and a method for manufacturing the same

Ternary nitride-based buffer layer of a nitride-based light-emitting device and related manufacturing method. The device includes a substrate and a plurality of layers formed over the substrate in the following sequence: a ternary nitride-based buffer layer, a first conductivity type nitride-based semiconductor layer, a light-emitting layer, and a second conductivity type nitride-based semiconductor layer. The manufacturing method includes introducing a first reaction source containing a first group III element into a chamber at a first temperature that is subsequently deposited on the surface of the substrate, the melting point of said element being lower than the first temperature. Introducing a second reaction source containing a second group III element and a third reaction source containing a nitrogen element into the chamber at a second temperature, no lower than the melting point of the first group III element, for forming a ternary nitride-based buffer layer with the first group III element.
Owner:EPISTAR CORP

Modular overload relay assembly with mechanically isolated connector

ActiveUS20140126158A1Reduction in catalog numberEasy yet reliable configurationElectrically conductive connectionsCircuit arrangements on support structuresFlexible circuitsElectrical devices
A mating connector assembly for electrically coupling modular electrical devices. A first stationary connector is coupled to a first rigid circuit board positioned within a first housing of a first modular electrical device. The first floating connector is coupled to a flexible circuit element positioned within a second housing of a second modular electrical device, the flexible circuit element coupled to a circuit board positioned within a second housing of a second modular electrical device. The second housing includes a first latch plate adjustable between an unlatched position and a latched position, the first latch plate including a biasing member, such that, when the first modular electronic device is pressed together with the second modular electronic device, the biasing member applies a force to the first floating connector during a latch plate transition position to ensure that the first floating connector has fully mated with the first stationary connector.
Owner:ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECH

Modular terminal for molded case circuit breaker and molded case circuit breaker having the same

ActiveUS20080246566A1Easy to assembleInstallation and replacement of a terminal portion to be simplified and rapidlyElectrically conductive connectionsContacts enclosures/screensEngineeringCircuit breaker
A modular terminal for a molded case circuit breaker by which various types of terminals can be joined together and configuration and assembly are simplified, the modular terminal comprising a plurality of terminal bases each of which is provided for each phase, a terminal which is detachably supported at each terminal base, and a joint piece which connects a pair of the terminal bases adjacent to each other to form a terminal module.
Owner:LS IND SYETEMS CO LTD

Plug-in unit

ActiveUS20100128417A1Expand the number of processesComplicates installationBus-bar/wiring layoutsElectrically conductive connectionsBusbarJoint surface
A plug-in unit includes a breaker electrically connected with a busbar at a power supply side and an electric device electrically connected with the breaker. Joint surfaces making contact with each other are formed at the breaker and the electric device, respectively. The breaker includes a terminal metal fitting connecting the busbar thereto and a plug-in terminal metal fitting installed at the joint surface of the breaker, and the electric device includes a plug terminal, which is installed at the joint surface thereof and capable of being connected with the plug-in terminal metal fitting. The breaker is detachably joined with the electric device by an engaging member including an engaging unit and an engagement receiving unit. The engaging unit and the engagement receiving unit are installed at the joint surfaces of the breaker and the electric device, respectively, and detachably engaged with each other.
Owner:TOKYO ELECTRON LTD

Self-adjusting plug-in line terminal

A line terminal for a circuit breaker includes a body forming two opposing legs and a third leg. The opposing legs are configured to form a passage for receiving a stab from a panel board. The two opposing legs are biased toward each other, and each of the opposing legs has a convex surface facing the passageway for engaging and maintaining alignment of the stab. A fixed contact is attached to the third leg. The fixed contact connects to a moveable contact of a circuit breaker. An arc runner is connected to the third leg and at least partially encloses a perimeter of the fixed contact.
Owner:SIEMENS IND INC

Electric leakage current breaker

The invention discloses a dynamic type leakage circuit breaker, which comprises a leakage circuit breaker main body which is provided with an operation handle and a dynamic type drive mechanism which is used for driving the operation handle. The dynamic type drive mechanism comprises a motor, an eccentric wheel and a buffer type drive rod component, and the eccentric wheel is arranged on an output shaft of the motor; one end of the buffer type drive rod component is connected with the eccentric wheel, and the other end is connected with the operation handle. The invention has the advantages of simple structure and lower cost, and overcomes the defect that the operation handle of a traditional dynamic type leakage circuit breaker is damaged because of excessive force.
Owner:赵建清

Dual function terminal assembly and electric power apparatus incorporating the same

A terminal assembly can be alternatively used to make either a pressure plate or screw type connection for connecting stranded wire or solid wire, respectively, to a power conductor of electric power apparatus such as a circuit breaker. An electrically insulative barrier has an elongated member with a lateral extension at one end having a recess that captures the head of the screw of a terminal collar for the pressure plate connection. As the screw is tightened, the collar is drawn toward the power conductor to clamp the stranded wire between the collar and one side of the power conductor. With the elongated member turned end for end, the screw is free to clamp the solid wire against the other side of the power conductor. Pairs of integral compliant latches on the elongated member accommodate quick conversion between the two types of connections.
Owner:EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LTD

Protective Device Having a Thin Construction

The present invention is directed to a wiring device that includes a front cover assembly. The front cover assembly includes a front cover having at least one plug receptacle opening disposed therein. A ground strap is coupled to the cover assembly. A device assembly includes a plurality of line terminals configured to be connected to an AC power source, a plurality of load terminals configured to be connected to a downstream load, and at least one set of receptacle load terminals in communication with the at least one receptacle opening. The device assembly also includes a fault response circuit coupled to the plurality of line terminals. A back cover is coupled to the front cover assembly to accommodate the device assembly therein. The ground strap element is disposed between the front cover assembly and the back cover. The back cover extending beyond the ground strap a distance substantially less than or equal to one inch.
Owner:PASS SEYMOUR

Circuit breaker having cradle with a shutter safety device

A circuit breaker having a cradle, the circuit breaker comprises: an upper shutter and a lower shutter configured to open and close terminals of the cradle; an upper shutter operation link having one end connected to the upper shutter and another end rotatably coupled to a pivot; a lower shutter operation link having one end connected to the lower shutter and another end rotatably coupled to the pivot; and a shutter safety device comprising a coupling unit fixedly-coupled to the pivot, a rotation unit rotatably coupled to the coupling unit, and a link fixing unit provided at one end of the rotation unit, wherein the link fixing unit is to restrict rotation of the upper shutter operation link and the lower shutter operation link in a contacting manner.
Owner:LSIS CO LTD

Molded case circuit breaker accessory wiring improvement

The disclosed concept relates to electrical switching apparatus, such as, but not limited to, molded case circuit breakers, and more particularly, to a connector assembly for mechanically and electrically connecting the accessory components housed within the electrical switching apparatus to equipment located outside of the electrical switching apparatus.
Owner:EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LTD

Device for distributing hybrid cable and transitioning from trunk cable to jumper cable with overvoltage protection

A transition assembly for interconnecting a hybrid trunk cable and electronic equipment includes: an enclosure having first and second ends, first and second side walls, and a cavity; a hybrid trunk cable comprising first and second sets of pluralities of power conductors and a plurality of optical fibers, wherein the first and second sets of power conductors enter the enclosure at the first end; first and second sets of pluralities of connectors mounted to at least one of the first and second side walls; and an overvoltage protection module (OVP module).
Owner:COMMSCOPE TECH LLC

Series coupling inductance high-voltage direct current breaker and control method thereof

ActiveCN103117196ARealize no arc breakingMeet the demand for fast cut-off fault currentProtective switch terminals/connectionsProtective switch operating/release mechanismsDc circuit breakerCoupling
The invention relates to a series coupling inductance high-voltage direct current breaker and a control method thereof. The breaker comprises a change-over switch, a switching circuit and an energy consumption device which are connected in series. The change-over switch adopts a mechanical switch, the switching circuit adopts a coupling circuit, and the energy consumption device adopts a lightning arrester. The high-voltage direct current breaker is connected with a control circuit, when a failure happens, the mechanical switch detects failure current, and transfers the failure current to the coupling circuit. The failure current charges a capacitor in the coupling circuit, flows over current change of a conductance L1, generates change current which is opposite to the failure current in direction and flows through a conductance L2. The failure current and the change current are overlaid, and the overlaid current makes a zero crossing point on a main circuit of the mechanical switch to cut off the mechanical switch. Voltage on two ends of the capacitor reaches operation voltage of the lighting arrester so that the lightning arrester acts and energy is released from the lightning arrester. The series coupling inductance high-voltage direct current breaker can meet requirements of quick cutting off of the failure current, can realize non-arc cutting-off of the mechanical switch, and the control method is simple and easy to operate, and complete in function.
Owner:CHINA EPRI ELECTRIC POWER ENG CO LTD +1

A universal circuit breaker with a hot-pluggable controller

The invention relates to a universal circuit breaker with a hot-pluggable controller, comprising a breaker shell, a contact system, a mutual inductor, and a controller are arranged in the shell, the controller comprises a controller pedestal, a controller upper case, a tripping electromagnet, and a circuit board provided with circuit components, the tripping electromagnet is arranged on the controller pedestal, the controller pedestal is fixedly connected with the base, the circuit board is fixed on the controller upper case, a bus connector plug is arranged on the controller pedestal, a bus interface is arranged correspondingly on the controller upper case to be in an insertion fit with the bus connector plug, the bus interface is connected with the circuit board, the controller pedestal and the controller upper case are removablely and separately connected. When a controller needs to be replaced by the circuit breaker, the controller can be replaced by the circuit breaker without breaking the main current of the whole circuit breaker, and only the controller upper case is removed for replacing the controller. The maintenance and removal are more convenient.
Owner:SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC POWER CO +3

Switching device, particularly fuse switch disconnector

The invention relates to a switching device, in particular fused interrupters, including a housing and a cover arranged thereon, wherein in the housing at least one pair of contacts is provided for receiving respectively one contact blade of a safety device or the like, wherein each contact is electrically connected to an input or output contact element, and one contact of each contact pair has a base section as an input contact which projects from the housing on the underside thereof, including an adapter arranged on the bottom side of the switching device which has two contact gaps per base section for alternative contacting and which is provided for attaching to conductor rails.
Owner:WOHNER GMBH & CO KG ELEKTROTECHNISCHE SYST

Terminal support for a circuit breaker trip unit

A terminal assembly for use in a circuit breaker. The terminal assembly includes a first member and a second member abutting the first member. The second member includes a pair of protruding arms to be inserted into a corresponding pair of recesses in a circuit breaker housing. Because the pair of protruding arms are inserted into the housing, the first member is protected against rotational force.
Owner:SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA INC

Reverse current relay

Contactor-circuit breaker comprising a control electromagnet and a protection device both capable of acting on mobile contacts in response respectively to a deliberate control and to a detected electrical fault, through a multi-pole device. An electromagnetic tripping device (41) is added onto a contact control mechanism (40). The protection device (30), preferably interchangeable, is connected to the electromagnet (20) through a control line (33B) and to the control mechanism (40) through a trip line (33A) so that it outputs an electrical power supply to the electromagnet on the control line, and in the case of a fault, a trip signal on the trip line. The electromagnet (20) is of the DC type, and the protection device (30) adapts its power supply voltage.
Owner:SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IND SAS
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