序号 专利名 申请号 申请日 公开(公告)号 公开(公告)日 发明人
81 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITY US14168399 2014-01-30 US20140146431A1 2014-05-29 Jeffrey L. Franks; Stephen E. Williams; Ray Cole
In at least some embodiments, a system includes a plurality of circuit breakers and trip control logic external to and coupled to the circuit breakers. The trip control logic enables a plurality of different tripping options to be selected for each of the circuit breakers.
82 Circuit breaker panel US13574946 2011-01-25 US08681463B2 2014-03-25 Jeffrey L. Franks; Stephen E. Williams; Ray Cole
In at least some embodiments, a system includes a plurality of circuit breakers and trip control logic external to and coupled to the circuit breakers. The trip control logic enables a plurality of different tripping options to be selected for each of the circuit breakers.
83 HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE FOR A SELF-SUPPLIED RELAY US13872558 2013-04-29 US20130235503A1 2013-09-12 Bernhard Deck; Vijay Shah; Indresh Bhatia; Jatin Parmar; Niraj Suthar
A design of a protection relay, and interface with an operator of a protection relay, are disclosed. The protection relay can include a base relay for measurement of line current and for generation of a trip signal, a base Human Machine Interface (HMI) for user specifying of a base setting of an operating parameter of the protection relay, and an optionally active Human Machine Interface (HMI) unit having a processing unit to manage plural activities with controlled power consumption.
84 SELF-CALIBRATING CURRENT SWITCH WITH DISPLAY US13483556 2012-05-30 US20130135111A1 2013-05-30 Joel Edward Hart; Mark D. Rowan; Troy Earl Wecker
A current switch self-calibrates when a reset control is actuated and displays an expected current in the monitored conductor, one or more trip points of the current switch and the last known current in the monitored conductor.
85 SWITCHING DEVICE US13212664 2011-08-18 US20120212231A1 2012-08-23 Gerhard Dobusch; Roman Kolm
In a switching device with at least one first electrical switching device input and at least one first electrical switching device output and at least one second electrical switching device output, wherein in a first operating state of the switching device the first switching device input is electrically connected with the first switching device output, wherein in a second operating state of the switching device the first switching device input is electrically connected with the second switching device output, is proposed to configure the switching device for uninterrupted switchover from the first operating state to the second operating state and/or from the second operating state to the first operating state to allow functional testing of a fault current circuit breaker without interruption.
86 USER INTERFACE DEVICE FOR LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHING DEVICES US13061633 2009-08-03 US20110186408A1 2011-08-04 Romano Manzoli; Paolo Bonomi
A user interface device for a switching device for low voltage electrical circuits comprising one or more electrical poles and an auxiliary device, provided with a first control unit.The user interface device, according to the invention, comprises a second control unit capable of storing data and of exchanging data and/or signals with said first control unit.The user interface device, according to the invention is mechanically associable, in a removable manner, with the switching device.The user interface device, according to the invention is electrically connectable, in a removable manner, to the aforesaid auxiliary device.
87 Modular communication plug-in module for an electronic trip unit US11857752 2007-09-19 US07859811B2 2010-12-28 Dinesh Tripathi
The present invention relates to a communication module plug-in device for an electronic trip unit including both wired and wire-less conventional communication methodologies. The device comprising a housing, the housing being structurally configured for the releasable connection to an electronic trip unit, wherein the housing further facilitates the electronic communication between the communication plug-in device and the electronic trip unit. The device also comprises a communication controller that is situated within the housing, a transceiver situated within the housing, wherein the transceiver is in communication with the communication controller, and a memory storage device situated within the housing, the memory storage device being in communication with the communication controller and the transceiver.
88 Automatic circuit breaker with tripping device activated by a movable contact US11719581 2005-10-18 US07750766B2 2010-07-06 Luigi Bonetti; Nicola Bresciani
Embodiments of an automatic single- or multi-pole circuit breaker for use in low-voltage applications are disclosed. The circuit breaker includes at least a first fixed contact this is coupled/uncoupled with a first moving contact. The moving contact is operatively connected to an operating mechanism that enables its displacement. The circuit breaker includes a kinematic tripping device driven by means of a first separating movement of the moving contact away from the fixed contact. The kinematic tripping device includes an operative member capable of tripping the operating mechanism, which in turn takes effect on the moving contact, thus determining a second rapid separating movement until the circuit breaker tripped position is reached.
89 Configurable arc fault or ground fault circuit interrupter and method US11679570 2007-02-27 US07633399B2 2009-12-15 John Joseph Shea; Kevin Lynn Parker
An arc fault and/or ground fault circuit interrupter includes an operating mechanism structured to open and close separable contacts, a trip mechanism cooperating with the operating mechanism to trip open the separable contacts, a test button structured to test the operating mechanism, an indicator, and a controller structured to configure a setting of the circuit interrupter and operate the indicator to indicate the setting in response to an actuation of the test button.
90 Low cost user adjustment, resistance to straying between positions, increased resistance to ESD, and consistent feel US11824684 2007-07-02 US07592888B2 2009-09-22 Jason Robert Colsch; Ignacio Dapic; Dennis W. Fleege; Marco Antonio Ramirez Rodriguez; James G. Tipton, Jr.
A user adjustment assembly for translating user-adjustable dial settings to tripping levels of an electronic trip unit includes a potentiometer and an adjustment button. The potentiometer is positioned inside a cover of the trip unit and includes a potentiometer button. The adjustment button is coupled to the potentiometer for mechanically adjusting it and includes an insulation disc for increasing resistance to electrostatic discharge, preventing contaminants from entering the printed wire assembly components, and preventing application of downward force to the potentiometer button. The insulation disc has a bottom surface that is dimensioned to be larger than the potentiometer button. The adjustment button includes one or more stops that trigger a fail safe operation mode where the tripping levels are automatically adjusted to higher or predetermined protective levels when the adjustment button is moved to those stop positions. Switch calibration is obviated and the simplified design reduces overall cost.
91 Combination current sensor and relay US10982752 2004-11-02 US07333345B2 2008-02-19 Kent Holce; Frank Morey; Matt Rupert; Mark Bowman
A combination current sensor and relay has an improved housing. In one aspect, the housing includes light emitting diodes on an upper surface that indicate open circuit and short circuit conditions. In another aspect, the housing includes a securement structure for a circuit board that includes the transformer and switches for device operation, together with aligned openings therein for routing wires to external devices. In another aspect, a multiple position switch is included on the upper surface that indicates multiple modes of operation of the device. In another aspect, the housing may be assembled in multiple parts by affixing a first portion to a support, a circuit board to the first portion, and a second portion to the first portion. In another aspect, the housing is suitable for engagement to alternatively a junction box and a duplex box. In another aspect, the configuration of the upper surface provides usability advantages.
92 Combination current sensor and relay US10982752 2004-11-02 US20050099257A1 2005-05-12 Kent Holce; Frank Morey; Matt Rupert; Mark Bowman
A combination current sensor and relay has an improved housing. In one aspect, the housing includes light emitting diodes on an upper surface that indicate open circuit and short circuit conditions. In another aspect, the housing includes a securement structure for a circuit board that includes the transformer and switches for device operation, together with aligned openings therein for routing wires to external devices. In another aspect, a multiple position switch is included on the upper surface that indicates multiple modes of operation of the device. In another aspect, the housing may be assembled in multiple parts by affixing a first portion to a support, a circuit board to the first portion, and a second portion to the first portion. In another aspect, the housing is suitable for engagement to alternatively a junction box and a duplex box. In another aspect, the configuration of the upper surface provides usability advantages.
93 Circuit breaker compartment door US08903406 1997-07-30 US06518866B1 2003-02-11 Andre J. M'Sadoques
A circuit breaker programmer enclosure in the form of a plastic housing having an external access door houses the electronic trip unit and accessories that control the circuit breaker operation. The door assumes two positions when arranged on the housing for both excluding and allowing access to the circuit breaker rating plug and trip unit adjustment knobs. In one position, access is made to both the rating plug and trip unit adjustment knobs while in another position access to the rating plug and trip unit is denied.
94 Combination current sensor and relay US09636296 2000-08-10 US06331821B1 2001-12-18 Kent Holce; Frank Morey; Matt Rupert; Mark Bowman
A combination current sensor and relay has an improved housing. In one aspect, the housing includes light emitting diodes on an upper surface that indicate open circuit and short circuit conditions. In another aspect, the housing includes a securement structure for a circuit board that includes the transformer and switches for device operation, together with aligned openings therein for routing wires to external devices. In another aspect, a multiple position switch is included on the upper surface that indicates multiple modes of operation of the device. In another aspect, the housing may be assembled in multiple parts by affixing a first portion to a support, a circuit board to the first portion, and a second portion to the first portion. In another aspect, the housing is suitable for engagement to alternatively a junction box and a duplex box. In another aspect, the configuration of the upper surface provides usability advantages.
95 Adjusting knob assembly with discrete positioning US607677 1996-02-27 US5613275A 1997-03-25 Kenneth D. Kolberg; David A. Parks; Kimberley Morris; James R. Schachner
An adjusting knob assembly includes a knob member having a knob and an axially extending shaft. A support bracket has an aperture defined in part by a gapped ring section formed by a pair confronting arcuate fingers. The shaft and the aperture have complimentary, longitudinally extending, circumferentially distributed flat surfaces, which provide discrete angular positions for the shaft when the complimentary flat surfaces are in register. Preferably, the gap between the confronting fingers is sized, and the arcuate fingers have a compliance sufficient that the shaft may be passed laterally through the gap and snapped into the aperture. Any one of a plurality of interchangeable cam members can be press fit on to the end of the shaft.
96 Circuit breaker with removable display and keypad US232035 1988-08-15 US4870531A 1989-09-26 Robert J. Danek
An electronic circuit interrupter digital display and keypad device includes a display to view circuit breaker settings and a keypad to select settings and values to be displayed. The display and keypad device removably connects to an electronic trip unit within the circuit interrupter by means of a plug-in connector.
97 Molded case circuit breaker multiple accessory unit US133869 1987-12-16 US4788621A 1988-11-29 Ronald R. Russell; Robert A. Morris; Gregory T. DiVincenzo; Graham A. Scott
An integrated protection unit is a circuit breaker which includes basic overcurrent protection facility along with selective electrical accessories. A molded plastic accessory access cover secured to the integrated protection unit cover protects the accessory components contained within the circuit breaker cover from the environment. A combined overcurrent trip actuator and multiple accessory unit can be field-installed within the integrated protection unit.
98 Rotary switch assembly US720219 1985-04-05 US4638133A 1987-01-20 Robert F. Dvorak; Charles E. Netolicky
A rotary switch is provided by a molded knob having a circular top portion, a circular bottom portion and a circumferential flange between the top and bottom portion. The bottom portion includes a recess which is provided with a pair of crush ribs provided to secure a rotary switch pin within the recess. A circumferential channel is provided on the flange around the top portion of the knob with a stop tab provided in the channel. The molded knob is operatively associated with a top plate and a bottom plate, each plate including a plurality of apertures which receive a respective top portion of a molded knob. The bottom plate is provided with an offset portion which spaces the apertures in the bottom plate a predetermined distance from the apertures in the top plate, with dimples provided in the bottom plate to maintain a predetermined spacing of the plates at the locations of the apertures. The apertures in the top plate are sized to fit closely around the top portion of the molded knob while the apertures in the bottom plate are sized greater than the dimensions of the apertures in the top plate and less than the dimensions of the circumferential flange, with lock tab of being provided on the bottom plate and extending into each bottom aperture and providing a stop surface against which the stop tab will abut upon sufficient rotation of the knob. The top portion of the knob is provided with a slot which can be operated by a screwdriver or similar tool to move the knob to any of its available positions which is designated by an embossed arrow on the top of the knob.
99 Circuit breaker with locking and releasing train including adjustable rotatably mounted plate bars US3602674D 1969-03-04 US3602674A 1971-08-31 KOENNECKE WOLFGANG WALTER; SCHLEIFENBAUM GERHARD
This invention relates to a circuit breaker and, more particularly, to a circuit breaker with a locking and releasing train containing a series of levers so organized that the operation of the circuit breaker can be accurately controlled at the final lever in the series, which final lever is remote from the circuit breaking function.
100 Thermal trip device with pickup coil on an adjustable armature US45774454 1954-09-22 US2744979A 1956-05-08 BANK THOR G; LORENZ WILLARD S
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