公开(公告)号：US20020175786A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-28

申请号：US10196856

申请日：2002-07-15

Inventor： Edward Louis Wellner ,  Paul Jason Rollmann ,  Thomas Michael Hall ,  Peter Lee Nerstrom ,  Michael Frederick Walz ,  Peter Klaus Moldovan

IPC: H01H075/00

CPC classification number: H01H73/14 ,  H01H71/02 ,  H01H71/0214 ,  H01H71/0221 ,  H01H71/04 ,  H01H71/16 ,  H01H71/58 ,  H01H73/18 ,  H01H73/30 ,  H01H2071/167 ,  H01H2083/201

Abstract: A circuit breaker includes a housing; separable contacts mounted in the housing; and an operating mechanism for opening and closing the separable contacts. An overcurrent assembly is responsive to selected conditions of current flowing through the separable contacts and actuates the operating mechanism to trip open the separable contacts. A bonnet forms a U-shape which surrounds the separable contacts and which cools and splits an arc when the operating mechanism trips open the separable contacts. A first bonnet piece forms a first leg of the bonnet, and a second bonnet piece forms a second leg and a base of the bonnet.

公开(公告)号：US20020171987A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-21

申请号：US09862157

申请日：2001-05-21

Inventor： Tejal Navin Dudhwala ,  Jeffrey Scott Gibson

IPC: H02H003/00

CPC classification number: H01H71/123 ,  H01H71/40 ,  H01H83/144 ,  H01H2071/124 ,  H01H2083/148 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H02H1/0015

Abstract: A circuit breaker that is capable of detecting ground faults as well as arc faults includes a at least a first current transformer, a line conductor extending through the current transformers, a circuit board, and a pair of sensing leads extending between the line conductor and the circuit board. In a first embodiment the line conductor is a relatively rigid line bus bar, and in a second embodiment the line conductor is a relatively flexible line shunt. The circuit board is disposed adjacent a first side of a separating wall within the circuit breaker, and the line conductor extends along the first side such that the sensing leads that extend between the line conductor and the circuit board do not pass through a plane defined by the separating wall. The circuit breaker includes a bimetal strip that is free of sensing leads that extend between the bimetal strip and the circuit board.

Abstract translation: 能够检测接地故障和电弧故障的断路器包括至少第一电流互感器，延伸穿过电流互感器的线路导体，电路板和在线路导体和线路导体之间延伸的一对感测引线 电路板。 在第一实施例中，线路导体是相对刚性的线路母线，并且在第二实施例中，线路导体是相对柔性的线分路。 电路板设置在断路器内的分隔壁的第一侧附近，并且线路导体沿着第一侧延伸，使得在线路导体和电路板之间延伸的感测引线不通过由 分隔墙。 断路器包括双金属条，其不具有在双金属条和电路板之间延伸的感测引线。

公开(公告)号：US20020158726A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-31

申请号：US09845517

申请日：2001-04-30

Inventor： Edward Louis Wellner ,  Peter Lee Nerstrom ,  Mark Allan Juds ,  Paul Jason Rollmann ,  Thomas Michael Hall

IPC: H01H073/00

CPC classification number: H01H73/14 ,  H01H71/04 ,  H01H71/123 ,  H01H71/162 ,  H01H73/56 ,  H01H83/20 ,  H01H2071/042 ,  H01H2071/124 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H01H2219/0622 ,  H02H1/0015

Abstract: A circuit breaker includes a housing; separable contacts mounted in the housing; a latchable operating mechanism including a latch lever which when released opens the separable contacts; and an overcurrent assembly responsive to selected conditions of current flowing through the separable contacts for releasing the latch lever to trip the separable contacts open. The circuit breaker also includes an arc fault indicator; an arc fault trip actuator which when energized moves a first indicator latch for actuating the arc fault indicator and a second latch for releasing the latch lever to trip the separable contacts open; and an arc fault current assembly responsive to selected arc fault conditions of current flowing through the separable contacts for energizing the arc fault trip actuator to actuate the arc fault indicator and to trip the separable contacts open.

Abstract translation: 断路器包括壳体; 安装在壳体中的可分离触点; 一个可闩锁的操作机构，包括一个闩锁杆，当释放时打开该可分离触点; 以及响应于流过可分离触点的选定电流条件的过电流组件，用于释放闩锁杆以使可分离触点断开。 断路器还包括电弧故障指示器; 电弧故障跳闸致动器，当被激励时移动用于致动电弧故障指示器的第一指示器闩锁和用于释放闩锁杆以释放可分离触点的第二闩锁; 以及电弧故障电流组件，其响应于流过可分离触点的电流的选定电弧故障条件，以激励电弧故障跳闸致动器以致动电弧故障指示器并使可分离触点断开。

公开(公告)号：US20020158725A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-31

申请号：US09845943

申请日：2001-04-30

Inventor： Peter Lee Nerstrom ,  Edward Louis Wellner ,  Paul Jason Rollmann ,  Thomas Michael Hall ,  Steven Christopher Schmalz

IPC: H01H073/12

CPC classification number: H01H73/14 ,  H01H71/04 ,  H01H71/123 ,  H01H71/162 ,  H01H83/20 ,  H01H2071/042 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H01H2219/0622

Abstract: An aircraft circuit breaker includes a housing; separable contacts mounted in the housing; a latchable operating mechanism including a latch member which when unlatched opens the separable contacts; and an overcurrent assembly responsive to selected conditions of current flowing through the separable contacts for unlatching the latch member to trip the separable contacts open. A movable and illuminable arc fault indicator has a first ring portion and second leg portions internal to the housing. An arc fault actuator which when energized moves one of the second leg portions. An arc fault current assembly responds to selected arc fault conditions of current flowing through the separable contacts to energize the arc fault actuator to move the second leg portions internal to the housing and the first ring portion external to the housing. The arc fault current assembly includes a light for illuminating the first ring portion.

Abstract translation: 飞机断路器包括壳体; 安装在壳体中的可分离触点; 一个可闩锁的操作机构，包括当解锁时打开可分离触点的闩锁构件; 以及响应于流过可分离触点的选定电流条件的过电流组件，用于解锁闩构件以使可分离触点断开。 可移动和可照明的电弧故障指示器具有在壳体内部的第一环部分和第二腿部部分。 通电时的电弧故障致动器移动第二腿部中的一个。 电弧故障电流组件响应于流过可分离触点的电流的选定电弧故障条件，以激励电弧故障致动器以将壳体内部的第二腿部部分和壳体外部的第一环部分移动。 电弧故障电流组件包括用于照亮第一环部分的光。

公开(公告)号：US06456471B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-24

申请号：US09466362

申请日：1999-12-17

Applicant: Andy A. Haun ,  Brian G. Grattan ,  Kon B. Wong ,  Robert F. Dvorak ,  Gary W. Scott

Inventor： Andy A. Haun ,  Brian G. Grattan ,  Kon B. Wong ,  Robert F. Dvorak ,  Gary W. Scott

IPC: H02H300

CPC classification number: H01H71/125 ,  H01H71/128 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H01H2300/03 ,  H02H1/0015 ,  H02H1/06 ,  H02H3/105 ,  H02H3/44 ,  Y02B70/3241 ,  Y02B90/224 ,  Y04S20/14 ,  Y04S20/227

Abstract: An arc fault circuit interrupter system for use with an electrical circuit includes an arcing fault detector which monitors the electrical circuit and a controller which generates a trip signal in response to the detection of arcing faults. The controller may also generate one or more communication signals corresponding to information relating to the operation of the arcing fault circuit interrupter. The system may also include one or more of the following: a communication port which communicates to a user the information relating to operation of the arc fault circuit interrupter in response to the communication signals; a memory for retaining predetermined information related to the condition and operation of the arcing fault circuit interrupter, with or without a backup memory; and a combined self-test/reset switch.

Abstract translation: 与电路一起使用的电弧故障电路断续器系统包括一个监视电路的电弧故障检测器和一个响应于电弧故障检测产生跳闸信号的控制器。 控制器还可以产生对应于与电弧故障电路断续器的操作有关的信息的一个或多个通信信号。 该系统还可以包括以下中的一个或多个：响应于通信信号向用户通信与电弧故障电路断续器的操作有关的信息的通信端口; 存储器，用于保持与备用存储器有关的与电弧故障电路断续器的状态和操作有关的预定信息; 以及组合的自检/复位开关。

公开(公告)号：US06437700B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-20

申请号：US09688481

申请日：2000-10-16

Applicant: David Herzfeld ,  Frantz Germain ,  John J. Power ,  Armando Calixto

Inventor： David Herzfeld ,  Frantz Germain ,  John J. Power ,  Armando Calixto

IPC: H02H316

CPC classification number: H01H73/14 ,  H01H83/04 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H02H3/335

Abstract: A signaling system employing indicator lamp means and an audible alarm is employed to remind a user to periodically test his GFCIs and to provide information regarding the status of the GFCI. The power lines that supply the GFCI with power are also coupled to the circuits on the PCB to disconnect power to those circuits of the GFCI that trips due to faults or tests.

Abstract translation: 使用采用指示灯装置和听觉报警器的信令系统来提醒用户周期性地测试他的GFCI并提供关于GFCI状态的信息。 为GFCI提供电源的电源线也连接到PCB上的电路，以断开由于故障或测试而跳闸的GFCI电路的电源。

公开(公告)号：US20010036049A1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-01

申请号：US09879563

申请日：2001-06-11

Inventor： Nicholas L. DiSalvo ,  William R. Ziegler

IPC: H02H003/00

CPC classification number: H02H3/335 ,  H01H71/524 ,  H01H71/62 ,  H01H83/04 ,  H01H2083/045 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H02H1/0015 ,  H02H3/338 ,  H02H5/083

Abstract: Resettable circuit interrupting devices, such as GFCI devices, that include reverse wiring protection, and optionally an independent trip portions and/or a reset lockout portion are provided. The reverse wiring protection operates at both the line and load sides of the device so that in the event line side wiring to the device is improperly connected to the load side, fault protection for the device remains. The trip portion operates independently of a circuit interrupting portion used to break the electrical continuity in one or more conductive paths in the device. The reset lockout portion prevents the reestablishing of electrical continuity in open conductive paths if the circuit interrupting portion is non-operational or if an open neutral condition exists.

公开(公告)号：US06307453B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-23

申请号：US09506871

申请日：2000-02-15

Applicant: Edward Louis Wellner ,  Paul Jason Rollmann ,  Peter Klaus Moldovan ,  Mark Allan Juds

Inventor： Edward Louis Wellner ,  Paul Jason Rollmann ,  Peter Klaus Moldovan ,  Mark Allan Juds

IPC: H01H7510

CPC classification number: H01H83/20 ,  H01H2083/201

Abstract: The toggle mechanism of a circuit breaker is connected at one end to the pivoted contact arm and at the other end to a pivoted latch lever which is engaged to latch the toggle mechanism by a latch member pivoted for movement in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the toggle mechanism. The latch member serves as an armature for a trip motor energized by a trip circuit responsive to an arc fault and/or a ground fault to unlatch the toggle mechanism and trip the circuit breaker open. The latch member is also tripped by a helical bimetal responsive to persistent overcurrents and coupled to the latch member through an ambient compensator bimetal cantilevered from the latch member. A flexible shunt connected between the helical bimetal and contact arm passes through an extension of the magnetic circuit of the trip motor to generate a magnetic field of sufficient strength to trip the latch member instantaneously in response to a short circuit.

Abstract translation: 断路器的肘节机构的一端连接到枢转的接触臂，另一端连接到枢转的闩锁杆，枢转的闩锁杆通过一个闩锁构件来接合，以便在垂直于 肘节机构。 闩锁构件用作用于由电弧故障和/或接地故障响应的跳闸电路激励的跳闸电动机的电枢，以解锁肘节机构并使断路器断路。 闩锁构件还响应于持续的过电流而被螺旋双金属件跳闸，并且通过从闩锁构件悬臂的环境补偿器双金属件联接到闩锁构件。 连接在螺旋双金属和接触臂之间的柔性分路通过跳闸电动机的磁路的延伸部分，以产生足够强度的磁场，以响应于短路而瞬间跳闸闩锁构件。

公开(公告)号：US06255923B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-03

申请号：US09344545

申请日：1999-06-25

Applicant: Henry H. Mason, Jr. ,  Raymond Kelsey Seymour

Inventor： Henry H. Mason, Jr. ,  Raymond Kelsey Seymour

IPC: H01H7300

CPC classification number: H01H83/20 ,  H01H71/0207 ,  H01H71/123 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H02H1/0015

Abstract: An arc fault circuit breaker comprising an electronics portion that is interconnected with a mechanical portion is presented. A plunger arm affixed to the end of a plunger shaft of a solenoid connects the electronics portion with the mechanical portion. A protrusion is provided to assist in assembly of the circuit breaker. The protrusion depends from the plunger arm. An assembler applies a light downward force with one finger on the protrusion and the plunger arm tends to assume a position at right angles to the surface of the printed circuit board. When the electronics portion is connected with the mechanical portion, the plunger arm is properly aligned and it enters into the slot. If the electronics portion is slightly offset, the assembler's finger on the protrusion can move the plunger arm slightly to align the plunger arm. Thus, the invention enables an assembler to hold and guide the plunger arm into the correct position with one hand while assembling the circuit breaker.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种包括与机械部分互连的电子部件的电弧故障断路器。 固定在螺线管的柱塞轴端部的柱塞臂将电子部分与机械部分连接起来。 提供突起以帮助断路器的组装。 突出部分由柱塞臂组成。 组装者用一根手指将光向下的力施加在突起上，并且柱塞臂倾向于呈现与印刷电路板表面成直角的位置。 当电子部分与机械部分连接时，柱塞臂被正确对准并且进入槽中。 如果电子部分稍微偏移，则突出部件上的组装者的手指可以稍微移动柱塞臂以使柱塞臂对齐。 因此，本发明使组装者能够在组装断路器时用一只手将柱塞臂保持并引导到正确的位置。

公开(公告)号：US06242993B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-05

申请号：US08796745

申请日：1997-02-06

Applicant: Dennis William Fleege ,  Brett Eugene Larson ,  James Virgal Fixemer

Inventor： Dennis William Fleege ,  Brett Eugene Larson ,  James Virgal Fixemer

IPC: H01H7300

CPC classification number: H01H71/125 ,  G01R31/025 ,  G01R31/1272 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H01R4/363 ,  H01R11/26 ,  H02H1/0015 ,  H02H1/06 ,  H02H3/44 ,  Y10T29/4902 ,  Y10T29/49071 ,  Y10T29/49073

Abstract: An apparatus for use in arcing fault detection systems within circuit breakers and which is adapted for automated production by top-down assembly. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a circuit board and a two-piece sensing coil within a two piece housing with its center oriented horizontally relative to the circuit board. In other embodiments the sensing coil is one-piece and is either preassembled with a sensing bus and oriented horizontally or oriented vertically relative to the circuit board. Also included are several methods for making electrical connections to the circuit breakers.

Abstract translation: 一种用于断路器内的电弧故障检测系统的装置，其适用于通过自上而下组装的自动化生产。 在一个实施例中，该装置包括电路板和两件式壳体内的两片式感测线圈，其中心部分相对于电路板水平定向。 在其他实施例中，感测线圈是一体的，并且预先组装有感测总线并且相对于电路板水平定向或垂直取向。 还包括用于与断路器进行电连接的几种方法。