公开(公告)号：US08183488B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-22

申请号：US12559779

申请日：2009-09-15

Applicant: Yuri C. Spitsberg ,  Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Brian J. Schaltenbrand ,  Mark A. Janusek

Inventor： Yuri C. Spitsberg ,  Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Brian J. Schaltenbrand ,  Mark A. Janusek

IPC: H01H23/00

CPC classification number: H01H1/58 ,  H01H1/5822 ,  H01H71/0214 ,  H01H71/08

Abstract: A load conductor is provided for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker. The circuit breaker includes a housing having a number of recesses. The load conductor includes first and second opposing sides, an intermediate portion extending between the first and second sides, and a number of protrusions extending outwardly from the second side. Each of the protrusions is disposed within a corresponding one of the recesses of the housing to secure the load conductor without a separate fastener.

Abstract translation: 为诸如断路器的电气开关装置提供负载导体。 断路器包括具有多个凹部的壳体。 负载导体包括第一和第二相对侧，在第一和第二侧之间延伸的中间部分和从第二侧向外延伸的多个突起。 每个突起设置在壳体的相应的一个凹部内，以固定负载导体，而不需要单独的紧固件。

公开(公告)号：US08183483B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-22

申请号：US12568254

申请日：2009-09-28

Applicant: Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Robert Michael Slepian ,  Thomas Alan Whitaker

Inventor： Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Robert Michael Slepian ,  Thomas Alan Whitaker

IPC: H01H13/04

CPC classification number: H01H71/0214 ,  H01H71/2463 ,  H01H2009/0094

Abstract: A shaft assembly is provided for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker. The circuit breaker includes a housing and a pivotal shaft. The shaft assembly includes a paddle assembly comprising an elongated body including a first end and a second end disposed opposite and distal from the first end. A number of paddles extend radially outwardly from the elongated body. A support bracket is coupled to the housing of the circuit breaker. The first end of the elongated body is coupled to and supported by the pivotal shaft, and the second end of the elongated body is coupled to and supported by the support bracket. The support bracket is preferably an accessory mounting bracket. The paddle assembly preferably further includes a separate molded member. When the separate molded member moves, the elongated body moves. However, the elongated body is pivotable independently from the separate molded member.

Abstract translation: 为电气开关装置（例如断路器）提供轴组件。 断路器包括壳体和枢转轴。 轴组件包括桨组件，其包括细长主体，细长主体包括第一端和与第一端相对且远离第一端设置的第二端。 许多桨从细长体径向向外延伸。 支撑托架联接到断路器的外壳。 细长主体的第一端联接到枢转轴并由枢转轴支撑，并且细长主体的第二端联接到支撑支架并由支撑支架支撑。 支撑托架优选地是附件安装支架。 桨组件优选地还包括单独的模制构件。 当分离的模制件移动时，细长的主体移动。 然而，细长​​主体可以独立于单独的模制构件枢转。

公开(公告)号：US20110073451A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-31

申请号：US12568254

申请日：2009-09-28

Applicant: ANDREW L. GOTTSCHALK ,  ROBERT MICHAEL SLEPIAN ,  THOMAS ALAN WHITAKER

Inventor： ANDREW L. GOTTSCHALK ,  ROBERT MICHAEL SLEPIAN ,  THOMAS ALAN WHITAKER

IPC: H01H3/02

CPC classification number: H01H71/0214 ,  H01H71/2463 ,  H01H2009/0094

Abstract: A shaft assembly is provided for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker. The circuit breaker includes a housing and a pivotal shaft. The shaft assembly includes a paddle assembly comprising an elongated body including a first end and a second end disposed opposite and distal from the first end. A number of paddles extend radially outwardly from the elongated body. A support bracket is coupled to the housing of the circuit breaker. The first end of the elongated body is coupled to and supported by the pivotal shaft, and the second end of the elongated body is coupled to and supported by the support bracket. The support bracket is preferably an accessory mounting bracket. The paddle assembly preferably further includes a separate molded member. When the separate molded member moves, the elongated body moves. However, the elongated body is pivotable independently from the separate molded member.

Abstract translation: 为电气开关装置（例如断路器）提供轴组件。 断路器包括壳体和枢转轴。 轴组件包括桨组件，其包括细长主体，细长主体包括第一端和与第一端相对且远离第一端设置的第二端。 许多桨从细长体径向向外延伸。 支撑托架联接到断路器的外壳。 细长主体的第一端联接到枢转轴并由枢转轴支撑，并且细长主体的第二端联接到支撑支架并由支撑支架支撑。 支撑托架优选地是附件安装支架。 桨组件优选地还包括单独的模制构件。 当分离的模制件移动时，细长的主体移动。 然而，细长​​主体可以独立于单独的模制构件枢转。

公开(公告)号：US20110062006A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12560807

申请日：2009-09-16

Applicant: Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Robert Michael Slepian

Inventor： Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Robert Michael Slepian

IPC: H01H25/00

CPC classification number: H01H3/3015 ,  H01H3/3031 ,  H01H2003/3068

Abstract: A linking assembly is provided for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker. The linking assembly includes a hatchet having first and second edges and an arcuate portion extending therebetween. The hatchet moves between a latched position in which the first edge engages a D-shaft, and an unlatched position in which the hatchet pivots with respect to the D-shaft to unlatch the linking assembly. A cradle includes first and second opposing ends and an intermediate portion disposed therebetween. A latch plate, which is pivotally coupled to the housing, includes a protrusion that cooperates with the hatchet. A latch link is disposed between and is pivotally coupled to the cradle and the latch plate. A toggle assembly includes first and second linking elements coupled between the circuit breaker poleshaft and the cradle.

Abstract translation: 为电气开关装置（例如断路器）提供连接组件。 连接组件包括具有第一和第二边缘的斧形件和在它们之间延伸的弓形部分。 斧头在其中第一边缘接合D轴的闩锁位置和擒纵位置相对于D轴枢转的解锁位置移动，以解锁连接组件。 托架包括第一和第二相对端和设置在它们之间的中间部分。 枢转地联接到壳体的闩锁板包括与斧头配合的突起。 闩锁连杆设置在支架和闩锁板之间，并且枢转地联接到支架和闩锁板。 肘节组件包括联接在断路器极轴和支架之间的第一和第二连接元件。

公开(公告)号：US20110062004A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12559779

申请日：2009-09-15

Applicant: YURI C. SPITSBERG ,  ANDREW L. GOTTSCHALK ,  BRIAN J. SCHALTENBRAND ,  MARK A. JANUSEK

Inventor： YURI C. SPITSBERG ,  ANDREW L. GOTTSCHALK ,  BRIAN J. SCHALTENBRAND ,  MARK A. JANUSEK

IPC: H01H9/00

CPC classification number: H01H1/58 ,  H01H1/5822 ,  H01H71/0214 ,  H01H71/08

Abstract: A load conductor is provided for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker. The circuit breaker includes a housing having a number of recesses. The load conductor includes first and second opposing sides, an intermediate portion extending between the first and second sides, and a number of protrusions extending outwardly from the second side. Each of the protrusions is disposed within a corresponding one of the recesses of the housing to secure the load conductor without a separate fastener.

Abstract translation: 为诸如断路器的电气开关装置提供负载导体。 断路器包括具有多个凹部的壳体。 负载导体包括第一和第二相对侧，在第一和第二侧之间延伸的中间部分和从第二侧向外延伸的多个突起。 每个突起设置在壳体的相应的一个凹部内，以固定负载导体，而不需要单独的紧固件。

公开(公告)号：US07485817B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-03

申请号：US11235499

申请日：2005-09-26

Applicant: Andrew L. Gottschalk

Inventor： Andrew L. Gottschalk

IPC: H01H9/00 ,  H01H11/00

CPC classification number: H01H71/02 ,  H01H3/60

Abstract: An adjustable mounting assembly for a power circuit breaker includes a frame having a first sidewall disposed opposite a first side of the housing of the power circuit breaker and a second sidewall disposed opposite the second side of the housing. At least one moveable block is disposed between the first and second sidewalls of the frame and the corresponding first and second sides of the housing. An adjustment mechanism, such as a jackscrew coupled to the moveable block, adjusts in order to move the block into engagement with the corresponding sides of the housing. A fastening mechanism, such as a lock screw, secures the moveable block and the frame with respect to the housing. The adjustable mounting assembly securely mounts the frame and the power circuit breaker within a switchgear enclosure in order to resist damage potentially caused by an impact force sustained thereby.

Abstract translation: 一种用于电力断路器的可调节安装组件包括：框架，其具有与电源断路器的壳体的第一侧相对设置的第一侧壁和与壳体的第二侧相对设置的第二侧壁。 至少一个可移动块设置在框架的第一和第二侧壁与壳体的对应的第一和第二侧之间。 调节机构，例如联接到可移动块的起重螺丝，调节以使块移动到与壳体的相应侧面接合。 诸如锁定螺钉的紧固机构相对于壳体固定可移动块和框架。 可调安装组件将框架和电源断路器牢固地安装在开关柜外壳内，以便抵抗由其所持续的冲击力潜在地造成的损坏。

公开(公告)号：US20080197003A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-21

申请号：US12026629

申请日：2008-02-06

Applicant: PAUL R. RAKUS ,  VALERIE F. ODOM ,  ANDREW L. GOTTSCHALK ,  CRAIG A. RODGERS ,  NATHAN J. WEISTER ,  ERIK R. BOGDON

Inventor： PAUL R. RAKUS ,  VALERIE F. ODOM ,  ANDREW L. GOTTSCHALK ,  CRAIG A. RODGERS ,  NATHAN J. WEISTER ,  ERIK R. BOGDON

IPC: H01H3/04

CPC classification number: H01H3/3005 ,  H01H71/521 ,  H01H71/66

Abstract: A charging handle is provided for an electrical switching apparatus including a housing having an exterior, an interior and a recess extending from the exterior toward the interior, separable contacts enclosed by the housing, an operating mechanism for opening and closing the separable contacts, and a charging assembly. A first end of the charging handle is coupled to the charging assembly within the interior of the housing. The second end includes a finger pull. An elongated body extends between the first and second ends and includes first and second sides, and inner and outer surfaces. The charging handle is movable among first and second positions. The finger pull is disposed on the outer surface of the elongated body at or about the second end of the charging handle, and is readily accessible from all of the second end and the first and second sides of the charging handle.

Abstract translation: 提供一种充电手柄，用于电气开关设备，包括具有外部，内部和从外部向内部延伸的凹部的壳体，由壳体包围的可分离触点，用于打开和闭合可分离触点的操作机构，以及 充电组件。 充电手柄的第一端在壳体的内部连接到充电组件。 第二端包括手指拉。 细长体在第一和第二端之间延伸并且包括第一和第二侧面以及内表面和外表面。 充电手柄可在第一和第二位置之间移动。 手指拉动在充电手柄的第二端处或周围设置在细长主体的外表面上，并且可容易地从充电手柄的所有第二端和第一和第二侧接近。

公开(公告)号：US20120205226A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-16

申请号：US13028291

申请日：2011-02-16

Applicant: ANDREW L. GOTTSCHALK ,  Roger W. Helms ,  David A. Parks ,  Robert M. Slepian

Inventor： ANDREW L. GOTTSCHALK ,  Roger W. Helms ,  David A. Parks ,  Robert M. Slepian

IPC: H01H9/00 ,  E05C1/02

CPC classification number: H01H71/505 ,  H01H11/00 ,  Y10T292/096 ,  Y10T292/1014

Abstract: A latch assembly includes a latch plate having an opening therethrough; and a latch shaft having a shaft member and a positioning shoulder disposed on the shaft member. The positioning shoulder has a seating surface thereon. The shaft member passes through the opening of the latch plate. The latch plate engages the positioning shoulder of the shaft member. The seating surface of the shaft member is swaged to retain the latch plate to the shaft member.

Abstract translation: 闩锁组件包括具有穿过其中的开口的闩锁板; 以及具有轴构件和设置在所述轴构件上的定位肩部的闩锁轴。 定位肩部上具有就座表面。 轴构件穿过闩锁板的开口。 闩锁板接合轴构件的定位肩部。 轴构件的座面被锻压以将闩锁板保持在轴构件上。

公开(公告)号：US08217290B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-10

申请号：US12026629

申请日：2008-02-06

Applicant: Paul R. Rakus ,  Valerie F. Odom ,  Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Craig A. Rodgers ,  Nathan J. Weister ,  Erik R. Bogdon

Inventor： Paul R. Rakus ,  Valerie F. Odom ,  Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Craig A. Rodgers ,  Nathan J. Weister ,  Erik R. Bogdon

IPC: H01H5/00

CPC classification number: H01H3/3005 ,  H01H71/521 ,  H01H71/66

Abstract: A charging handle is provided for an electrical switching apparatus including a housing having an exterior, an interior and a recess extending from the exterior toward the interior, separable contacts enclosed by the housing, an operating mechanism for opening and closing the separable contacts, and a charging assembly. A first end of the charging handle is coupled to the charging assembly within the interior of the housing. The second end includes a finger pull. An elongated body extends between the first and second ends and includes first and second sides, and inner and outer surfaces. The charging handle is movable among first and second positions. The finger pull is disposed on the outer surface of the elongated body at or about the second end of the charging handle, and is readily accessible from all of the second end and the first and second sides of the charging handle.

Abstract translation: 提供一种充电手柄，用于电气开关设备，包括具有外部，内部和从外部向内部延伸的凹部的壳体，由壳体包围的可分离触点，用于打开和闭合可分离触点的操作机构，以及 充电组件。 充电手柄的第一端在壳体的内部连接到充电组件。 第二端包括手指拉。 细长体在第一和第二端之间延伸并且包括第一和第二侧面以及内表面和外表面。 充电手柄可在第一和第二位置之间移动。 手指拉动在充电手柄的第二端处或周围设置在细长主体的外表面上，并且可容易地从充电手柄的所有第二端和第一和第二侧接近。

公开(公告)号：US07646271B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-12

申请号：US11691864

申请日：2007-03-27

Applicant: Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Frankie K. Ostrowski ,  Kelly J. McCarthy ,  Paul R. Rakus

Inventor： Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Frankie K. Ostrowski ,  Kelly J. McCarthy ,  Paul R. Rakus

IPC: H01H9/02 ,  H01H13/04

CPC classification number: H01H71/0207 ,  H01H9/0264 ,  H01H71/082

Abstract: A circuit breaker includes an enclosure with a first side and a second side opposite and distal from the first side. A number of separable contacts are enclosed by the enclosure. An operating mechanism is structured to open and close the separable contacts. A plurality of terminals are electrically interconnected with the number of separable contacts. The terminals protrude through the second side of the enclosure. A number of phase barrier apparatus is disposed on the second side of the enclosure. Each of the number of phase barrier apparatus includes a plurality of separate phase barrier members, each of which is disposed about a corresponding one of the terminals, and a number of interlocking members. Each of the number of interlocking members interlocks with an adjacent pair of the separate phase barrier members.

Abstract translation: 断路器包括具有第一侧和与第一侧相对且远离第二侧的外壳。 外壳可包围多个可分离触点。 构造操作机构以打开和关闭可分离触点。 多个端子与可分离触点的数量电互连。 端子突出通过外壳的第二侧。 多个相位阻挡装置设置在外壳的第二侧上。 多个相位阻挡装置中的每一个包括多个单独的相位阻挡构件，每个隔离构件围绕相应的一个端子设置，以及多个互锁构件。 互锁构件中的每一个与相邻的一对单独的相位阻挡构件互锁。