公开(公告)号：US20080271981A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-06

申请号：US11744431

申请日：2007-05-04

Applicant: Yuri Spitsberg ,  Robert M. Slepian ,  Perry R. Gibson ,  David A. Parks ,  Douglas C. Marks ,  Paul R. Rakus ,  Nathan J. Weister ,  Henry A. Wehrli

Inventor： Yuri Spitsberg ,  Robert M. Slepian ,  Perry R. Gibson ,  David A. Parks ,  Douglas C. Marks ,  Paul R. Rakus ,  Nathan J. Weister ,  Henry A. Wehrli

IPC: H01H5/06

CPC classification number: H01H3/3052 ,  H01H71/12

Abstract: A spring assembly is provided for a yoke assembly of an electrical switching apparatus including a housing, separable contacts enclosed by the housing, and an operating mechanism structured to open and close the separable contacts. The operating mechanism includes a pole shaft. The yoke assembly is coupled to the pole shaft and is movable among first and second positions corresponding to the separable contacts being closed and open, respectively. The spring assembly includes a number of first springs having a first spring rate and being coupled to the yoke assembly, and a number of second springs having a second spring rate and being coupled to the yoke assembly. The second spring rate is different than the first spring rate. The number of first springs and the number of second springs bias the yoke assembly toward the second position.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于电气开关设备的轭组件的弹簧组件，其包括壳体，由壳体包围的可分离触点以及被构造成打开和关闭可分离触点的操作机构。 操作机构包括一个极轴。 轭组件联接到极轴，并且可在分别关闭和打开的可分离触点对应的第一和第二位置之间移动。 弹簧组件包括多个第一弹簧，其具有第一弹簧刚度并联接到轭组件，并且多个第二弹簧具有第二弹簧刚度并联接到轭组件。 第二弹簧率与第一弹簧率不同。 第一弹簧的数量和第二弹簧的数量将轭组件偏向第二位置。

公开(公告)号：US5200724A

公开(公告)日：1993-04-06

申请号：US539938

申请日：1990-06-18

Applicant: Lance Gula ,  Perry R. Gibson

Inventor： Lance Gula ,  Perry R. Gibson

IPC: H01H71/04 ,  H01H1/22 ,  H01H71/12 ,  H01H71/50

CPC classification number: H01H71/501 ,  H01H1/226 ,  Y10S200/42

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for an electrical circuit breaker for preventing the handle thereof from being moved to the OFF position when the electrical contacts of the circuit breaker are welded closed. This apparatus mechanically limits the travel of the operating handle so that it may not be moved to the OFF position when the electrical contacts are closed. This restrictor apparatus as it is called is mechanically connected to, but out of direct contact with the handle arm of the circuit breaker. The mechanical linkage between the operating handle and the contact arm of the circuit breaker includes a projection. During the foregoing condition, the projection will interact with a crossbar assembly for the contact arm of the circuit breaker. If an attempt is made to move the handle to the OFF position while the contacts remain welded closed, the crossbar assembly is oriented with respect to the path of travel of the projection to prevent the projection from movement past the crossbar assembly and thus to prevent movement of the handle to the OFF position. If, however, the contacts are open as an attempt is made to move the handle to the OFF position, the crossbar assembly will become disposed differently relative to the path of travel of the projection such that the projection will freely move past the crossbar assembly thus allowing the handle mechanism to be moved completely to the OFF position.

Abstract translation: 当断路器的电触点被焊接封闭时，设置用于防止其手柄移动到断开位置的电路​​断路器的装置。 该装置机械地限制操作手柄的移动，使得当电触头闭合时，该手柄可能不会移动到OFF位置。 这种限制装置被称为机械地连接到断路器的手柄臂，而不是与断路器的手柄臂直接接触。 断路器的操作手柄和接触臂之间的机械联动装置包括一个突起。 在上述情况下，突起将与用于断路器的接触臂的横杆组件相互作用。 如果在触点保持焊接闭合的同时尝试将把手移动到OFF位置，则横杆组件相对于突起的行进路径定向，以防止突出部移动通过横梁组件，并且因此防止移动 把手处于OFF位置。 然而，如果尝试将触点移动到OFF位置，则横杆组件将相对于突起的行进路径不同地设置，使得突出部自由移动通过横梁组件，因此 允许把手机构完全移动到OFF位置。

公开(公告)号：US20080302640A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-11

申请号：US11758789

申请日：2007-06-06

Applicant: NATHAN J. WEISTER ,  Paul R. Rakus ,  Roger J. Briggs ,  Perry R. Gibson ,  Robert M. Slepian ,  Douglas C. Marks ,  Yuri C. Spitsberg

Inventor： NATHAN J. WEISTER ,  Paul R. Rakus ,  Roger J. Briggs ,  Perry R. Gibson ,  Robert M. Slepian ,  Douglas C. Marks ,  Yuri C. Spitsberg

IPC: H01H9/00

CPC classification number: H01H9/20

Abstract: The stored energy device interlock assembly provided is structured to prevent the closing assembly and/or the latch assembly from being actuated in selected configurations. The interlock assembly includes a latch D-shaft link assembly, an on-command paddle assembly, and an on-command paddle actuator. The latch D-shaft link assembly is pivotally coupled to, and structured to rotate, the latch assembly D-shaft. The on-command paddle assembly is structured to move the D-shaft link assembly. The on-command paddle actuator is structured to move the on-command paddle assembly. The interlock assembly is structured to disengage the latch assembly D-shaft from the on-command paddle assembly in selected configurations of the electrical switching apparatus. The interlock assembly provided herein has two pivotal degrees of freedom as opposed to a pivotal degree of freedom and a sliding degree of freedom.

Abstract translation: 所设置的存储能量装置联锁组件被构造成防止关闭组件和/或闩锁组件在选定的构型中被致动。 联锁组件包括闩锁D-轴连杆组件，指令桨组件和指令桨驱动器。 闩锁D-轴连杆组件枢转地联接到闩锁组件D轴并构造成旋转闩锁组件D轴。 命令板组件被构造成移动D轴连杆组件。 命令桨驱动器被构造成移动命令上的桨组件。 联锁组件被构造成在电气开关装置的选定配置中使闩锁组件D轴与指令式桨组件脱离接合。 本文提供的互锁组件具有与枢转自由度和滑动自由度相反的两个枢转自由度。

公开(公告)号：US20080271982A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-06

申请号：US11744654

申请日：2007-05-04

Applicant: PERRY R. GIBSON ,  Douglas C. Marks ,  Paul R. Rakus ,  Robert M. Slepian ,  David M. Olszewski

Inventor： PERRY R. GIBSON ,  Douglas C. Marks ,  Paul R. Rakus ,  Robert M. Slepian ,  David M. Olszewski

IPC: H01H3/46

CPC classification number: H01H71/505 ,  H01H71/522

Abstract: The present invention provides for an electrical switching apparatus operating mechanism opening assembly wherein the toggle assembly stop/kicker pin has been separated into a kicker pin and a stop pin. By separating the functions of the stop/kicker pin into separate pins, the kicker pin may now be located at the pivot point of the associated link. Further, the kicker pin and the stop pin are now disposed upon a cradle assembly as opposed to an elongated link. The cradle assembly further supports one of the toggle assembly links. Thus, rotation of the cradle assembly causes the toggle assembly to move. The operating mechanism opening assembly is configured so that, when an associated latch assembly latch plate assembly is released, the cradle assembly rotates so that the toggle assembly is moved away from a closing assembly closing device.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种电气开关装置操作机构开启组件，其中肘节组件止动/踢针销已经被分成一个踢球销和止动销。 通过将停止/踢针引脚的功能分成独立的引脚，踢针可能现在位于相关链接的枢轴点。 此外，与细长的连杆相对，该推杆销和止动销现在被布置在支架组件上。 支架组件还支撑肘节组件连杆中的一个。 因此，支架组件的旋转使肘节组件移动。 操作机构打开组件被构造成使得当相关联的闩锁组件闩锁板组件被释放时，支架组件旋转，使得肘节组件远离关闭组件关闭装置移动。

公开(公告)号：US08203088B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-19

申请号：US12750767

申请日：2010-03-31

Applicant: Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Perry R. Gibson ,  Robert M. Slepian

Inventor： Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Perry R. Gibson ,  Robert M. Slepian

IPC: H01H9/20

CPC classification number: H01H3/3031 ,  H01H2003/3073

Abstract: A close latch interlock assembly is provided for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker, which includes a stored energy mechanism, such as a closing spring. The close latch interlock assembly includes a close D-shaft pivotable between a latched and unlatched positions corresponding to the closing spring being chargeable and discharged, respectively. An actuator is movable between an unactuated position corresponding to the close D-shaft being disposed in the latched position, and an actuated position corresponding to the close D-shaft being movable toward the unlatched position. A release member cooperates with the actuator and is pivotably coupled to the first end of a transfer link. The second end of the transfer link extends toward the close D-shaft. When the actuator is moved toward the actuated position, it moves the release member, thereby moving the transfer link and pivoting the close D-shaft toward the unlatched position.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于诸如断路器的电气开关装置的闭锁联锁组件，其包括诸如闭合弹簧的存储能量机构。 闭锁闩锁联锁组件包括可分别在对应于关闭弹簧的闩锁和解锁位置之间枢转的紧密D-轴。 致动器可以在与紧密D-轴相对应的未致动位置在闩锁位置之间移动，并且致动位置对应于紧密D-轴能够朝向解锁位置移动。 释放构件与致动器协作并且可枢转地联接到传送连杆的第一端。 传送连杆的第二端朝着近距离D轴延伸。 当致动器朝向致动位置移动时，其移动释放构件，从而移动传送连杆并将闭合D轴朝向解锁位置枢转。

公开(公告)号：US07687733B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-30

申请号：US11758789

申请日：2007-06-06

Applicant: Nathan J. Weister ,  Paul R. Rakus ,  Roger J. Briggs ,  Perry R. Gibson ,  Robert M. Slepian ,  Douglas C. Marks ,  Yuri C. Spitsberg

Inventor： Nathan J. Weister ,  Paul R. Rakus ,  Roger J. Briggs ,  Perry R. Gibson ,  Robert M. Slepian ,  Douglas C. Marks ,  Yuri C. Spitsberg

IPC: H01H5/00

CPC classification number: H01H9/20

Abstract: The stored energy device interlock assembly provided is structured to prevent the closing assembly and/or the latch assembly from being actuated in selected configurations. The interlock assembly includes a latch D-shaft link assembly, an on-command paddle assembly, and an on-command paddle actuator. The latch D-shaft link assembly is pivotally coupled to, and structured to rotate, the latch assembly D-shaft. The on-command paddle assembly is structured to move the D-shaft link assembly. The on-command paddle actuator is structured to move the on-command paddle assembly. The interlock assembly is structured to disengage the latch assembly D-shaft from the on-command paddle assembly in selected configurations of the electrical switching apparatus. The interlock assembly provided herein has two pivotal degrees of freedom as opposed to a pivotal degree of freedom and a sliding degree of freedom.

Abstract translation: 所设置的存储能量装置联锁组件被构造成防止关闭组件和/或闩锁组件在选定的构型中被致动。 联锁组件包括闩锁D-轴连杆组件，指令桨组件和指令桨驱动器。 闩锁D-轴连杆组件枢转地联接到闩锁组件D-轴并且构造成旋转闩锁组件D轴。 命令板组件被构造成移动D轴连杆组件。 命令桨驱动器被构造成移动命令上的桨组件。 联锁组件被构造成在电气开关装置的选定配置中使闩锁组件D轴与指令式桨组件脱离接合。 本文提供的互锁组件具有与枢转自由度和滑动自由度相反的两个枢转自由度。

公开(公告)号：US07449653B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-11

申请号：US11759629

申请日：2007-06-07

Applicant: Perry R. Gibson ,  Paul R. Rakus ,  Douglas C. Marks ,  Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Robert M. Slepian ,  Roger J. Briggs

Inventor： Perry R. Gibson ,  Paul R. Rakus ,  Douglas C. Marks ,  Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Robert M. Slepian ,  Roger J. Briggs

IPC: H01H5/00

CPC classification number: H01H9/20 ,  H01H3/3015 ,  H01H71/1009 ,  H01H71/503 ,  H01H71/505 ,  H01H71/528

Abstract: A latch assembly for an electrical switching apparatus operating mechanism is provided. The latch assembly is structured so that force from the closing spring is directed along a line extending through the pivot point of a latch prop. A reset assembly for the latch prop is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于电气开关设备操作机构的闩锁组件。 闩锁组件被构造成使得来自闭合弹簧的力沿着延伸穿过闩锁支架的枢转点的线引导。 还提供了用于闩锁支架的复位组件。

公开(公告)号：US20080237016A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11759629

申请日：2007-06-07

Applicant: Perry R. Gibson ,  Paul R. Rakus ,  Douglas C. Marks ,  Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Robert M. Slepian ,  Roger J. Briggs

Inventor： Perry R. Gibson ,  Paul R. Rakus ,  Douglas C. Marks ,  Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Robert M. Slepian ,  Roger J. Briggs

IPC: H01H3/20 ,  H01H5/06

CPC classification number: H01H9/20 ,  H01H3/3015 ,  H01H71/1009 ,  H01H71/503 ,  H01H71/505 ,  H01H71/528

Abstract: A latch assembly for an electrical switching apparatus operating mechanism is provided. The latch assembly is structured so that force from the closing spring is directed along a line extending through the pivot point of a latch prop. A reset assembly for the latch prop is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于电气开关设备操作机构的闩锁组件。 闩锁组件被构造成使得来自闭合弹簧的力沿着延伸穿过闩锁支架的枢转点的线引导。 还提供了用于闩锁支架的复位组件。

公开(公告)号：US07598467B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-06

申请号：US11744654

申请日：2007-05-04

Applicant: Perry R. Gibson ,  Douglas C. Marks ,  Paul R. Rakus ,  Robert M. Slepian ,  David M. Olszewski

Inventor： Perry R. Gibson ,  Douglas C. Marks ,  Paul R. Rakus ,  Robert M. Slepian ,  David M. Olszewski

IPC: H01H5/00

CPC classification number: H01H71/505 ,  H01H71/522

Abstract: The present invention provides for an electrical switching apparatus operating mechanism opening assembly wherein the toggle assembly stop/kicker pin has been separated into a kicker pin and a stop pin. By separating the functions of the stop/kicker pin into separate pins, the kicker pin may now be located at the pivot point of the associated link. Further, the kicker pin and the stop pin are now disposed upon a cradle assembly as opposed to an elongated link. The cradle assembly further supports one of the toggle assembly links. Thus, rotation of the cradle assembly causes the toggle assembly to move. The operating mechanism opening assembly is configured so that, when an associated latch assembly latch plate assembly is released, the cradle assembly rotates so that the toggle assembly is moved away from a closing assembly closing device.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种电气开关装置操作机构开启组件，其中肘节组件止动/踢针销已经被分成一个踢球销和止动销。 通过将停止/踢针引脚的功能分成独立的引脚，踢针可能现在位于相关链接的枢轴点。 此外，与细长的连杆相对，该推杆销和止动销现在被布置在支架组件上。 支架组件还支撑肘节组件连杆中的一个。 因此，支架组件的旋转使肘节组件移动。 操作机构打开组件被构造成使得当相关联的闩锁组件闩锁板组件被释放时，支架组件旋转，使得肘节组件远离关闭组件关闭装置移动。

公开(公告)号：US20110240445A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US12750767

申请日：2010-03-31

Applicant: ANDREW L. GOTTSCHALK ,  PERRY R. GIBSON ,  ROBERT M. SLEPIAN

Inventor： ANDREW L. GOTTSCHALK ,  PERRY R. GIBSON ,  ROBERT M. SLEPIAN

IPC: H01H9/20

CPC classification number: H01H3/3031 ,  H01H2003/3073

Abstract: A close latch interlock assembly is provided for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker, which includes a stored energy mechanism, such as a closing spring. The close latch interlock assembly includes a close D-shaft pivotable between a latched and unlatched positions corresponding to the closing spring being chargeable and discharged, respectively. An actuator is movable between an unactuated position corresponding to the close D-shaft being disposed in the latched position, and an actuated position corresponding to the close D-shaft being movable toward the unlatched position. A release member cooperates with the actuator and is pivotably coupled to the first end of a transfer link. The second end of the transfer link extends toward the close D-shaft. When the actuator is moved toward the actuated position, it moves the release member, thereby moving the transfer link and pivoting the close D-shaft toward the unlatched position.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于诸如断路器的电气开关装置的闭锁联锁组件，其包括诸如闭合弹簧的存储能量机构。 闭锁闩锁联锁组件包括可分别在对应于关闭弹簧的闩锁和解锁位置之间枢转的紧密D-轴。 致动器可以在与紧密D-轴相对应的未致动位置在闩锁位置之间移动，并且致动位置对应于紧密D-轴能够朝向解锁位置移动。 释放构件与致动器协作并且可枢转地联接到传送连杆的第一端。 传送连杆的第二端朝着近距离D轴延伸。 当致动器朝向致动位置移动时，其移动释放构件，从而移动传送连杆并将闭合D轴朝向解锁位置枢转。