公开(公告)号：US07633031B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-15

申请号：US11693198

申请日：2007-03-29

Applicant: Henry Anthony Wehrli, III ,  Andrew L. Gottschalk

Inventor： Henry Anthony Wehrli, III ,  Andrew L. Gottschalk

IPC: H01H3/00

CPC classification number: H01H71/503 ,  H01H3/3015 ,  H01H71/1009 ,  H01H2003/3063

Abstract: An operating mechanism closing assembly for an electrical switching apparatus having a ram assembly structured to engage and move a toggle assembly is provided. The ram assembly includes a ram body that travels over a, preferably, straight path and engages the toggle assembly. The path may be defined by one or more pins extending through the ram body. One or more springs are coupled to the ram body and bias the ram body toward the toggle assembly. The springs may be conveniently disposed about the pins. In this configuration, the force created by the springs is, essentially, applied directly to the toggle assembly. The toggle assembly is coupled to, and structured to rotate, a pole shaft that is further coupled to, and structured to actuate, the electrical switching apparatus contacts. Accordingly, because the force created by the springs is not transferred via one or more cams, the required force, and therefore the size of the springs, is reduced compared to the prior art.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于具有构造成接合和移动肘节组件的柱塞组件的电开关设备的操作机构闭合组件。 柱塞组件包括一个在一个最好是直的路径上行进并接合肘节组件的冲头体。 路径可以由延伸穿过压头主体的一个或多个销定义。 一个或多个弹簧联接到冲头主体并将冲头主体偏压到肘节组件。 弹簧可以方便地围绕销布置。 在该构造中，由弹簧产生的力基本上直接施加到肘节组件。 肘节组件联接到并且构造成旋转，该极轴进一步联接到并且构造为致动电气开关设备触点。 因此，由于由弹簧产生的力不通过一个或多个凸轮传递，与现有技术相比，所需的力以及因此的弹簧尺寸减小。

公开(公告)号：US07449652B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-11

申请号：US11758756

申请日：2007-06-06

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

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

IPC: H01H9/00

CPC classification number: H01H71/1009 ,  H01H71/503

Abstract: A catchment mechanism for an electrical switching apparatus operating mechanism is provided. The catchment mechanism includes a catchment wheel with a radially extending surface, a catchment prop, and a catchment prop reset pin. The catchment wheel rotates with the cam in the closing assembly as the closing springs are being charged. During the charging of the springs, the catchment prop stop edge travels over, but preferably does not engage, the wheel outer surface. When the closing springs are released, the catchment prop stop edge engages the catchment wheel radially extending surface thus causing the catchment wheel to stop rotating. As the catchment wheel is fixed to the cam shaft, the rotation of the cam shaft, and therefore the cam, is also stopped. The catchment wheel radially extending surface is positioned so that the cam is stopped in an appropriate position to begin recharging the closing spring.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于电气开关设备操作机构的集水机构。 集水机构包括具有径向延伸表面的集水轮，集水道和集水道固定销。 当闭合弹簧被充电时，集水轮随着闭合组件中的凸轮旋转。 在弹簧的充电过程中，集水道挡块边缘越过，但优选地不接合车轮外表面。 当关闭弹簧被释放时，集水支撑挡块边缘接合集水轮径向延伸表面，从而导致集水轮停止转动。 当集水轮固定在凸轮轴上时，凸轮轴以及凸轮的旋转也停止。 排水轮径向延伸表面被定位成使得凸轮停止在适当的位置以开始对闭合弹簧再充电。

公开(公告)号：US20080237015A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11758756

申请日：2007-06-06

Applicant: PAUL R. RAKUS ,  Perry R. Gibson ,  Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Douglas C. Marks ,  Robert M. Slepian

Inventor： PAUL R. RAKUS ,  Perry R. Gibson ,  Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Douglas C. Marks ,  Robert M. Slepian

IPC: H01H5/00

CPC classification number: H01H71/1009 ,  H01H71/503

Abstract: A catchment mechanism for an electrical switching apparatus operating mechanism is provided. The catchment mechanism includes a catchment wheel with a radially extending surface, a catchment prop, and a catchment prop reset pin. The catchment wheel rotates with the cam in the closing assembly as the closing springs are being charged. During the charging of the springs, the catchment prop stop edge travels over, but preferably does not engage, the wheel outer surface. When the closing springs are released, the catchment prop stop edge engages the catchment wheel radially extending surface thus causing the catchment wheel to stop rotating. As the catchment wheel is fixed to the cam shaft, the rotation of the cam shaft, and therefore the cam, is also stopped. The catchment wheel radially extending surface is positioned so that the cam is stopped in an appropriate position to begin recharging the closing spring.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于电气开关设备操作机构的集水机构。 集水机构包括具有径向延伸表面的集水轮，集水道和集水道固定销。 当闭合弹簧被充电时，集水轮随着闭合组件中的凸轮旋转。 在弹簧的充电过程中，集水道挡块边缘越过，但优选地不接合车轮外表面。 当关闭弹簧被释放时，集水支撑挡块边缘接合集水轮径向延伸表面，从而导致集水轮停止转动。 当集水轮固定在凸轮轴上时，凸轮轴以及凸轮的旋转也停止。 排水轮径向延伸表面被定位成使得凸轮停止在适当的位置以开始对闭合弹簧再充电。

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。

公开(公告)号：US20080302645A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-11

申请号：US11760234

申请日：2007-06-08

Applicant: PAUL R. RAKUS ,  Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Nathan J. Weister ,  Joseph J. Matsko ,  Robert M. Slepian ,  Douglas C. Marks

Inventor： PAUL R. RAKUS ,  Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Nathan J. Weister ,  Joseph J. Matsko ,  Robert M. Slepian ,  Douglas C. Marks

IPC: H01H25/00 ,  H01H9/00

CPC classification number: H01H71/46 ,  H01H3/3005 ,  H01H9/0066 ,  H01H71/525 ,  H01H71/64 ,  H01H71/66

Abstract: The closing protection mechanism provided herein includes a control unit, a sensing switch and a sensing switch actuator. The control unit is coupled to, and in electronic communication with, the trip device. The control unit is structured to receive a sensing switch signal and to provide a control signal to the trip device. The sensing switch coupled to, and in electronic communication with, the control unit. The sensing switch is disposed adjacent to the toggle assembly. The sensing switch is structured to provide a sensing switch signal to the control unit. The sensing switch actuator is disposed on the toggle assembly. The sensing switch actuator is structured to actuate the sensing switch. The sensing switch is structured to be actuated by the sensing switch actuator when the toggle assembly is in the second, over-toggle configuration.

Abstract translation: 本文提供的关闭保护机构包括控制单元，感测开关和感测开关致动器。 控制单元耦合到跳闸装置并与其进行电子通信。 控制单元构造成接收感测开关信号并向跳闸装置提供控制信号。 耦合到控制单元并与电子通信的感测开关。 感测开关设置成与肘节组件相邻。 感测开关被构造成向控制单元提供感测开关信号。 感测开关致动器设置在肘节组件上。 感测开关致动器被构造成致动传感开关。 当肘节组件处于第二，过肘节配置时，感测开关构造成由感测开关致动器致动。

公开(公告)号：US08507817B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

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: H01H23/00

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：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：US08063328B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-22

申请号：US12560703

申请日：2009-09-16

Applicant: Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Robert Michael Slepian

Inventor： Andrew L. Gottschalk ,  Robert Michael Slepian

IPC: H01H5/00

CPC classification number: H01H3/3015

Abstract: A charging assembly is provided for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker. The charging assembly includes a compression arm and a charging cam. The compression arm includes a pivot and first and second legs extending outwardly from the pivot, preferably in a generally L-shape. An engagement portion disposed at or about a second end of the first leg cooperates with an outer cam surface of the charging cam. A shaped contact surface disposed at or about a second end of the second leg includes a first edge for engaging and moving an impact member of the circuit breaker closing assembly to charge a biasing element of the closing assembly, and a second edge. The second edge is disposed at an angle with respect to the first edge, and is structured to engage the impact member when the biasing element is disposed in the charged position.

Abstract translation: 为诸如断路器的电气开关装置提供充电组件。 充电组件包括压缩臂和充电凸轮。 压缩臂包括枢轴以及从枢轴向外延伸的第一和第二腿，优选地大致为L形。 设置在第一腿的第二端处或周围的接合部分与充电凸轮的外凸轮表面配合。 设置在第二腿的第二端处或周围的成形接触表面包括用于接合和移动断路器闭合组件的冲击构件以对闭合组件的偏置元件充电的第一边缘和第二边缘。 第二边缘相对于第一边缘以一定角度设置，并且构造成当偏压元件设置在充电位置时与冲击构件接合。

公开(公告)号：US08058580B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-15

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: H01H5/00

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。