公开(公告)号：US09431202B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14558915

申请日：2014-12-03

Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

Inventor： Stephen Scott Thomas ,  Jorg Sizemore ,  Esteban Sandoval Camacho

IPC: H01H75/12 ,  H01H71/74 ,  H01H71/16 ,  H01H71/40

CPC classification number: H01H71/7463 ,  H01H71/16 ,  H01H71/40

Abstract: A magnetic trip device of a thermal magnetic circuit breaker and a thermal magnetic circuit breaker including such a magnetic trip device, and also a method for adjusting a magnetic field area of a magnetic trip device of a thermal magnetic circuit breaker, are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the magnetic trip device includes at least an armature locator moveable arranged at a pin in order to adjust a magnetic field area, and an armature element fixed on a lower surface of the armature locator in order to interact with a yoke, arranged near a current conductive element for conducting electric energy. The armature locator includes an adjustment element arranged between a spring element and the yoke. The spring element surrounding at least a part of the pin is arranged between the armature element and the yoke.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种热磁断路器的磁脱扣装置和包括这种磁脱扣装置的热磁断路器，以及用于调节热断路器的磁跳闸装置的磁场面积的方法。 在至少一个实施例中，磁跳闸装置包括至少一个电枢定位器，可移动地布置在销处以调节磁场面积，以及固定在电枢定位器的下表面上的电枢元件，以便与轭 布置在电流导电元件附近，用于传导电能。 电枢定位器包括设置在弹簧元件和轭之间的调节元件。 围绕销的至少一部分的弹簧元件布置在电枢元件和轭之间。

公开(公告)号：US09627160B1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US15040343

申请日：2016-02-10

Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

Inventor： Jan Rojko ,  Stephen Scott Thomas

IPC: H01H19/00 ,  H01H19/04 ,  H01H19/14

CPC classification number: H01H9/0207 ,  H01H71/0257 ,  H01H71/7418

Abstract: A circuit breaker including a trip unit having an internal support and a friction adjustment control system for knob control is provided. The internal support includes a first opening to receive a first rotary knob having one or more first smooth rings and a second opening to receive a second rotary knob having one or more second smooth rings. The trip unit includes a first knob control of the first rotary knob. The first knob control includes a first structural support, a first housing and a first spring installed in the first housing against the first structural support. The trip unit further includes a second knob control of the second rotary knob. The second knob control includes a second structural support, a second housing and a second spring installed in the second housing against the second structural support.

公开(公告)号：US09570262B1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US14867094

申请日：2015-09-28

Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

Inventor： Stephen Scott Thomas ,  Xinhua Chen

IPC: H01H9/28 ,  H01H71/52 ,  H01H69/00

CPC classification number: H01H71/521 ,  H01H69/00 ,  H01H71/501 ,  H01H71/525 ,  H01H2205/002 ,  H01H2221/016

Abstract: A circuit breaker having a positive-off stop feature includes an operating lever rotatably coupled to a side frame, a tension lever coupled to the side frame, and an upper toggle linkage and a stop link each rotatably coupled to the tension lever. The upper toggle linkage may be configured to rotate the stop link. The operating lever may be configured to move rotatably to and from an ON position and an OFF position provided the main contacts of the circuit breaker are not welded or otherwise stuck together. Should the main contacts become welded or otherwise stuck together, the upper toggle linkage may be configured to rotate the stop link to a position wherein the stop link may be configured to prevent the operating lever from moving into the OFF position. Methods of assembling a circuit breaker positive-off stop feature are also provided, as are other aspects.

Abstract translation: 具有正断开停止特征的断路器包括可旋转地联接到侧框架的操作杆，联接到侧框架的张紧杆，以及可旋转地联接到张力杆的上肘杆联动件和止动连杆。 上部肘节联动装置可以被配置为旋转停止连杆。 如果断路器的主触头未被焊接或粘贴在一起，则操作杆可被配置成可转动地转动到ON位置和OFF位置。 如果主触头被焊接或以其他方式粘在一起，则上肘杆连杆机构可以被构造成将止动连杆旋转到其中止动连杆可被配置为防止操作杆移动到关位置的位置。 还提供了组装断路器正断停止特征的方法，以及其它方面。

公开(公告)号：US20150145636A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14366727

申请日：2012-02-23

Applicant: Stephen Scott THOMAS ,  Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

Inventor： Stephen Scott Thomas

IPC: H01H37/54 ,  H01H37/04 ,  H01H11/00

CPC classification number: H01H37/54 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H37/04 ,  H01H71/164 ,  H01H2037/525 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: A heater-bimetal apparatus is disclosed. The heater-bimetal apparatus has a heating element having a first portion and a second portion, a bimetal element coupled to the heating element at a third portion between the first and second portions, and a support member coupled to the heating element at the third portion, the support member including registration surfaces adapted to be received in pockets formed in spaced portions of circuit breaker housing. Assemblies including the heater-bimetal apparatus and methods of assembly of heater-bimetal assemblies are provided, as are other aspects.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种加热器 - 双金属装置。 加热器 - 双金属装置具有加热元件，该加热元件具有第一部分和第二部分，在第一部分和第二部分之间的第三部分处耦合到加热元件的双金属元件，以及在第三部分处耦合到加热元件的支撑部件 支撑构件包括适于容纳在形成在断路器壳体的间隔部分中的凹穴中的配准表面。 提供了包括加热器 - 双金属装置和加热器 - 双金属组件的组装方法的组件，以及其它方面。

公开(公告)号：US09892881B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-13

申请号：US14855469

申请日：2015-09-16

Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

Inventor： Stephen Scott Thomas

IPC: H01H9/00 ,  H01H71/04 ,  H01H9/16

CPC classification number: H01H71/04 ,  H01H9/16

Abstract: A short circuit indicating alarm module (SCIAM). The SCIAM includes a housing, a latch pivotally mounted relative the housing, the latch including a latching member configured to be contacted by a catch of a trip bar, and a plunger translatable relative to the housing and configured, upon depressing, to contact and trip the trip bar. Modular assemblies of a circuit breaker, trip indicating assemblies, and methods of testing short circuit indicating alarm modules are provided, as are other aspects.

公开(公告)号：US09859083B1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US15225935

申请日：2016-08-02

Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

Inventor： Stephen Scott Thomas

IPC: H01H9/28 ,  H01H71/10

CPC classification number: H01H71/1054 ,  H01H71/501 ,  H01H71/525 ,  H01H71/62 ,  H01H2071/502 ,  H01H2300/024

Abstract: An off-stop mechanism for a circuit breaker. Off-stop mechanism includes a handle moveable to an OFF configuration, the handle including a blocking engagement portion, a blocking member pivotally coupled at a pivot location, a linkage coupled between a cross bar housing and a linkage attachment location of the blocking member, the linkage being configured to: position the blocking member in an unblocked orientation when the main contacts are not fused together, and in a blocked orientation when the main contacts are fused together, wherein blocking member in the blocked orientation engages the blocking engagement portion as the operating handle is moved to the OFF configuration wherein the engagement places the blocking member in compression between the pivot location and the blocking contact portion. Circuit breakers including the off-stop mechanism and methods of operating a circuit breaker are also provided, as are other aspects.

公开(公告)号：US20170076577A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US14855469

申请日：2015-09-16

Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

Inventor： Stephen Scott Thomas

IPC: G08B21/18 ,  G08B29/12

CPC classification number: H01H71/04 ,  H01H9/16

Abstract: A short circuit indicating alarm module (SCIAM). The SCIAM includes a housing, a latch pivotally mounted relative the housing, the latch including a latching member configured to be contacted by a catch of a trip bar, and a plunger translatable relative to the housing and configured, upon depressing, to contact and trip the trip bar. Modular assemblies of a circuit breaker, trip indicating assemblies, and methods of testing short circuit indicating alarm modules are provided, as are other aspects.

Abstract translation: 短路指示报警模块（SCIAM）。 SCIAM包括壳体，相对于壳体可枢转地安装的闩锁，闩锁包括构造成由跳闸杆的卡扣接触的闩锁构件和可相对于壳体平移的柱塞，并且在按压时被配置为接触和跳闸 旅行吧。 提供断路器，跳闸指示组件的模块化组件，以及测试短路指示报警模块的方法，以及其他方面。

公开(公告)号：US09425015B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-23

申请号：US14559039

申请日：2014-12-03

Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

Inventor： Esteban Sandoval Camacho ,  Stephen Scott Thomas

IPC: H01H81/00 ,  H01H83/00 ,  H01H75/12 ,  H01H77/00 ,  H01H71/74 ,  H01H71/40

CPC classification number: H01H71/7463 ,  H01H71/40 ,  H01H71/405

Abstract: A magnetic trip device of a thermal magnetic circuit breaker, a thermal magnetic circuit breaker that includes such a magnetic trip device, and a method for adjusting a magnetic field area of a magnetic trip device of a thermal magnetic circuit breaker, are disclosed. In an embodiment, the magnetic trip device includes at least an armature locator moveable arranged on a pin in order to adjust a magnetic field area, and an armature element fixed on a lower surface of the armature locator in order to interact with a yoke. The armature locator includes a stabilizer element in order to increase a contact area between the pin and the armature locator and/or a recess in order to receive at least an upper end of a spring element in order to space the armature element and the yoke from each other at least partially.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种热磁断路器的磁跳闸装置，包括这种磁脱扣装置的热磁断路器以及用于调节热断路器的磁跳闸装置的磁场面积的方法。 在一个实施例中，磁跳闸装置至少包括能够可移动地布置在销上以调整磁场面积的电枢定位器，以及固定在电枢定位器的下表面上以与轭相互作用的电枢元件。 电枢定位器包括稳定器元件，以便增加销和电枢定位器和/或凹部之间的接触面积，以便容纳至少弹簧元件的上端，以便使电枢元件和轭从 彼此至少部分。