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Molded case circuit breaker arc baffle insert
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1991-10-07
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Granted: 1992-10-06
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Expires: 2011-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A refractory fiber insert within the cover of a molded case circuit breaker interfaces between the interior of the circuit breaker cover and the top surface of the circuit breaker arc chute to prevent the arc by-products generated within the arc chamber from re-entering the arc chamber. A shaped slot formed within the fiber insert automatically compensates for manufacturing tolerances to precisely locate the insert between the cover interior and the top surface of the arc chute.
Inventors
- 👤 David A. Ferullo
- 👤 David Arnold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:00
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/30; H01H9/34; H01H9/342; H01H2009/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A molded case circuit breaker comprising in combination: a case and cover; an operating mechanism contained within said case and arranged for separating a pair of contacts upon occurrence of an overcurrent condition through a protected circuit; an arc chute consisting of a plurality of arc plates within said case ahead of said contacts and arranged for cooling and deionizing an arc that occurs between said contacts when said contacts are separated under said overcurrent condition; an insert interposed between an interior surface of said cover and a top part of said arc chute; said insert substantially forming a hermetic seal between said cover and said arc chute to deter arc gases from returning to said contacts; an arc baffle interposed between said arc chute and an opening through one end of said case; a first projection formed on said interior surface; and a second projection formed on said interior surface, said insert being compressed between said first and second projections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A molded case circuit breaker comprising in combination: a case and cover; an operating mechanism contained within said case and arranged for separating a pair of contacts upon occurrence of an overcurrent condition through a protected circuit; an arc chute consisting of a plurality of arc plates within said case ahead of said contacts and arranged for cooling and deionizing an arc that occurs between said contacts when said contacts are separated under said overcurrent condition; an insert interposed between an interior surface of said cover and a top part of said arc chute; said insert substantially forming a hermetic seal between said cover and said arc chute to deter arc gases from returning to said contacts; an arc baffle interposed between said arc chute and an opening through one end of said case; a first projection formed on said interior surface; and a second projection formed on said interior surface, said insert being compressed between said first and second projections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The circuit breaker of claim 1 wherein said insert is arranged within said first and second projections in a press-fit relation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The circuit breaker of claim 1 wherein said insert comprises a refractory.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The circuit breaker of claim 1 wherein said insert includes tolerance compensation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The circuit breaker of claim 1 wherein said insert comprises a rectangular bottom and a triangular top.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The circuit breaker of claim 4 wherein said tolerance compensation comprises a slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The circuit breaker of claim 1 wherein said insert is positioned between said interior surface of said cover and an uppermost arc plate within said arc chute.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The circuit breaker of claim 6 wherein said slot comprises a triangular configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The circuit breaker of claim 6 wherein a top of said triangle configuration contacts said interior surface of said cover and a bottom of said triangular configuration contacts said top part of said arc chute.
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