Molded case circuit interrupter rating plug keying and interlock arrangement
CA 2005529 C · Owner: Lesslie, David James · Inventors: Messerli, Alan Joseph; Scott, Graham Ansloe; Morris, Robert Allan
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An electronic circuit interrupter includes an electronic trip circuit contained within a circuit interrupter enclosure along with an externally accessible rating plug for setting the ampere rating. The rating plug includes keying tabs that fit within corresponding keying slots formed on the top surface of the electronic circuit interrupter enclosure. Interlock is provided between the rating plug and the electric panelboard which includes a plurality of electronic circuit interrupters connected within an industrial power system. Tabs formed on the side walls of the rating plug are trapped under the panelboard face plate to prevent removal of the rating plug without first removing the …
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- Filed December 14, 1989 and granted July 27, 1999. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended December 14, 2009.
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