Abstract: A gas-insulated switchgear includes: a plurality of circuit breakers extending along a first direction and aligned in rows along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; one end rising portions raised from one end of the plurality of circuit breakers along a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction; other end rising portions raised from another end of the plurality of circuit breakers along the third direction; and a plurality of connection busbars connecting the other end rising portions together or connecting the one end rising portions together. Two lines through which the connection busbars pass are set between the one end rising portions and the other end rising portions.

Abstract: As described above, a withdrawable interlock device of a vacuum circuit breaker according to the present disclosure may locate the second lever between the link and the moving plate, and thus the second lever may be engaged with an outer side of the first lever in a state that the control power connector is coupled to the control power plug not to move the moving plate through the second lever so as to maintain a state that the fitting protrusion is fitted into the fitting groove, thereby having an effect of preventing the circuit breaker body from being separated to the outside of the cradle in a state that the control power connector is coupled to the control power plug to supply power.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a shutter system (150) for a cradle (100) of a rack out circuit breaker, which includes two rail assemblies (200, 300), a shutter (400) and a cam actuator (280). A first of the rail assemblies is configured to snap into an interior surface of one of the side walls (102, 104) of a cradle, and a second of the rail assemblies is configured to snap into an interi- or surface of an opposing side wall of the cradle. Each rail assembly includes a snap-in lock assembly and a slider movable between a front and back of the cradle along a corresponding side wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door interlock device for a vacuum circuit breaker, and more particularly, a door interlock device for a vacuum circuit breaker, which is operable in cooperation with an operation of a cradle shutter. A door interlock device for a vacuum circuit breaker according to one embodiment disclosed herein includes a pressing unit that is provided on one end portion of a shutter lever driving a terminal shutter of a cradle, a driving force transfer unit that is rotatably or slidably installed on a cradle side frame, the driving force transfer unit performing a rotary motion or a sliding motion by a force applied from the pressing unit, and a sliding member that is configured to lock or unlock a door lock plate in response to a driving force transferred from the driving force transfer unit.

Abstract: There is provided an interlock apparatus of a vacuum circuit breaker for adjusting withdrawal of a circuit breaker main body, which is installed in a truck and moves to a connected position in which the circuit breaker main body is connected to a cradle and moves to a disconnected position in which the circuit breaker main body is separated from the cradle within the cradle, to outside of the cradle, includes: a lift including a rotation adjusting plate provided on an upper portion thereof, and moving forwardly and backwardly such that the rotation adjusting plate is inserted into the interior of the cradle or separated from the cradle; and an interlock plate provided within the cradle and rotating according to movement of the rotation adjusting plate so as to be tightly attached to the truck or released from the tightly attached state to thereby adjust withdrawal of the circuit breaker main body to the outside of the cradle.

Abstract: An inverter apparatus includes an inverter stack having casters at bottom and a switchboard for entering the inverter stack from a front side to store. The switchboard has an output relay terminal, at a storage bottom portion to store the inverter stack, extending along an entering direction of the inverter stack. The output relay terminal is attached with an output electric wire connected to a load at a rear end portion, is connected to an output terminal of the inverter stack at a front end portion, and is fastened to an output relay bar protruding downward from the bottom of the inverter stack through a fastening member.

Abstract: A non-load break isolating switch for a voltage controller or other electrical component controller may include a mangle pinion gear shaft and a slider having a gear rack that meshes with the mangle pinion gear shaft. Movement of an ON/OFF switch handle of the controller may cause the mangle pinion gear shaft to rotate. Rotation of the mangle pinion gear shaft may cause the slider to linearly translate along a fixed path, where a conductive connector on the slider may engage or disengage a finger assembly to make or break a connection with a voltage bus. Voltage controllers and methods of assembling a non-load break isolating switch are also provided, as are other aspects.

Abstract: A linear actuating earthing switch configuration that moves movable contacts using linear motion in a single axis. The earthing switch includes a frame with a rail on a slide wall. A sliding carriage slides on the rail in a linear direction, the sliding carriage including a plurality of movable contacts. A spring surrounding a linear shaft provides a linear expansion force between the frame and the sliding carriage when the earthing switch is in an open position.

Abstract: A non-load break isolating switch for a voltage controller or other electrical component controller may include a mangle pinion gear shaft and a slider having a gear rack that meshes with the mangle pinion gear shaft. Movement of an ON/OFF switch handle of the controller may cause the mangle pinion gear shaft to rotate. Rotation of the mangle pinion gear shaft may cause the slider to linearly translate along a fixed path, where a conductive connector on the slider may engage or disengage a finger assembly to make or break a connection with a voltage bus. Voltage controllers and methods of assembling a non-load break isolating switch are also provided, as are other aspects.

Abstract: A secondary disconnect apparatus for a circuit breaker, for making a slidable electrical connection with a mating enclosure-side secondary disconnect apparatus, is disclosed, having a pair of stop plate surfaces coupled to the circuit breaker defining a first linear distance D1, and a lateral adjustment portion in slidable communication with a pair of a guide members configured to guide movement of the lateral adjustment portion along an axis in one of a first and a second direction. The apparatus includes and a pair of adjustment member surfaces coupled to the lateral adjustment portion defining a second linear distance D2, wherein the adjustment member surfaces are configured to cooperate with the stop plate surfaces to limit the travel of lateral adjustment portion, and wherein a total predetermined lateral distance of travel of lateral adjustment portion 250 is defined based on at least the difference between first distance D1 and second distance D2.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plug interlock device for a vacuum circuit breaker. Only after a plug is completely mounted to a connector, an insertion or withdrawal operation by a vacuum circuit breaker is performed. Accordingly, while a breaker body is moved to a ‘RUN’ position from a ‘TEST’ position, or when an operation is performed at a ‘RUN’ position, the plug may be prevented from being separated from the connector. This may prevent an accident.

Abstract: A switch arrangement for an electrical switchgear includes: a terminal arrangement including an insulating housing, the insulating housing including a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact which arc spaced apart along an axial direction; and a breaker moveable along the axial direction in the housing to a first position. When the breaker is in the first position and closed it electrically connects the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact. The insulating housing is split into a plurality of separate sections along the axial direction. At least one of the electrical contacts is in a first section and at least another of the electrical contacts is in a second section.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bushing terminal of a vacuum circuit breaker used for interrupting current, which includes: a terminal body having a cylinder that can be inserted into the interior of a contactor and annular protrusions formed to be protrude from an outer circumferential surface of the cylinder; and a flange having an insertion hole through which the cylinder is inserted, wherein the annular protrusions are plastic-deformed so as to be fixed to the insertion hole of the flange.

Abstract: An arrangement includes a switch, including main contacts for connection, the switch being insertable into a mounting rack as far as a final position in which the main contacts make contact with power connections arranged on the mounting rack. Auxiliary contacts, arranged on the mounting rack and on the switch, are designed to correspond to one another and make electrical contact with one another when the switch is inserted. In an embodiment, the auxiliary contacts on the rack are contact pins, and the auxiliary contacts on the switch are sockets, or vice versa, the contact pins being moved into the sockets beyond a movement distance from the final position during insertion of the switch and remaining in electrical contact until the final position of the switch, and the main contacts making contact with the power connections once after the final position has been reached.

Abstract: A secondary disconnect apparatus for a circuit breaker, for making a slidable electrical connection with a mating enclosure-side secondary disconnect apparatus, is disclosed, having a pair of stop plate surfaces coupled to the circuit breaker defining a first linear distance D1, and a lateral adjustment portion in slidable communication with a pair of a guide members configured to guide movement of the lateral adjustment portion along an axis in one of a first and a second direction. The apparatus includes and a pair of adjustment member surfaces coupled to the lateral adjustment portion defining a second linear distance D2, wherein the adjustment member surfaces are configured to cooperate with the stop plate surfaces to limit the travel of lateral adjustment portion, and wherein a total predetermined lateral distance of travel of lateral adjustment portion 250 is defined based on at least the difference between first distance D1 and second distance D2.

Abstract: A switch arrangement for an electrical switchgear comprising a first bus, a second bus and a load connection. The switch arrangement comprises a breaker; wherein said breaker is moveable in said switchgear between a first position and a second position, such that in use, when said breaker is in said first position and closed it electrically connects said first bus to said load connection, and when said breaker is in said second position and closed it electrically connects said second electrical bus to said load connection, with said first electrical bus disconnected from said load connection.

Abstract: A flexible conductor which connects the movable rod side of a circuit breaker and a movable side connection conductor is devised to miniaturize the circuit breaker.

Abstract: A configurable circuit breaker is disclosed which is, for example, applicable for medium voltage range, with flexibility in configuration, based on the electrical and mechanical constraints. The circuit breaker can include multiple poles, which can be fitted on a shaft at desired positions, using clamping, dowelling, bolting or other types of connections. An epoxy frame can mount the circuit breaker on a truck horizontally or vertically, by mounting inserts and the clamping mechanism. Side sheets of the pole allow internal access. Flexible contacts and the vertical slots enable adjustability in the incoming and outgoing distances, as per design constraints. A tulip contact can be provided for mounting incoming/outgoing conductors. A common actuator can be mounted anywhere on the shaft, via the movable contact or on any of the poles, which are robust enough.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plug interlock device for a vacuum circuit breaker. Only after a plug is completely mounted to a connector, an insertion or withdrawal operation by a vacuum circuit breaker is performed. Accordingly, while a breaker body is moved to a ‘RUN’ position from a ‘TEST’ position, or when an operation is performed at a ‘RUN’ position, the plug may be prevented from being separated from the connector. This may prevent an accident.

Abstract: An electrical distribution apparatus includes a fixed terminal, at least two fingers attached at respective pivot points in the apparatus, and a mechanical spring in operative communication with the at least two fingers, configured to provide tension upon separation of the at least two fingers. According to the apparatus, the at least two fingers are of a different length, length is a measure of the distance from a pivot point of a finger to an end of the finger, and the respective pivot points are each formed between the fixed terminal and each of the two fingers.

Abstract: A cradle and a method for adapting a circuit breaker for mounting in a switchgear cabinet having a bus bar system. The cradle includes a frame to which a racking apparatus and a locking apparatus are mounted. The racking apparatus is operable to move the cradle into and out of electrical connection with the bus bar system. The locking apparatus has a first operating state, wherein the locking apparatus prevents the circuit breaker from being disposed in the frame and allows the racking apparatus to operate, and a second operating state, wherein the locking apparatus allows the circuit breaker to be disposed in the frame and prevents the racking apparatus from operating.

Abstract: A power circuit breaker is intended to be effectively locked in a simple manner in a withdrawable-part rack. For this purpose, a locking device is provided having a first component, which is fixed in the withdrawable-part rack, and a second component, which is fixed to the power circuit breaker. The first component and the second component do not engage with one another in the inserted position. However, in the event of a short circuit they engage with one another in a tilted position of the power circuit breaker, which position is rotated with respect to the inserted position, with the result that the power circuit breaker is locked in the withdrawable-part rack.

Abstract: A multiple-hole terminal lug is for a circuit breaker including a load terminal and a conductive terminal extension coupled thereto. The multiple-hole terminal lug includes a mounting portion and a receiving portion having a plurality of receptacles for electrically coupling a corresponding plurality of electrical cables to the load terminal. Secondary mounting holes in the mounting portion align with primary mounting holes in the terminal extension in order to receive fasteners therein and secure the multiple-hole terminal lug in a first or second mounting configuration sloping upward or downward with respect tot the longitudinal axis of the terminal extension.

Abstract: A breaker distribution module is disclosed. The breaker distribution module essentially includes an insulation rod, a plurality of output terminals, a plurality of input busbars and a plurality of breakers. The insulation rod is composed of a plurality of insulation blocks. The output terminals are disposed on the insulation rod. The breakers connect to the output terminals and the input busbars. Each of the breakers corresponds to one of the output terminals. In addition, the insulation rod can also be manufactured as an integrative unit, and the breaker distribution module further includes a connection busbar electrically coupled to the input busbars. The design of the pluralities of insulation blocks decreases the fabricating cost. In addition, the connection busbar is able to change the output voltage disposition of the breaker distribution module.

Abstract: A medium voltage controller for electrical equipment, such as motors, transformers, reactors, and capacitors, having a load discharge device. The load discharge device is compact and provides fast earthing of the load-side cables. The device has a scissors-type linkage and is charged by compressing at least one spring. The scissors-linkage, when in an almost-straight-line alignment, holds the compressed springs. An actuator moves one member of the scissors-linkage, thereby removing the holding alignment of the scissors-linkage. The springs move an earthing bar at high acceleration to ground the line-side cables.

Abstract: A novel unipolar design of Secondary Isolating Contacts for Circuit Breakers which provides flexibility to build schematic logistics by exploiting programmability of the design and which is flexible for subsequent addition or deletion or replacement of SICs with minimum efforts.

Abstract: A latch kit comprising a member with at least one hook end, a tension member, and a hook plate. The hook plate is connected to the member by a tension member. The kit is intended to be used in conjunction with an industrial circuit breaker which is secured in a cell by a catch plate. When the hook plate is attached to the circuit breaker, the hook end can be used to support the circuit breaker's catch plate handle in the open position so that the circuit breaker can be extracted from the cell.

Abstract: An adjustable circuit breaker portion of a multiple contact secondary contact assembly for mating with spaced, non-adjustable contact terminals of a circuit breaker enclosure, which includes a mounting rail and at least two contact modules. The contact modules a disposed on the mounting rail so that the contact modules align with the contact terminals.

Abstract: A plug-in contact system for a plug-in type circuit breaker is disclosed. The movable contacts are easily engaged within the circuit breaker by the design of the contact support which includes a guiding protrusion, thus lowering the necessary insertion force. The stationary contacts provided on a fixed base, to which the circuit breaker may be plugged in, may be provided with modular contact supports. In addition, a shutter arrangement provides protection to the stationary contacts when a plug-in breaker is withdrawn from the fixed base.

Abstract: A switchgear comprising a cable compartment, a bus conductor compartment for housing bus conductors arranged at the upper portion of a cable compartment with their back faces in alignment and an interrupter compartment disposed at the boundary portion between the bus conductor compartment and the cable compartment to intrude from the front. An upper insulating partition wall is disposed in the upper half portion of the interrupter compartment for defining a partition between the bus conductor compartment and having a penetration hole through which the terminal of the interrupter can pass, and a lower insulating partition wall is disposed in the lower half portion of the interrupter compartment for defining a partition between the cable compartment and having a window through which the terminal of the interrupter can pass.

Abstract: A truck mounted breaker for high voltage lines. The breaker is a kind in which a linear displaceable contact device, including a plurality of units, coacts with a stationary countercontact device which includes a corresponding number of countercontact units. The breaker is intended for high voltage lines. All countercontact units are supported by a stand common to the units. The stand also supports the linear displaceable contact device. This arrangement ensures correct alignment of all pairs of contact and countercontact units.