Abstract: The invention relates to a multiple moving contact assembly for a miniature circuit breaker with high ratings and a thermomagnetic trip release. The moving contact part of the circuit breaker includes two independent contact arms connected in parallel and mounted on a transverse spindle of the cradle. The arms are connected to a magnetic circuit of the electromagnetic trip release by two braids situated in symmetrical lateral areas. The contact parts bear on a single stationary contact pad so as to create two contact points enabling the temperature rise to be reduced. The electromagnetic top release has a coil including a tail arranged as an adjustable support device of a bimetallic strip, through whose foot the current flows thicknesswise.

Abstract: The separation partition (44) of the arc formation chamber (38) from the mechanism of a miniature circuit breaker is formed so as to follow at least on a part of its length some equipotential lines generated between the separated contacts (20, 22) of the circuit breaker. This particular shape of the partition (44) increases the insulating level of the appliance after a fault elimination.