Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a conversion circuit, an inverter, and a method of driving the inverter, wherein a switch is provided at an input terminal of a direct current (DC) link capacitor, so that power is charged in the DC link capacitor through a switching element at initial driving and charged in the DC link capacitor through a rectifier when a voltage level of the DC link capacitor is equal to or higher than a preset reference level, thereby limiting inrush current caused in the DC link capacitor through the switching element when the inrush current is caused.

Abstract: A relay is disclosed. In an embodiment a relay includes a first contact, a second contact, a movable element arrangeable in a closed position and in an open position; and at least one bimetallic strip, wherein the movable element electrically connects the first contact to the second contact in the closed position, wherein the first contact and the second contact are electrically isolated from each other when the movable element is arranged in the open position, and wherein the at least one bimetallic strip is configured to be deformed upon an increase in temperature such that it presses the movable element against the first and second contacts after deformation.

Abstract: A miniature circuit breaker with an automatic opening/closing function, comprising a circuit breaker body and an automatic opening/closing driving mechanism; the body comprises circuit breakers, each comprising a plastic housing, an opening/closing handle and a manipulation mechanism; a spindle hole is at the rotation center of each handle; the driving mechanism comprises a case, a driving motor with a driving turbine, a linkage turbine, a linkage gear, an output spindle and a release linkage member; the driving motor drives the linkage turbine for reciprocating rotation via the driving turbine, and the linkage turbine drives the release linkage member for reciprocating rotation within a preset angle range via a cam linkage so that a lever of the release linkage member prods an opening release linkage rod to perform a rapid opening action; the linkage turbine drives the linkage gear and the output spindle to do synchronous rotation via driving teeth.

Abstract: A symptom of malfunction regarding operating characteristics of a switch should be detected exactly. A switch operating characteristic monitoring device is comprised of a current sensor that measures a close command current of a switch, an auxiliary switch that outputs signals from at least two or more auxiliary contacts with reference to positions of a contactor, a measurement unit that measures signals from the current sensor and the auxiliary switch, a diagnosis unit that judges whether or not a malfunction occurs, and a display unit that displays a malfunction when a malfunction has been determined. A threshold is obtained in advance from multiple results of an opening/closing test performed beforehand. A calculation is made for characteristic times which are obtained from the close command current and signals from the auxiliary switch during actual operation of a circuit breaker. If a deviation is found by comparison with a threshold, a malfunction is determined.

Abstract: A switching device for an electric circuit, the switching device comprising: at least one phase having a movable contact which can be coupled to/separated from a corresponding fixed contact; a kinematic chain operatively associated to the movable contact; driving means adapted to move the kinematic chain between a first position and a second position for actuating the movable contact; and control means adapted to control the driving means.

Abstract: Identification accessories, circuit breaker caps, and labeling kits for labeling electrical switch devices, such as circuit breakers, are presented herein. An identification accessory is disclosed for identifying an electrical switch device in proximity to its operating mechanism. The identification accessory includes an accessory shell with a lid having first and second endwalls projecting from the lid.

Abstract: A circuit breaker, including a circuit breaker body, a handle, a bottom box, and a bearing plate. The circuit breaker body includes an upper cover, and a notch groove is formed on the upper cover. Two ends of the notch groove are positioned in the on/off position corresponding to the circuit breaker. The handle extends out of the notch groove. A circuit breaker actuating mechanism, a wire inlet end, and a wire outlet end are arranged on the bottom box. The circuit breaker actuating mechanism is triggered by the handle. The bearing plate is arranged between the upper cover and the bottom box and combined with an electrical operating mechanism. The handle is switched in the on/off state during the operation of the electrical operating mechanism under the control of an automatic closing control unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel permanent magnet electromagnetic actuator with triggering speed and drive torque improved relative to those of the prior art. The main target application is actuating an electromechanical switch-disconnector specifically for performing the operations to disconnect a mechatronic circuit-breaker for breaking high-voltage direct currents.

Abstract: Certain aspects and features of the present invention are directed to a supercapacitor device that can be disposed in a wellbore through a fluid-producing formation. The supercapacitor device can include a body that can be disposed in the wellbore, a supercapacitor disposed in the body, at least two terminals disposed at least partially outside the body, and an actuation mechanism. The supercapacitor stores energy. The terminals can be electrically connected with the supercapacitor. An electrical connection between the supercapacitor and the terminals can cause the energy to be discharged from the supercapacitor in response to a conductive material providing an electrical path between the at least two terminals. The actuation mechanism can selectively prevent a deployment of the supercapacitor device in the wellbore from causing a discharge of the energy from the supercapacitor.

Abstract: An electrical switching apparatus includes separable contacts, an operating mechanism structured to open and close the separable contacts, and a motor cooperating with the operating mechanism to open or close the separable contacts. The motor includes an input structured to input power. The electrical switching apparatus also includes an electronic circuit structured to condition the input power to the motor.

Abstract: A device and method for operating automotive battery system relays and related switches. By aligning a magnetic field with a direction of current flow in a contact plate disposed between magnets that are producing the field, a generated Lorentz force can be used to promote arc extinguishing during a relay opening sequence, while simultaneously reducing the tendency of the Lorentz forces to interfere with the operation of a solenoid or other switch-activating mechanisms. By using a rotary-based mechanism to establish contact between a contact plate and current-carrying terminals, the likelihood of inadvertent opening of the relay is reduced. Such devices and methods may be used in conjunction with hybrid-powered and electric-powered vehicles.

Abstract: A switchgear motor operator having its motor shaft coupled to the output member of the operator, that connects with the power switch, through a drive assembly which includes a first drive element continuously linked to the motor shaft, but not to the output member, and a second drive element continuously linked to the output member, but not the motor shaft. Temporary engagement of the mentioned drive elements, with motor operation of the power switch, is effected by a transducer with a movable part such as a solenoid actuated pin that couples the motor of the motor operator to the output shaft. The inherently decoupled state allows manual operation by an operating member, without any turning of the motor or engaging of the temporary force transfer parts during the manual operation. A lockout device with a solenoid deactivation mechanism disconnects the solenoid for motor testing without operation of the power switch.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a portable actuator for actuating a trip button and a close button of a circuit breaker. In one embodiment, the trip button is actuated by a linear actuator that transmits rotation forces produced by a motor to the trip button in response to a trip signal. The close button is actuated by a rotating arm that uses an anti-friction roller to apply a rotating motion to the close button in response to a close signal. The portable actuator is configured to receive the input signals from a remote location with a remote controller that is in electronic communication with the portable actuator.

Abstract: A device and method for operating automotive battery system relays and related switches. By aligning a magnetic field with a direction of current flow in a contact plate disposed between magnets that are producing the field, a generated Lorentz force can be used to promote arc extinguishing during a relay opening sequence, while simultaneously reducing the tendency of the Lorentz forces to interfere with the operation of a solenoid or other switch-activating mechanisms. By using a rotary-based mechanism to establish contact between a contact plate and current-carrying terminals, the likelihood of inadvertent opening of the relay is reduced. Such devices and methods may be used in conjunction with hybrid-powered and electric-powered vehicles.

Abstract: A multi-pole circuit breaker and method include at least two breaker modules including circuit breakers therein. The circuit breakers include a moveable arm configured to connect and disconnect contacts therein. The at least two modules including armatures connectable to the moveable arms of each of the at least two modules. A center module connects the at least two modules. The center module includes an actuator and a beam connected to the actuator at a mid-portion. The beam connects to each armature of the at least two modules wherein under a trip condition the actuator displaces the beam to simultaneously trip the at least two modules using the armatures.

Abstract: An electro-mechanical actuator having means for transmitting motion, in the final part of a stroke performed by a system comprising a worm shaft and rider nut coupled through gearing with an electric motor, to an auxiliary interrupter for breaking the power supply to the motor. Two control levers are provided, these being coupled together, and being rotated, about a perpendicular axis, by a cursor which is fixed to the nut that slides on the worm shaft. The pivoting of the said levers is blocked during the movement of the drive shaft driven by the system consisting of the worm shaft and nut. By contrast, the levers pivot during the final part of the movement of the cursor. The distance through which the levers move in pivoting is large enough to avoid any need for the auxiliary interrupter to be a high precision component.

Abstract: A remote operation includes an electromagnetic linear actuator that has a moving part linked to a handle of a circuit breaker, and drives the handle according to a remote operation command to perform change-over operations on the handle to ON, OFF, and RESET positions. The electromagnetic linear actuator is composed of permanent magnet type linear pulse motors each including a field section having a plurality of permanent magnets arranged in a row and a coil section having a three-leg type magnetic yoke and actuation coils wound around the legs of the magnetic yoke and opposing the field section. Electric current in the actuation coils is controlled by sequentially changing-over excitation patterns during the operation process, and the moving part is driven in a stepwise motion to drive the handle of the circuit breaker to the end position of the changeover operation process.

Abstract: A device for remotely operating a circuit breaker apparatus is provided. Such a circuit breaker apparatus includes a trip device and a reset device that are externally accessible with respect to an enclosure enclosing the circuit breaker apparatus. The device comprises at least one actuator capable of being operably engaged with the circuit breaker apparatus, externally to the enclosure, and in physical engagement with at least one of the trip and reset devices. A remotely disposed controller device is in communication with the at least one actuator and is capable of selectively actuating the at least one actuator, from a remote location with respect to the circuit breaker apparatus, so as to at least one of actuate the trip device to trip the circuit breaker apparatus and actuate the reset device to reset the circuit breaker apparatus. An associated assembly and method are also provided.

Abstract: Provision is made for a switch-state monitoring device that not only monitors the state of a switch but also prevents a motor burnout. A switch-state monitoring device for a switch that opens and closes a main circuit by use of a motor is provided with an operating time measuring unit for detecting an operating time for the motor when the switch is opened or closed; a first determination unit for comparing an operating time for the motor detected by the operating time measuring unit with an continuous-operating-capable setting time for the motor and determining whether or not the operating time for the motor has exceeded the continuous-operating-capable setting time; a protection device for halting energization of the motor in the case where, based on an output of the first determination unit, it is determined that the operating time for the motor has exceeded the continuous-operating-capable setting time.

Abstract: An apparatus for remotely actuating a circuit breaker with two stable positions corresponding to a switch-on position and a switch-off position, has a drive mechanism with an electric motor. The apparatus further has first and second switches for switching the motor on and off, a transmission, a coupling mechanism for mechanically coupling the drive mechanism to the circuit breaker and a lever. The transmission can be positioned in two basic positions, and the lever is capable of being moved from a first end position into a second end position with the aid of the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is configured such that, in the event of the lever being moved over manually from one end position into the other end position, one of the switches is actuated, with the result that the transmission is moved over from one basic position into the other basic position.

Abstract: A code switch for an electrical appliance comprises triggering magnets at specific points in a rotatable rotor. Stationary opposite contacts are disposed in the housing of the code switch and wipers are provided with contact heads assigned to said opposite contacts at a disconnecting distance. When a triggering magnet is moved above an opposite contact by rotating the rotor, the contact head is pulled upward by magnetic force towards the opposite contact and the contact is closed.

Abstract: A heat dissipation module including a supporting frame, a driver, a linkage, a first magnet and a plurality of magnetic blades is provided. The supporting frame has a chute. Moreover, one end of the linkage has a protrusion passing through the chute. The other end of the linkage is connected to the driver. The first magnet is disposed on the protrusion. In addition, the repelling magnetic blades are pivoted on the supporting frame. The outermost magnetic blade faces the first magnet and they repel each other.

Abstract: A remote controlled circuit breaker switch handle engagement apparatus is provided. The apparatus is adapted to be removably attached across a circuit breaker face-plate of a traditional residential and commercial circuit breaker in order to facilitate remote completion of a circuit between a source and load, thereby reestablishing electrical service having been previously interrupted. The apparatus utilizes a handle trip assembly which engages an operating switch handle of the circuit breaker.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a simple, economical, reliable secure operation mechanism that can be adapted to factory production, or for post-sale, on any electrical shutdown device in a cabinet, that is designed to enable the shutdown device to be switched, while the cabinet is open, only after an additional voluntary action is performed by the operator on a secondary handle provided inside said cabinet.

Abstract: A circuit breaker configured to be remotely operated is disclosed. The circuit breaker includes a set of main contacts configured to connect between an electrical source and an electrical load, an operating mechanism in operable communication to open and close the main contacts, and a remotely operable drive system configured to open and close the main contacts separate from actuation of the operating mechanism. The drive system includes a motor responsive to first and second control signals, a primary drive responsive to the motor, and an opening spring responsive to the primary drive, the main contacts being responsive to the opening spring. In response to the first control signal, the primary drive moves to charge the opening spring, and in response to the second control signal and the main contacts being closed, the primary drive moves to allow the opening spring to discharge thereby resulting in the main contacts opening independent of the motor.

Abstract: The movable conductors of a three phase isolation switch are incorporated into the electrically insulative molded shaft, thereby mechanically supporting them and isolating them from the metal axle of the shaft. Movable contacts on the ends of each movable conductor are angularly spaced by ? degrees, where ? is less than 180° and is 90° in the exemplary embodiment. A common fixed load contact is located angularly between, and spaced ? degrees from, both the fixed line and ground contacts so that the shaft is rotated only ? degrees between a first, closed position, in which the movable conductors connect the fixed load contact for each phase to the corresponding fixed line contact, and a second, grounded position, where the fixed load contact of each phase is connected by the movable conductor to the corresponding fixed ground contact.

Abstract: A circuit breaker configured to be remotely operated by a controller is disclosed. The circuit breaker includes a set of main contacts, an operating mechanism, a remotely operable drive system configured to open and close the main contacts separate from actuation of the operating mechanism, and a control circuit in operable communication with the main contacts. The drive system includes a motor, and a primary drive responsive to the motor and in operable communication to open and close the main contacts. The control circuit indicates a closed main contact state in response to the operating mechanism being in an on position and the main contacts being closed, and an open main contact state in response to the operating mechanism being in an on position and the main contacts being held open via the drive system.

Abstract: A disconnect mechanism for an electrical system that is integrated with the enclosure of the system, yet includes an external handle for closing and opening the electrical circuit. The invention utilizes the system's circuit breaker to switch the current on or off, eliminating the need for a separate external disconnect. Moving parts are limited to an external actuating handle connected by a shaft to an actuating arm, which has an opening whose inner edges press against a pin connected to the circuit breaker to trigger its movement between the on and off positions. Automatic tripping of the circuit breaker during a system overload moves the external handle to the off position, furnishing visual evidence of the systems working status. A watertight seal maintains the integrity of the electrical system's enclosure.

Abstract: A remote controlled circuit breaker switch handle engagement apparatus is provided. The apparatus is adapted to be removably attached across a circuit breaker face-plate of a traditional residential and commercial circuit breaker in order to facilitate remote completion of a circuit between a source and load, thereby reestablishing electrical service having been previously interrupted. The apparatus utilizes a handle trip assembly which engages an operating switch handle of the circuit breaker.

Abstract: A coating and developing apparatus has an interface section equipped with a temperature adjuster (a cooling unit). A temperature-raised substrate due to exposure on periphery of the substrate outside a circuit-forming area thereon is adjusted to a predetermined temperature by the temperature adjuster and then transferred to an exposing apparatus. The temperature adjustments before exposure provide almost the same temperature over many substrates to be transferred to the exposing apparatus for less thermal effects to exposing processing, thus achieving high yields. The interface section is further provided with first and second transfer mechanisms, the first serving to transfer substrates between the processor and the exposing apparatus and the second serving to transfer substrates to each unit of a shelf section, for high transfer performance, thus achieving high throughput.

Abstract: An assembly designed for connecting a motor operator mechanism to side frames of a circuit breaker operating mechanism is disclosed. The assembly comprising a plate connected between the side frames of the operating mechanism and a bracket portion secured to the plate and engages the motor operating mechanism. The bracket portion couples and aligns the motor operator mechanism and the circuit breaker operating mechanism.

Abstract: A remote operated device including: a plurality of circuit breakers; a first actuator in operable communication with a second actuator, the first actuator positions the second actuator at a circuit breaker of the plurality of circuit breakers, the second actuator mounted external to the plurality of circuit breakers, the second actuator moves a handle of the circuit breaker to an on position, an off position, or performs a reset operation; and a controller in electronic communication with the first actuator and the second actuator.

Abstract: A manually operable switch has an opening handle pivotally mounted on a housing for moving a set of contacts in the housing from one position to another. A force generating arrangement is mounted outside the switch housing, and a force translation system extends between the housing and the force generating arrangement. The force translation system has a first end structure movable into and out of contact with the operating handle, and a second end structure disposed for movement in the force generating arrangement.

Abstract: An air circuit breaker which includes an interlock apparatus which is capable of controlling translocation accurately by preventing deformation and the bending of a lead bar and by minimizing the tolerance in production by constructing the lead bar as two separated bodies and including a guide means for guiding the movement of the lead bar. The interlock apparatus is installed to a base frame for indicating the position of the breaker body, such as a disconnected position in which the breaker body is totally separated from the cradle, a tesing position for testing the breaker body and a connected position in which the breaker is connected to the cradle.

Abstract: The device according to the invention comprises an armature mechanically connected to an actuating rod of the contacts of the apparatus and movable in a support block between a rest position and an active position, at least one permanent magnet and at least one winding. The magnet(s) has(have) the function of holding the armature in the rest position whereas the winding(s) has(have) the function of generating, when an opening order occurs due for example to a voltage surge or other (or respectively a closing order), a magnetic field designed to counteract the force of the magnets so as to move the armature to the active position resulting in separation of the contacts (or respectively closing of the contacts). This device is characterized in that the above-mentioned armature is mounted movable in rotation between two stops arranged in the support, said stops respectively bounding the two above-mentioned positions.

Abstract: A screw shaft for a motor operator is pivotally secured at each end by a bearing insert, with each bearing insert fitting within a channel defined within opposing walls of the housing.

Abstract: An operating mechanism for an autorecloser provides an improved form of mechanical interlock between the circuit breaker element (3) of an autorecloser and a disconnector (2) in electrical series with it A shaft (82) transmits linear motion between the circuit breaker's moveable contact and the profile of a bell crank (50), the bell crank being attached to a link (70) for manual rotation of the bell crank and also to a link (60) for moving a moveable contact (20) of the disconnector between CLOSED and OPEN positions. The geometry of the bell crank profile and linkages is such that when the bell crank is rotated clockwise through an angle X from a starting position in which the moveable contacts of both the circuit breaker and the disconnector are in the CLOSED position, the moveable contact of the circuit breaker is moved to an OPEN position while the moveable contact (20) of the disconnector is maintained CLOSED.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a transfer switch includes providing a transfer switch including a first shunt contact and a second shunt contact, and operationally coupling a shunt solenoid to the first shunt contact and the second shunt contact such that when the solenoid is electrically activated the first shunt contact electrically couples a first source to a load and the second shunt contact electrically couples a second source to the load in a first pre-determined amount of time.

Abstract: A circuit breaker is equipped with a motorized control acting on an operating member oscillating between a loaded position and a closed position, passing via a closing dead point position. When the unit is open or reset by means of the motorized control, the operating member is moved to an indexed position close to the closing dead point position, so as to minimize the closing time. The circuit breaker also has an opening dead point position. To minimize the opening-closing cycle time, the motor drives the operating member from the closed position to an indexed turning position situated between the opening dead point position and the loaded position, before changing direction.

Abstract: A switch-disconnector control unit comprising an electromagnet as an actuator including a moving control arm, and a spring actuator including a control shaft. The control arm is controlled by an armature of the actuator and connected to the control shaft. Said control shaft is arranged to control the contacts of the switch-disconnector using the spring actuator. The control arm comprises a connection element, which is jointedly connected through a control element to the control shaft and the actuator. An articulated joint at the end of said connection element is formed of an oval opening and a pin. Said opening is shaped as an ellipse in the longitudinal direction of the connection element, and is dimensioned to form a clearance in the joint between the connection element and the control arm of the actuator.

Abstract: A circuit breaker is equipped with a motorized control acting on an operating member oscillating between a loaded position and a closed position, passing via a closing dead point position. When the unit is open or reset by means of the motorized control, the operating member is moved to an indexed position close to the closing dead point position, so as to minimize the closing time. The circuit breaker also has an opening dead point position. To minimize the opening-closing cycle time, the motor drives the operating member from the closed position to an indexed turning position situated between the opening dead point position and the loaded position, before changing direction.

Abstract: An electrically powered, fast acting transfer switch utilizes a single action solenoid that, alternately, through a mechanical assembly, moves the handle of one electric power switch between OFF and ON positions. A coupling including a rigid strap operates the handle of a second electric power switch oppositely between ON and OFF positions. The mechanical assembly includes an electromagnet drive plate to which the electromagnet of the solenoid is secured and an armature drive plate carrying the solenoid armature. A latch mechanism alternately holds one drive plate and then the other stationary so that the electromagnet and armature alternately move to effect reciprocal movement of the handle of the one electric power switch, and through the rigid strap, the handle of the second electric power switch.

Abstract: A sliding cover plate for the adjustment screws of a circuit breaker is slidably mounted on the housing of a motor operator. The sliding adjustment plate includes snap-in tabs for engaging slots within the motor operator housing, permitting the cover to be snapped in place, and then slidably moved between a position wherein the adjustment screws are covered, and a position wherein the adjustment screws are exposed. The cover may be secured in the position wherein the adjustment screws are covered. The cover includes a first portion defining apertures corresponding to two adjustment screws, and a third, detachable portion defining an aperture for a third adjustment screw, thereby permitting the cover plate to be utilized with both three-pole and four-pole circuit breakers.

Abstract: A remote operated device including: a plurality of circuit breakers; a first actuator in operable communication with a second actuator, the first actuator positions the second actuator at a circuit breaker of the plurality of circuit breakers, the second actuator mounted external to the plurality of circuit breakers, the second actuator moves a handle of the circuit breaker to an on position, an off position, or performs a reset operation; and a controller in electronic communication with the first actuator and the second actuator.

Abstract: An operating mechanism for a circuit breaker is provided. The operating mechanism includes a holder assembly being positioned to receive a portion of an operating handle of the circuit breaker. The holder assembly is capable of movement between a first position and a second position wherein the first position corresponds to a closed position of the circuit breaker and the second position corresponds to an open position of the circuit breaker. The operating mechanism further includes a drive plate being movably mounted to a support structure of the operating mechanism. The drive plate is coupled to the holder assembly. The operating mechanism also includes an energy storage mechanism for assuming a plurality of states, each state having a prescribed amount of energy stored in the energy storage mechanism.

Abstract: A remote operated device including: a plurality of circuit breakers; a first actuator in operable communication with a second actuator, the first actuator positions the second actuator at a circuit breaker of the plurality of circuit breakers, the second actuator mounted external to the plurality of circuit breakers, the second actuator moves a handle of the circuit breaker to an on position, an off position, or performs a reset operation; and a controller in electronic communication with the first actuator and the second actuator.

Abstract: A remote operated circuit breaker assembly has at least one circuit breaker, a remote module for remotely operating the circuit breaker and an actuator tie pin. Each circuit breaker includes a circuit breaker enclosure of generally rectangular shape having one side and an opposing side, and a circuit breaker actuator link pivotally mounted inside the circuit breaker enclosure. The remote module includes a module housing mounted to the one side of the circuit breaker enclosure and having a shape generally congruent with the circuit breaker enclosure. A motor is disposed in the module housing, a module actuator is pivotally mounted inside the module housing and a gear means couples the motor to the module actuator. The actuator tie pin connects the circuit breaker actuator link to the module actuator within the interior of the circuit breaker enclosure and the module housing. The actuator tie pin is received in aligned slots defined by the abutting circuit breaker enclosure side and module housing side.

Abstract: A remote operated device including: a plurality of circuit breakers; a first actuator in operable communication with a second actuator, the first actuator positions the second actuator at a circuit breaker of the plurality of circuit breakers, the second actuator mounted external to the plurality of circuit breakers, the second actuator moves a handle of the circuit breaker to an on position, an off position, or an off position, or performs a reset operation; and a controller in electronic communication with the first actuator and the second actuator.

Abstract: An actuator mechanism, for a circuit breaker having an operating handle, which includes a slider assembly and a mounting plate assembly. The slider assembly has a rigid, generally planar member with at least one notch. The mounting plate assembly has at least two generally parallel, spaced flanges and is structured to mount on the circuit breaker housing. One of the at least two flanges is structured to cooperate with the notch to allow the slider assembly to be slidably coupled to the mounting plate between the at least two flanges.

Abstract: An actuator mechanism, for a circuit breaker having an operating handle, which includes a slider assembly and a mounting plate assembly. The slider assembly has a rigid, generally planar member with at least one notch. The mounting plate assembly has at least two generally parallel, spaced flanges and is structured to mount on the circuit breaker housing. One of the at least two flanges is structured to cooperate with the notch to allow the slider assembly to be slidably coupled to the mounting plate between the at least two flanges.