Patent ID: 9368295
Filing Date: 2016-06-14
CPC Classification: H01H

Claim Text:
1. A system, comprising: an automatic transfer switch configured to selectively route power from a first power source or a second power source to a load, comprising: a switch moveable between first and second positions and configured to rotate a shaft; a first stationary electrical contact; and a first contact support assembly, comprising: a first contact support coupled to a first moveable electrical contact, wherein the first moveable electrical contact is configured to couple to the first stationary electrical contact when the switch is in the first position to route power from the first power source to the load; a first pin extending through an aperture of the first contact support; and a first link bar coupled to the shaft and the first pin and configured to enable rotational movement of the first contact support about an axis of rotation parallel to the shaft to selectively couple or decouple the first moveable electrical contact from the first stationary electrical contact; wherein the first pin comprises a groove configured to engage with a first link bar insert of the first link bar and to limit axial movement of the in within the first contact support.