Patent ID: 9679709
Date: 2017-06-13
CPC Classifications: H01H

Claim:
1. A device for use with a circuit breaker and a circuit breaker accessory, the circuit breaker including an actuator configured to move in a first direction in response to at least one of an over-current and a short circuit condition and the circuit breaker accessory including an actuation mechanism, the device comprising: a linkage including a first end configured to be coupled to the actuator and a second end configured to be disposed adjacent the actuation mechanism, a first lever configured to be disposed adjacent the actuator; and a second lever coupled to the first lever and coupled to the first end of the linkage; wherein movement of the actuator in the first direction allows the linkage to move in a linear second direction different from the first direction, from a first position to a second position, to activate the circuit breaker accessory; and wherein when the linkage moves from the first position to the second position, the second lever rotates in a third direction, and the first lever rotates in a fourth direction.