Patent ID: 9673004
Date: 2017-06-06
CPC Classifications: H01H

Claim:
1. An arc chamber assembly for an electrical switching apparatus, said electrical switching apparatus comprising a stationary contact and a movable contact structured to move into and out of engagement with said stationary contact in order to close and open said electrical switching apparatus, respectively, said arc chamber assembly comprising: a plurality of splitter plates; a current loop member disposed adjacent said plurality of splitter plates and being structured to extend from said stationary contact; an element coupled to said current loop member; and a number of permanent magnets each coupled to said element, wherein said current loop member and said number of permanent magnets are structured to draw an electrical arc into said plurality of splitter plates; wherein said number of permanent magnets comprises a first permanent magnet and a second permanent magnet; wherein said element comprises a first leg, a second leg, and a middle portion connecting said first leg and said second leg; wherein said first permanent magnet is coupled to said first leg; and wherein said second permanent magnet is coupled to said second leg.