Patent ID: 6426688
Filing Date: 2002-07-30
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A circuit breaker comprising:a circuit breaker housing; a current path housing; a first current path arranged within said current path housing and connected to a protected circuit, said first current path having at least two separable contacts within said circuit breaker housing and arranged for connection with said protected circuit, said first current path at least two contacts being arranged at opposite ends of at least one first current path; a second current path arranged within said current path housing, electrically connected in parallel to said first current path and connected to said protected circuit, said second current path having at least two of separable contacts within said circuit breaker housing and arranged for connection with said protected circuit, said second current pat at least two contacts being arranged at opposite ends of at least one second current path; an operating mechanism within said circuit breaker housing arranged for moving said first and second current path in a rotary motion to disconnect said protected circuit upon occurrence of an overcurrent in said protected circuit; and a trip unit within said circuit breaker housing for articulating said operating mechanism for disconnecting said protected circuit upon occurrence of said overcurrent; a second rotor connecting said second current path with said operating mechanism; a second line strap, arranged at one end of said second current path, said second line strap having a third stationary contact mounted thereon; and a second load strap, arranged at another end of said second current path, said second line strap having a fourth stationary contact mounted thereon.