Patent ID: 6770832
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
An electrical interrupter apparatus comprising:an interruption device including an interior and having an enclosed region within at least a portion of the interior; a stationary contact disposed within the enclosed region; a movable contact disposed within the enclosed region; the movable contact being movable between a closed position and an open position, the movable contact being engaged with the stationary contact in the closed position, the movable contact being spaced from the stationary contact in the open position; a first link operatively connected with the movable contact; a second link; a crank pivotably mounted to the interruption device, the first and second links each being pivotably mounted to the crank; a driving system including a drive unit; the drive unit being operatively connected with the second link, the drive unit being structured to rapidly separate the movable and stationary contacts; and the second link being in a state of tension when the movable contact is in the closed position.