Patent ID: 6218919
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A latching system for use in a molded case circuit breaker assembly comprising;a quick release primary latch having a first primary latching surface and a second primary latching surface;a cradle having a cradle latching surface which engages the first primary latching surface preventing the rotation of the cradle; andan interactive secondary latch/trip bar having a first secondary latching surface which engages the second primary latching surface preventing the rotation of the quick release primary latch and wherein activation of the interactive secondary latch/trip bar causes it to rotate so that the first secondary latching surface moves out of contact with the second primary latching surface prior to the interactive secondary latch/trip bar making contact with the quick release primary latch rotating the quick release primary latch thereby moving the first primary latching surface out of contact with the cradle latching surface releasing the cradle.