Patent ID: 7319203
Filing Date: 2008-01-15
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. An operating mechanism for a circuit interrupter including a housing and a number of stationary electrical contacts enclosed by said housing, said operating mechanism comprising: a cam member structured to be pivotably coupled to said housing, said cam member having a profile, said profile having a first portion and a second portion; a movable contact assembly comprising a movable electrical contact, said movable contact assembly being structured to cooperate with said cam member in order to move said movable electrical contact into and out of electrical contact with said number of stationary electrical contacts; and an actuating assembly structured to pivot said cam member between a first position corresponding to the first portion of said profile being structured to maintain said movable electrical contact of said movable contact assembly in electrical contact with said number of stationary electrical contacts, and a second position corresponding to the second portion of said profile being structured to release said movable contact assembly in order that said movable electrical contact is movable out of electrical contact with said number of stationary electrical contacts.