Patent ID: 7238909
Filing Date: 2007-07-03
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A circuit breaker comprising: a line end; a load end; a pair of separable contacts electrically disposed between said line end and said load end, said separable contacts including an open position and a closed position; an operating mechanism comprising a movable arm carrying one of said separable contacts, said movable arm comprising an elongated body having a first general longitudinal axis and an offset disposed at one end, said offset structured to displace said one of said separable contacts relative to the first general longitudinal axis of said elongated body, said operating mechanism structured to move said separable contacts between the open position and the closed position; a line conductor carrying the other one of said separable contacts, said line conductor electrically connected between said line end and said other one of said separable contacts, said line conductor including a second general longitudinal axis and a bend portion structured to increase a gap between said separable contacts in said open position, said bend portion in said open position forming an angle which is substantially greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees between said other one of said separable contacts and said second general longitudinal axis, said first general longitudinal axis being generally parallel to said second general longitudinal axis in said closed position; an arc chute disposed proximate said separable contacts; and wherein said line conductor is an elongated line conductor having a first elongated portion parallel to said second general longitudinal axis and a second portion carrying said other one of said separable contacts; and wherein said angle is between said second portion and said second general longitudinal axis.