Patent ID: 8119943
Filing Date: 2012-02-21
Classification: H02B

Abstract:
1. A draw-out mechanism for a molded case circuit breaker comprising: a fixed side plate configured to mount the circuit breaker within a switchgear cabinet; an auxiliary contact system mounted to the fixed side plate, the auxiliary contact system including an activator member and auxiliary contacts switchable between a first position and a second position; a movable member moveably mounted to the fixed side plate, the movable member being moveable between a first position wherein the circuit breaker is in a connect configuration, and a second position wherein the circuit breaker is in a disconnect configuration; and a cam member fixedly mounted relative to the movable member, the cam member actionable upon the activator member to switch the auxiliary contacts between the first and second positions in response to a movement of the circuit breaker between the connect configuration and the disconnect configuration.