Patent ID: 6724604
Filing Date: 2004-04-20
Classification: H01H,H02H

Abstract:
A shorting switch for eliminating arcing faults in power distribution equipment, said shorting switch comprising:a magnetic core having a pin member and an opening; a first terminal; a second terminal; a conductor electrically connected between said first and second terminals, said conductor passing through the opening of said magnetic core; a switch member pivotally mounted to the pin member of said magnetic core and adapted to pivot toward and engage said conductor in response to arcing fault current flowing through said conductor; a third terminal, which is electrically interconnected with said switch member; a latch member having a first position, which holds said switch member apart from said conductor, and a second position, which releases said switch member to permit said switch member to pivot toward said magnetic core and engage said conductor in response to said arcing fault current; and means for unlatching said latch member in response to an activation signal.