Patent ID: 6127637
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: H01H,H02B

Abstract:
A circuit interrupter configuration with a disconnect function comprising:circuit interrupter means comprising a support housing and means for opening and closing the electrical path between first and second circuit terminals;disconnect means being pivotally supported by and with respect to said support housing of said circuit interrupter means and being movable between open and closed positions for selectively engaging with and providing an electrical circuit path to one of said first and second circuit terminals, said disconnect means comprising a pivotally mounted insulator and a contact arrangement affixed to said pivotally mounted insulator and arranged for engagement with said one of said first and second circuit terminals;flexible connection means electrically connected to said contact arrangement for providing a movable connection to a conductor; andmeans responsive to movement of said disconnect means away from said closed position and toward said open position for providing disabling of the operation of the circuit interrupter.