Patent ID: 6388858
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A remotely controllable circuit breaker comprising:a set of main contacts; an operating mechanism for opening and closing said set of main contacts; a set of secondary contacts connected in series with said set of main contacts; a latching solenoid including a plunger latchable to a first position which closes said set of secondary contacts and to a second position which opens said set of secondary contacts, a first coil which when energized operates said plunger to said first position and a second coil which when energized operates said plunger to said second position; a control circuit comprising; a voltage source; and a first switch selectively connecting said voltage source to said first coil and to said second coil, wherein said first switch has a common terminal, a first switched terminal selectively connectable to said common terminal and a second switched terminal alternatively selectively connectable to said common terminal, said first coil being connected between said first switched terminal and ground and said second coil being connected between said second switched terminal and ground.