Patent ID: 9203231
Filing Date: 2015-12-01
Classification: H01H,H01R,H02B,H02H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) circuit breaker, comprising: a circuit breaker housing; a neutral conductor with an external end portion extending out from the circuit breaker housing; and a clip assembly attached to the neutral conductor, the clip assembly comprising a conductive clip with downwardly extending, spaced apart legs configured to contact opposing sides of a neutral bar, wherein the clip assembly is an external extension that resides outside the circuit breaker housing, and wherein the clip assembly comprises an electrically insulating cover that is integrally attached to the neutral conductor and an upper portion of the conductive clip with the legs of the conductive clip free of the cover, and wherein, during operation, the insulating cover is able to pivot up and down with the neutral conductor and conductive clip relative to the circuit breaker housing.