Patent ID: 7009474
Filing Date: 2006-03-07
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A mechanically tripped, electrically reset circuit interrupting device comprising: a housing; at least one input conductor disposed at least partially within said housing coupled to a first contact and capable of being connected to a source of electricity; at least one output conductor disposed at least partially within said housing coupled to a second contact and capable of conducting current to a load when connected to said at least one input conductor wherein said first and second contacts are normally open contacts; a latch plate coupled to move up to close said contacts and down to allow said contacts to open; a reset button coupled to engage and hold said latch plate in its up position to hold closed said first and second contacts; trip means comprising a solenoid having a plunger coupled to move said latch plate back and forth in response to the energizing and de-energizing of said solenoid to disengage said reset button from said latch plate to allow said latch plate to move down and said first and second contacts to open; and a test button coupled to move said latch plate back and forth when pressed and released to disengage said reset button from said latch plate to allow said latch plate to move down and said first and second contacts to open.