Patent ID: 8629744
Filing Date: 2014-01-14
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. An enclosed switch comprising: a switch assembly comprising separable contacts; an operating mechanism structured to open and close said separable contacts; and a shunt trip mechanism cooperating with said operating mechanism to trip open said separable contacts, wherein said operating mechanism comprises a manual operating mechanism, wherein said shunt trip mechanism comprises a solenoid including a plunger, a latch, a latch lever and a rotatable trip shaft, wherein energization of said solenoid causes said plunger to move said latch, release said latch lever and cause said rotatable trip shaft to rotate to a trip position, wherein said manual operating mechanism comprises a manual operating handle; wherein said shunt trip mechanism further comprises a pawl lever; wherein said latch lever, when released, causes rotation of said pawl lever to disengage said manual operating handle from said manual operating mechanism; and wherein said manual operating handle moves to an intermediate position between a closed position and an open position thereof in response to release of said latch lever.