Patent ID: 8759697
Filing Date: 2014-06-24
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A molded case circuit breaker comprising a molded case containing a circuit breaker trip unit; multiple line connector lugs attached to an end portion of the molded case and surrounded by a lug shroud portion of the molded case, the multiple line connector lugs configured to connect the trip unit to lines from a power source; a pan configured to support said molded case on a rigid supporting surface, said pan being generally C-shaped with a closed end portion secured to a rear surface of said lug shroud portion of said molded case and with first and second legs of said C-shaped pan, attached to said rigid supporting surface; first and second rigid support brackets respectively, rigidly attached to said first and second legs of said C-shaped pan and extending along respective first and second opposite outer side walls of said lug shroud portion of said molded case, said first and second rigid support brackets being configured to resist outward movement of said side walls, the first and second rigid support brackets being further configured to transmit forces exerted on said first and second brackets by said side walls, to said respective first and second legs of said C-shaped pan, placing in tension said closed end portion of said C-shaped pan; and said closed end portion of said C-shaped pan being further configured to resist outward movement of said rear surface of said lug shroud portion of said molded case, when said closed end portion of said C-shaped pan is placed in said tension.