Patent ID: 6700082
Filing Date: 2004-03-02
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A switching assembly, comprising:a circuit breaker having a circuit breaker housing, an operating mechanism within the circuit breaker housing, a circuit breaker terminal extending externally to the circuit breaker housing, and a trip bar having a plunger protruding from the circuit breaker housing for actuating the operating mechanism to open the circuit breaker; an electrical device having a device housing with a device terminal extending external to the device housing; a connection connecting the device terminal to the circuit breaker terminal; and a protective cover movable between a closed position blocking access to the circuit breaker terminal, the device terminal, and the connection therebetween, and an open position in which the protective cover engages the plunger to actuate the operating mechanism of the circuit breaker, and the circuit breaker terminals, device terminals, and connection therebetween are accessible.