Patent ID: 8334740
Filing Date: 2012-12-18
Classification: H01H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A magnetic intensifier comprising: a pair of arms: a pair of wings each oriented in a crossing direction relative to each of the pair of arms; a middle portion extending between each of the pair of arms and the pair of wings and positioned such that the pair of arms extend in a direction generally opposite the pair of wings; and wherein the middle portion and the pair of arms have a length generally similar to a length of a vertical portion of a turnback such that the magnetic intensifier fits snuggly between a base portion and a horizontal portion of the turnback and the pair of wings traverse generally opposite sides of the horizontal portion of the turnback and extend beyond the turnback to generally flank a stationary contact that communicates current carried by the turnback; and wherein each wing has an end that is tapered such that a first end of each wing is further from the vertical portion of the turnback and extends further above the stationary contact than a second end of each wing that is nearer the vertical portion of the turnback.