Patent ID: 6229106
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: H02B

Abstract:
A circuit breaker movement structure for use with a circuit breaker to move the circuit breaker to be connected with or be disconnected from a circuit breaker connecting apparatus, the movement structure comprising:a draw bracket assembly constructed and arranged to be mounted to the circuit breaker connecting apparatus,a guide assembly constructed and arranged to be mounted to the circuit breaker,said draw bracket assembly including drive structure constructed and arranged to be actuated to engage said guide assembly and cause the circuit breaker to move with respect to the circuit breaker connecting apparatus,said draw bracket assembly including a movable structure coupled thereto so as to be moved in a linear manner between first, second, and third positions while maintaining said movable structure in one of said positions, said movable structure being constructed and arranged such that:in said first position, said movable structure permits the circuit breaker to be initially connected with or be disconnected from the circuit breaker connecting apparatus, and prevents actuation of said drive structure,in said second position, said movable structure prevents the circuit breaker to be connected with or be disconnected from the circuit breaker connecting apparatus, and prevents actuation of said drive structure, andin said third position, said moveable structure permits the circuit breaker to be connected with or be disconnected from the circuit breaker connecting apparatus but prevents the circuit breaker from being completely disengaged with respect to said draw bracket assembly, and said movable structure permits actuation of said drive structure.