Patent ID: 6104265
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A circuit breaker system, comprising;first circuit breaker molded case of first molded geometry;separable main contact means disposed within said first circuit breaker molded case for opening or closing;trip shaft means, extending outwardly from said first circuit breaker molded case, for movement to a tripped position in response to a trip operation for said separable main contact means;handle means, extending outwardly from said first circuit breaker molded case, for movement to a tripped position in response to a trip operation for said separable main contact means;a second separate circuit breaker molded case having the same molded geometry as said first circuit breaker molded case for containing therewithin auxiliary function means, said second circuit breaker molded case having receiving means for receiving said trip shaft means therein and for moving in correspondence with said movement to said tripped position in response to a trip operation for said separable main contact means to actuate said auxiliary function means, said second separate circuit breaker molded case having no separate main contact means disposed therein; andsaid auxiliary function means, once actuated, providing an indication of said trip operation for said separable main contact means.