Patent ID: 6747533
Filing Date: 2004-06-08
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A circuit breaker comprising:a housing; a main stationary contact disposed in said housing; a main movable contact disposed in said housing; an operating mechanism structured to move said main movable contact into and out of contact with said main stationary contact; a line conductor in electrical communication with said main stationary contact; a load conductor in electrical communication with the main movable contact; said load conductor coupled to said housing by at least one fastener having a head; an electronic trip unit coupled to said operating mechanism and structured to actuate said operating mechanism upon the event of an over-current condition; a current sensor disposed about said load conductor and having an output wire coupled to said electronic trip unit; an air-core sensor assembly having an air-core coil and a mounting bracket; said bracket comprising: a unitary body having generally U-shaped portion; at least one retaining form structured to fit over said at least one fastener head; and said retaining form coupled to said unitary body.