Patent ID: 6137386
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A circuit interrupter, structured to latch in an open position upon the occurrence of a trip action until reset, comprising:a housing with a first compartment and a removable compartments;an opening between said first compartment and said removable compartment;an operating mechanism means disposed in said first compartment;a separable contact means disposed in said first compartment having two contacts which are structured to open;said operating mechanism means coupled to and structured to open said separable contact meanstrip unit means disposed in said removable compartment and having a tripping means movable through said opening from said removable compartment into said first compartment for cooperating with said operating mechanism means to open said separable contact means; andlatching means disposed entirely within said trip unit means coupled to said tripping means for latching said tripping means in a disposition of interference with said operating mechanism means for preventing subsequent closing of said separable contacts by said operating mechanism means until said latching means is reset.