Patent ID: 6433290
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
An indicator apparatus for a circuit breaker, the indicator apparatus comprising:a base; an indication mechanism, the indication mechanism including an indicator movably mounted on the base, the indicator including an elongated bar and a ledge, the ledge extending outwardly from the bar, the indicator being translatable along a longitudinal axis between a retracted position and an extended position, the indicator being biased to the extended position by a first biasing device, the indicator in the extended position providing an indication visible from the exterior of the circuit breaker of a condition of the circuit breaker; and a latch mechanism including a latch and a second biasing device, the latch being movable between a blocking position and a release position, the latch being biased to the blocking position by the second biasing device, the latch in the blocking position being engageable with the ledge to retain the indicator in the retracted position.