Patent ID: 6813126
Filing Date: 2004-11-02
Classification: H01H,H02H

Abstract:
A reset lockout device comprising:a reset connection to a switch for enabling a reset of the switch from a tripped position to a normal position, wherein the switch includes a switch trip condition sensor and a switch trip actuator for tripping the switch from the normal position to the tripped position in response to an indication from the switch trip condition sensor; a test connection to the switch for enabling a test of the switch trip condition sensor and the switch trip actuator; an electro-mechanical reset actuator connected to the test connection and reset connection having a rest position, a test position for initiating the test and a reset position for initiating the switch reset to place the switch in a normal position; a plurality of contacts selectively operated by said electro-mechanical reset actuator for electrically interconnecting line to load; and a reset actuator lockout connected to the reset actuator for blocking the enabling of the switch reset unless the test succeeds.