Patent ID: 6771152
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: H01H,H02H

Abstract:
A reset lockout device for resetting a switch having a circuit interrupter from a tripped state to a conducting state comprising:a spring loaded reset button coupled to move into the switch when pressed, a contact arm having at least one conductive path contact located within the switch adapted to assume a stressed position when the switch is in a conducting state and an unstressed position when the switch is in a tripped state, a latching member coupled to swing from a pivot which moves with the reset button to engage and hold the contact arm in the unstressed position when the switch is in the tripped state, and an electro-mechanical actuator coupled to be energized by depressing the reset button to cause the latching member to pivot first out of engagement with the contact arm and then pivot back to again engage the latching member to position and hold the contact arm in its stressed position.