Patent Publication Number: US-11387066-B2

Title: Cutout mounted recloser

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     Embodiments of the present application generally relate to recloser devices for power distribution systems. More particularly, but not exclusively, embodiments of the present application relate to reclosers that are latchable to cutouts in an open condition, and which in the absence of selective mechanical unlatching remain latched to the cutout regardless of the open or closed condition of the recloser or its operational state or history. 
     Fuse cutouts, or simply cutouts, are used to protect against electrical overload in power distribution systems. Traditional cutout designs often employ a high voltage dropout fuse and a mounting insulator that electrically isolates conductive portions of the cutout from the support to which the cutout is mounted. Often, an end of the dropout fuse is pivotally attached to the cutout, while the other end of the dropout fuse is configured to be releasable from the cutout upon the occurrence of certain electrical events, such as, for example, in response to at least certain fault currents. For example, in response to certain fault currents, an end of the dropout fuse can be melted such the melted end becomes detached from the cutout. The dropout fuse can then, under at least the force of gravity and/or the weight of the fuse, pivoted away from the cutout about the end of the fuse that remains pivotally coupled to the cutout. Such release of a portion of the dropout fuse from the cutout in direct response to the fault current can result in the fuse being moved to a visibly detectable drop position relative to at least the cutout at which only pivotally connected end of the dropout fuse remains connected to the cutout. 
     Rather than a dropout fuse, certain cutouts can employ a recloser that, via operation of an electromagnetic actuator, seeks to automatically reclose an open circuit. However, operation of an electromagnet actuator typically is dependent on the electromagnetic actuator receiving a supply of electrical energy. Yet, at least in certain situations, the recloser and associated electronics can cease to receive a supply of primary electrical power for relatively prolonged periods of time. Such unavailability of primary power can result in a depletion of stored electrical power for operation of the recloser. Accordingly, the stored electrical power, if any, can become insufficient to effectuate operation of the recloser, which can result in the recloser remaining in the open position. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY 
     An aspect of an embodiment of the present application is a cutout mountable recloser that includes a first terminal and a recloser assembly, the recloser assembly being electrically coupled to the first terminal. The recloser assembly can include a current interrupter, an electromagnetic actuator, and a pushrod. The recloser can further include a latch system that is coupled to the recloser assembly. The latch system can comprise a lower terminal latch plate that is pivotally displaceable between a first, raised position and a second, lowered position. The recloser can also include a second terminal that is electrically coupled to the recloser assembly, and which is coupled to the lower terminal latch plate. The second terminal can be pivotally displaceable between a raised position and a lowered position by the pivotable displacement of the lower terminal latch plate between the first, raised position and the second, lowered position. Additionally, the second terminal can be separated from the first terminal by a first linear distance when the second terminal is in the raised position, and by a second linear distance when the second terminal is in the lowered position, the first linear distance being smaller than the second linear distance. 
     Another aspect of an embodiment of the present application is a recloser that is structured for a selectively releasable latching engagement with a cutout. The recloser can include a driver, a first terminal, and a recloser assembly, the recloser assembly being electrically coupled to the first terminal and coupled to the driver. The recloser assembly can include a current interrupter, a pushrod, an electromagnetic actuator, and a closing mechanism. The closing mechanism can have at least one closer body and at least one mechanical biasing element. The at least one mechanical biasing element can release a force, when the closing mechanism is discharged from a charged state to a discharged state, that displaces the at least one closer body into a moving engagement with the pushrod. The moving engagement between the at least one closer body and the pushrod can displace the pushrod to a position that electrically closes the current interrupter. The recloser can also include a latch system that is coupled to the driver. The latch system can have a lower terminal latch plate that is pivotally displaceable in between a first, raised position and a second, lowered position. Additionally, the recloser can include a second terminal that can be coupled to the lower terminal latch plate and electrically coupled to at least the recloser assembly. The second terminal can be pivotally displaceable between a raised position and a lowered position by the pivotable displacement of the lower terminal latch plate between the first, raised position and the second, lowered position. 
     Another aspect of an embodiment of the present application is a method that includes rotably coupling a second terminal of a recloser to a lower hinge support of a cutout, the recloser including an electromagnetic actuator. A first terminal of the recloser can then be rotably displaced into engagement with an upper contact of an upper mounting bracket of the cutout. The recloser can be latched to the cutout by selectively increasing a linear distance between the first terminal and the second terminal via at least rotation of a driver of the recloser in a first rotational direction. Each of the preceding steps can, for example, be performed while the recloser is in an electrically opened condition. Moreover, according to certain embodiments, the recloser may not be closed until after the recloser has been latched to the cutout. Further, the recloser can be unlatched from the cutout by selectively decreasing the linear distance between the first terminal and the second terminal via at least rotation of the driver in a second rotational direction. Additionally, after unlatching the recloser, the first terminal can be rotably displaced from the upper contact. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The description herein makes reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views. 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a side view of a cutout mountable recloser latched to a cutout according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application. 
         FIG. 2  illustrates an exploded view of an exemplary cutout mountable recloser according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application. 
         FIG. 3  illustrates a cross sectional side view of the exemplary recloser depicted in  FIG. 2 . 
         FIG. 4A  illustrates a partial cutaway side view of the exemplary recloser depicted in  FIG. 2 . 
         FIG. 4B  illustrates an alternative lower terminal trunnion orientation for the recloser depicted in  FIG. 4A . 
         FIG. 5  illustrates a front side view of the exemplary recloser depicted in  FIG. 2 . 
         FIG. 6  illustrates a front side perspective view of a recloser assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application. 
         FIGS. 7 and 8  illustrate a front side perspective view and a side view, respectively, of a closing mechanism of the recloser depicted in  FIG. 6 . 
         FIGS. 9 and 10  illustrate front and rear side perspective views, respectively, of a portion of the closing mechanism shown in  FIG. 6 , as well as a phantom view of a portion of a pushrod. 
         FIG. 11  illustrates a front view of the recloser assembly depicted in  FIG. 6  that is coupled to a driver. 
         FIGS. 12 and 13  illustrate a schematic representation of portions of a recloser in closed and opened positions, respectively. 
         FIG. 14  illustrates a side view of a portion of an exemplary closing mechanism in a discharged state. 
         FIG. 15  illustrates a side view of the portion of the exemplary closing mechanism depicted in  FIG. 14  in a charged state. 
         FIG. 16  illustrates a side perspective view of a lower portion of an exemplary closing mechanism. 
         FIG. 17  illustrates a front view of an upper portion of an exemplary closing mechanism in an open, disengaged position relative to at least a pushrod of a recloser. 
         FIG. 18  illustrates a cross sectional front view of an upper portion of an exemplary closing mechanism in a closed, engaged position relative to at least a pushrod of a recloser. 
         FIG. 19  illustrates a rear side perspective view of an exemplary latch system mounted to an exemplary closing mechanism. 
         FIG. 20  illustrates a rear side perspective view of a portion of the exemplary latch system and closing mechanism depicted in  FIG. 19 . 
         FIG. 21  illustrates a rear side cutaway view of a portion of the exemplary latch system and closing mechanism depicted in  FIG. 19 . 
         FIG. 22A  illustrates a rear side perspective view exemplary recloser depicted in  FIG. 19 . 
         FIG. 22B  illustrates a cutaway view of the portion of the exemplary recloser designated within circle “A” in  FIG. 22A . 
         FIG. 23A  illustrates a side view of both a lower terminal latch plate of an exemplary latch system in a first, raised position and an exemplary closing mechanism in the uncharged state. 
         FIG. 23B  illustrates a side view of both a lower terminal latch plate of an exemplary latch system in a second, lowered position and an exemplary closing mechanism in the charged state. 
         FIG. 24  illustrates a front side view of a portion of the exemplary recloser depicted in  FIG. 2 . 
         FIG. 25  illustrates a cutaway side view of a portion of the exemplary recloser depicted in  FIG. 2 . 
         FIGS. 26A-26G  illustrate various stages of latching an open exemplary cutout mountable recloser to a cutout, as well as subsequent closing of the latched recloser, re-opening of the latched recloser, and unlatching of the recloser from the cutout. 
         FIG. 27  illustrates a second, lower terminal of an exemplary cutout mountable recloser being coupled to a lower hinge support of a cutout. 
         FIG. 28  illustrates a first, upper terminal of an exemplary cutout mountable recloser at least being engaged with an upper mounting bracket of a cutout. 
     
    
    
     The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of certain embodiments of the present application, will be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the application, there is shown in the drawings, certain embodiments. It should be understood, however, that the present application is not limited to the arrangements and instrumentalities shown in the attached drawings. Further, like numbers in the respective figures indicate like or comparable parts. 
     DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATED EMBODIMENTS 
     Certain terminology is used in the foregoing description for convenience and is not intended to be limiting. Words such as “upper,” “lower,” “top,” “bottom,” “first,” and “second” designate directions in the drawings to which reference is made. This terminology includes the words specifically noted above, derivatives thereof, and words of similar import. Additionally, the words “a” and “one” are defined as including one or more of the referenced item unless specifically noted. The phrase “at least one of” followed by a list of two or more items, such as “A, B or C,” means any individual one of A, B or C, as well as any combination thereof. 
       FIG. 1  illustrates a side view of a cutout mountable recloser  10  latched to a cutout  12  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application. The cutout  12  can, for example, be used for overhead power distribution systems. According to the illustrated embodiment, the cutout  12  includes a support bracket  14  having an upper mounting bracket  16  and a lower hinge support  18  that are coupled to opposing ends of  20   a ,  20   b  of an insulating rod  22  of the cutout  12 . Thus, according to certain embodiments, the cutout  12  can generally have a “C” shape. The insulating rod  22  can include an insulating core, such as, for example, a core constructed from a fiberglass or glass-reinforced epoxy tube, among other insulating materials, that can be coupled to insulating sheds  24 , as well as an elbow  26 . 
     As discussed below, the upper mounting bracket  16  and the lower hinge support  18  are configured to at least accommodate selective latching, as well as selective unlatching, of the recloser  10  to/from the cutout  12 . Additionally, the upper mounting bracket  16  and the lower hinge support  18  are configured to be electrically coupled to the recloser  10 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the upper mounting bracket  16  includes an upper contact  28 , a contact spring  30 , and an upper support plate  32 . The upper contact  28 , which is coupled to the upper support plate  32 , can constructed to provide an electrical contact through which primary power can be delivered to the recloser  10 . The contact spring  30  can, at least when the recloser  10  is latched to the cutout  12 , provide a tension force that can at least assist in retaining the recloser  10  latched to the cutout  12 . The lower hinge support  18  can be configured to accommodate selective rotation of the recloser  10  relative to the cutout  12 , such as, for example, rotation associated with an operator displacing the recloser  10  into at least engagement with the cutout  12  at an orientation that can accommodate subsequent latching of the recloser  10  to the cutout  12 , as shown in at least  FIG. 1  and discussed below. Further, when the recloser  10  is selectively mechanically unlatched from the cutout  12 , the lower hinge support  18  can accommodate the operator rotating the recloser  10  to the unlatched position. Additionally, at least a portion of the lower hinge support  18  can be configured to receive primary power, if any, that has flowed through the recloser  10 . 
     According to the illustrated embodiment, the cutout  12  is mounted to an associated structure, such as, for example, a utility pole or tower, among other structures, at an orientation that can assist with the selective downward rotational displacement, or a drop, of the recloser  10  from the cutout in response to an operator or other individual electing to mechanically unlatch the recloser  10  from the cutout  12 . For example, according to certain embodiments, the cutout  12  can be mounted at an acute angle relative to a corresponding ground surface such that the upper mounting bracket  16  and the lower hinge support  18  can generally outwardly extend from the insulating rod  22  in a downwardly sloping direction. Moreover, according to certain embodiments, the cutout  12  can be angularly offset in the vertical direction in a manner that can utilize at least gravitational forces and/or the weight of the recloser  10  to pivotally displace, or drop, the recloser  10  about the lower hinge support  18  after the recloser  10  has been selectively mechanically unlatched from the cutout  12  by an operator or individual. 
     Referencing  FIGS. 1-6 , the recloser  10  can include a housing  34  comprising an upper housing portion  36  and a lower housing portion  38 . Additionally, the housing  34  can generally define an interior space to house at least certain components of the recloser  10 , including, for example, at least portions of a recloser assembly  100  ( FIG. 6 ). For example, the recloser assembly  100  can include a current interrupter  102 , an electromagnetic actuator  104 , a pushrod  106 , and a closing mechanism  108 . As shown by at least  FIGS. 2 and 3 , the recloser  10  can further include a current transformer  40 , a current sensor  42 , a driver  180 , and associated electronics  44 . The electronics  44  can at least assist with the operation of the recloser  10  and/or the electromagnetic actuator  104 , and can include, for example a microprocessor and one or more energy storage devices, such as, for example, one or more capacitors or batteries, among other devices. As discussed below, during at least certain situations, the energy storage device can supply, if available, an electrical current that can be used for operation of the electromagnetic actuator  104 . The driver  180 , such as, for example, a handle, can be rotably coupled to the housing  34  and/or one or more portions of the recloser assembly  100 , as discussed below. 
     Additionally, the recloser  10  can also include a first, upper terminal  114  (H1 terminal) that is configured to securely engage the upper mounting bracket  16  when the recloser  10  is latched to the cutout  12 . Moreover, the first terminal  114  is configured to be electrically coupled to the upper contact  28  of the upper mounting bracket  16  of the cutout  12  at least when the recloser  10  is latched to the cutout  12  such that primary power can be received by the recloser  10  at the first terminal  114 . Additionally, as discussed below, the recloser  10  is configured to remain latched to the cutout  12  in the event the recloser  10  is in an open position such that the first terminal  114  remains at least in contact with the upper contact  28  of the upper mounting bracket  16  of the cutout  12 . For example, as discussed below, in the event the recloser  10  is opened, including, for example, when the electromagnetic actuator  104  has locked the recloser  10  in the open position, the recloser can remain latched to the cutout  12 , as shown, for example, in  FIG. 1 , until the recloser  10  is selectively moved or dropped to the unlatched position by the actions of an operator or technician, among other workers or individuals. 
     The recloser  10  can also include a second, lower terminal  116  (H2 terminal) that can be secured to the lower hinge support  18  of the cutout  12 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the second, lower terminal  116  can include a lower main terminal  46  and a lower terminal trunnion  48 . According to certain embodiments, the lower terminal trunnion  48  can be attached to the lower main terminal  46 , such as, for example, by a mechanical fastener  50 , including but not limited to, a bolt, screw, and/or pin, among other fasteners. Moreover, one or both of the lower main terminal  46  and the lower terminal trunnion  48  can be modular relative to the recloser  10  to at least assist in the recloser  10  being adaptable for use with a variety of different sized, shaped, and/or rated cutouts  12 . Additionally, the orientation of the lower terminal trunnion  48  relative to the lower main terminal  46  can be adjusted to further facilitate the adaptability of the recloser  10  to various cutouts  12 . For example, the lower terminal trunnion  48  can be sized or configured for different voltage ratings, thereby allowing the remainder of the recloser  10  to be useable in a variety of different rated applications. As shown by at least  FIG. 4A , according to certain embodiments, a lower terminal trunnion  48  that is configured for being securely attached to the lower main terminal  46  in a generally upward orientation relative to at least the lower main terminal  46 . Such a relative orientation of the lower terminal trunnion  48 , as shown in  FIG. 4A , can accommodate, for example, the recloser  10  being used with a cutout  12  having a 15-kilovolt (kV) rating, among other cutouts. Conversely,  FIG. 4B  illustrates another lower terminal trunnion  48  that is different than the lower terminal trunnion  48  shown in  FIG. 4A , and which is configured to be securely attached to the lower main terminal  46  in a generally downward orientation relative to at least the lower main terminal  46 . Such a relative orientation of the lower terminal trunnion  48  shown in  FIG. 4B  can accommodate, for example, the recloser  10  being used with a cutout  12  having a 27-kilovolt (kV) rating, among other cutouts. According to certain embodiments, the orientation of the lower terminal trunnion  48  relative to the lower main terminal  46  can be adjusted removal of the fastener  50  from the attachment of the lower terminal trunnion  48  to the lower main terminal  46  (if attached), adjusting the relative reorientation of the lower main terminal  46  and the lower terminal trunnion  48 , and the reattachment of the lower terminal trunnion  48  relative to the lower main terminal  46  at the adjusted relative orientation via the fastener  50 . 
     As shown by at least  FIG. 3 , according to certain embodiments, at least a portion of the second, lower terminal  116  can extend through an opening  52  in the housing  34 , and thus protrude from the housing  34 . The opening  52  of the housing  34  can therefore be coupled to a lower terminal gasket  54  that can provide a seal about the opening  52 , as well as about a portion of the second, lower terminal  116 . Moreover, the lower terminal gasket  54  can be configured to at least attempt to provide a barrier against the ingress of debris or other external matters or elements into the interior space of the housing  34 . Further, according to certain embodiments, the lower terminal gasket  54  can be generally flexible so as to accommodate the generally upward and downward pivotal displacement of at least the second, lower terminal  116 , including such pivotal displacement of the second, lower terminal  116  associated with generating tension forces selectively used to securely latch recloser  10  to the cutout  12 , as discussed below. 
     As also shown by at least  FIG. 3 , the current interrupter  102  can, when at least the current interrupter  102  is in the closed position, be electrically coupled to the current transformer  40 , such as, for example, via at least a first connector  56 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the first connector  56  can be a flexible connector, such as, for example, a wire and/or a collection of wires. The electrical current delivered to the current transformer  40  can then pass at least through the primary windings  58  of the current transformer  40 . The current transformer  40  can be electrically coupled to the second, lower terminal  116 , such as, for example via at least a second connector  60 . Similar to the first connector  56 , according to the illustrated embodiment, the second connector  60  can be a flexible connector, such as, for example, a wire and/or a collection of wires. At least a portion of the electrical current flowing through the recloser  10  can also flow through, or by, a variety of other components of the recloser  10 , including, for example, the current sensor(s)  42 , as well as the electronics  44 , which, again, can include one or more energy storage devices that can store at least a portion of the received primary electrical power for subsequent use for operating at least the electromagnetic actuator  104 . 
     According to certain embodiments, the current interrupter  102  can be coupled to the upper housing portion  36 , such as, for example, via a threaded connection. A variety of different types of current interrupters can be used as the current interrupter  102  for the recloser  10  and/or the recloser assembly  100 , including, for example, an embedded vacuum interrupter and a gas current interrupter, among other types of current interrupters. For at least purposes of discussion,  FIGS. 12 and 13  depict a schematic representation of portions of an exemplary current interrupter  102 . As shown, the current interrupter  102  can include a fixed contact  110  and a moveable contact  112 , the fixed contact  110  being electrically coupled to the first terminal  114 . Further, as previously discussed, the moveable contact  112  can be electrically coupled to the lower terminal  116  via other components of the recloser  10 . As also previously discussed, an incoming flow or supply of electricity can flow through the first terminal  114  and to the recloser assembly  100 . Accordingly, when the current interrupter  102  is in a closed position, as shown for example in  FIG. 12 , the fixed contact  110  is electrically coupled to, or otherwise in operable contact with, the moveable contact  112 , such that the incoming supply or flow of electricity can pass from the first terminal  114  and fixed contact  110  to the moveable contact  112 , and eventually to the second, lower terminal  116 . According to certain embodiments, the second terminal  116  can be operably coupled to a current transmission line, among other components. 
     Conversely, when the current interrupter  102  is in an open position, as shown for example by  FIG. 13 , the moveable contact  112  can be positioned away from the fixed contact  110  such that the moveable contact  112  is no longer electrically coupled to the fixed contact  110 . For example, in the embodiment depicted in  FIG. 13 , the fixed contact has been generally linearly displaced in a first direction (as indicated by direction “D 1 ” in  FIG. 13 ) away from the fixed contact  110  such that the moveable contact  112  is no longer electrically coupled to the fixed contact  110 , and the current interrupter is thus open. Accordingly, when the current interrupter  102  is in the open position, electricity cannot flow through the current interrupter  102 , and thus the flow of current to at least the second terminal  116  is interrupted. 
     According to the illustrated embodiment, the electromagnetic actuator  102 , which, again, can be housed within the housing  34 , can be electrically controlled to displace the moveable contact  112  away from, as well as toward, the fixed contact  110  so that the current interrupter  102  is selectively placed in the corresponding open or closed positions. While the recloser  10  can employ a variety of different types of electromagnetic actuators, according to the illustrated embodiment, the illustrated electromagnet actuator includes an actuator arm  118  that is coupled to a first end  120  of the pushrod  106 , a second end  122  of the pushrod  106  being coupled to the moveable contact  112 . While the first and second ends  120 ,  122  of the pushrod  106  can be coupled to the actuator arm  118  and the moveable contact  112 , respectively, in a variety of different manners, as shown by the schematics of  FIGS. 12 and 13 , according to the illustrated embodiment, the pushrod  106  can be coupled to each of the actuator arm  118  and the moveable contact  112  by a mechanical coupler(s)  124 . Further, according to certain embodiments, the pushrod  106  can comprise a plurality or assembly of components, devices, and/or parts. 
     According to certain embodiments, the actuator arm  118  can include an armature  126  that is constructed from an electrically conductive material, such as for example, aluminum or copper. Further, according to certain embodiments, the electromagnetic actuator  104  can include one or more primary coils  128  that can comprise a conductor that is wound in a number of turns, and which is connected to a power source  130 . For example, the primary coil(s)  128  of the electromagnetic actuator  104  can be connected to a primary power source  130  through which electrical power is provided to the recloser  10 , and/or to power source  130  in the form of one more power storage devices or components, such as, for example, one or more capacitors or a capacitor bank of the electronics associated with the recloser  10  and/or electromagnetic actuator  104 , among other storage devices and components. Additionally, according to certain embodiments, rather than including an armature  126 , the actuator arm  118  can include coils that are wound in a direction opposite to that of the primary coils  128  of the electromagnetic actuator  104 , and which can be electrically coupled to the power source  130 . 
     When the electromagnetic actuator  104  is to open the current interrupter  102 , such as, for example, upon detection of a fault current, the power source  130  can provide a current that flows through the primary coil(s)  128  of the electromagnetic actuator  104  in a manner that generates a relatively strong magnetic field around the primary coil(s)  128 . The generated magnetic field can induce eddy currents in the armature  126  of the actuator arm  118  in a manner that repels, or otherwise displaces, via an electromagnetic force, the armature  126  generally in the first direction (“D 1 ” in  FIG. 13 ) and away from the primary coil(s)  128 . As the actuator arm  118  is coupled to the moveable contact  112  via the pushrod  106 , such displacement of the armature  126  can facilitate displacement of the moveable contact  112  away from the fixed contact  110  to open the current interrupter  102 , as shown in  FIG. 13 . 
     The distance the pushrod  106 , and thus at least the moveable contact  112 , can be displaced in the first direction (as indicated by direction “D 1 ” in  FIG. 13 ), can be limited in a variety of different manners, including, for example, by the relatively secure attachment of a limiting body  132  to at least a portion of the pushrod  106  relative to a portion of the electromagnetic actuator  104 , as shown for example, in at least  FIGS. 6 and 11 . Moreover, when the pushrod  106  is being displaced generally in the first direction when current interrupter  102  is being opened, the limiting body  132  can be moved into contact with the electromagnetic actuator  104 , such as, for example, a housing  134  of the electromagnetic actuator  104 , among other portions of the electromagnetic actuator  104 , which can prevent further displacement of at least the pushrod  106  in the first direction. 
     According to certain embodiments, after facilitating the opening of the current interrupter  102 , current provided by the power source  130  can flow through the primary coil(s)  128  in a manner or direction that attracts the armature  126  toward the primary coil(s)  128 . Such displacement of the armature  126 , and thus the pushrod  106  and the moveable contact  112  coupled thereto, can generally be in a second linear direction (as indicated by “D 2 ” in  FIG. 12 ) so that the moveable contact  112  can be moved to a position at which the moveable contact  112  becomes electrically coupled with the fixed contact  110 . As previously discussed, with the moveable contact  112  electrically coupled to the fixed contact  110 , the current interrupter  102  can again be in the closed position, as generally indicated in  FIG. 12 . 
     In certain situations, when the current interrupter  102  is in the open position, the power source  130  may be unavailable, or otherwise may have insufficient power to facilitate displacement, via operation of the electromagnetic actuator  104 , of at least the pushrod  106  in the second direction. Further, with the current interrupter  102  opened for a certain duration of time, energy storage devices, such as, for example, one or more capacitors or capacitor banks of the power source  130 , can be depleted such that insufficient current is unavailable to operate the electromagnetic actuator  104  in a manner that can facilitate the closing of the opened current interrupter  102 . In such situations, the closing mechanism  108  can, as discussed below, be operated to release mechanical energy that is stored by the closing mechanism  108  to close the recloser  10 , and, moreover, close the current interrupter  102  via mechanical, rather than magnetic, displacement of the pushrod  106 . Such closing of the current interrupter  102  can, if primary power is available, facilitate a supply of energy for storage by the power source  130  and/or for operation of the electromagnetic actuator  104  such that the electromagnetic actuator  104  can subsequently, in a relatively short time period, be capable of re-opening the closed current interrupter  102 . Thus, as discussed below, in addition to being configured to mechanically close the opened recloser  10 , and more specifically the current interrupter  102 , at least a portion of the closing mechanism  108  can also be configured to relatively quickly be displaced to a position that prevents the closing mechanism  108  from interfering with potential subsequent reopening of the current interrupter  102  by operation of the electromagnetic actuator  104 . 
     As shown in at least  FIGS. 6 and 11 , according to the illustrated embodiment, the closing mechanism  108  can include opposing first and second closer brackets  136   a ,  136   b . According to the illustrated embodiment, one or both of the first and second closer brackets  136   a ,  136   b  can include a sidewall  138 , a first attachment flange  140   a , and a second attachment flange  140   b , the sidewall  138  being generally positioned between the first and second attachment flanges  140   a ,  140   b . Further, the first and second attachment flanges  140   a ,  140   b  can generally extend outwardly from upper and lower portions, respectively, of the sidewall  138 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the first and second attachment flanges  140   a ,  140   b  can generally be orthogonal to the sidewall  138 . Additionally, the first and second attachment flanges  140   a ,  140   b  can be configured to attach the closing mechanism  108  to other components and/or brackets  136   a ,  136   b  of the recloser  10 , among other components. For example, according to certain embodiments, the first and second attachment flanges  140   a ,  140   b  can include one or more through-holes  142  sized to receive insertion of a mechanical fastener, such as, for example, a bolt, screw, pin, and/or nut, among other fasteners. Additionally, according to certain embodiments, one or more of the through-holes  142  can include an internal thread. 
     According to certain embodiments, the first closer bracket  136   a  can be coupled at one or more locations to the second closer bracket  136   b . For example, as shown in at least  FIG. 6 , the first closer bracket  136   a  can be attached to the second closer bracket  136   b  by one or more extension members  144  that passes through apertures in the first and second closer brackets  136   a ,  136   b . In the illustrated embodiment, opposing ends of the extension member  144  can be threadingly secured to a nut, among other manners or attachment. Further, the extension member(s)  144  can be sized to separate the first and second closer brackets  136   a ,  136   b  by a predetermined distance. However, the first and second closer brackets  136   a ,  136   b  can be secured relative to each other in a variety of other manners. 
     The sidewall  138  of the first and second closer brackets  136   a ,  136   b  can include and an outer surface  146  and an inner surface  148 . The inner surfaces  148  of the sidewalls  138  of the first and second closer brackets  136   a ,  136   b  can generally define an interior region  150  of the closing mechanism  108  that houses at least a portion components of the closing mechanism  108  that can selectively physically engage or contact at least a portion of the pushrod  106  to mechanically displace the pushrod  106  in a the second direction (a generally indicated by direction “D 2 ” in  FIG. 12 ) to a position that closes the current interrupter  102 , as discussed below. Additionally, the outer surface  146  of one or both of the first and second closer brackets  136   a ,  136   b  can generally be adjacent to at least a portion of a linkage system  152  of the closing mechanism  108  that can store, as well as release, the mechanical force used to displace the pushrod  106  to facilitate the closing of an opened current interrupter  102 . 
     For at least purposes of discussion, the linkage system  152  is discussed below with respect to the first closer bracket  136   a . However, according to certain embodiments, the below discussed a similar linkage system  152  can also, or, optionally, alternatively, be positioned about the second closer bracket  136   b . Thus, as indicated by at least  FIGS. 6 and 11 , according to certain embodiments, linkage systems  152  can be positioned adjacent to the outer surfaces  146  of the sidewalls  138  of both the first and second closer brackets  136   a ,  136   b . According to certain embodiments, each linkage system  152  can include a secondary latch lever  154 , a driving fork  156 , a link guide  158 , a spring arm  160 , a release link  162 , a guide body  164 , a biasing element  166 , a close latch  168 , a main bracket  170 , and a release bracket  172 . 
     The driving fork  156  is rotably coupled to the sidewall  138 . According to certain embodiments, the driving fork  156  can rotate about a central axis  174  ( FIG. 7 ) that is generally perpendicular to the above-discussed first and second linear directions of displacement of the pushrod  106 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the driving fork  156  can have an outwardly radially extending first leg  176   a , second leg  176   b , and third leg  176   c . Further, one or more of the first, second, and third legs  176   a - c  can have a different length than at least another leg  176   a - c . As shown in at least  FIGS. 7 and 8 , according to the illustrated embodiment, the first, second, and third legs  176   a - c  can be arranged to provide the driving fork  156  with a generally triangular shape. 
     The driving fork  156  can also include, or be coupled to, a driven hub  178  that is configured for selective coupling of the driving fork  156  with the driver  180 , such as, for example, a handle. For example, the driven hub  178  can have a configuration that accommodates mating engagement of the driven hub  178  with the driver  180  such that rotational displacement of the driver  180  can be translated to the driving fork  156  via the driven hub  178 . According to certain embodiments, the driven hub  178  is a non-round protrusion, such as, for example, a protrusion having at least one outer flat side edge such that rotation of the driver  180  can be translated to rotational displacement of at least the driven hub  178 . While the driver  180  illustrated in  FIG. 11  is depicted as a handle that engages a single driver, as shown in at least  FIG. 5 , the driver  180  can have a variety of other configurations, shapes, and sizes, including, for example, a driver  180  that can simultaneously engage a driven hub  178  of two linkage systems  152 , one of each linkage systems  152  being adjacent to outer surfaces of opposing closer brackets  136   a ,  136   b , as well as be pivotally coupled to the housing  34 , such as, for example, the lower housing portion  38 . Additionally, according to certain embodiments, the driver  180  can be indirectly coupled to the driven hub  178 . For example, a portion of the driver  180  external to the inner region of the housing  34  of the recloser  10  can be connected to a first end of a shaft, the second end of the shaft being coupled to the driven hub  178 . Further, such rotational displacement of the driver  180  can include, for example, lifting the driver  180  from a lower position, such as, for example, a vertical positioned generally aligned with or below the electromagnetic actuator  104 , in a direction generally toward of the current interrupter  102  and/or pulling the driver  180  from an upper position, such as, for example a vertical position generally aligned with or above the current interrupter  102 , in a direction generally toward the electromagnetic actuator  104 . 
     The first leg  176   a  of the driving fork  156  can be coupled to a secondary biasing element  182 , such as, for example, a spring, that can be configured to assist in biasing the driving fork  156  to a neutral position, as shown, for example, in at least  FIGS. 7 and 8 . According to certain embodiments, a first end of the secondary biasing element  182  can include a hook or other attachment structure that can be relatively securely coupled to the first leg  176   a , such as, for example, extend into an aperture or through-hole in the first leg  176   a  to securely engage an adjacent portion of the first leg  176   a . A second, opposing end  188  of the secondary biasing element  182  can be attached to a portion of the first closer bracket  136   a , such as, for example, coupled to the first attachment flange  140   a . For example, the second end  188  of the secondary biasing element  182  can extend through a through-hole  142  in the first attachment flange  140   a  and securely engage an adjacent portion of the first attachment flange  140   a.    
     As shown by at least  FIGS. 7 and 8 , according to the illustrated embodiment, when the driving fork  156  is in the neutral position, the first leg  176   a  outwardly extends in a direction that is generally parallel to the path of linear displacement of the pushrod  106  when the current interrupter  102  is being opened and/or closed. As discussed below, and in relation to at least the orientation depicted in  FIG. 8 , in at least certain situations, the driving fork  156  can be rotably displaced in a first, counterclockwise direction (as indicated by “R 1 ” in  FIG. 8 ), or, alternatively, and a second, clockwise direction (as indicated by “R 1 ” in  FIG. 8 ), in response to a rotational force being translated to the driving fork  156  via operation of the driver  180 , and/or in response to a rotational force(s) generated during at least operation of the closing mechanism  108 . In such situations, upon the removal of such rotational forces and/or such rotational forces being insufficient to overcome the biasing force of the secondary biasing element  182 , the secondary biasing element  182  can provide a force(s) that returns the driving fork  156  generally back to the neutral position. 
     Additionally, as also discussed below, the second leg  176   b  of the drive fork  156  can be pivotally coupled to a first end  184  of the release link  162 , while the third leg  176   c  can be coupled to the link guide  158 . For example, according to certain embodiments, a guide pin  186  can extend through a through-hole of, or otherwise project from, each of the second and third legs  176   b ,  176   c  in a manner that rotably couples the second and third legs  176   b ,  176   c  to the secondary latch lever  162  and the link guide  158 , respectively. 
     As shown in at least  FIGS. 7-10 , the link guide  158  can include a first end  190 , a second end  192 , and an elongated guide slot  194 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the link guide  158  has a generally curved or arced shape. The elongated guide slot  194  can extend between a first slot end  196  and a second slot end  198 , the first slot end  196  being in relatively close proximity to, or otherwise generally adjacent to, the first end  190  of the link guide  158 . Further, at least the elongated guide slot  194  can have generally curved or arced shaped that follows the arcuate path of travel of the third leg  176   c  associated with the rotational displacement of the driving fork  156 . For example, according to certain embodiments, the elongated guide slot  194  can have a curved shape such that the guide pin  186  that is coupled to the third leg  176   c  and which is positioned within the elongated guide slot  194  can travel between the first and second slot ends  196 ,  198  of the elongated guide slot  194  as the driving fork  156  is rotated while the link guide  158  remains relatively static. Further, according to such an embodiment, the first slot end  196  can be positioned such that when the driving fork  156  is rotated in the first, counterclockwise direction, as shown in relation to the orientation of the linkage system  152  depicted in at least  FIG. 8 , the guide pin  186  can be displaced to a position at which the guide pin  186  can exert a force against the link guide  158  at or around the first slot end  196  that facilitates at least similar pivotal displacement of the link guide  158  in the first, counterclockwise direction. Similarly, the second slot end  198  can be positioned such that when the driving fork  156  is rotated in the second, clockwise direction, the guide pin  186  can be displaced to a position at which the guide pin  186  can generally be positioned at or around the second slot end  198  such that the guide pin  186  is not positioned to interfere with subsequent displacement of the link guide  158  as the link guide  158  is subsequently displaced relative the guide pin  186 . 
     The link guide  158  can also be pivotally coupled to the spring arm  160 . More specifically, according to the illustrated embodiment, the second end  192  of the link guide  158  can be pivotally coupled, such as, for example, by an arm pin  200 , to the spring arm  160  at or around a first end  202  of the spring arm  160 . According to certain embodiments, the arm pin  200  can be a pin or mechanical fastener that extends at least partially through orifices of the link guide  158  and spring arm  160 . Alternatively, according to other embodiments, the arm pin  200  can be a protrusion of one of the link guide  158  and spring arm  160  that is received in an opening in the other of the link guide  158  and spring arm  160 . 
     The spring arm  160 , at or around a second end  208  of the spring arm  160 , can also be pivotally coupled to a release bracket shaft  204  ( FIGS. 9 and 16 ) such that the spring arm  160  is pivotable relative to at least the sidewall  138  of the adjacent closer bracket  136   a ,  136   b  about a central axis  206  ( FIG. 7 ). According to certain embodiments, at least one of the spring arm  160 , the release bracket shaft  204 , and/or other associated coupling device(s), including, for example, a pin or bolt, among other devices or components, can extend through an aperture in the sidewall(s)  138  of the adjacent closer bracket  136   a ,  136   b . Further, the central axis  206  about which at least the spring arm  160  pivotally rotates relative to the adjacent closer bracket  136   a ,  136   b  can be generally parallel to the central axis  174  about which the link guide  158  rotates relative to the adjacent closer bracket  136   a ,  136   b.    
     The spring arm  160  can also be pivotally coupled to a first end  209  of the guide body  164 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the guide body  164  includes a base  210  and a guide rod  212 , the base  210  being generally positioned around at least the first end  209  of the guide body  164 , and the guide rod  212  generally extending from the base  210 . The guide rod  212  can have an outer size, such as, for example, a diameter or width, that can accommodate placement of the biasing element  166 , such as, for example, a spring, about, or around, at least a portion of the guide rod  212 . For example, an inner size, such as, for example, an inner diameter, of the biasing element  166  can be sized relative to a corresponding outer size of the guide rod  212  such that the biasing element  166  can be positioned about or over, as well as capable of being generally linearly displaced along, at least a portion of the guide rod  212 . Additionally, the base  210  can have a size, such as, for example, a width, that is at least as large as, if not larger than, the inner diameter of the biasing element  166  such that a wall of the base  210  that is adjacent to the biasing element  166  provides a first shoulder  214  that can support the biasing element  166  and/or provide interference to at least assist in retaining the biasing element  166  on the guide rod  212 . Further, the first shoulder  214 , as well as a portion of the main bracket  170  can be positioned to at least compress or charge the biasing element  166  such that, when the biasing element  166  is discharged, the biasing element  166  can provide a force used to displace the pushrod to a position that closes an open current interrupter  102 , as discussed below. 
     According to the illustrated embodiment, a portion of the guide body  164  that is generally approximate to a second end  216  of the guide body  164  can be sized to accommodate at least a portion of the guide body  164  being slidingly coupled to the main bracket  170 . Further, according to the illustrated embodiment, the main bracket  170  includes a bracket body  218  and a pair of sidewalls  220 . The bracket body  218  can generally extend in the interior region  150  of the closing mechanism  108  at least a portion of the distance between the inner surfaces  148  of the first and second closer brackets  136   a ,  136   b . Each sidewall  220  of the main bracket  170  can include an arm  222  that extends from the interior region  150  of the closing mechanism  108  and through an aperture  224  in the sidewall  138  such that the arm  222  can be coupled to the guide body  164 . The aperture  224  in the sidewall  138  can be sized to accommodate displacement of the main bracket  170  that is associated with the pushrod  106  being displaced to a position that closes the opened current interrupter  102 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the arm  222  includes an orifice  226  that receives slideable placement of at least a portion of the guide rod  212 . Further, similar to the base  210 , the arm  222  can have a size, such as, for example, a width, that is at least as large as, if not larger than, the inner diameter of the biasing element  166  such that that arm  222  provides a second shoulder  228  that provides interference for at least assisting in retaining the biasing element  166  on the guide rod  212 . When charged, the biasing element  166  can be compressed or otherwise charged between the first shoulder  214  of the guide body  164  and the second shoulder  228  of the arm  222 . Additionally, as discussed below, rotational displacement of the guide body  164  can facilitate rotational displacement of the main bracket  170 , as rotation of the guide rod  212  can exert a force against at least a portion of the arm  222  at or around the orifice  226  that can translate a rotational force to the main bracket  170 . 
     As shown by at least  FIG. 16 , the main bracket  170  can be coupled to the spring arm  160  by a secondary biasing element  183 . According to the illustrated embodiment, a first end  185  of the secondary mechanical biasing element  183  can extend through a portion of an opening  187  in the arm  222  of the sidewall  220  of the main bracket  170  and relatively securely engage a surface of the arm  222 . A second end  189  of the secondary mechanical biasing element  183  can be coupled to another portion of the linkage system  152 , such as, for example, a portion of a pin  191  that is coupled to the spring arm  160  in the general vicinity of the second end  208  of the spring arm  160 . Further, according to the illustrated embodiment, the secondary mechanical biasing element  183 , such as, for example, a spring, can provide a generally downward biasing force that biases at least the arm  222  of the main bracket  170  toward the spring arm  160 , and moreover, seeks to at least attempt to provide a generally downward force against the arm  222  that can, after the closing mechanism  108  has been discharged, at least assist in displacing the main bracket  170  and components coupled thereto to a location(s) that prevents or minimizes the closing mechanism  108  from interfering with displacement of the pushrod  106  that may be associated with operation of the electromagnetic actuator  104 , as discussed below. 
     As previously discussed, the second leg  176   b  of the driving fork  156  can be pivotally coupled to a first end  184  of the release link  162 . As shown in at least  FIG. 15 , according to the illustrated embodiment, a first portion  230  of the release link  162  can extend along a first axis  232 , while a second portion  234  of the release link  162  extends along a second axis  236 , the first and second axes  232 ,  236  generally intersecting to form an obtuse angle. A second end  238  of the release link  162  can include a generally elongated release slot  240  that is sized to receive insertion of a release pin  242  that is coupled to the release bracket  172 . As shown in at least  FIGS. 14 and 15 , the release slot  240  can extend from a first end  244  to a second end  246 . Further, the release pin  242  can be positioned in an elongated bracket slot  250  in the closer bracket  136   a ,  136   b  that extends between a first end  252  and a second end  254 , as shown, for example, in  FIGS. 14 and 15 . As the driving fork  156  is rotated in the first, counterclockwise direction relative to the orientation of the linkage system  152  shown in  FIG. 8 , the release link  162  is displaced such that the second end  246  of the elongated release slot  240  can contact the release pin  242  and generally linearly displace the release pin  242  toward the first end  250  of the elongated bracket slot  248 . Such displacement of the release pin  242  can facilitate rotation of the release bracket  172  about the release bracket shaft  204  in a second, clockwise direction such that the release bracket  172  is displaced from a latch position to an unlatched position in which the release bracket  172  disengaged from a locking engagement with the main bracket  170 , as discussed below. 
     According to the illustrated embodiment, the release bracket  172  includes sidewalls  292  positioned on opposing sides of a body portion  294  of the release bracket  172 . Further, the sidewalls  292  can include apertures through which the release bracket shaft  204  extends, the release bracket  172  being rotatable about the release bracket shaft  204 . Additionally, as shown by at least  FIGS. 7 and 16 , according to the illustrated embodiment, the sidewall  292  can include a leg portion  296  that can extend from each sidewall  292 , a portion of each leg portion  296  being positioned within the interior region  150  of the closing mechanism  108 . According to the illustrated embodiment, a leg portion  296  is positioned generally adjacent to inner surface  148  of the sidewall  138  of each closer bracket  136   a ,  136   b . Additionally, each leg portion  296  can include, or be coupled to, the release pin  242  such that displacement of the release pin  242  about at least a portion of the elongated bracket slot  248  can cause rotation of the release bracket  172  about the release bracket shaft  204 . 
     At least a portion of the linkage system  152  is coupled to a closer body  254  that is configured to selectively, via operation of the closing mechanism  108 , physically contact and displace the pushrod  106  in manner that facilitates the closing of an open current interrupter  102 . According to such an embodiment, when activated, the linkage system  152  can trigger the closer body  254  to be displaced from a first position, as shown in at least  FIGS. 11 and 17 , to a second position, as shown for example, in  FIG. 18 , as well as release stored mechanical energy, such that the closer body  254  contacts the pushrod  106  in a manner that displaces the pushrod  106  to a position that can facilitate closing of the open current interrupter  102  as the closer body  254  is displaced to the second position. As discussed below, such displacement of the main bracket  170  and closer body  254 , as well as the associated fore to relatively rapidly displace the pushrod  106 , can be provided, at least in part, by activation or discharging of the mechanical biasing element  166 , and, moreover, provided by a force(s) at least associated with the mechanical biasing element  166  transitioning from a compressed state to a decompressed state. 
     The closer body  254  can have a variety of different shapes and configurations. For example, according to certain embodiments, the closer body  254  can be a projection that extends from, or is otherwise coupled to, the main bracket  170 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the closer body  254  is a roller  256  that is coupled to the sidewall(s)  220  of the main bracket  170 , such as, for example, by a closer fastener  258 , including, for example, a screw, pin, or bolt, among other fasteners. According to the illustrated embodiment, as the closer body  254  is coupled to the main bracket  170 , the displacement of the closer body  254  from the first position to the second position can proceed along a curved or arced path of travel that is generally similar to the rotational movement of the main bracket  170 . Thus, in an effort to at least minimize the degree of impact or jolt associated with the closer body  254  being delivered into physical contact with the pushrod  106 , at least an outer the portion of the closer body  254 , namely a contact surface  260  of the closer body  254 , that can come into contact with the pushrod  106  via operation of the closing mechanism  108 , and which provides a location for the transmission of the displacement force to the pushrod  106 , can have a curved or arced shape. Thus, for example, according to embodiments in which the closer body  254  is a roller, the contact surface  260  can be a portion of the outer circular surface of the roller  256 . 
     According to the illustrated embodiment, when being moved to the second position, the contact surface  260  of the closer body  254  can selectively engage one or more protrusions or projections of the pushrod  106 . For example, as shown by at least  FIG. 18 , according to the illustrated embodiment, the pushrod  106  can include a flange  262  that is generally orthogonal to the central longitudinal axis of the pushrod  106 , and, moreover, is generally orthogonal to the direction of travel of the pushrod  106  in the first and second directions, as indicated by directions “D 1 ” and “D 2 ” in  FIGS. 13 and 12 , respectively. According to the illustrated embodiment, the flange  262  can outwardly extend away from the central longitudinal axis of the pushrod  106  by a distance that provides a clearance away from other relatively adjacent portions of the pushrod  106  such that the closer body  254  can be positioned to be operably moved into contact with the flange  262  without contacting other portions of the pushrod  106 . 
     The main bracket  170  and the release bracket  172  can each include, or be coupled to, portions of a main latch  264  that is configured to selectively lockingly engage the main bracket  170  to the release bracket  172 . For example, according to the illustrated embodiment, an upper latch member or portion  266  of the main latch  264  that extends from a lower wall  268  of the bracket body  218  of the main bracket  170  can matingly engage a lower latch member or portion  270  of the main latch  264  that extends from an upper wall  272  of the release bracket  172 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the upper and lower latch members  266 ,  270  are curved shaped projections, extensions, hooks, and/or arms, among other configurations or components, that can lockingly engage each other when the closing mechanism  108  is at least in a charged state or condition. As shown in at least  FIG. 16 , according to certain embodiments, inner surfaces of the upper and lower latch members  266 ,  270  can lockingly engage each other. Such locking engagement can retain the main bracket  170  at a position associated with the closer body  254  being at the above-discussed first position, as shown, for example, by  FIG. 11 . However, as discussed below, at least when the closer body  254  is to be released from the first position, and, moreover, when the closer body  254  is to move to the second position so as to facilitate displacement of the pushrod  106  to a position that closes the opened current interrupter  102 , the release bracket  172  can be displaced away from the main bracket  170  in a manner that separates the lower latch member  270  from the upper latch member  266 . For example, with respect to at least the orientation depicted in  FIG. 8 , as the release bracket  172  is rotated in the first, counterclockwise direction about the release bracket shaft  204 , the lower latch member  270  can be displaced to a position that no longer engages the upper latch member  266 , thereby unlocking the main latch  264 . With the main latch  264  unlocked, the lower latch member  270  is not positioned to prevent the operable displacement of the main bracket  170 , and the main bracket  170  can be rotably displaced such that the closer body  254  can be displaced to the second position, as shown, for example, by  FIG. 18 . 
     As the main bracket  170  is rotably displaced such that the closer body  254  can be displaced to the second position, the closer fastener  258  or other projection or protrusion extending from or otherwise coupled to the main bracket  170  is similarly rotably displaced. As shown by at least  FIGS. 8, 14, and 15 , according to the illustrated embodiment the closer fastener  258  extends through an aperture  274  in the sidewall  138  of the closer bracket  136   a ,  136   b . Moreover, the aperture  274  can be sized to accommodate movement of the closer fastener  258  associated with the displacement of the main bracket  170 . Further, as the closer fastener  258  is displaced via displacement of the main bracket  170 , the closer fastener  258  can slidingly engage the secondary latch lever  154  such that the closer fastener  258  exerts a force against the secondary latch lever  154 , such as, for example, along or around a portion of the secondary latch lever  154 , in the general vicinity of the first end  276  of the secondary latch lever  154 . As the closer fastener  258  is moved with the displacement of the main bracket  170 , the force exerted by the closer fastener  258  on the secondary latch lever  154  can cause the secondary latch lever  154  to rotate. Moreover, a second end  278  of the secondary latch lever  154  can be securely coupled to a lever spindle  280  that is coupled to the sidewall  138  of the adjacent closer bracket  136   a ,  136   b  and/or the close latch  168 . Accordingly, the displacement of the closer fastener  258  can, via at least engagement of the closer fastener  258  with the latch lever  154 , cause the secondary latch lever  154  to rotate generally about a central longitudinal axis  284  ( FIG. 16 ) of the lever spindle  280 , and cause similar rotational displacement of at least the lever spindle  280 . 
     The lever spindle  280  can also be coupled to a second end  282  ( FIG. 16 ) of the close latch  168  such that rotation of the lever spindle  280  can facilitate rotatable displacement of the close latch  168  generally in the same direction. According to the illustrated embodiment, a first end  284  of the close latch  168  can include a groove or recess  286  having a shape that can facilitate the close latch  168  selectively lockingly engaging at least a portion of the first end  202  of the spring arm  160 . Further, according to certain embodiments, in an effort to facilitate the locking engagement between the close latch  168  and the spring arm  160 , the first end  202  of the spring arm  160  can also include a groove or recess  288  ( FIG. 8 ) and/or a corresponding projection or protrusion  290  ( FIG. 10 ) that provides the spring arm  160  with a shape that can enhance the selective locking engagement between the close latch  168  and the spring arm  160 . Additionally, according to certain embodiments, a mechanical biasing element, such as, for example a torsion spring, among other biasing elements, can be operably coupled to the close latch  68  in a manner that biases the close latch  168  to a position at which the close latch  168  can lockingly engage the spring arm  160 . For example, according to certain embodiments, a torsion spring can be coupled to, or otherwise in operable engagement with, the lever spindle  280  such that the torsion spring provides a force that seeks to bias the close latch  168  to a position that facilitates locking engagement of the close latch  168  with the spring arm  160 . For example, with respect to the orientation of the linkage system  152  depicted in  FIG. 8 , the torsion spring can provide a force that generally biases the close latch  168  in the clockwise, or second, rotational direction, as indicated by the rotational direction “R 2 ” in  FIG. 8 . 
     As discussed below, when the closing mechanism  108  is in a charged state, a portion of the spring arm  160  can be lockingly engaged with the close latch  168 . For example, as shown in at least  FIG. 15 , when the closing mechanism  108  is in the charged state, the close latch  168  can be at an angular orientation such that close latch  168  engages the spring  160  in a manner that prevents the spring arm  160  from rotating in the counterclockwise direction. However, as illustrated by at least  FIG. 14 , upon rotation of the close latch  168  in the counterclockwise direction, such as, for example, upon rotation of the lever spindle  280  via displacement of the secondary latch lever  154  when the closing mechanism  108  is changing from the charged state to the discharged state, the close latch  168  may disengage from the locking engagement with the spring arm  160 , and thus the spring arm  160  can, at least with respect to the orientation of the linkage system  152  depicted in  FIG. 8 , be rotated in the first, counterclockwise direction. 
     Referencing  FIGS. 19-23B , the closing mechanism  108  can include, or otherwise be coupled to, a latch system  300  that is connected to the second, lower terminal  116 . According to certain embodiments, the latch system  300  can also be coupled to the linkage system  152  of the closing mechanism  108 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the latch system  300  can include a lower terminal latch plate  302  and a lower terminal latch  304 . 
     The lower terminal latch plate  302  includes a plate portion  306  and one or more latch plate arms  308 . The plate portion  306  can comprise one or more plates that generally extend from, or between, the closer brackets  136   a ,  136   b  of the closing mechanism  108 . According to certain embodiments, at least a portion of the plate portion  306  can be sized and/or positioned to abut an end surface  137  of the closer brackets  136   a ,  136   b , as shown, for example, in  FIG. 20 , such that the closer brackets  136   a ,  136   b  provide a stop or barrier that limits the degree to which the lower terminal latch plate  302  can be rotably displaced in at least one, if not both, rotational directions. 
     The plate portion  306  can further include one or more apertures  310  that are each configured to receive placement of a latch body  312  of the lower terminal latch  304  in connection with locking the lower terminal latch plate  302  in at least one of the first, raised position, as shown in  FIG. 23A , and the second, lowered position, as shown in  FIG. 23B . Additionally, as shown by at least  FIGS. 19 and 20 , the plate portion  306  can also include an opening  314  that can be configured to receive a mechanical fastener  316  ( FIG. 22B ) for securing the lower main terminal  46  of the second, lower terminal  116  to the plate portion  306 , and/or which can be coupled to, or receive, a portion of the second connector  60  that is coupled to the current transformer  40  and which is used to deliver electrical current to the second, lower terminal  116 . 
     According to the illustrated embodiment, the lower terminal latch plate  302  includes a pair of opposing latch plate arms  308 , each latch plate arm  308  extending from opposing ends of the plate portion  306 . While  FIG. 21  illustrates a single latch plate arm  308  from one end of the plate portion  306 , another latch plate arm  308  at the opposite end of the plate portion  306  can have a similar configuration. Each latch plate arm  308  of the lower terminal latch plate  302  can include an orifice  318  that can accommodate pivotable displacement of the lower terminal latch plate  302  about a driven shaft  320  between the first, raised position, and the second, lowered position, as shown in  FIGS. 23A and 23B , respectively. Further, according to certain embodiments, the lower terminal latch plate  302  can be biased to the first, raised position, such as, for example, via a biasing force(s) provided by one or more mechanical biasing elements, including, but not limited to, one or more springs. 
     According to the illustrated embodiment, the driven shaft  320 , about which the lower terminal latch plate  302  can rotate, can include, be, or be coupled to the driven hub  178 . Thus, the driven shaft  320  can generally be directly rotated via rotation of the driver  180  when the driver  180  is operably engaged with the driven hub  178 . Further, according to certain embodiments, the driving fork  156  can be mounted to the driven shaft  320  in a manner that facilitates rotation of the driving fork  156  as the driven shaft  320  is rotated. Thus, according to certain embodiments, the driven shaft  320  provides the central axis  174  ( FIG. 7 ) about which the driving fork  156  can rotate. 
     As shown in at least  FIG. 21 , at least portions of the driven shaft  320  can have a non-round outer shape, including, for example, an outer shape that includes one or more flattened surfaces. The driving fork  156  can have a similar, mating shape such that the driving fork  156  can be rotated directly via rotation of the driven shaft  320 . However, according to certain embodiments, the orifices  318  of the latch plate arms  308  of the lower terminal latch plate  302  can have a shape, such as, for example, a round shape, such that the lower terminal latch plate  302  is not directly rotated via rotation of the driven shaft  320 . Instead, as discussed below, the lower terminal latch plate  302  can be rotated between the first, raised position ( FIG. 23A ) and the second, lowered position ( FIG. 23B ) in response to the application of a force against the lower terminal latch plate  302  transmitted by to the lower terminal latch plate  302  via the rotational displacement of one or more latch release brackets  324  that are rotably displaced by the driven shaft  320 . 
     The lower terminal latch  304  includes a latch panel  325  and at least one latch arm  326 , each latch arm  326  having a lever portion  328  and a latch portion  330 . The latch portion  330  can include the one or more of the previously discussed latch bodies  312  that are configured to be received in an aperture  310  in the plate portion  306  of the lower terminal latch plate  302  in a manner that can at least assist in securing the lower terminal latch plate  302  in at least one of the first, raised position and the second, lowered position. 
     The lower terminal latch  304  can be rotated about the lever spindle  280 . For example, the latch arm(s)  326  can include an orifice  332  that is sized to receive placement of at least a portion of the lever spindle  280 . However, unlike the close latch  168  and the secondary latch lever  154 , according to certain embodiments, the lower terminal latch  304  can be rotated about the lever spindle  280  independent of the rotation, if any, of the lever spindle  280 . Thus, according to certain embodiments, the outer surface lever spindle  280  can include one or more non-round shapes, such as, for example, one or more flat sides, and the close latch  168  and the secondary latch lever  154  similar shaped mating openings, while the orifice(s)  332  of the latch arm(s)  326  can have a generally rounded shape so that the lower terminal latch  304  is not directly rotated by rotation of the lever spindle  280 . 
     According to certain embodiments, the lower terminal latch  304  can be biased in a direction that facilitates the lower terminal latch  304  lockingly engaging the lower terminal latch plate  302  at least when the lower terminal latch plate  302  is at the second, lowered position. For example, referencing the orientation of at least the latch system  300  depicted in  FIG. 23A , the lower terminal latch  304  generally rotates in a first rotational direction (as designated by “R 1 ” in  FIG. 23A ) as the lower terminal latch plate  302  is displaced from the first, raised position ( FIG. 23A ) to the second, lowered position ( FIG. 23B ). Thus, according to certain embodiments, the lower terminal latch  304  can be biased in the first rotational direction such that, when the lower terminal latch plate  302  is displaced to the second, lowered position, the lower terminal latch  304  is also similarly displaced so that the lower terminal latch  304  can at least assist in securing the lower terminal latch plate  302  at the second, lowered position. As previously discussed, such latching or securing of the lower terminal latch plate  302  can include the latch body(ies)  312  of the lower terminal latch  304  being inserted into the aperture(s)  310  of the lower terminal latch plate  302  while the lower terminal latch plate  302  is at the second, lowered position. 
     Such biasing of the lower terminal latch  304  can be attained in a variety of different manners, including, for example, via the use of one or more mechanical biasing elements, such as, but not limited to, one or more springs. For example, according to certain embodiments, the lower terminal latch  304  can be biased in the first rotational direction (as designated by “R 1 ” in  FIG. 23A ) by a first end of a torsional spring, while a second end of the torsional spring can bias a close latch  168  of a generally adjacent linkage system  152  in the second, opposite rotational direction (as designated by “R 2 ” in  FIG. 23A ). 
     Referencing  FIGS. 20, 21, 24, and 25 , according to the illustrated embodiments, the one or more latch release brackets  324  can generally have an “L” shape, and be pivotally displaceable between a first position and a second position via rotation of the driven shaft  320 . Moreover, according to the illustrated embodiment, each latch release bracket  324  can have an upper portion  334  and a lower portion  336 , the upper portion  334  being generally orthogonal to the lower portion  336  and oriented relative to the closing mechanism  108  so as to be in a generally inwardly extending direction toward the interior region  150  of the closing mechanism  108 . The lower portion  336  of the release bracket  324  can include an orifice  338  ( FIG. 25 ) that matingly engages the driven shaft  320 . For example, as shown in  FIG. 25 , the orifice  338  of the release bracket  324  can have a non-round shape similar to the shape of the driven shaft  320  such that the latch release bracket(s)  324  can be directly rotated between the first position and the second position via rotation of the driven shaft  320 . Accordingly, the direction of rotation of the latch release bracket(s)  324  can, according to certain embodiments, be dependent on the direction of rotation of the driven shaft  320 . 
     According to the illustrated embodiment, rotation of the driven shaft  320  in the first rotational direction (as indicted by “R 1 ” in  FIG. 23A ), which can coincide with similar rotation of the driving fork  156  in connection with charging of the closing mechanism  108 , as previously discussed, can facilitate a portion of the lower portion  336  of the latch release bracket(s)  324  contacting, and exerting a force against, the lower terminal latch plate  302 . Such rotation, and the associated force, by the release bracket(s)  324  against the lower terminal latch plate  302  can facilitate similar rotational displacement of the lower terminal latch plate  302  from the first, raised position to the second, lowered position. 
     Similarly, as the second, lower terminal  116  is coupled to the lower terminal latch plate  302 , the lowering of the position of the lower terminal latch plate  302  can also result in the second, lower terminal  116  also being displaced from its first, raised position, as shown, for example, in  FIG. 26B , to a second, lowered position, as shown, for example, by  FIG. 26C , and as discussed below. Such displacement of the second, lower terminal  116  can also be accommodated by the flexible nature of the lower terminal gasket  54 , which can bend, deform, and/or be deflected to accommodate such displacement of the second, lower terminal  116 . 
     Further, the displacement of the lower terminal latch plate  302  to the second, lowered position can, according to at least certain embodiments, coincide with similar rotational displacement of the lower terminal latch  304 , such as, for example, via biasing forces exerted against the lower terminal latch  304 . Again, such displacement of the lower terminal latch  304  can facilitate a latching engagement between the lower terminal latch  304  and the lower terminal latch plate  302  that is configured to maintain the lower terminal latch plate  302 , and thus the second, lower terminal  116 , at their respective second, lowered positions. 
     Conversely, when the latch release bracket  324  is rotated in the second rotational direction, and the lower terminal latch plate  302  is latched in the second, lowered position, the latch release bracket(s)  324  can exert a force against at least a portion of the pushrod  106  in a manner that can at least partially assist in the manual opening of current interrupter  102 . For example, referencing  FIGS. 24 and 25 , according to certain embodiments, when being rotated in the second rotational direction, a portion of the upper portion  334  of the latch release bracket(s)  324  can engage an upper surface of the flange  262  that is generally on a side of the flange  262  that is opposite to the surfaces of the flange  262  that are contacted by the closer body(ies)  254 . With the upper position  334  of the latch release bracket(s)  324  engaged with the flange  262 , as the latch release bracket(s)  324  is/are continued to be rotated in the second rotational direction via rotation of the driven shaft  320 , the upper portion  334  of the latch release bracket(s)  324  can provide a force against the pushrod  106 , and moreover, against the flange  262 , that attempts to displace the pushrod  106  generally in the first direction (as indicated by direction “D 1 ” in  FIG. 13 ) so as to facilitate the manual opening of the recloser  10 , and more specifically, the opening of a closed current interrupter  102 . 
     For example, according to certain embodiments, when the current interrupter  102 , and thus the recloser  10 , is in the closed position, the electromagnetic actuator  104  can generate a magnetic field, such as, for example, via use of the primary coils  12  of the electromagnetic actuator  104 , that seeks to attract an armature  126  of the electromagnetic actuator  104  that is coupled to the pushrod  106  at a position in relative close proximity to those primary coils  128 . When the latch release bracket(s)  324  is rotated in the second rotational direction and in contact with the pushrod  106 , the force exerted by the upper portion  334  of the latch release bracket(s)  324  on the pushrod  106  can be sufficient to displace the pushrod  106  a distance in the first direction (as indicated by direction “D 1 ” in  FIG. 13 ) that increases a distance between the armature  126  and the primary coils  128  in the electromagnetic actuator  104 . Such an increase in distance between the armature  126  and the primary coils  128 , can result in a decrease in the attractive magnetic force that the primary coils  128  had been exerting against, or which is otherwise being experienced by, the armature  126 . Such a reduction in the magnetic force being exerted against the armature  126  can result in other components of the recloser  10 , pushrod  106 , and/or electromagnetic actuator  104  providing a sufficient force against the armature  126 , pushrod  106 , or other related component that overcomes the reduced and can facilitate continued displacement of the pushrod  106  in the first direction to a position that causes the opening of the current interrupter  102 . Additionally, according to certain embodiments, such further displacement of the pushrod  106  after the attractive magnetic forces being experienced by the armature  126  have been reduced, can be with, or in the absence of, additional forces being provided against the pushrod  106  via the continued displacement of the latch release bracket(s)  324 . While the foregoing example of manually opening a closer interrupter  102  has been described in the context of a particular electromagnetic actuator  104  configuration, the manual opening of the current interrupter  102  using, at least in part, the transmission of forces from the rotational displacement of the latch release bracket(s)  324  can be occur in a variety of other manners for different types of actuators. 
     Additionally, the continued rotation of at least the latch release bracket  324  in the second rotational direction, including, for example, rotation beyond a position that facilitated the manual opening of the closed current interrupter  102 , can facilitate the release of the latched engagement between the lower terminal latch plate  302  and the lower terminal latch  304  of the latch system  300 . Such releasing of the latched engagement can facilitate the lower terminal latch plate  302 , as well as the second, lower terminal  116 , being rotated in the second rotational direction from their respective second, lowered positions to their first, raised positions. More specifically, as the latch release bracket  324  continues to be displaced in the second rotational direction, the latch release bracket  324  can contact the adjacent lever portion  328  of the latch arm  326  of the lower terminal latch  304  to facilitate rotation of the lower terminal latch  304  in the second rotational direction. Such displacement of the lower terminal latch  304  can unlatch the lower terminal latch  304  from the lower terminal latch plate  302 , including, for example, facilitate the removal of the latch body(ies)  312  from the corresponding aperture(s)  310  of the lower terminal latch plate  302 . With the lower terminal latch plate  302  unlatched from the lower terminal latch  304 , the lower terminal latch  304  no longer precludes the lower terminal latch plate  302  from being rotated back from the second, lowered position to the first, raised position. Therefore, forces exerted on the lower terminal latch plate  302 , including, for example, biasing forces from associated mechanical biasing elements, as well as gravitational forces when the recloser  10  is latched to the cutout  12 , can facilitate the lower terminal latch plate  302  being rotated back to the first, raised position. Further, again, as the second, lower terminal  116  is coupled to the lower terminal latch plate  302 , the second, lower terminal  116  can also be raised to its first, raised position with the raising of the lower terminal latch plate  302  to the first, raised position. 
       FIGS. 26A-26G  illustrate various stages of the latching an open exemplary cutout mountable recloser  10  to a cutout  12 , as well as subsequent closing of the latched recloser  10 , re-opening of the latched recloser  10 , and unlatching of the recloser  10  from the cutout  12 . The below discussed stages include installing, as well as latching, the recloser  10  in the cutout  12  while the recloser  10 , and moreover the current interrupter  102 , is in the open condition, thereby at least enhancing the safety of the installation, and more specifically, minimizing the potential for arcing while an installer is securing the recloser  10  to the cutout  12 . Further, as discussed below, the recloser  10  can remain in latched to the cutout  12  both when placed in a closed condition, and if subsequently placed in the opened condition in response to one or more fault currents and/or in association with operation of the recloser. More specifically, the recloser  10  can remain latched to recloser  12 , including after completion of reclosing operations, until an operator or other individual manipulates the driver  180  to facilitate at least unlatching of the recloser  10  from the cutout  12 . 
     At stage  1 , as shown in  FIG. 26A , with the recloser  10  in an open condition, and, more specifically, the current interrupter  102  opened, the lower terminal trunnion  48  can be placed into engagement with the lower hinge support  18  of the cutout  12 . For example, as shown in at least  FIGS. 26A and 27 , a shaft  64  of the lower terminal trunnion  48  can be received in a slot  66  of the lower hinge support  18  such that the recloser  10  can at least temporarily hang from the lower hinge support  18 . Additionally, the shaft  64  can be sized and configured for rotatable displacement within the slot  66  such that the angular orientation of the recloser  10  can be adjusted relative to at least the cutout  12 . Further, as the recloser  10  is rotated into position relative to the cutout  12 , the shaft  64  or other portions of the lower terminal trunnion  48  can become securely or lockingly engaged with at least a portion of the lower hinge support  18  so as to prevent, at least when the recloser  10  is latched to the cutout  12 , the lower terminal trunnion  48  from being disengaged with the lower hinge support  18 . For example, as the recloser  10  is rotated relative to the cutout  12 , and the shaft  64  is thus rowed about the slot  66 , the shaft  64  or other generally adjacent portions of the lower terminal trunnion  48 , such as, for example, a protrusion  68 , as shown in  FIG. 27 , of the shaft  64  can become engaged and/or positioned relative to one or more extensions or ribs  70  of the lower hinge support  18  in a manner that prevents the shaft  64  of the lower terminal trunnion  48  from being removed from the slot  66  of the lower hinge support  18 . 
     As shown by  FIG. 26B , at stage  2 , the opened recloser  10  has been pivotally displaced relative to at least the cutout  12  such that the first, upper terminal  114  is engaged with the upper contact  28  of the upper mounting bracket  16 . While the first, upper terminal  114  can engage the upper contact  28  in a variety of manners, as shown by at least  FIG. 28 , according to the illustrated embodiment, such engagement can include the first, upper terminal  114  being received in an orifice in the upper contact  28 . Additionally, while the contact spring  30  can be at a variety of locations between the upper contact  28  and the upper support plate  32 , according to the illustrated embodiment, the engagement of the first, upper terminal  114  with the upper contact  28  can further include at least a portion of the first, upper terminal  114  being received in an inner area of the contact spring  30 . 
     According to certain embodiments, during, as well as up to stage  2  of installation, tension in the latch system  300 , and, more specifically, at least tension on the lower terminal latch plate  302 , can maintain the lower terminal latch plate  302  in the first, raised position. Further, by maintaining the lower terminal latch plate  302  in the first, raised position, the latch system  300  may also thereby maintain the second, lower terminal  116  in the first, raised position, and thereby prevent premature, or unintended, latching of the recloser  10  to the cutout  12 . 
     At stage  3 , as shown by  FIG. 26C , according to at least the illustrated relative orientations depicted in  FIG. 26C , the driver  180 , such as, for example, the handle, has been lifted, or rotated, in the first rotational direction (as designated by “R 1 ” in  FIG. 23A ). As previously discussed, such rotation of the driver  180  can, while the recloser  10  remains in the open condition, facilitate the latching system  300  lowering the lower terminal latch plate  302 , thus lowering the second lower terminal  116 , to their respective second, lowered positions, as well as charging the closing mechanism  108 . 
     With respect to the latching system  300 , as previously discussed, according to the illustrated embodiment, the rotation of the driver  180  in the first rotational direction can facilitate the latch release brackets  324  contacting, as well as providing a force against, against an upper portion of the plate portion  306  of the lower terminal latch plate  302  such that the lower terminal latch plate  302  is rotated in the first rotational direction to its corresponding the second, lowered positions. As also previously mentioned, according to certain embodiments, the lower terminal latch plate  302  can remain at the second, lowered position by at least a latching engagement with the lower terminal latch  304 , which can, at least when the lower terminal latch plate  302  is displaced to the second, lowered position, be biased into the latching engagement with the lower terminal latch plate  302  via a mechanical biasing element, such as, for example, a torsion spring. Further, again, such latching of the lower terminal latch  304  to the lower terminal latch plate  302  can include latch bodies  312  of the lower terminal latch  304  being received in apertures  310  in the plate portion  306  of the lower terminal latch plate  302 . 
     As previously discussed, the downward rotational displacement of the lower terminal latch plate  302  can result similar downward rotational displacement of the second, lower terminal  116 . Moreover, as the second, lower terminal  116  is rotated in the first rotational direction to the second, lowered position of the second, lower terminal  116 , a linear distance between at least the first, upper terminal  114  and the second, lower terminal  116  increases. Such an increase in distance between the first and second terminals  114 ,  116  can increase, and/or result in, an outward force being exerted by the recloser  10  against the upper mounting bracket  16  and the lower hinge support  18 . Such a force can result in at least the compression of the contact spring  30  between the upper contact  28  and the upper support plate  32 . Moreover, as the linear distance between at least the first, upper terminal  114  and the second, lower terminal  116  increases, the tension force exerted by the cutout  12  on the recloser  10 , via, for example, the upper mounting bracket  16 , including the compressed contact spring  30 , and the lower hinge support  18 , increases such that the recloser  10  is latched to the cutout  12 , and the recloser  10  is thus generally lockingly secured to the cutout  12 . 
     Additionally, as the driver  180 , which is operably coupled to one or more linkage systems  152  of the recloser  10 , is rotated in the first rotational direction during stage  3 , and the current interrupter  102  is open, the driving fork  156  is also rotated in the first rotational direction (as indicated by “R 1 ” in  FIG. 8 ), and the third leg  176   c  of the driving fork  156  thereby lifts the link guide  158 . For example, with respect to the orientation of the linkage system  152  depicted in  FIG. 8 , rotational displacement of the driver  180  in the first, counterclockwise or rotational direction with a force sufficient to overcome at least the biasing force of the secondary mechanical biasing element  182  that is coupled to the driving fork  156 , among other forces, can result in the driving fork  156  similarly being rotated in the first rotational direction. As the driving fork  156  is rotated in the first rotational direction, the guide pin  186  that is coupled to the third leg  176   c  of the driving fork  156  exerts a force against the link guide  158  at or around the first slot end  196  of the elongated guide slot  194  to lift or otherwise displace the link guide  138  generally in the direction of the first attachment flange  140   a.    
     As previously discussed, the link guide  158  can be rotably coupled to a first end  202  of the spring arm  160 . Accordingly, such displacement of the link guide  158  in the first rotational direction via operation of the driver  180  can, with respect to the orientation depicted in  FIG. 8 , facilitate the rotational displacement of the spring arm  160  in the second clockwise or rotational direction (as indicated by “R 2 ” in  FIG. 8 ) about the release bracket shaft  204 , the first and second rotational directions being opposite of each other. 
     As the spring arm  160  is rotated about the release bracket shaft  204  ( FIG. 9 ) in the second rotation direction, the guide body  164 , which, again, can be coupled to the spring arm  160 , can be displaced in a direction generally toward the arm  222  of the main bracket  170  such that a linear distance between the base  210  of the guide body  162  and the arm  222  decreases. Further, as the linear distance between the base  210  of the guide body  162  and the arm  222  decreases, the mechanical biasing element  166 , such as, for example, a spring, positioned about the guide rod  212  can be compressed and/or further compressed between the opposing first and second shoulders  214 ,  228 . 
     Additionally, as the driven hub  178  is rotated in the first rotational direction, the spring arm  160  can be lifted to a position at which the spring arm  160  can be lockingly engage with, or otherwise be held in a lifted position by, the close latch  168 . For example, as previously discussed, according to certain embodiments, rotation of the spring arm  160  can result in the spring arm  160  being at a position at which a protrusion  290  and/or area of the spring arm  160  adjacent to the recess  288  in the spring arm  288  can lockingly engage a generally mating portion of the close latch  168 , such as, for example, a portion of the close latch  168  that is adjacent to the recess  288  in the close latch  168 . 
     Additionally, rotation of the driving fork  156  in the first rotational direction can facilitate the second leg  176   b , which, as previously discussed is coupled to the release link  162 , exerting a force against the release link  162  that can result in a portion of the release link  162  at or around a second end  238  of an elongated release slot  240  of the release link  162  coming into contact with the release pin  242  that is coupled to the release bracket  172 . As also previously discussed, with at least a portion of the release link  162  at or around the second end  238  of the elongated release slot  240 , the continued displacement of the driving fork  156  in the first rotational direction can result in the release pin  242  being displaced toward the first end  250  of the elongated bracket slot  248  in the closer brackets  136   a ,  136   b , which can facilitate rotation of the release bracket  172  about the release bracket shaft  204  in the first rotational direction. Moreover, such displacement of the release pin  242 , and thus the release bracket  172 , can result in the lower latch member  270  being rotably displaced to a position at which, in association with the upper latch member  266  of the main bracket  170 , facilities the locking the main latch  264 , as shown, for example, by at least  FIGS. 6 and 11 . Again, with the main latch  264  locked, the main bracket  170  can be prevented from being rotably displaced to a position at which the closer body(ies)  254  engage the pushrod  106 , and, moreover, the flange  262 , in a manner that could facilitate displaced of the pushrod in a manner that may close the open current interrupter  102 . 
     Accordingly, with the main bracket  170  lockingly engaged with the release bracket  172  via at least the main latch  264 , and the mechanical biasing element  166  being held in a compressed or charged state, the linkage system  152  and/or the closing mechanism  108  is in the charged state. Further, when the linkage system  152  and/or the closing mechanism  108  is in the charged state, the closer body  254  can be at a first position, as shown for example by at least  FIG. 11 . More specifically, with the closing mechanism  108  in the charged state, the closer body  254  is at a first position at which the closer is generally in non-engagement with the pushrod  106 , and moreover, is not in engagement with the flange  262  of the pushrod  106 . 
     At stage  4 , with the recloser  10  latched to the cutout  12 , the lifted driver  180  can, via rotation of the driver  180  in the second rotational direction (as designated by “R 2 ” in  FIG. 23A ) be lowered to a first lowered position, as shown for example in  FIG. 26D . Such displacement of the driver  180  can facilitate the closing of the opened recloser  10  after the recloser  10  has been lockingly latched to the cutout  12 . More specifically, at stage  4 , with the closing mechanism  108  in the charged state, and the recloser  10  in an opened condition, the driver  180  can be lowered via rotation in the second rotational direction to the first lowered position to facilitate the linkage system(s)  152  discharging the mechanical biasing element  166  such that the closer body  254  can be displaced into engagement with, as well as facilitate the displacement of, the pushrod  106  so that the pushrod  106  can be linearly displaced to a position that at least temporarily closes the current interrupter  102 . 
     More specifically, as previously discussed, according to the illustrated embodiment, with the closing mechanism  108  in the charge state, and the driving fork  156 , and at least the associated third leg  176   c , being displaced in the second rotational direction, the guide pin  186  that is coupled to the third leg  176   c  can be displaced away from the first slot end  196  of the elongated guide slot  194 . Further, according to certain embodiments, as the driving fork  156  is displaced in the second rotational direction and the guide pin  186  is traveling toward the second slot end  198  of the guide slot  194 , the release link  162 , via the coupling of the release link  162  to the second leg  176   b , is displaced in direction that facilitates a portion of the release link  162  at or around second end  246  of the elongated release slot  240  contacting the release pin  242 . Moreover, as the driving fork  156  continues to be rotably displaced in the second rotational direction, a portion of the release link  162  at or around the second end  246  of the elongated release slot  240  of the release link  162  can exert a force against the release pin  242  that displaces the release pin  242  toward the first end  250  of the elongated bracket slot  248  in the closer bracket  136   a ,  136   b . Such displaced of release pin  242  by the release link  162  can facilitate rotational displacement of the release bracket  172  in the second rotational direction. 
     As the release bracket  172  is rotated in the second rotational direction in response to at least displacement of the release pin  242 , the lower latch member  270  that extends from the release bracket  172  can be moved away from the upper latch member  266  that extends from the main bracket  170  so that the main latch  264  is unlocked. Further, according to at least certain embodiments, at or around the time the main latch  264  is unlocked, the guide pin  186  can reach a position at or generally around the second slot end  198  of the guide slot  194  in the link guide  158 . 
     With the main latch  264  unlocked, the main latch  264  may no longer prohibit operable rotational displacement of the main bracket  170 . Thus, according to the illustrated embodiment, at or around the time that the main latch  264  is unlocked, the mechanical biasing element  166  can be discharged, and the main bracket  170  can begin to be relatively rapidly displaced via a force(s) provided by at least the release of the stored energy of the previously charged mechanical biasing element  166 . Accordingly, as the main bracket  170  is displaced, the closer body  254  is displaced from the first position, at which the closer body  254  is not engaged with the pushrod  106 , to an intermediate position at which the closer body  254  at least comes into contact with the pushrod  106 . As previously discussed, according to certain embodiments, such engagement or contact can occur between the contact surface(s)  260  of the closer body(ies)  254  and a generally outwardly extending flange  262  of the pushrod  106 . As the main bracket  170  continues to be displaced to the above-discussed second position of the closer body(ies)  254 , the engagement and/or contact between the closer body(ies)  254  and the pushrod  106  can facilitate the displacement of the pushrod  106  to a position that facilitates the at least temporary closing of the current interrupter  102 . For example, according to certain embodiments, when the closer body  254  has reached the second position, as shown for example in  FIG. 18 , the pushrod  106  may have been displaced to a position that results in the moveable contact  112  being electrically coupled to the fixed contact  110  such that the current interrupter  102  is closed. Accordingly, rather than being closed by an electromagnet actuator, the discharging of the charged closing mechanism  108  can result in a mechanical closing of a current interrupter  102  via the application of released stored energy from the closing mechanism  108  to displace an otherwise magnetically displaceable pushrod  106 . 
     With the current interrupter  102  being closed via the operation of the closing mechanism  108 , current may again flow through the recloser  10 . Further, such a supply of primary power through the recloser  10  may also provide power that can be stored by the electronics of the recloser  10 , including, for example, the electromagnetic actuator  104 , for subsequent operation of the electromagnetic actuator  104 . 
     However, in at least certain situations, following the mechanical closing of the recloser  10 , an existing or new fault current may result in the recloser  10  being opened in a relatively short time period after the recloser  10  had been closed by operation of the closing mechanism  108 . Such relatively rapid reopening of the recloser  10  can be facilitated by the subsequent operation of the electromagnetic actuator  104 . Accordingly, the closing mechanism  108  can also be configured to, after discharging of the closing mechanism  108  and associated displacement of the closer body(ies)  254  to the second position, relatively rapidly displace at least the closer body  254  and/or the main bracket  170 , among other portions of the closing mechanism  108 , to a position(s) such that the closing mechanism  108  does not interfere with any subsequent re-opening of the current interrupter  102  by operation of the electromagnetic actuator  104 . 
     Therefore, as previously discussed, as the main bracket  170  is being displaced during discharging of the closing mechanism  108 , the closer fastener  258  is also displaced such that a sliding engagement between the closer fastener  258  and the secondary release lever  154  facilitates the rotational displacement of the secondary latch lever  154  in the first rotational direction. As the secondary latch lever  154  is coupled to the lever spindle  280 , which is also coupled to the close latch  168 , such rotation of the secondary latch lever  154  is translated, via the lever spindle  280 , to the close latch  168 . Accordingly, such rotation of the secondary latch lever  154  via engagement with the closer fastener  258  results in the close latch  168  also being rotably displaced in the second rotational direction. 
     As the close latch  168  is rotated in the second rotational direction, the close latch  168  is disengaged from the locking engagement with the spring arm  160 . Further, as the spring arm  160  is coupled to the guide body  164 , with the spring arm  160  unlatched from the close latch  168 , the spring arm  160  is able to, with respect to the linkage system  152  orientation depicted in  FIG. 8 , be rotably displaced in the first rotational direction. According to certain embodiments, such rotation of the spring arm  160  can be added, for example, at least in part, by the biasing force provided by the mechanical biasing element  166 , among other forces. Further, such displacement of at least the spring arm  160  can increase the linear distance between the arm  222  of the main bracket  170  and the base  210  of the guide body  164 , and, moreover, the distance between the associated first and second shoulders  214 ,  228 , thereby further relieving the pressure or force being exerted by the mechanical biasing element  166 . 
     According to certain embodiments, the timing of the release of the spring arm  160  from locking engagement with the close latch  168  can generally coincide with, or be shortly after, the closer body  254  reaching, via discharging of at least the mechanical biasing element  166 , the second position and/or the pushrod  106 , via operation of the closing mechanism  108 , closing the current interrupter  102 . Accordingly, with the force or pressure of the mechanical biasing element  166  being reduced and/or relieved and the pushrod  106  positioned for the current interrupter to be, or have been, closed, the secondary mechanical biasing element(s)  183  that is/are coupled to main bracket  170  and another portion of the closing mechanism  108  can exert a force that displaces at least the main bracket  170  to a position that can prevent or minimize the ability of the closer body(ies)  254  to interfere with the subsequent displacement, if any, of the pushrod  106  that may be associated with the electromagnetic actuator  104  re-opening the current interrupter  102 . For example, according to the illustrated embodiment, the secondary mechanical biasing element(s)  183  that is/are coupled to both the arm  222  of the main bracket  170  and a portion of the pin can, at or around the timing of the closing of the current interrupter  102  via operation of the closing mechanism  108  and associated mechanical displacement of the pushrod  106 , exert a force on the main bracket  170  that displaces the closer body(ies)  254  away from the second position of the closer body(ies)  254  and toward, or to, the first position of the closer body(ies)  254 . The closing mechanism  108  may then be at the discharged state or condition, as show, for example, in at least  FIGS. 8 and 14 . 
     Additionally, during normal operation of the recloser  10  and/or the associated electrical power system, the closing mechanism  108  may remain in the discharged state while the recloser  10  remains latched to the cutout  12 , as shown, for example, by at least  FIG. 26D . In the event the recloser  10  is to again be manually closed via operation of the closing mechanism  108 , such as, for example, in the event insufficient electrical power is available for the recloser  10  to be closed via operation of the electromagnetic actuator  104 , the driver  180  can again be raised via rotation of the driver  180  in the first rotational direction. For example, the driver  180  can be raised from the first lowered position shown in  FIG. 26D , to the raised position shown in  FIG. 26C  to again charge the closing mechanism  108 . The driver  180  can then subsequently be rotated in the second rotational direction, such as, for example, being lowered from the raised position shown in  FIG. 26C  back to the first lowered shown in  FIG. 26D . Such rotation of the driver  180  back to the first lowered position can discharge of the charged closing mechanism  108  to facilitate mechanical displacement of the pushrod  106  in a direction that closes the current interrupter  102 , as previously discussed. Further, such re-charging and subsequent discharging of the closing mechanism  108  can occur while the recloser  10  remains latched to the cutout  12 . Additionally, for at least purposes of safety, in at least certain embodiments or situations, such recharging of the closing mechanism  108  can also occur after at least the procedure for manually opening the recloser  10 , as previously discussed and as also discussed below, has been completed. 
     As indicated by the foregoing example, such re-charging and subsequent discharging of the closing mechanism  108 , and associated mechanical closing of the recloser  10 , can occur while the recloser  10  remains latched to the cutout  12 . Further, despite the occurrence of an event(s) that had resulted in the recloser  10  being opened, as well as the inability of the recloser  10  to be closed via operation of the electromagnetic actuator  104 , the recloser  10  remains latched to the cutout  12 , such as, for example, at a position shown by at least  FIG. 26D . Moreover, according to the illustrated embodiment, the recloser  10  is configured to be unlatched from the cutout  12  via actions performed by an operator, and not necessarily in response to a fault condition or opening of the recloser  10 . 
     Accordingly, regardless of whether the recloser  10  is closed or is locked in an open condition, the recloser  10  is configured for unlatching from the cutout  12  via manipulation of the driver  180  by an operator or other individual. For example, at stage  5 , as indicated by  FIG. 26E , the recloser  10  can be manually opened by further rotation of the driver  180  in the second rotational direction from the first lower position, as shown in  FIG. 26D , to a second lower position of the driver  180 , the second lower position being lower than the first lower position. As previously discussed, such rotation can facilitate the latch release bracket(s)  324  exerting a force against at least a portion of the pushrod  106  that can facilitate an increase in a distance between components of the electromagnetic actuator  104  that are being subjected to an attractive magnetic force, and thereby reduce the strength of the attractive magnetic force being exerted on those components. Further, as previously discussed, such a reduction in such attractive magnetic forces can allow other biasing forces by other components of the recloser  10 , pushrod  106 , and/or electromagnetic actuator  104 , to overcome those attractive magnetic forces and thereby provide other biasing forces that further displace the pushrod  106  to a position that opens the current interrupter  102 . 
     At step  6 , as shown by  FIG. 26F , with the recloser  10  safely in the opened by the manual opening of the current interrupter  102 , the driver  180  can continue to be displaced in the second rotational direction from the second lower position, as shown in  FIG. 26E , to a third lower position of the driver  180  as shown in  FIG. 26F , the third lower position being lower than the second lower position. As previously discussed, such continued rotational displacement of the driver  180  in the second rotational direction can facilitate the latch release bracket  324  contacting, and rotating at least, the adjacent lever portion  328  of the latch arm  326  of the lower terminal latch  304  so as to facilitate rotation the lower terminal latch  304  away from the latching engagement with the lower terminal latch plate  302 . With the lower terminal latch plate  302  unlatched from the lower terminal latch  304 , the lower terminal latch plate  302  can be rotated back from the second, lowered position to the first, raised position, such as, for example, via mechanical biasing forces and/or gravitational forces associated with at least the weight of the recloser  10 . 
     Further, as previously discussed, as the second, lower terminal  116  is coupled to the lower terminal latch plate  302 , the second, lower terminal  116  can also be raised to its first, raised position with the raising of the lower terminal latch plate  302  to the first, raised position. Such raising of the second, lower terminal  116  can result in a reduction of forces being exerted between recloser  10  and the cutout  12 , such that the recloser  10  is unlatched from the cutout  12 . For example, with the second, lower terminal  116  at its first, raised position, as shown for example in  FIG. 26F , a linear distance between the first, upper terminal  114  and the second, lower terminal  116  has been reduced such that the generally outwardly force(s) exerted against the cutout  12  by the recloser  10 , such as, for example, against the upper mounting bracket  16  and the lower hinge support  18 , is/are reduced. Moreover, the tension forces exerted by the cutout  12  can be reduced with the raising of the second, lower terminal  116  and the associated decrease in the linear distance between the first and second terminals  114 ,  116 . Further, such a reduction in the force(s) exerted between the cutout  12  by the recloser  10  can result in the at least partial decompression of the contact spring  30 . 
     With the recloser  10  opened and unlatched from the cutout  12 , at stage  7 , as shown by  FIG. 26G , the recloser  12  can be disengaged from the upper contact  28 , and rotated relative to the cutout  12 . For example, at stage  7 , an operator or other individual can grasp at least a portion of the recloser  10  so as to manipulate the recloser  10  from the position shown in  FIG. 26F  to the hanging position shown in  FIG. 26G . Such relative rotation of the recloser  10  can also facilitate rotation of the shaft  64  of the second, lower terminal  116  about the slot  66  of the lower hinge support  18  to disengage any locking engagement therebetween. The recloser  10  can then be lifted such that the shaft  10  is removed from the slot  66 , and the recloser  10  is thus detached from the cutout  12 . 
     While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiment(s), but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims, which scope is to be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and equivalent structures as permitted under the law. Furthermore it should be understood that while the use of the word preferable, preferably, or preferred in the description above indicates that feature so described may be more desirable, it nonetheless may not be necessary and any embodiment lacking the same may be contemplated as within the scope of the invention, that scope being defined by the claims that follow. In reading the claims it is intended that when words such as “a,” “an,” “at least one” and “at least a portion” are used, there is no intention to limit the claim to only one item unless specifically stated to the contrary in the claim. Further, when the language “at least a portion” and/or “a portion” is used the item may include a portion and/or the entire item unless specifically stated to the contrary.