Patent ID: 8294304

Claim:
A charge, close, trip device with a solenoid on a frame, the device comprising: a. a frame comprising: (i) a first side support with a first side support front side; and (ii) a second side support with a second side support front side; b. a motor mount attached between the first side support and the second side support; c. a motor connected to the motor mount; d. at least one solenoid secured to the frame, motor mount, or motor, wherein each solenoid has a solenoid plunger for engaging an actuating button on electrical equipment; e. a means for communicating and means for providing power between each solenoid and a remote switch operator; f. a gear box attached to the frame; g. a gear assembly in the gear box, wherein the gear assembly has a gear box collar that connects to a rotatable shaft, wherein the rotatable shaft comprises an engagement key in a shaft key way, and wherein the gear box further comprises a gear box key way and a shaft housing for engaging the rotatable shaft; h. a motor communication means for connecting the motor with a control box, wherein the control box is mounted to the frame or to the motor mount; i. an interface plug disposed in the control box; j. at least one at least partially shielded magnet housing connected to one of the side supports; and k. at least one extendable magnet in the at least one at least partially shielded magnet housing secured to a magnet handle.