Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.

John Udelhofen

John P Thurk

Kevin Burke

A breaker module comprises a breaker housing defining a bottom surface, a line side connector, a module mount adapted to engage a board mount, a platform protruding from the bottom surface between the line side connector and the module mount, and breaker connections recessed into the platform positioned between the line side connector and the module mount. The platform is dimensioned to mate into the well to facilitate coupling of the breaker connections to the board connections. In another aspect, the breaker module comprises a breaker housing defining a bottom surface, a line side connector, a module mount, a platform protruding from the bottom surface between the line side connector and the module mount, and breaker connections mounted on the platform. At least two of the breaker connections are recessed into the platform and do not protrude beyond the platform.

Breaker module with recessed breaker connections

A breaker assembly is disclosed comprising a breaker board having a bus bar including a first engagement feature and a breaker module having a line side connector including a second engagement feature engaging the first engagement feature to inhibit separation of the breaker module from the breaker board. The breaker board can further include a board mount having a first alignment feature, and the breaker module can further include a module mount engaging the board mount and having a second alignment feature engaging the first alignment feature. In another aspect of the invention, the breaker board includes board connections, the breaker module includes breaker connections (e.g., blind mate connections), and the board connections are engaged with the breaker connections. In another aspect of the invention, the breaker module includes a ledge that defines an undercut to facilitate prying of the breaker module from the breaker board.

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Platteville, WI, United States of America

John Udelhofen