Sensata Technologies Massachusetts, Inc.

Sensata Technologies, Inc.

William Bentley

Keith Richard Washburn

Keith W Kawate

Peter G Berg

Michael J Lavado

Keith A Singer

Eric Morrison

Thomas Gasper

Joseph L Medeiros

Chistian Pellon

Stephen J Bryant

A circuit interruption device includes at least one constriction zone. The constriction zone provides for interference with arcing of an electrical signal. The device may include at least one expansion zone. The device may include at least one movable component to assist in creation of the at least one constriction zone. A method of fabrication is provided.

Circuit interruption device with constrictive arc extinguishing feature

Techniques disclosed herein include a conversion technique that converts an aircraft circuit breaker having male auxiliary connectors (micro switch connectors) to an aircraft circuit breaker having female auxiliary connectors, such as those conventionally used on European-made aircraft. Techniques include adding a barrier to a conventional aircraft circuit breaker approved for U.S. markets. This barrier includes female auxiliary connectors integrated with the barrier, as well as a flexible circuit that connects the male connectors with the female connectors such that the female connectors can still receive separate male connectors in the female receptacles. Such a technique converts conventional aircraft circuit breakers into a European-style breaker without requiring a full European rebuild and re-qualification. Embodiments can include single and multiple phase versions, and configurations for use with high and low amperage.

Integrated en-style auxiliary barrier connector

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North Dartmouth, MA, United States of America

William Bentley