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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 16, 2000
Filed:
Mar. 12, 1999
Christopher J Wieloch, Brookfield, WI (US);
Kurt von Eckroth, Oconomowoc, WI (US);
David S Hunter, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Mike T Little, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Jan J Walker, Franklin, WI (US);
James A Becker, Grafton, WI (US);
Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
An electromagnetic starter with an overload relay having magnetic flux shielding is disclosed for use in industrial contactor applications. The starter includes a multi-pole DC controlled contactor which is interlockingly coupled to an overload relay. The overload relay has a simplified interlocking connection to the contactor, which when made, corresponds to an abutting electrical connection between the contactor and the overload relay also being made. The contactor further has a guiding pin that promotes even contact closure within the contactor.