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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 2002
Filed:
Nov. 03, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
John C. Opfer, Chicago, IL (US);
Henry W. Kowalyshen, Niles, IL (US);
Assignee:
S&C Electric Co., Chicago, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01H 3/370 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H01H 3/370 ;
Abstract
A current transfer arrangement is provided for a circuit interrupter that provides support for the contacts of the circuit interrupter and also provides current transfer between the contacts of the circuit interrupter and the external circuit terminal connection points directly through the end flanges/fittings thereof. The current transfer arrangement includes a first member assembled onto each of the circuit interrupter contacts and clamping members for securing the first member to the end flange. The end flanges include receiving grooves cooperating with the first member.