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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 25, 2006
Filed:
Nov. 09, 2004
John J. Shea, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Paul R. Rakus, Beaver Falls, PA (US);
Thomas C. Pendrick, Clinton, PA (US);
Francois J. Marchand, Jiangsu, CN;
Glen C. Sisson, Monaca, PA (US);
John J. Shea, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Paul R. Rakus, Beaver Falls, PA (US);
Thomas C. Pendrick, Clinton, PA (US);
Francois J. Marchand, Jiangsu, CN;
Glen C. Sisson, Monaca, PA (US);
Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
A circuit interrupter arc chute includes first and second support portions, an exit portion supported by the support portions, and a plurality of arc plates supported by the support portions. The exit portion has one or more vent openings. The arc plates have a first edge offset from the exit portion and an opposite second edge distal from the exit portion. A plurality of insulating dividing members are disposed between the arc plates. The members have a first edge proximate the exit portion and an opposite second edge distal from the exit portion. The second edge of the members extends beyond the arc plate first edges and toward the arc plate second edges. The first edge of the dividing members extends beyond the arc plate first edge and away from the arc plate second edge.