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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 17, 2010
Brian John Schaltenbrand, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Mark Anthony Janusek, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Ronald William Brand, Jr., Beaver Falls, PA (US);
James Michael Smeltzer, Salem, OH (US);
Brian John Schaltenbrand, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Mark Anthony Janusek, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Ronald William Brand, Jr., Beaver Falls, PA (US);
James Michael Smeltzer, Salem, OH (US);
Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
An improved circuit breaker and arc chute has a shield apparatus that includes a number of plate-like shield members that have elongated openings formed therein to receive portions of arc plates therethrough. The portions of the arc plates that pass through the shield member are received in receptacles of a support apparatus that supports the arc plates. The arc plates are themselves configured to retain the shield members against the support apparatus to protect the support apparatus from damage in the event of an electrical arc. Advantageously, the retention of the shield members between portions of the arc plates and portions of the support apparatus enables the shield members to be held in place without the use of adhesives or separate fastening systems.