Circuit interrupter providing improved securement of an electrical terminal within the housing

• Main Authors: HELMS ROGER W, FUNYAK DAVID C, LITTLE DAVID E, ZINDLER MARK O, PEIFER JONATHAN M, HOOD TERESA I
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 19.06.2001
• Edition: 7
• Subjects: BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS; ELECTRIC SWITCHES; ELECTRICITY; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES; RELAYS; SELECTORS

A circuit interrupter including a housing, separable main contacts disposed in the housing, and an operating mechanism disposed in the housing and interconnected with the contacts. The housing has a cover securable to a base, with the cover including a downwardly-facing abutment portion. An electric...