Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a circuit breaker having a magnetic tripping unit for short circuit protection. The circuit breaker can include a magnetic tripping unit operatively coupled with said circuit breaker, said magnetic tripping unit being configured to sense high abnormal current flowing through said system, and actuate itself based on said sensing so as to issue a signal to operating mechanism through a trip plate for opening of said circuit breaker. Magnetic tripping unit can include a moving magnetic core that is fixed on non-magnetic actuator, said non-magnetic actuator being hinged on a fixed magnetic core. Magnetic tripping unit further can include a compression spring that opposes the moving magnetic core during unactuated condition, but upon actuation, moving magnetic core, due to high electrodynamic force, is attracted towards fixed magnetic core to overcome opposition of the spring and enable issuance of signal.
Claims:1. A system for short circuit protection, said system comprising:
a circuit breaker; and
a magnetic tripping unit operatively coupled with said circuit breaker, said magnetic tripping unit being configured to sense high abnormal current flowing through said system, and actuate itself based on said sensing so as to issue a signal to operating mechanism through a trip plate for opening of said circuit breaker,
wherein said magnetic tripping unit comprises a moving magnetic core (14) that is fixed on non-magnetic actuator (13), said non-magnetic actuator (13) being hinged on a fixed magnetic core (12), said magnetic tripping unit further comprising a compression spring (17) that opposes the moving magnetic core during unactuated condition, but upon actuation, said moving magnetic core (14), due to high electrodynamic force, is attracted towards said fixed magnetic core (12) to overcome opposition of the spring (17) and enable issuance of said signal.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein said magnetic tripping unit is configured as part of said circuit breaker.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein said moving magnetic core has higher cross section along flux path with less material thickness, leading to generation of high flux density and high electrodynamic force.
4. The system of claim 1, wherein said magnetic tripping unit further comprises a stopper (16) for moving said moving magnetic core (14) away from hinged axis on extreme end, leading to minimal variation in position of fixed (12) and moving (14) magnetic cores.
5. The system of claim 4, wherein one end of the spring (17) is configured on said moving magnetic core (14), and other end is configured on the stopper (16) such that said stopper holds said moving magnetic core (14) so as to compensate variation in position of the moving magnetic core by varying opposing spring force.
6. The system of claim 1, wherein current is carried through rear terminal (10) to bimetal (11) and then to conductors, wherein said fixed magnetic core (12) is fixed to said rear terminal (10).
7. The system of claim 1, wherein said moving magnetic core (14) is U shaped moving magnetic core (14) with both side walls having different mating rectangular surfaces.
8. The system of claim 1, wherein said moving magnetic core (14) is axially hinged on the fixed magnetic core (12).
9. The system of claim 1, wherein upon actuation, actuating leg (13.2) of the actuator (13) pushes the trip plate of the operating mechanism.
10. A circuit breaker comprising a magnetic tripping unit operatively coupled with said circuit breaker, said magnetic tripping unit being configured to sense high abnormal current flowing through said system, and actuate itself based on said sensing so as to issue a signal to operating mechanism through a trip plate for opening of said circuit breaker,
wherein said magnetic tripping unit comprises a moving magnetic core (14) that is fixed on non-magnetic actuator (13), said non-magnetic actuator (13) being hinged on a fixed magnetic core (12), said magnetic tripping unit further comprising a compression spring (17) that opposes the moving magnetic core during unactuated condition, but upon actuation, said moving magnetic core (14), due to high electrodynamic force, is attracted towards said fixed magnetic core (12) to overcome opposition of the spring (17) and enable issuance of said signal.
, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of protection device such as circuit breaker, and more specifically relates to, a circuit breaker having a magnetic tripping unit for short circuit protection.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Electrical switching apparatus, such as circuit breakers, provide protection for electrical systems from electrical fault conditions such as, for example, current overloads, short circuits, abnormal voltage and other fault conditions. Typically, circuit breakers include an operating mechanism which opens electrical contact assemblies to interrupt the flow of current trough the conductors of an electrical system in response to such fault conditions. A circuit breaker is an automatically operated electrical switch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overcurrent, typically resulting from an overload or short circuit. Its basic function is to interrupt current flow after a fault is detected. Unlike a fuse, which operates once and then must be replaced, a circuit breaker can be reset (either manually or automatically) to resume normal operation.
[0004] Circuit breaker is a switching device designed to make, carry and break the circuit. A circuit breaker is an automatically operated electrical switch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overcurrent, typically resulting from an overload or short circuit. Circuit breakers are generally installed to protect equipment from overcurrent (than its rated current) situations, for example, when a short circuit or ground fault occurs in an electrical supply conductor. Upon the occurrence of any such overcurrent condition, electrical contacts inside circuit breaker get opened, and stop supply of electrical current to equipment. Designs for circuit breakers generally include accommodations for both high quiescent currents and high withstand currents. To maintain a high withstand current rating, the contacts must be locked closed at the current withstand rating and be able to withstand the large electrodynamic repulsion forces generated by the current flow. With the increase of industry size and automation, the requirement of protection devices has also increased.
[0005] Switching devices like, circuit breaker provides protection against very high current produced during short circuit. This type of protection is provided in many circuit breakers through magnetic trip-unit. Circuit breaker typically have at least one solid stationary Electrical contacts coupled/uncoupled to a solid moving Electrical contact, which provides a path to carry or interrupt the electrical current in the network. Shaft enables holding of electrical moving contact in single/ double break arrangement that helps in make & break of Electrical contacts (Stationary and Fixed) under normal and abnormal conditions(High current). The shaft of the circuit breaker has to be rotated by operating mechanism for switching MCCB ON/OFF. In abnormal condition in the system to be detected by thermal magnetic release, which gives signal to the mechanism for tripping by rotating the Trip-plate, on which the operating mechanism latches. The Switching device should interrupt the high current arising due to abnormal conditions in the network, as rapidly as possible to minimize damage caused by thermal and mechanical stresses to the equipment installed downstream.
[0006] Efforts have been made in related art to address above stated problem by using a circuit breaker. An example of such of the circuit breaker is recited in a United States Patent 942501, entitled “Magnetic tripping device and overcurrent tripping device of an electrical switch and electrical switch and method for calibrating the magnetic tripping of a magnetic tripping device”. The patent talks about the arrangement of components in magnetic system. Armature is hinged to non-magnetic current carrying conductor, to avoid distortion of magnetic flux density between armature & Yoke. Extension spring is used for holding armature against electrodynamic pull and the extension hook position can be varied for making various rating. The patent discloses an overcurrent tripping device of an electrical switch for interrupting a current flow in an electrical circuit in the event of the occurrence of an overload or a short circuit is disclosed. In an embodiment, the overcurrent tripping device includes a thermal tripping device and a magnetic tripping device. A magnetic tripping device is disclosed which, in an embodiment, includes at least one yoke element for generating a magnetic field, an armature element responding to the magnetic field, and a spring element. The armature element is arranged on an armature carrier element, separated from the yoke element, by way of a first armature element end and is mounted pivotably about an armature element rotation axis. In addition, an electrical switch including an overcurrent tripping device, and a method for calibrating magnetic tripping of a magnetic tripping device of an electrical switch, are disclosed.
[0007] However, in the conventional circuit breaker, less magnetic flux density is generated which further leads to generation of less electrodynamic force. Further, in the existing circuit breaker, variation in air gap between the Fixed and moving core between different samples leading to variation in performance. Furthermore, in the conventional circuit breaker, Variation in spring opposition force on moving magnetic core on different samples.
[0008] Whereas there is certainly nothing wrong with existing circuit breaker, nonetheless, there still exist a need to provide an efficient, effective, reliable, and improved magnetic system with minimal variation in performance from sample to sample. Further, there is a need of a circuit breaker with a magnetic tripping module that senses high abnormal current flowing in the system and actuates accordingly to give signal to the operating mechanism. Furthermore, there is a need of a circuit breaker with moving magnetic core has higher cross section along the flux path with less material thickness leading to generation of high flux density and high electrodynamic force.
[0009] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply.
[00010] In some embodiments, the numbers expressing quantities of ingredients, properties such as concentration, reaction conditions, and so forth, used to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention are to be understood as being modified in some instances by the term “about”. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.
[00011] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[00012] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[00013] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[00014] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a magnetic tripping module for short circuit protection.
[00015] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a circuit breaker having a magnetic tripping unit for short circuit protection.
[00016] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an improved magnetic system with minimal variation in performance from sample to sample.
[00017] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a circuit breaker with a magnetic tripping module that senses high abnormal current flowing in the system and actuates accordingly to give signal to the operating mechanism.
[00018] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a circuit breaker with moving magnetic core has higher cross section along the flux path with less material thickness leading to generation of high flux density and high electrodynamic force.
[00019] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a magnetic system module with moving magnetic core fixed on non-current carrying non-magnetic actuating core, which in turn is hinged on fixed magnetic core and compression spring is opposing the magnetic moving core.
[00020] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a circuit breaker with consistency in performance.
SUMMARY
[00021] The present disclosure relates to the field of protection device such as circuit breaker, and more specifically relates to, a circuit breaker having a magnetic tripping unit for short circuit protection.
[00022] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an efficient, effective, reliable, improved circuit breaker. Further, a circuit breaker having a magnetic tripping unit for short circuit protection.
[00023] Accordingly, an aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system. In an aspect, the system can include a circuit breaker and a magnetic tripping unit. In another aspect, the magnetic tripping unit operatively can be coupled with said circuit breaker, said magnetic tripping unit can sense high abnormal current flowing through said system, and actuate itself based on said sensing so as to issue a signal to operating mechanism through a trip plate for opening of said circuit breaker. In another aspect, said magnetic tripping unit can include a moving magnetic core that is fixed on non-magnetic actuator, said non-magnetic actuator being hinged on a fixed magnetic core. In another aspect, said magnetic tripping unit further can include a compression spring that opposes the moving magnetic core during unactuated condition, but upon actuation, said moving magnetic core, due to high electrodynamic force, is attracted towards said fixed magnetic core to overcome opposition of the spring and enable issuance of said signal.
[00024] In an aspect, magnetic tripping unit can be configured as part of said circuit breaker.
[00025] In an aspect, moving magnetic core has higher cross section along flux path with less material thickness, leading to generation of high flux density and high electrodynamic force.
[00026] In an aspect, magnetic tripping unit further can include a stopper for moving said moving magnetic core away from hinged axis on extreme end, leading to minimal variation in position of fixed and moving magnetic core.
[00027] In an aspect, the spring can be configured on said moving magnetic core, and other end can be configured on the stopper such that said stopper holds said moving magnetic core so as to compensate variation in position of the moving magnetic core by varying opposing spring force.
[00028] In an aspect, current can be carried through rear terminal to bimetal and then to conductors, wherein said fixed magnetic core is fixed to said rear terminal.
[00029] In an aspect, moving magnetic core can be U shaped moving magnetic core with both side walls having different mating rectangular surfaces.
[00030] In an aspect, said moving magnetic core can be axially hinged on the fixed magnetic core.
[00031] In an aspect, upon actuation, actuating leg of the actuator pushes the trip plate of the operating mechanism.
[00032] An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a circuit breaker. The circuit breaker can include a magnetic tripping unit operatively coupled with said circuit breaker, said magnetic tripping unit being configured to sense high abnormal current flowing through said system, and actuate itself based on said sensing so as to issue a signal to operating mechanism through a trip plate for opening of said circuit breaker. In an aspect, magnetic tripping unit can include a moving magnetic core that is fixed on non-magnetic actuator, said non-magnetic actuator being hinged on a fixed magnetic core. In another aspect, said magnetic tripping unit further can include a compression spring that opposes the moving magnetic core during unactuated condition, but upon actuation, said moving magnetic core, due to high electrodynamic force, is attracted towards said fixed magnetic core to overcome opposition of the spring and enable issuance of said signal.
[00033] In contrast to the conventional circuit breaker, the present disclosure provides an improved magnetic system with minimal variation in performance from sample to sample. Further, there is a need of a circuit breaker with a magnetic tripping module that senses high abnormal current flowing in the system and actuates accordingly to give signal to the operating mechanism. Furthermore, in contrast to the existing circuit breaker a circuit breaker with moving magnetic core has higher cross section along the flux path with less material thickness leading to generation of high flux density and high electrodynamic force.
[00034] Further, in contrast to the conventional circuit breaker, the present disclosure provides a magnetic system module with moving magnetic core fixed on non-current carrying non-magnetic actuating core, which in turn is hinged on fixed magnetic core and compression spring is opposing the magnetic moving core. Furthermore, in contrast to the conventional circuit breaker, the present disclosure provides moving core is hinged on fixed core and stopper for moving core is away from hinged axis on extreme end, leading to minimal variation in position of fixed and moving core between various samples for consistency in performance.
[00035] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00036] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure, and wherein:
[00037] FIG. 1 illustrates a magnetic system in unactuated condition, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00038] FIG. 2 illustrates a magnetic system in actuated condition, in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00039] FIG. 3 illustrates a magnetic moving core assembly, in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00040] FIG. 4 illustrates a fixing of stopper on magnetic fixed core, in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00041] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[00042] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[00043] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[00044] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. These exemplary embodiments are provided only for illustrative purposes and so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. The invention disclosed may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Various modifications will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the scope of the invention. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure). Also, the terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting. Thus, the present invention is to be accorded the widest scope encompassing numerous alternatives, modifications and equivalents consistent with the principles and features disclosed. For purpose of clarity, details relating to technical material that is known in the technical fields related to the invention have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention.
[00045] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[00046] All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[00047] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[00048] The present disclosure relates to the field of protection device such as circuit breaker, and more specifically relates to, a circuit breaker having a magnetic tripping unit for short circuit protection.
[00049] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an efficient, effective, reliable, improved circuit breaker. Further, a circuit breaker having a magnetic tripping unit for short circuit protection.
[00050] Accordingly, an aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system. In an aspect, the system can include a circuit breaker and a magnetic tripping unit. In another aspect, the magnetic tripping unit operatively can be coupled with said circuit breaker, said magnetic tripping unit can sense high abnormal current flowing through said system, and actuate itself based on said sensing so as to issue a signal to operating mechanism through a trip plate for opening of said circuit breaker. In another aspect, said magnetic tripping unit can include a moving magnetic core that is fixed on non-magnetic actuator, said non-magnetic actuator being hinged on a fixed magnetic core. In another aspect, said magnetic tripping unit further can include a compression spring that opposes the moving magnetic core during unactuated condition, but upon actuation, said moving magnetic core, due to high electrodynamic force, is attracted towards said fixed magnetic core to overcome opposition of the spring and enable issuance of said signal.
[00051] In an aspect, magnetic tripping unit can be configured as part of said circuit breaker.
[00052] In an aspect, moving magnetic core has higher cross section along flux path with less material thickness, leading to generation of high flux density and high electrodynamic force.
[00053] In an aspect, magnetic tripping unit further can include a stopper for moving said moving magnetic core away from hinged axis on extreme end, leading to minimal variation in position of fixed and moving magnetic core.
[00054] In an aspect, the spring can be configured on said moving magnetic core, and other end can be configured on the stopper such that said stopper holds said moving magnetic core so as to compensate variation in position of the moving magnetic core by varying opposing spring force.
[00055] In an aspect, current can be carried through rear terminal to bimetal and then to conductors, wherein said fixed magnetic core is fixed to said rear terminal.
[00056] In an aspect, moving magnetic core can be U shaped moving magnetic core with both side walls having different mating rectangular surfaces.
[00057] In an aspect, said moving magnetic core can be axially hinged on the fixed magnetic core.
[00058] In an aspect, upon actuation, actuating leg of the actuator pushes the trip plate of the operating mechanism.
[00059] An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a circuit breaker. The circuit breaker can include a magnetic tripping unit operatively coupled with said circuit breaker, said magnetic tripping unit being configured to sense high abnormal current flowing through said system, and actuate itself based on said sensing so as to issue a signal to operating mechanism through a trip plate for opening of said circuit breaker. In an aspect, magnetic tripping unit can include a moving magnetic core that is fixed on non-magnetic actuator, said non-magnetic actuator being hinged on a fixed magnetic core. In another aspect, said magnetic tripping unit further can include a compression spring that opposes the moving magnetic core during unactuated condition, but upon actuation, said moving magnetic core, due to high electrodynamic force, is attracted towards said fixed magnetic core to overcome opposition of the spring and enable issuance of said signal.
[00060] In contrast to the conventional circuit breaker, the present disclosure provides an improved magnetic system with minimal variation in performance from sample to sample. Further, there is a need of a circuit breaker with a magnetic tripping module that senses high abnormal current flowing in the system and actuates accordingly to give signal to the operating mechanism. Furthermore, in contrast to the existing circuit breaker a circuit breaker with moving magnetic core has higher cross section along the flux path with less material thickness leading to generation of high flux density and high electrodynamic force.
[00061] Further, in contrast to the conventional circuit breaker, the present disclosure provides a magnetic system module with moving magnetic core fixed on non-current carrying non-magnetic actuating core, which in turn is hinged on fixed magnetic core and compression spring is opposing the magnetic moving core. Furthermore, in contrast to the conventional circuit breaker, the present disclosure provides moving core is hinged on fixed core and stopper for moving core is away from hinged axis on extreme end, leading to minimal variation in position of fixed and moving core between various samples for consistency in performance.
[00062] For the simplicity of understanding of the subject matter, following reference numerals are used for associated/corresponding feature/elements of the proposed circuit breaker:
10. Rear terminal
11. Bimetal
12. Fixed magnetic core
13. Actuator
13.1. Hinge axis
13.2. Actuating leg
14. Moving magnetic core
16. Stopper
17. Spring
[00063] FIG. 1 illustrates a magnetic system in unactuated condition, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00064] As shown in FIG. 1, the view of Magnetic system module in unactuated condition. The current is being carried through the rear terminal 10 to bimetal 11 and then to the conductors through braid. Fixed magnetic core 12 of the magnetic system can be fixed to the rear terminal 10. Moving magnetic core assembly can include U shaped moving magnetic core 14 with both side walls with different mating rectangular surfaces, which is fixed on the non-magnetic actuator 13. Moving magnetic assembly can be axially hinged on the fixed core and its position at unactuated condition is defined by Stopper 16 which is fixed on the magnetic fixed core.
[00065] Current passing through the rear terminal 10 and bimetal 11 can produce magnetic flux. Produced flux can pass through magnetic fixed core 12 to the magnetic moving core 14, and thus electromagnetic force is generated on the magnetic moving core 14. Moving magnetic assembly rest on the stopper 16 in unactuated condition FIG. 1. With compression spring 17 opposing the movement of moving magnetic assembly towards the fixed magnetic core 12. Position of Stopper 16 for holding moving magnetic assembly is on the extreme end of the moving magnetic assembly away from the hinge axis 13.1. Stopper 16 reduces the variation of air-gap between fixed magnetic core 12 and moving magnetic core 14 in assembly.
[00066] High current leads to generation of high electrodynamic force on moving magnetic core 14, which is attracted towards the fixed magnetic core 12 overcoming the opposing spring force. Moving magnetic core 14 which is attached to the non-magnetic actuator 13 moves towards the fixed magnetic core 12 thus the actuating leg 13.2 of the moving magnetic core pushes the trip-plate of mechanism. Mechanism operates the contact system by separating the moving contact from the fixed contact.
[00067] In an embodiment, spring end rest on the moving magnetic core 14 and other end on stopper 16. Same stopper 16 can be used for holding moving magnetic core 14 so any variation in position of magnetic core can be compensated by same variation opposing spring force.
[00068]
[00069] FIG. 2 illustrates a magnetic system in actuated condition, in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00070] FIG. 3 illustrates a magnetic moving core assembly, in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00071] As shown in FIG. 3, the magnetic tripping unit can include a moving magnetic core (14) that is fixed on non-magnetic actuator (13).
[00072] FIG. 4 illustrates a fixing of stopper on magnetic fixed core, in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00073] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.
[00074] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ….and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the scope of the appended claims.
[00075] While embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described, it will be clear that the disclosure is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the scope of the disclosure, as described in the claims.
[00076] In the description of the present specification, reference to the term "one embodiment," "an embodiments", "an example", "an instance", or "some examples" and the description is meant in connection with the embodiment or example described The particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic included in the present invention, at least one embodiment or example. In the present specification, the term of the above schematic representation is not necessarily for the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features structures, materials, or characteristics described in any one or more embodiments or examples in proper manner. Moreover, those skilled in the art can be described in the specification of different embodiments or examples are joined and combinations thereof.
[00077] All of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), and/or all of the steps of any method or process so disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive.
[00078] Each feature disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings) may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.
[00079] The invention is not restricted to the details of the foregoing embodiment(s). The invention extends to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), or to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the steps of any method or process so disclosed.
[00080] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[00081] The present disclosure provides a magnetic tripping module for short circuit protection.
[00082] The present disclosure provides a circuit breaker having a magnetic tripping unit for short circuit protection.
[00083] The present disclosure provides an improved magnetic system with minimal variation in performance from sample to sample.
[00084] The present disclosure provides a circuit breaker having an increased interrupting rating at high voltages without increasing the size of the circuit breaker while maintaining full compliance with standards. A circuit breaker with a magnetic tripping module that senses high abnormal current flowing in the system and actuates accordingly to give signal to the operating mechanism.
[00085] The present disclosure provides a circuit breaker with moving magnetic core has higher cross section along the flux path with less material thickness leading to generation of high flux density and high electrodynamic force.
[00086] The present disclosure provides a magnetic system module with moving magnetic core fixed on non-current carrying non-magnetic actuating core, which in turn is hinged on fixed magnetic core and compression spring is opposing the magnetic moving core.
[00087] The present disclosure provides a circuit breaker with consistency in performance.
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