Electrical gas-blast circuit breaker and method of manufacture

摘要

An electrical gas blast circuit breaker is disclosed including first and second compartments for a pressurized quenching gas. The first and second compartments are connectible with the connection actuating valve members of each compartment. The actuation of the valve members automatically provides communication between the compartments upon connection of the compartments together. Transportation covers may be provided to releasably seal the ends of the compartments after manufacture and before connection of the compartments. The valve members are preferably spring biased with each valve member urged against the spring bias during connection of the compartments.