Circuit Breaker Having Use Confirmation Insert

摘要

A circuit breaker is described herein that provides a ready visual and haptic indicator of prior use. The circuit breaker comprises a breaker body comprising insulative material. The circuit breaker further comprises a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole, the mounting holes having an inner circumferential dimension presenting a passage and adapted for slidable receipt of a power source. An interrupter is in communication with the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole, with the interrupter operable to terminate electrical flow outside configured parameters. An insert comprises a lip, an arm, a neck, and a tab, the lip being fixed to the breaker body and a first end of an arm. The arm's angularly orientation and length is configured for selective placement of said tab relative to said passage of said mounting hole. The neck is composed of deformable material and joined to second end of said arm. The tab is joined to the neck and coaxially aligned with the passage.

主权项

1. A circuit breaker comprising:
a breaker body comprising insulative material; a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole, said mounting holes having an inner circumferential dimension presenting a passage and adapted for slidable receipt of a power source; an interrupter in communication with said first mounting hole and said second mounting hole, said interrupter operable to terminate electrical flow outside configured parameters; an insert comprising a lip, an arm, a neck, and a tab, said lip fixed to said breaker body and a first end of an arm, said arm's angular orientation and length configured for selective placement of said tab relative to said passage of said mounting hole; said neck composed of deformable material and joined to second end of said arm; and said tab joined to said neck and substantially coaxially aligned with said passage.