摘要 |
<p>An arrangement is provided that includes a coordinating input (e.g., via 62 to 64 to 54) for a mechanism (18) of an interrupter switch (10); the coordinating input being derived from sensed movement of an element (e.g., 32) away from a first position (FIGS. 3 and 4) and toward a second position (direction 67). The coordinating input is utilized to trip the interrupters if they are closed. In a specific arrangement, a stored-energy mechanism (18) is tripped to provide opening and closing of the interrupters via a high-speed interrupter drive train (20). The tripping arrangement (34) is operable via a first input (at 56 via 58,60) to cause movement of a latch member (40) to release the stored-energy mechanism (18) to operate the interrupter drive train (20). The first input may be actuated via open or close instructions, including both local and remote capabilities. The latch (40) for the stored-energy mechanism ( 18) is reset after each actuation. An output shaft (19) of the mechanism is connected to drive the interrupter drive train (20). Both opening and closing are accomplished via rotation of the output shaft (19) in the same direction. An open/close sensing input for the interrupter drive train (20) is derived from the position of the output shaft (19). In a specific embodiment, the sensed movement of the element (32) corresponds to the movement of a disconnect linkage (22) away from a closed position. <IMAGE></p> |