S&C Electric has patented a switch assembly with a unique actuator assembly that magnetically latches the switch in a closed position. The design includes a scissor link and opening spring for efficient operation. GlobalData’s report on S&C Electric gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Magnetic latch switch assembly with scissor link for opening
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11996248B2) discloses a switch assembly designed with innovative features for efficient operation. The assembly includes an outer housing with a cover, a switch, a drive rod, and an actuator assembly that magnetically latches the switch in a closed position. A scissor link, comprising two legs pivotally attached, is utilized to unlatch the switch by pulling it away from the actuator assembly. Additionally, the assembly incorporates an open/close indicator unit with a cylinder and a cap featuring windows aligned with colored sections to indicate the switch's status.
Furthermore, the patent encompasses a bushing well interrupter device for connecting and disconnecting a transformer to a line. This device includes a vacuum interrupter, a drive rod, and an actuator assembly similar to the switch assembly described earlier. The device also features a scissor link for coupling the actuator to a lever, allowing for efficient operation of the interrupter device. With the inclusion of a cam for engaging the tabs on the link and an open/close indicator unit with a rotating cylinder and colored sections, the device offers enhanced functionality for transformer applications, particularly in underground residential loop circuits.
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