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Arcing fault detection circuit breaker with strain relieved electrical tap

  • US 20010015011A1
  • Filed: 04/19/2001
  • Published: 08/23/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/1999
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An improved molded case circuit breaker trip unit having arcing fault response comprising:

  • a bimetal having a first end and an opposing second end, wherein the first end of the bimetal is secured and the second end of the bimetal is free to move; and

    a twisted pair conductor comprising;

    a first conductor having a first end and an opposing second end, and a second conductor having a first end and an opposing second end, wherein the first end of the first conductor is electrically connected to the first end of the bimetal and the second end of the first conductor is electrically connected to a sensing component and wherein the first end of the second conductor is assembled in a strain relief element prior to being electrically connected to the second end of the bimetal and the second end of the second conductor is electrically connected to the sensing component.

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