Title of Invention

SWITCH-ON ENERGY STORE APPARATUS

Abstract In order to form a switch-on energystore apparatus for a circuit breaker, wherein a switch-on energy store (1) is held at a first end (2) and is connected to a cam (6) of a tensioning apparatus at a second end, with which tensioning apparatus means interact which limit a return movement, which switch-on energy store apparatus has a simple and cost-effective design, the invention proposes that the means have a ratchet mechanism arranged at the first end of the switch-on energy store.
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Description
Switch-on energy store apparatus
The invention relates to a switch-on energy store apparatus for
a circuit breaker, a switch-on energy store being held at a
first end and being connected to an eccentric of a tensioning
apparatus at a second end, with which tensioning apparatus
return movement-limiting means interact.
Such a switch-on energy store apparatus for a circuit breaker
is known from DE 195 03 679 C1. A switch-on spring as the
switch-on energy store is fixed at its first end and at ' its
second end is connected to an eccentric, which is arranged on a
tensioning and switching shaft. In a tensioning apparatus for
the switch-on spring, a return block is formed as a return
movement-limiting means; the return block has stop elements,
which are arranged on a bush of a lifting shaft and on a wall
of the tensioning apparatus, and a free-running bearing. During
a tensioning operation, in this case the bush is decoupled from
the lifting shaft via the free-running bearing. After a switch-
on operation of the circuit breaker, during which the energy
stored in the switch-on spring is used for rotating the
switching shaft, the movement direction of the switching shaft
and of the end of the switch-on spring can be reversed as a
result of the movement energy. During such a reversal, the bush
is rotated by the free-running bearing until the stop element,
which is arranged on the bush, bears against the stop element
arranged on the wall. If the two stop elements are in contact
with one another, a further movement is prevented. Such a free-
running bearing is a precision part and is therefore very cost-
intensive.

The object of the present invention is to develop a switch-on
energy store of the type mentioned at the outset which makes a
simple and cost-effective design, possible.
This object is achieved by virtue of the fact that, according
to the invention, the means have a catch mechanism, which is
arranged at the first end of the switch-on energy store. Such
an arrangement is advantageously simple, cost-effective and at
the same time low in wear because a return movement of the
switch-on energy store is limited or prevented merely by the
catch, mechanism, which is arranged at the first end of the
switch-on energy store.
In an. expedient development, the means contain a guide part,
which triggers the catch mechanism, by means of which the first
end of the switch-on energy store is mounted movably on a fixed
spindle by means of a slot, which is formed in the guide part,
and which is connected to the second end of the switch-on
energy store. It is advantageous with such an arrangement that,
owing to the eccentrically mounted second end of the switch-on
energy store and the guide part, which is mounted in a slot, a
movement path of the guide part with respect to its free end
during a switch-on operation differs from a movement path after
the switch-on operation, with the result that, with the catch
mechanism, firstly a tensioning of the switch-on energy store
takes place and secondly a return movement is limited.
In a preferred embodiment, the catch mechanism has a catch,
which is capable of moving rotatably about the fixed spindle
between a first and a second position and on which a spring
element acts. With such a catch, the catch mechanism can have a
simple design.

In a preferred embodiment, the fixed spindle and the spring
element are held on a fastening element. In such an
arrangement, the catch can be swiveled about the spindle
between its first and its second position by means of the
spring element in a simple manner.
In an expedient configuration, a stop element, which interacts
with a tensioning cutout on the catch, is provided on the guide
part. As a result of the arrangement of the stop element on the
guide part and the interaction with the tensioning cutout, a
simple possible way of deflecting the catch out of its first
position into its second position is realized.
In a further development, the catch has a checking cutout. In
the event of a return movement of. the switch-on energy store
after a switch-on operation, the stop element engages in the
checking cutout, with the result that a return movement
limitation is formed in a simple and effective manner.
The invention will be explained in more detail in the text
which follows using the drawings and an exemplary embodiment
with reference to the figures, in which:
figure 1 shows a schematic illustration of a switch-on energy
store apparatus in a first position with the switch-
on energy store tensioned;
figure 2 shows a schematic illustration of the switch-on
energy store apparatus in a second position with the
switch-on energy store partially relieved of tension;

figure 3 shows a schematic illustration of the switch-on
energy store apparatus in a third position with the
switch-on energy store relieved of tension;
figure 4 shows a schematic illustration of the switch-on
energy store apparatus in a fourth position; and
figure 5 shows a schematic illustration of the switch-on
energy store apparatus in a fifth, locked position.
Figure 1 shows a switch-on energy store apparatus with a spring
element 1 in the form of a switch-on energy store, which is
connected at a first end 2 by means of a catch arrangement 3 to
a fastening part 4 and at a second end 5 in articulated fashion
to an eccentric 6. The eccentric 6 and a cam disk 7 are
arranged fixedly on a tensioning shaft 8. The cam disk 7
interacts with a switching shaft 9, which is part of an
actuating mechanism (not illustrated) for disconnectable
switching contacts of the circuit breaker. A guide part 10 with
a slot 11 and a stop element 12 is guided through the first end
2 of the switch-on energy store 1. The guide part 10 is rigidly
connected to the second end 5 and is mounted on the fastening
part 4 by means of a spindle 13, which extends through the slot
11. The catch arrangement 3 comprises a catch 14, which is
likewise mounted rotatably on the spindle 13, and a spring 15,
which is fastened at its first end 16 on the catch 14 and at
its second end 17 on the fastening part 4. The dashed line A
corresponds to the movement path of the second end 5 and the
dashed line B corresponds to the movement path of the stop
element 12 during a switching or tensioning operation of the
switch-on energy store. The movement path

B, as a result of the kinematic arrangement of the system, is
characterized in that by the fact that, in the event of the
movement of the stop element 12 from an upper dead center point
to a lower dead center point of the switch-on energy store, a
different trajectory is covered than in the reverse movement,
as a result of which the latching with the catch 14 is made
possible.
In figure 1, the switch-on energy store is in a tensioned
state, the spring element being under compression strain. The
second end 5 is at the upper reversal point of its movement
trajectory A, the stop element 12 is located close to the upper
bend point of its trajectory B, and the spindle 13 is located
at the lower stop of the slot 11 of the guide part 10. The
catch 14 is held in a first position by the tensile" force of
the spring 15.
If a switching operation is triggered, the energy stored in the
switch-on energy store is transmitted via the eccentric 6 and
the tensioning shaft 8 to the cam disk 7 and, as a result, to
the switching shaft 9. In the process, the second end 5 moves
along the line A in the counterclockwise direction, and the
stop element 12 moves on the line B in the clockwise direction.
Figure 2 shows the switch-on energy store 1 with the catch
mechanism in a position shortly after triggering of a switching
operation, the switch-on energy store 1 having been partially
relieved of tension. The energy of the switch-on energy store 1
results in a rotation of the cam disk via the tensioning shaft
8 and therefore in a movement of the switch shaft 9. The second
end 5 is located in the 9 o'clock position on the line A, while
the stop element 12 has moved downward on the line B. The
spindle 13 is located in a position close to the second end of
the slot 11

relative to the slot 11 as a result of the movement of the
guide part 10, which is connected to the second end 5.
Figure 3 shows the switch-on energy store in a state in which
it is completely relieved of tension, in which state the second
end 5 and the stop element 12 have reached the lower reversal
points of the respective lines A and B. In this position, the
spindle 13 is at the upper end of the slot. The stop element 12
bears against the catch 14 in an L-shaped tensioning cutout 18.
In this position, the stop element 12 begins to move the
rotatably mounted catch 14 counter to the spring force of the
spring 15 away from the fastening part 4, the spring 15 being
tensioned in the process.
Figure 4 shows the position of the switch-on energy store 1 and
the catch mechanism directly after the switching operation of
the circuit breaker. The cam disk 7 is not in contact with the
switch shaft 9, and the switching shaft 9 and therefore the
contacts of the circuit breaker are in a locked and switched-on
position. As a result of the energy of the switch-on energy
store 1 which has been converted partially into movement energy
during the switching operation, the cam disk 7 and the
eccentric 6 rotate beyond their reversal points, the guide part
10 being moved upward and the stop element 12 leaving the
tensioning cutout 18 of the catch 14. At this point in time,
the catch 14 is moved back into its first position by the
tensile force of the spring 15. As a result of the further
rotation of the eccentric 6, the switch-on energy store 1 is
partially tensioned, as a result of which the switch-on energy
store 1 performs a return movement. This return movement is
limited by the catch 14, which is moved back into its first
position by the spring 15, as is explained with reference to
figure 5.

Figure 5 shows the position of the switch-on energy store 1 and
the catch mechanism after the switching operation of the
circuit breaker with the stop element 12 latched in. The stop
element 12 engages in the checking cutout 19 of the catch and
is locked. As a result of this locking, a further return of the
switch-on energy store 1 is reliably prevented. Therefore, the
circuit breaker can be immediately switched off again and a new
tensioning operation can take place for the switch-on energy
store.

List of reference symbols
1 Switch-on energy store
2 First end of switch-on energy store
3 Catch arrangement
4 Fastening part
5 Second end
6 Eccentric
7 Cam disk
8 Tensioning shaft
9 Switching shaft
10 Guide part 11 Slot
12 Stop element
13 Spindle
14 Catch
15 Spring
16 First end of spring
17 Second end of spring
18 Tensioning cutout
19 Checking, cutout
20 Movement path of second end
21 Movement path of stop element

Patent claims
1. A switch-on energy store apparatus for a circuit breaker,
a switch-on energy store (1) being held at a first end (2) and
being connected to an eccentric (6) of a tensioning apparatus
at a second end, with which tensioning apparatus return
movement-limiting means interact, characterized in that the
means (3, 10, 13, 14, 15) have a catch mechanism (3), which is
arranged at the first end (2) of the switch-on energy store
(1) .
2. The switch-on energy store apparatus as claimed in
claim 1, characterized in that the means (3, 10, 13, 14, 15)
contain a guide part (10), which triggers the catch mechanism
(3), by means of which the first end (2) of the switch-on
energy store (1) is mounted movably on a fixed spindle (13) by
means of a slot (11) , which is formed in the guide part (10) ,
and which is connected to the second end (5) of the switch-on
energy store (1).
3. The switch-on energy store apparatus as claimed in
claim 2, characterized in that the catch mechanism (3) has a
catch (14), which is capable of moving rotatably about the
fixed spindle (13) between a first and a second position and on
which a spring element (15) acts.
4. The switch-on energy store apparatus as claimed in
claim 3, characterized in that the fixed spindle and the spring
element (15) are held on a fastening element (4).

5. The switch-on energy store apparatus as claimed in claim 3
or 4, characterized in that a stop element (12), which
interacts with a tensioning cutout (18) on the catch (14), is
provided on the guide part (10).
6. The switch-on energy store apparatus as claimed in
claim 5, characterized in that the catch (14) has a checking
cutout (19).



ABSTRACT


In order to form a switch-on energystore
apparatus for a circuit breaker, wherein a switch-on energy store
(1) is held at a first end (2) and is connected to a cam (6)
of a tensioning apparatus at a second end, with which
tensioning apparatus means interact which limit a
return movement, which switch-on energy store apparatus
has a simple and cost-effective design, the invention proposes that
the means have a ratchet mechanism arranged at the first
end of the switch-on energy store.

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00511-kolnp-2008-form 5.pdf

00511-kolnp-2008-gpa.pdf

00511-kolnp-2008-international publication.pdf

00511-kolnp-2008-international search report.pdf

00511-kolnp-2008-pct request form.pdf

00511-kolnp-2008-translated copy of priority document.pdf

511-KOLNP-2008-(07-02-2013)-ABSTRACT.pdf

511-KOLNP-2008-(07-02-2013)-AMANDED PAGES OF SPECIFICATION.pdf

511-KOLNP-2008-(07-02-2013)-ANNEXURE TO FORM-3.pdf

511-KOLNP-2008-(07-02-2013)-CORRESPONDENCE.pdf

511-KOLNP-2008-(07-02-2013)-DRAWINGS.pdf

511-KOLNP-2008-(07-02-2013)-FORM-1.pdf

511-KOLNP-2008-(07-02-2013)-FORM-2.pdf

511-KOLNP-2008-(07-02-2013)-OTHERS.pdf

511-KOLNP-2008-(07-02-2013)-PA.pdf

511-KOLNP-2008-(07-02-2013)-PETITION UNDER RULE 137.pdf

511-KOLNP-2008-(12-10-2012)-CORRESPONDENCE.pdf

511-KOLNP-2008-(12-10-2012)-ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF PRIORITY DOCUMENT.pdf

511-KOLNP-2008-CORRESPONDENCE OTHERS 1.1.pdf

511-kolnp-2008-CORRESPONDENCE.pdf

511-kolnp-2008-EXAMINATION REPORT.pdf

511-kolnp-2008-FORM 18-1.1.pdf

511-kolnp-2008-form 18.pdf

511-kolnp-2008-GPA.pdf

511-kolnp-2008-GRANTED-ABSTRACT.pdf

511-kolnp-2008-GRANTED-CLAIMS.pdf

511-kolnp-2008-GRANTED-DESCRIPTION (COMPLETE).pdf

511-kolnp-2008-GRANTED-DRAWINGS.pdf

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511-kolnp-2008-GRANTED-FORM 5.pdf

511-kolnp-2008-GRANTED-SPECIFICATION-COMPLETE.pdf

511-kolnp-2008-INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION.pdf

511-kolnp-2008-INTERNATIONAL SEARCH REPORT & OTHERS.pdf

511-KOLNP-2008-OTHERS.pdf

511-kolnp-2008-PETITION UNDER RULE 137.pdf

511-kolnp-2008-REPLY TO EXAMINATION REPORT.pdf

511-kolnp-2008-TRANSLATED COPY OF PRIORITY DOCUMENT.pdf

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Patent Number 260078
Indian Patent Application Number 511/KOLNP/2008
PG Journal Number 14/2014
Publication Date 04-Apr-2014
Grant Date 31-Mar-2014
Date of Filing 05-Feb-2008
Name of Patentee SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
Applicant Address WITTELSBACHERPLATZ 2, 80333 MUNCHEN
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 KARSTEN FREUNDT ROHRBECKER WEG 46 14612 FALKENSEE
PCT International Classification Number H01H 3/30
PCT International Application Number PCT/DE2005/001439
PCT International Filing date 2005-08-10
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 NA