Motorized Circuit Breaker Charge Device with Solenoid Frame

The patent replaces manual mechanical operation with an automated motorized system that can be controlled remotely. The motorized charge, close, and trip device eliminates the need for operators to physically interact with circuit breakers in hazardous environments, substituting mechanical hand-operated mechanisms with electrically actuated ones that can be controlled from a safe distance.

The patent introduces a remote control system as an intermediary between the operator and the circuit breaker. This intermediary allows the operator to control the charge, close, and trip functions without direct physical contact, using remote switches or control panels that transmit commands through cables or wireless communication to the motorized device at the circuit breaker location.

The patent designs a universal motorized charge, close, and trip device that can be adapted to multiple types of circuit breakers and switch gear housings. The device incorporates adjustable mounting mechanisms and interchangeable components that allow it to work with different breaker sizes and configurations, eliminating the need for dedicated devices for each specific housing type.

The patent creates a standardized motorized device design that can be replicated and adapted across different applications. By establishing a modular platform with configurable components, the same basic device can serve multiple circuit breaker types through minor adjustments or accessory attachments, reducing the need for custom-designed devices for each housing variation.

The patent divides the actuation system into separate solenoid components, each responsible for specific functions (charge, close, trip). Rather than using a single motor to perform all operations, individual solenoids are mounted on the frame to actuate specific mechanisms, simplifying the overall control system while maintaining adequate force for each discrete function.

The patent uses solenoids that generate sufficient force for their specific intended purposes without requiring the continuous high torque output of a motor. Each solenoid is sized and specified to provide the minimum necessary force for its particular function, allowing for a simpler, more efficient system that avoids the complexity of motor control while achieving adequate force generation for charge, close, and trip operations.