Research Article

Optimization of the Switch Mechanism in a Circuit Breaker Using MBD Based Simulation

Table 2

Design parameters and boundary values.

DescriptionLower
limits
Upper
limits
Selection criteria for boundary values

Angle (deg)−1010Interruption of parts
Angle (deg)3010Closing condition
Angle (deg)−1515Interruption of parts
Angle (deg)3010Closing condition
Length (mm)−33
Length (mm)1015Effects on the opening time and minimum length
Length (mm)44
Length (mm)710