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

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<div>Configurations of switch mechanism according to parameter changes.</div>

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Figure 6: Optimization of the Switch Mechanism in a Circuit Breaker Using MBD Based Simulation 