LINKING DEVICE FOR COMPONENTS, ESPECIALLY FOR HOUSING PARTS OF CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The invention relates to a device (1) for linking a number of components, especially for linking the housing parts (3, 4) of circuit breakers. The inventive device comprises a link element (2) that is provided with a shaft (2) which comprises an insertion end (2c) and an opposite holding end (2b). Said shaft extends through through openings (7, 8) that are in alignment with one another in the zone where the components (3, 4) are linked. The aim of the invention is to make sure that the link element (2) is centered when it is twisted to brace said components (3, 4) and at the same time to minimize the extent of contortion or twist necessary to lock the components. To this end, a first assembly recess (10) is configured as a centering cone (11). Said assembly recess accommodates the holding end (2b) and is aligned with the through openings (7, 8). The holding end (2b) has a conical shape and defines a clamping surface (5) that corresponds to the centering cone (11).