Power distribution unit and method of containing arc faults in power distribution units
US10193331B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02H7/261
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of containing arc faults in a power distribution unit includes in response to a bus bar temperature exceeding a bus bar temperature threshold, thermally opening a conductive element extending between an energizing coil of a contactor, a bus bar, and a controller. The controller is configured to selectively open and close the contactor. The conductive element is electrically connected to the energizing coil of the contactor and the controller. The conductive element is electrically isolated from a power source electrically connected to the first bus bar through the contactor.
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