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Arc resistant device and method

US11018546B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2019
Grant dateMay 25, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K5/03
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The systems and methods disclosed relate to arc resistant medium voltage motor control centers. A drive control system comprises a variable frequency drive cabinet comprising a variable frequency drive; a power supply line; and at least one motor control cabinet having a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the at least one motor control cabinet comprises: a medium voltage fused bypass controller in the bottom portion; a medium voltage non-fused transfer controller in the top portion; a first door disposed within the bottom portion; a second door disposed within the top portion; and an air vent, wherein the air vent is disposed in the first door, wherein the first door, the second door, and the air vent are arc resistant; wherein the variable frequency drive is coupled to the power supply line and the non-fused transfer controller and the fused bypass controller is coupled to the power supply line.

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