Arc fault circuit interrupter
US11105864B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02H3/16
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An arc fault circuit interrupter is disclosed. This arc fault circuit interrupter can include any one or more of three different sensors such as a high frequency sensor, and any one of lower frequency sensors such as a current sensor or a differential sensor. The arc fault circuit interrupter can be configured as an in line arc fault circuit interrupter installed in a wall box. In addition, the arc fault circuit interrupter can include a processor configured to determine any one of a series arc fault, or a parallel arc fault.
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