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Sensor-based remote condition monitoring device and method for disconnector devices

US11588318B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Hitachi Energy Switzerland AG · CH

Inventors

Philipp Sommer · Heidelberg, DE
Xavier Kornmann · Lauchringen, DE
Daniel Neeser · Thalwil, CH
Stefano Bertoli · Wettingen, CH
Ektor Sotiropoulos · Zürich, CH
Martin Schick-Pauli · Zürich, CH
Gian-Luigi Madonna · Otelfingen, CH
Alexander Fach · Boppelsen, CH
Yannick Maret · Dättwil, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 11, 2019
Grant date	Feb 21, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 11, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY04S10/30
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device, a method and a system for monitoring an electrical connection status of a disconnector device are disclosed. The disconnector device is connectable to pole-mounted equipment in a power distribution or transmission grid, thereby disconnecting the pole-mounted equipment. The connection status monitoring device includes a determining section configured to determine whether the disconnector device has been activated and to generate connection status indicator data, indicative of whether the disconnector device has been activated. The determining section further includes a wireless communication section which is adapted to connect to a wireless communication infrastructure using a wireless communication protocol, and to transmit the connection status indicator data over the wireless communication infrastructure.

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