Overvoltage protection assembly
US11664653B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02H3/20
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates generally to an overvoltage protection assembly, and an electrode useable in pairs in such an overvoltage protection device. In various aspects, at least one electrode is made from a single piece of conductive source material to ensure its strength, reliability, and ease of manufacture. Still further, the electrode has a specific geometry selected to enhance electromagnetic effects experienced during high voltage, high current overvoltage events in a way that quickly relocates and dissipates an arc formed at a gap between an electrode pair, to ensure repeatable, reliable performance of the overvoltage protection device.
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