Universal control module for a reversing contactor
US11778759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02P23/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A control module for a reversing contactor includes a housing configured to mount to forward and reverse contactors. The control module is configured to receive command signals for the forward and reverse contactors and provide the command signals to an interlock circuit included within the housing of the control module. The interlock circuit is configured to use the forward and reverse commands as well as feedback signals corresponding to the current status of the contactors to prevent both the forward and reverse contactors from being closed in tandem. The control module is also configured to mount to contactors having different physical sizes. The housing may be configured as a telescoping housing, where one portion of the housing is fixed and a second portion of the housing slides with respect to the fixed portion of the housing to adjust the width of the control module.
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