Passive detection of overheating in a power connector
US11799250B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/53
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Electrical connector comprising a detection device for detecting potential overheating, which comprises an electrically conductive element and an electrically insulating element inserted between the electrically conductive element and a low-voltage line. The electrically conductive element exerts an elastic force on the insulating element. For example, the electrically conductive element is a spring. In the event of overheating, the insulating element deforms under the pressure of the electrically conductive element and enables an electrical connection between two low-voltage lines. The overheating is detected as a consequence of the electrical design of this connection between the low-voltage lines.
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