Solid state circuit breaker
US12244133B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02H9/02
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A solid state circuit breaker has both solid state electronics and a physical switch. The solid state circuit breaker facilitates power measuring for end loads connected to a panel board circuit, e.g. receptacles, lighting, etc., over current protection, and disconnection all within one device. The solid state circuit breaker can be used at 100% of its rated capacity as opposed to 80% code-mandated limitation for thermal magnetic circuit breakers. The solid state circuit breaker also can provide power/current data (real-time) without the need of an additional device. The solid state circuit breaker further facilitates electronic, i.e. remote, opening, closing, and current limiting for demand response or load shedding.
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