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Equipment for protecting electronic equipment and personnel against inadvertent occurrence of extended or transient high voltages and method

US4389695A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 9, 1981
Grant dateJun 21, 1983
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 9, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02H9/06
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and equipment for protecting sensitive equipment against extended duration or transient over-voltages and their hazards. This is accomplished through a high-voltage fusing concept, a fast-acting clamping action and separate grounding points for power and control paths, respectively.

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