Method and apparatus for switching an electrical circuit
US5070787A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 1988 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H39/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides an explosively actuated switch and a method of using the same. The switch will include primary conductive elements which will remain generally stationary, and one or more movable conductive elements which will be clamped between the stationary elements. Various types of mechanisms may be utilized to exert a clamping force on one or more of the stationary members. An explosive material is provided to move the movable members from engagement with the stationary members upon detonation.
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