Static switch
US5153802A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 1991 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S323/908
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
For a preset period following application of a closing order, the semi-conductor of the static power switch, supplied with DC voltage, is controlled by a regulating circuit so as to operate as a current generator limiting the current to a value much lower than its rated value. A fuse acts as measuring shunt. The switch can comprise a circuit breaker function. In this case, the fault detection circuit measures the voltage at the terminals of the semi-conductor and supplies an opening signal when this voltage exceeds a preset threshold.
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