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Electrical distribution equipment with torque estimating capability

US5345158A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 2, 1992
Grant dateSep 6, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/343
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit breaker for protecting a motor-driven system from overcurrents and undervoltages includes both current and voltage sensors and derives a precise estimate of electromagnetic torque output from sensed currents and voltages. A contactor similarly includes torque estimating capability.

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