Surge arrester
US5602710A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01C7/12
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A surge arrester includes at least two connection fittings and a one-piece frame, the frame holding the connection fittings. The frame is formed of an insulating material. The surge arrester includes at least one block of varistor material clamped between the connection fittings. The surge arrester further includes an insulating material in which the frame, the block of varistor material and at least part of the connection fittings are cast to form a monolithic body. An arrangement is provided for maintaining a contact force between the connection fittings and the block of varistor material.
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