Modular DC distribution unit and system
US5726852A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02B1/056
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modular DC distribution unit including a block assembly configured to be plugged or inserted into a backing panel such that no tools are necessary. Circuit breaker modules and fuse modules which are to be inserted into the block assembly are constructed to be interchangeably located in the block assembly, without the need of any tools. The fuse module being a two part device having an interior assembly carrying the fuse and an outer carrier into which the interior assembly is inserted. The outer carrier of the fuse module also having a replacement fuse carrier configured to carry a replacement fuse. The module DC distribution unit also including a shunt module to output a shunt current to a monitoring location.
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