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Current limiting device with at least one flexible electrode

US5929744A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 18, 1997
Grant dateJul 27, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01C7/021
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A current limiting device has an electrically conductive composite material, an inhomogeneous distribution of resistance structure comprises a conducting filler, and at least two electrodes. At least one of the electrodes is a flexible electrode to maintain contact between the electrode and the composite material, regardless of the consumption of the composite material during a high current condition.

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