Shunt for circuit protection device
US5969928A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02H7/008
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for determining the resistance of a shunt for use with a current limiting device that exhibits PTC characteristics to protect an electrical circuit. The method comprises steps for determining maximum and minimum resistance values based on operating criteria and component characteristics and selecting resistance values that fall within selected ranges.
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