High voltage feedthrough for non-thermal plasma reactor
US6368451B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/53
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
High voltage feedthrough connectors provide a means for isolating high voltage through a reactor housing while providing thermal expansion tolerance along with ease of assembly. The connectors provide an insulating body having a bore extending axially through said insulating body for housing a center conductor, a threaded shell assembly for engaging the insulating body and securing the insulating body to a NTP reactor housing, and a gas tight seal to prevent gas leaks to the center conductor. The center conductor includes a first end for contacting a high voltage source and a second end for contacting a high voltage electrode of a NTP reactor. In one embodiment, a fixed center conductor is provided. Preferably, a dome shaped tip may be provided on the bottom terminal connector for improved contact with the non-thermal plasma reactor high voltage electrode. Optionally, a compression spring is attached to the bottom terminal connector end of the fixed center conductor. An alternate embodiment provides a movable center conductor and a compression spring riding within the bore of the insulating body. The insulating body is extended a sufficient distance from the threaded shell assembly…
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