Patent · US Expired

Blade tip for puncturing cupro-nickel seal cup

US6813127B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 14, 2002
Grant dateNov 2, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H33/666
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A vacuum arc interrupter that includes a vacuum chamber assembly and a pressure chamber assembly. The vacuum chamber assembly has a first conductor coupled to a power line, a non-conductive housing and a seal cup. The pressure chamber assembly has a second conductor coupled to a ground, a pressure chamber and a bullet assembly. The pressure chamber assembly is disposed adjacent to the vacuum chamber assembly. The bullet assembly is disposed in the pressure chamber and is structured to move between a first position and a second position. The bullet assembly has a metal lance with a blade portion. The blade portion is structured to puncture the seal cup.

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