Apparatus and method for simulating arcing
US6822458B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/3277
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for simulating arcing events for use in testing arc fault circuit interrupters. The apparatus and method utilizes a plurality of motion sensitive switches, for example, mercury switches or ball-tilt switches, secured within the housing. When the apparatus is moved the switches interrupt a current flow mimicking arcing events.
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