Power distribution bus with protection and alarming
US7120002B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02H3/046
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Power distribution busses and methods are disclosed that provide flexible protection and alarming capabilities. Various embodiments provide interchangeability of fuses and circuit breakers within the same power distribution bus configuration. These various embodiments also provide discrete alarming for fused lines, discrete alarming for lines with circuit breakers, combined alarming for lines having mixed forms of protection, and/or selectable alarming such as combined versus discrete in relation to employing all fused lines, employing all circuit breaker protected lines, or employing mixed line protection.
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