Connector system for an insulated switch with provision for grounding and visible break
US7501598B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H33/6661
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector system for a high voltage vacuum switch which includes: a voltage source connector; a load connector; a first contact in a vacuum bottle; and a second contact connected in series with the first contact, wherein the second contact is external to the vacuum bottle. The voltage source is connected to the load through the first and second contacts and the second contact includes a first separable interface, a second separable interface and a conducting pin. When the conducting pin is removed, an insulating pin can be inserted in its place. In preferred embodiments, the connector system includes a housing and a sight glass which extends through the housing for viewing the conducting pin. The connector system can also include a first and second connectors for the first and second separable interfaces, which are used for test connections and/or grounding connections.
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