Harvesting power from low-voltage overhead power cables
US7563124B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G1/1214
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Harvesting power from low-voltage overhead power transmission lines for recharging batteries for use in battery-operated equipment used in urban and remote geographic locations used by military Special Forces, firefighters and remote rescue teams. An elongated metal head containing a razor attached to electrical wire is thrown over an overhead power line where it cuts through insulated cable, makes contact with the hot line, and establishes an electrical connection in order transfer low voltage power to batteries or equipment.
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