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Ground fault detection device

US7944213B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2009
Grant dateMay 17, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/52
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device and method to determine the presence of a ground fault that distinguishes between the capacitive portion of the currents to ground, and the resistive portion of the currents to ground by ascertaining aspects of the voltage and residual current waveforms.

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