Transfer switch with arc suppression
US8138634B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J9/068
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An automatic transfer switch for a power system receiving multiple alternating current sources and delivering multiple alternating current output is described. A transfer switch control circuit can sense a power loss in one or both AC sources. Each power supply can deliver current to drive a load but, if one of the power supplies fails, the other can supply power to drive both loads.
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