Method and apparatus for cooling superconductive joints
US8253024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/68
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a method and apparatus for joining a number of superconductive cables to establish electrical connection therebetween, a cup-like member having a base, a sidewall, and an opening to receive electrically conductive ends of said cables is provided. The base of the cup-like member is attached to a holder device. The holder device is attached to a cryogenically cooled surface. The ends of the superconductive cables are connected together within the cup-like member.
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