Disconnect switch arc eliminator
US8416541B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H1/42
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device that allows standard non-load break disconnect switches to become full load break disconnect switches in that they can interrupt high levels of their rated current with no arcing or burning when the switch is opened under load in direct current use on electric railways, electric trolley bus systems, mine operations and motor controls.
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