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Disconnect switch arc eliminator

US8416541B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 11, 2010
Grant dateApr 9, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 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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