Arc containment device and method
US8563888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01T21/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An arc containment device is presented. The arc containment device includes a shock shield further having a multiple apertures for escape of gas, the shock shield configured to surround an arc source. The device further comprises an inner enclosure having a multiple openings generally aligned with the multiple apertures, the inner enclosure configured to provide an electrical insulation base for the arc source. An outer enclosure disposed is provided around the inner enclosure, the outer enclosure configured to direct the gas to the environment outside the device.
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