Multiple discharge device cascading switch and fuse design
US8593790B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2085/2075
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device and method of use of a multiple discharge panel for a multiple-discharge, high energy electric device. The device generally uses a panel for a multiple-discharge, high energy electric device that includes a plurality of fuse assemblies constructed in a cascading arrangement in a common panel. Each fuse assembly provides protection from a single high energy discharge pulse and includes a structure defining a cavity. The fuse assembly further contains a resistor made of components that explode when subjected to a large pulse of power to temporarily interrupt and dissipate the large pulse of power. The structure defining the cavity is shaped to deform in response to explosion of the resistor such that a new connection to a remaining one of the plurality of fuse assemblies is established.
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