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Insulator integrated power supply

US8964433B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 2009
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02H1/06
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power scavenging device attaches to an overhead power cable and a support pole. The power scavenging device includes a non-conducting outer body and a first capacitor and a second capacitor that are connected in series forming a voltage divider. A voltage source converter is electrically connected to the output of the power scavenging device. The voltage source converter outputs a regulated power.

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