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High-safety surge protective device

US9287071B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 10, 2014
Grant dateMar 15, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2235/01
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a high-safety surge protective device which comprises a casing, at least one overvoltage protection component inside the casing, a release unit used to separate the overvoltage protection component from the AC or DC circuit or the equipment, an arc suppressing apparatus used to suppress electric arc generated while separating the overvoltage protection component from the AC or DC circuit or the equipment, and a box, Wherein: the release unit comprises a compression spring, a metal dome, a slide and a soft conductor; the arc suppressing apparatus comprises an arc chute assembly, a first arc striking sheet, a second arc striking sheet, a turning block and a torsional spring.

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