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System and method for quenching an arc

US9355798B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 2014
Grant dateMay 31, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2009/348
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An arc quenching system is presented. The arc quenching system includes a mounting structure, a plurality of movable arc chute plates mounted on the mounting structure, and a motion delivery unit mechanically coupled to the mounting structure. The motion delivery unit is configured to impart at least one of a rotation motion and a vibration motion to one or more movable arc chute plates of the plurality of movable arc chute plates.

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