Adjustable overhead conductor monitoring device
US9368275B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R1/22
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for securing to and collecting power from an electrical conductor, including a current transformer comprising a core and an electrical winding that receives an induced current from magnetic flux generated according to alternating current present on the electrical conductor, and a clamping mechanism that attaches the apparatus to the electrical conductor. According to various aspects, apparatus may include a housing that encloses circuitry for monitoring conditions of the electrical conductor, where the circuitry includes one or more sensors, and wireless communications circuitry.
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