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Fusible switch disconnect device for DC electrical power system

US9842719B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2016
Grant dateDec 12, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2036

Classification

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

Abstract

A fusible disconnect switch devices includes dual sets of switch contacts to connect or disconnect a current path through an overcurrent protection fuse with reduced arcing severity. Faster acting and longer contact path switch mechanisms are described providing satisfactory switching of DC circuits without excessive electrical arcing in a reduced physical package size.

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