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Safety device for an extension socket

US9944406B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2015
Grant dateApr 17, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02J2310/44
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A socket system for the protection against lightening of an aircraft disposed between a connection terminal of the aircraft and an end connector of a generator set powered by a power supply cable having several electrical conductors includes an extension socket connected between the end connector and the connection terminal and a safety device including in a housing made of electrically insulating material, and clipping means designed to clip an electrical signal. The installation of such a safety device prevents the propagation of an electrical overvoltage beyond the safety device.

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