POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM
    1.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:EP4216392A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-26

    申请号:EP22152992.8

    申请日:2022-01-24

    申请人: ABB SCHWEIZ AG

    摘要: The present invention relates to a power conversion system, comprising: a high voltage "HV" switchgear (3); a solid-state transformer (4); and a low voltage "LV" switchgear (5). The HV switchgear (3) is configured to connect to a high voltage or medium voltage "HV or MV" network (2) and disconnect from the HV or MV network (2). The HV switchgear (3) is configured to connect to an input of the solid-state transformer (4). The solid-state transformer (4) comprises a first module (11) and a second module (12). The first module (11) is configured to convert a high voltage alternating current "HV AC" signal into a high voltage direct current "HV DC" signal. The second module (12) is configured to connect to an output of the first module (11) and convert the HV DC signal from the first module (11) into at least one low voltage direct current "LV DC" signal. The second module (12) comprises at least one sub-module (13). Each sub-module (13) is configured to convert the HV DC signal from the first module (11) into a LV DC signal. The LV switchgear (5) is configured to connect to an output of the solid-state transformer (4). The LV switchgear (5) is configured to connect to a plurality of applications or devices (6) and disconnect from the plurality of applications or devices (6). The LV switchgear (5) comprises a plurality of switches, and each switch is connected to an application or device (6). The LV switchgear (5) is configured to connect the at least one LV DC signal from the second module (12) to one or more of the plurality of applications or devices (6).

    FAULT ARC PROTECTION: CIRCUIT BREAKER SYSTEM TO INTERRUPT FAULTY SECTION

    公开(公告)号:EP4462620A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-13

    申请号:EP23173148.0

    申请日:2023-05-12

    申请人: ABB SCHWEIZ AG

    IPC分类号: H02H1/00

    摘要: The present invention relates to a circuit breaker system, comprising:
    - a solar cell (10); and
    - a circuit breaker (30);
    wherein the circuit breaker is configured to operate within a low voltage, medium voltage, or high voltage switchgear;
    wherein the circuit breaker comprises an electromechanics or electronic trigger mechanism;
    wherein the electromechanics or electronic trigger mechanism of the circuit breaker when activated is configured to activate the circuit breaker;
    wherein the circuit breaker when activated is configured to disconnect current flow within at least one part of the low voltage, medium voltage, or high voltage switchgear;
    wherein the solar cell is configured to be located within a compartment of the low voltage, medium voltage, or high voltage switchgear; and
    wherein the solar cell is configured to activate the electromechanics or electronic trigger mechanism of the circuit breaker due to radiation from an electrical arc fault of the switchgear impinging upon the solar cell.

    COPPER COMPOUND MATERIAL
    3.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:EP4456108A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-30

    申请号:EP23170018.8

    申请日:2023-04-26

    申请人: ABB SCHWEIZ AG

    IPC分类号: H01H33/664

    摘要: The present invention relates to copper compound material as contact (12, 18) material for vacuum interrupters. The copper material comprises materials of the group comprising tungsten carbide copper and/or chromium carbide copper and/or chromium copper and/or copper. Further, the at least one compound element is selected from the groups comprising lanthanum hexaboride and/or lanthanum oxide and/or gadolinium oxide and/or gallium oxide and/or cerium dioxide. Additionally, or alternatively thereto the compound material comprises graphite and/or graphene and/or fullerene and/or diamond and/or carbo nanotubes and/or multilayer graphene.

    A THREE-POSITION DISCONNECTOR SWITCH
    4.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:EP3836182A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-16

    申请号:EP19215336.9

    申请日:2019-12-11

    申请人: ABB Schweiz AG

    IPC分类号: H01H31/00 H01H31/32

    摘要: The present invention relates to a three-position disconnector switch, comprising:
    - an earthing contact (1);
    - a power out contact (2);
    - a power in contact (3);
    - a first piston (4a); and
    - a second piston (4b).
    In a connected switch position: the first piston is configured to make an electrical connection with the power out contact and the second piston is configured to make an electrical connection with the power out contact and the power in contact;
    In a disconnected switch position: the first piston is configured to make an electrical connection with the power out contact and the second piston is configured to make an electrical connection with the power out contact;
    In an earthed switch position: the first piston is configured to make an electrical connection with the earthing contact and with the power out contact and the second piston is configured to make an electrical connection with the power out contact.

    A SWITCHGEAR TANK
    5.
    发明公开
    A SWITCHGEAR TANK 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:EP4379982A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-05

    申请号:EP22210898.7

    申请日:2022-12-01

    申请人: ABB SCHWEIZ AG

    IPC分类号: H02B13/045 H01H33/56

    CPC分类号: H02B13/045 H01H33/56

    摘要: The present invention relates to a switchgear tank (1), comprising:
    - one or more centre body parts (2);
    - a first end cap (3); and
    - a second end cap (4);
    wherein the one or more centre body parts are formed from one or more bent metal sheets;
    wherein the first end cap is connected to at least one centre body part of the one or more centre body parts at a first axial position;
    wherein the second end cap is connected to at least one centre body part of the one or more centre body parts at a second axial position; and
    wherein each of the one or more centre body parts comprises at least partly cylindrical shape.

    MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR DISCONNECTOR SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:EP4280243A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-22

    申请号:EP22174652.2

    申请日:2022-05-20

    申请人: ABB SCHWEIZ AG

    IPC分类号: H01H31/32

    摘要: The present invention relates to a medium voltage switchgear busbar disconnector system, comprising:
    - a busbar (1); and
    - a disconnector moveable part (4);
    wherein the busbar comprises a contact (3);
    wherein in a connected state the disconnector moveable part is configured to be connected to the contact; and
    wherein in a disconnected state the disconnector moveable part is configured to be disconnected from the contact.

    A MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR OR CONTROL GEAR
    7.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:EP3896806A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-20

    申请号:EP20169293.6

    申请日:2020-04-14

    申请人: ABB Schweiz AG

    摘要: The present invention relates to a medium voltage switchgear or control gear, comprising:
    - at least one first compartment (1, 2, 4);
    - a cable compartment (3, 10, 20);
    - a plurality of main switchgear or control gear components; and
    - a plurality of auxiliary switchgear or control gear components.
    The plurality of main switchgear or control gear components comprises a main busbar system, a circuit breaker, and a first connector (31). The plurality of main switchgear or control gear components are configured to be housed in at least one part of the at least one first compartment. The plurality of auxiliary switchgear or control gear components comprises a medium voltage cable, and a second connector (30). The plurality of auxiliary switchgear or control gear components are configured to be housed in the cable compartment. The second connector is configured to connect to the first connector to connect the medium voltage cable in the cable compartment to a component (12) of the plurality of main switchgear or control gear components. Tthe cable compartment is configured to be disconnected from the at least one first compartment and wherein the cable compartment is configured to be spatially separated from the at least one first compartment, and wherein the disconnection of the cable compartment from the at least one first compartment comprises a disconnection of the first connector from the second connector.

    MEDIUM VOLTAGE OR HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER

    公开(公告)号:EP4300530A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-03

    申请号:EP22182524.3

    申请日:2022-07-01

    申请人: ABB SCHWEIZ AG

    IPC分类号: H01H33/666

    摘要: The present invention relates to a medium voltage or high voltage circuit breaker; comprising: a first terminal (2); a second terminal (6); a first vacuum interrupter (5); a second vacuum interrupter (5); an interconnection part (9); an actuator (8); an operating rod (11); and a lever system (12). The first terminal is electrically connected to a fixed contact (3) of the first vacuum interrupter. The second terminal is electrically connected to a fixed contact (3) of the second vacuum interrupter. The interconnection part is configured to be in electrical connection with a movable contact (4) of the first vacuum interrupter and the interconnection part is configured to be in electrical connection with a movable contact (4) of the second vacuum interrupter. The interconnection part is configured to provide a current path between the movable contacts. A first end of a first non-linear lever arm (22) of the lever system is coupled to a pushrod (7) of the movable contact of the first vacuum interrupter at a first lever arm first end pivot point, and a second end of the first lever arm is coupled to the operating rod at a centre pivot point. A first end of a second non-linear lever arm (22) of the lever system is coupled to a pushrod (7) of the movable contact of the second vacuum interrupter at a second lever arm first end pivot point, and a second end of the second lever arm is coupled to the operating rod at the centre pivot point. A part at the first end of the first non-linear lever arm is supported by the interconnection part and can slide linearly within a slot of the interconnection part or a part at the first end of the first non-linear lever arm is supported by the interconnection part and can move linearly with respect to a bearing of the interconnection part. A part at the first end of the second non-linear lever arm is supported by the interconnection part and can slide linearly within a slot of the interconnection part or a part at the first end of the second non-linear lever arm is supported by the interconnection part and can move linearly with respect to a bearing of the interconnection part. In a transition from an open state to the closed state the actuator is configured to move the operating rod to move the second end of the first non-linear lever arm and the second end of the second non-linear lever arm such that the part at the first end of the first non-linear lever arm and the part at the first end of the second non-linear lever arm move simultaneously within their corresponding slots away from one another or with respect to their corresponding bearings away from one another.

    MEDIUM VOLTAGE OR HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER

    公开(公告)号:EP4297059A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-27

    申请号:EP22180589.8

    申请日:2022-06-23

    申请人: ABB SCHWEIZ AG

    IPC分类号: H01H33/666

    摘要: The present invention relates to a medium voltage or high voltage circuit breaker; comprising: a first terminal (2); a second terminal (6); a first vacuum interrupter (5); a second vacuum interrupter (5); an interconnection part (9); an actuator (8); an operating rod (11); and a lever system (12). The first terminal is electrically connected to a fixed contact (3) of the first vacuum interrupter, and wherein the second terminal is electrically connected to a fixed contact (3) of the second vacuum interrupter. The interconnection part is configured to be in electrical connection with a movable contact (4) of the first vacuum interrupter and the interconnection part is configured to be in electrical connection with a movable contact (4) of the second vacuum interrupter when the circuit breaker is in a closed state when the movable contacts are in contact with the respective fixed contacts, and wherein the interconnection part is configured to provide a current path between the movable contacts. A first end of a first lever arm of the lever system is coupled to the movable contact of the first vacuum interrupter, and wherein a second end of the first lever arm is coupled to the operating rod. A first end of a second lever arm of the lever system is coupled to the movable contact of the second vacuum interrupter, and wherein a second end of the second lever arm is coupled to the operating rod. A part at the first end of the first lever arm is supported by the interconnection part and can slide linearly within a slot of the interconnection part. A part at the first end of the second lever arm is supported by the interconnection part and can slide linearly within a slot of the interconnection part. In a transition from an open state to the closed state the actuator is configured to move the operating rod to move the second end of the first lever arm and the second end of the second lever arm such that the part at the first end of the first lever arm and the part at the first end of the second lever arm move simultaneously within their corresponding slots away from one another.