公开(公告)号：US20080309437A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-18

申请号：US12095067

申请日：2006-11-17

Applicant: Richard G. Smith ,  Jason R. Bogusz ,  Michael G. Ennis ,  Gary W. Hardesty ,  Thomas E. Kovanko ,  Richard P. Mikosz ,  Andrew D. Pfister ,  Roy T. Swanson ,  Keith W. Benson IV

Inventor： Richard G. Smith ,  Jason R. Bogusz ,  Michael G. Ennis ,  Gary W. Hardesty ,  Thomas E. Kovanko ,  Richard P. Mikosz ,  Andrew D. Pfister ,  Roy T. Swanson ,  Keith W. Benson IV

IPC: H01H75/04 ,  H02H5/00

CPC classification number: H01H75/04 ,  G01R31/3274 ,  H01H1/0015 ,  H01H33/66 ,  H01H2009/0061 ,  H01H2071/044

Abstract: A fault interrupting and reclosing device includes a circuit interrupter coupled to an actuator. The actuator includes at least one force generating element for generating an opening force for opening the circuit interrupter and for generating a restoring force to close the circuit interrupter. The device further includes a latch to engage the actuator to hold the contacts open once opened. In a preferred arrangement, the device is provided with an automatic mode of operation including a reclose process and a non-reclosing mode of operation. The device also preferably includes a method of determining the end-of-life of a vacuum interrupter monitors characteristics and/or parameters of a fault current or vacuum interrupter operation to predict a percent of life consumed with each fault current interruption operation. A cumulative percent of life consumed may also be determined, and an end-of-life may be predicted based upon the cumulative percent of life consumed.

Abstract translation: 故障中断和重合闸装置包括耦合到致动器的电路断续器。 致动器包括至少一个力产生元件，用于产生用于打开断路器的开启力并产生用于闭合断路器的恢复力。 该装置还包括一个闩锁，用于接合致动器，以便一旦打开就保持触点断开。 在优选的布置中，该装置具有自动操作模式，包括重合闸过程和非重合闸操作模式。 该装置还优选地包括确定真空断路器的寿命终止的方法监测故障电流或真空断续器操作的特性和/或参数，以预测每个故障电流中断操作消耗的寿命百分比。 也可以确定所消耗的生命的累积百分比，并且可以基于所消耗的生命的累积百分比来预测寿命终止。

公开(公告)号：US06943313B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-13

申请号：US10268457

申请日：2002-10-09

Applicant: Daniel J. Evans ,  Michael R. Smith ,  Roy T. Swanson ,  Martin Zeitler, Jr.

Inventor： Daniel J. Evans ,  Michael R. Smith ,  Roy T. Swanson ,  Martin Zeitler, Jr.

IPC: H01H1/42 ,  H01H1/58 ,  H01H33/18 ,  H01H71/00 ,  H01H73/18 ,  H01H9/44

CPC classification number: H01H33/187 ,  H01H1/42 ,  H01H1/5833

Abstract: A rotating arc fault-current interrupter, also known as an arc spinner interrupter, is provided that establishes an easily visible open gap via a movable blade member having a first portion for engaging a stationary main contact and a second portion formed by an arcing electrode for engaging an auxiliary contact associated with an arc spinner assembly. The geometry, orientation and placement of the auxiliary contact is such that during opening of the movable blade member, the arcing electrode remains engaged with the auxiliary contact after the blade member and the stationary main contact are separated from each other whereby current is transferred through the auxiliary contact into the arc spinner assembly, i.e. the current is commutated into the arc spinner assembly. Thus, the current in the arc spinner creates a magnetic field to cause the arcing current to rotate rapidly so as to extinguish the arc as the arcing electrode separates from the auxiliary contact and moves to the opened position whereby a visible open gap is established that is easily visible without any obstructions from a range of viewing angles or orientations.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种旋转电弧故障电流断续器，也称为电弧旋转器断路器，其通过具有用于接合固定主触头的第一部分和由电弧电极形成的第二部分的可动刀片构件建立容易看见的开口间隙， 接合与电弧旋转器组件相关联的辅助触点。 辅助触点的几何形状，取向和位置使得在可动刀片构件的打开期间，在刀片构件和固定主触点彼此分离之后，电弧电极与辅助触点保持接合，由此电流通过 辅助触点进入电弧旋转器组件，即电流换向弧形旋转器组件。 因此，电弧旋转器中的电流产生磁场以使电弧电流快速旋转，以便当电弧电极与辅助触点分离并移动到打开位置时熄灭电弧，由此建立可见的开放间隙 容易看到，没有任何障碍物从一定范围的视角或取向。

公开(公告)号：US06538422B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-25

申请号：US09833537

申请日：2001-04-12

Applicant: David E. Potter ,  Timothy J. Mulligan ,  James A. Rutkowski ,  Roy T. Swanson ,  Daniel M. Terhune

Inventor： David E. Potter ,  Timothy J. Mulligan ,  James A. Rutkowski ,  Roy T. Swanson ,  Daniel M. Terhune

IPC: G01R1914

CPC classification number: G01R15/16 ,  H01R13/53

Abstract: A voltage sensing apparatus includes an output for a voltage tap point that is useful in representing the voltage on a conductor that passes through the voltage sensing apparatus. The voltage sensing apparatus also performs the function of a separable insulated conductor, e.g. a conventional bushing or bushing insert as utilized in the electrical power distribution field. The voltage sensing apparatus includes a molded body having an embedded capacitance screen that provides the output. The body is molded about the capacitance screen. An arrangement is provided for locating the capacitance screen within the molded body. In a preferred embodiment, the capacitance screen is molded from a conductive plastic preferably formed with an open mesh or screen structure that permits the free flow of molding material.

Abstract translation: 电压感测装置包括用于表示通过电压感测装置的导体上的电压的电压抽头点的输出。 电压检测装置还执行可分离绝缘导体的功能，例如， 在电力分配领域中使用的常规套管或衬套插入件。 电压检测装置包括具有提供输出的嵌入式电容屏的成型体。 身体被模制在电容屏幕上。 提供了用于将电容屏幕定位在成型体内的布置。 在优选实施例中，电容屏幕由导电塑料模制，该导电塑料优选地形成有允许模制材料自由流动的开放网格或筛网结构。

公开(公告)号：US5502427A

公开(公告)日：1996-03-26

申请号：US227202

申请日：1994-04-07

Applicant: Henry W. Scherer ,  Bruce A. Biller ,  Hiram S. Jackson ,  Roy T. Swanson ,  David W. Zabel

Inventor： Henry W. Scherer ,  Bruce A. Biller ,  Hiram S. Jackson ,  Roy T. Swanson ,  David W. Zabel

IPC: H01H31/12 ,  H01H85/042 ,  H01H85/38 ,  H01H85/43 ,  H01H85/46 ,  H01H71/10 ,  H01H85/04

CPC classification number: H01H31/127 ,  H01H85/042 ,  H01H85/38 ,  H01H85/43 ,  H01H85/46

Abstract: A low-exhaust composite drop-out assembly is provided that is utilizable in a standard cutout mounting in electrical power distribution systems. The composite drop-out assembly includes current-limiting and low-current clearing sections and is easily removable from the mounting for servicing. The sections are efficiently arranged in a side by side configuration. The low-current clearing section includes a fuse-tube assembly having a replaceable fuse cartridge. Accordingly, the low-current clearing section is simply and economically renewable for reuse whether or not the current-limiting section has operated. Further, the current-limiting section need not be replaced if only the low-current clearing section operated in response to overcurrent in a low range. Additionally, the sections are separable so that the low-current clearing section can be reused after simple refusing even when the current-limiting section has operated.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种低排气复合材料出口组件，其可用于配电系统中的标准切口安装。 复合材料脱出组件包括电流限制和低电流清除部分，并且可以容易地从安装件移除以进行维修。 这些部分被并排配置有效地排列。 低电流清除部分包括具有可更换的保险丝盒的熔丝管组件。 因此，低电流清除部分是简单且经济上可再生的，无论电流限制部分是否已经操作。 此外，如果仅在低电流清除部分响应于低电平的过电流而操作，则不需要更换限流部分。 此外，这些部分是可分离的，使得即使当限流部分已经操作时，也可以在简单拒绝之后重新使用低电流清除部分。

公开(公告)号：USD317433S

公开(公告)日：1991-06-11

申请号：US331570

申请日：1989-03-30

Applicant: Henry W. Scherer ,  Bruce A. Biller ,  Roy T. Swanson

Designer： Henry W. Scherer ,  Bruce A. Biller ,  Roy T. Swanson

公开(公告)号：US4788519A

公开(公告)日：1988-11-29

申请号：US60720

申请日：1987-06-10

Applicant: Roy T. Swanson

Inventor： Roy T. Swanson

IPC: H01H85/43 ,  H01H85/38

CPC classification number: H01H85/43

Abstract: An exhaust-control device is provided to absorb the energy of exhaust gases released during operation of a circuit-interrupting device such as a power fuse or an expulsion fuse. The exhaust-control device includes a first heat-absorbing medium through which the exhaust gases pass for reducing the temperature of the exhaust gases below a predetermined temperature. The exhaust-control device further includes a second heat-absorbing medium for receiving the exhaust gases exiting from the first heat-absorbing medium. The material, quantity, size distribution, and arrangement of the first heat-absorbing medium is selected so that the predetermined temperature of the exhaust gases does not cause significant melting of the second heat-absorbing medium that is utilized. In a specific arrangement, the first heat-absorbing medium is a section of ceramic pellets and the second heat-absorbing medium is a roll of woven copper mesh.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种排气控制装置，用于吸收在电路中断装置例如电力保险丝或排出保险丝的操作期间释放的废气的能量。 排气控制装置包括第一吸热介质，废气通过该介质，以将废气的温度降低到预定温度以下。 排气控制装置还包括用于接收从第一吸热介质排出的废气的第二吸热介质。 选择第一吸热介质的材料，数量，尺寸分布和布置，使得排气的预定温度不会引起所使用的第二吸热介质的显着熔化。 在具体的布置中，第一吸热介质是陶瓷颗粒的一部分，第二吸热介质是编织铜网的卷。

公开(公告)号：US4692577A

公开(公告)日：1987-09-08

申请号：US791178

申请日：1985-10-25

Applicant: Roy T. Swanson

Inventor： Roy T. Swanson

IPC: H01H9/10 ,  H01H39/00 ,  H01H33/06

CPC classification number: H01H39/006 ,  H01H9/106

Abstract: An energy-absorbing element is provided between an insulative piston and a movable contact of a switch for a high-voltage device. In arrangements where a fusible element is in electrical shunt with the switch, the energy-absorbing element improves the rapid commutation of the current from the switch to the fusible element where final circuit interruption takes place. The switch is of the general type in which ignition of a power cartridge moves the insulative piston, which is normally located in a bore formed in a conductive member, away therefrom and into a passageway formed in an insulative liner. The movement of the piston moves the movable contact through the passageway and away from the conductive member to break an electrical interconnection between the conductive member and the movable contact. This forms a gap between the conductive member and the movable contact and opens the switch. The ignition of the power cartridge evolves high pressure within a chamber defined by the piston and the bore. This high pressure acts against the piston and the resulting forces rapidly drive the piston; the movable contact being driven via the transmission of forces through the energy-absorbing element. The energy-absorbing element enhances the rapid and simultaneous movement of the piston and the movable contact. The energy-absorbing element absorbs sufficient energy at the interface between the piston and the movable contact to prevent undesirable reaction effects which may be caused by the reaction or rebounding forces between the piston and the movable contact.

Abstract translation: 在绝缘活塞和用于高电压装置的开关的可动触点之间设置能量吸收元件。 在可变元件与开关电气分流的布置中，能量吸收元件改善了电流从开关到发生最终电路中断的易熔元件的快速换向。 开关是通常类型的，其中动力筒的点火将通常位于形成在导电构件中的孔的绝缘活塞远离其移动到形成在绝缘衬套中的通道中。 活塞的移动使可动触头移动通过通道并远离导电构件，以破坏导电构件和可动触点之间的电互连。 这在导电构件和可动触点之间形成间隙并打开开关。 动力筒的点火在由活塞和孔限定的腔室内产生高压。 该高压作用在活塞上，所产生的力迅速驱动活塞; 可动触头通过能量吸收元件的力的传递而被驱动。 能量吸收元件增强了活塞和活动触点的快速和同时移动。 能量吸收元件在活塞和活动触点之间的界面处吸收足够的能量，以防止可能由活塞和活动触点之间的反应或反弹力引起的不期望的反应效应。

公开(公告)号：US4499446A

公开(公告)日：1985-02-12

申请号：US525205

申请日：1983-08-22

Applicant: Roy T. Swanson

Inventor： Roy T. Swanson

IPC: H01H9/10 ,  H01H39/00

CPC classification number: H01H39/006 ,  H01H9/106

Abstract: An improved switch for a high-voltage device in which ignition of a power cartridge generates pressure at one end of an insulative piston to move the piston, located in a conductive member, into a passageway in an insulative liner, said piston moving a contact through the passageway and away from the conductive member to break an electrical interconnection between the conductive member and the movable contact,an insulative lip seal located in the bore between the power cartridge and the one end of the piston, the lip seal being movable with the piston and being conformally force-fit into the bore, andmeans limiting movement of the lip seal through the bore so that the lip seal remains in the bore after the switch is open restricting the flow of the ignition products of the power cartridge.

Abstract translation: 一种用于高压装置的改进的开关，其中动力筒的点火在绝缘活塞的一端产生压力，以将位于导电构件中的活塞移动到绝缘衬套的通道中，所述活塞将接触件移动通过 所述通道并远离所述导电构件以断开所述导电构件和所述可动触头之间的电互连，所述绝缘唇形密封件位于所述动力盒和所述活塞的一端之间的所述孔中，所述唇形密封件可随所述活塞 并且被共同地配合到孔中，并且意味着限制唇形密封件通过孔的运动，使得在开关打开之后唇形密封件保持在孔中，从而限制动力筒的点火产物的流动。

公开(公告)号：US4351994A

公开(公告)日：1982-09-28

申请号：US136632

申请日：1980-04-01

Applicant: David M. Evans ,  Roy T. Swanson

Inventor： David M. Evans ,  Roy T. Swanson

IPC: H01H3/30 ,  H01H3/32

CPC classification number: H01H3/3042

Abstract: Disclosed in a high voltage switch operating mechanism which utilizes energy stored in a spiral spring to drive the high voltage switches from either the open to the closed or the closed to the open position. The spring can be charged either by a manual tool or by an electric motor. The switch can be tripped by either electric or manual trip mechanisms. Manual and electric trip interlock assemblies are provided to prevent the switch operating mechanism from being tripped either manually or electrically while the spring is being charged. A mechanism is provided to prevent the charging of the spring by the electric motor when the manual tool is used to charge the spring. Another mechanism is provided to decouple the operating mechanism from the switch. To allow testing of the operating mechanism without change of the switch state. The decoupling mechanism locks the switch to its present position before the decoupling is complete allowing the energy in the operating spring to be dissipated.

Abstract translation: 公开在高压开关操作机构中，其利用存储在螺旋弹簧中的能量来驱动高压开关从开启到关闭或关闭到打开位置。 弹簧可以由手动工具或电动马达充电。 开关可以通过电动或手动跳闸机构跳闸。 提供手动和电动跳闸互锁组件，以防止开关操作机构在弹簧充电时手动或电动跳闸。 提供了一种机构，用于当使用手动工具对弹簧充电时，防止电动机对弹簧的充电。 提供另一种机制来将操作机构与开关分离。 允许测试操作机构而不改变开关状态。 去耦机构在去耦合完成之前将开关锁定到其当前位置，从而使操作弹簧中的能量消散。

公开(公告)号：US4169973A

公开(公告)日：1979-10-02

申请号：US956463

申请日：1978-10-30

Applicant: Joel A. Ramos ,  Roy T. Swanson

Inventor： Joel A. Ramos ,  Roy T. Swanson

IPC: H01H1/50 ,  H01H3/60

CPC classification number: H01H1/50

Abstract: A bounce- and weld- resistant contact assembly includes a pair of spaced contact plates with facing contacts on their ends. A switch blade is rapidly movable into and out of engagement with the contacts. The contacts are convexities coined into the plates which add no mass to the plates. Thus, the natural frequency of the plates is maximized and the magnitude of oscillation of the plates, when the contacts are rapidly engaged by the blade, is minimized. Legs on leaf springs act against concavities formed in the plates opposite the convexities. The legs conformally nestle in the convexities so that their frictional engagement therewith and the spring force co-act to quickly damp the high frequency, low magnitude oscillations of the plates. The low mass coined contacts also permit close spacing of the plates to maximize magnetic forces thereon due to current flow therethrough. These forces aid the spring and the leg-concavity friction in quickly damping oscillations of the plates.