Abstract:
A device for monitoring a current in a primary conductor with respect to a predetermined current threshold, comprising: a magnetic circuit associable to the primary conductor and comprising a fixed part and an element which can rotate about a rotation axis; at least one spring operatively connected to the rotating element for keeping it in a first position, the spring being elastically deformable along a linear axis; and sensing means operatively associated to the magnetic circuit. The magnetic circuit is configured in such a way that the rotating element rotates from the first position to a second position when the current in the primary conductor exceeds the predetermined current threshold, so as to at least reduce one or more air gaps between the rotating element and the fixed part and to elongate the spring from a first length to a second length. The sensing means are configured for generating an output electrical signal caused by the rotation of the rotating element from the first position to the second position.The at least one spring is operatively connected to the rotating element in such a way to tilt towards the rotation axis moving above a surface of the rotating element which is transversal to the rotation axis, during the rotation of the rotating element from the first position to the second position.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a control mechanism for the displacement of at least one moving contact of a low-voltage circuit-breaking device. The control mechanism comprises elastic means operatively connectable to the moving contact, at least a first element of which is operatively connected to a second element by means of pin-shaped connection means. The first and second elements each comprise a pair of facing lateral portions that are connected by a transverse portion. The pin-shaped connection means comprise a pair of pin-shaped ends, each of which emerges from one side of a lateral portion of the first element. Said pin-shaped means also comprise a pair of seats, each of which is defined on a lateral portion of the second element. Each pin-shaped end is inserted in a corresponding seat so as to configure an axis of mutual rotation between the first and the second elements. The elastic means are arranged so as to exert a retaining force on the pin-shaped ends sufficient to keep them coupled to the corresponding seats in which they are inserted.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an accessory device assembly for a low or medium voltage switching device. The accessory device assembly comprises at least a first accessory device comprising a first external housing, first electrical connection means for electrical connection with said switching device, second electrical connection means for electrical connection with outside equipment, third electrical connection means for electrical connection with a second accessory device, first mechanical connection means for mechanical connection with said second accessory device and second mechanical connection means for mechanical connection with said switching device.
Abstract:
A circuit breaker is shown which includes a plurality of fixed contacts and a plurality of corresponding movable contacts. An actuating shaft is operatively connected to and actuates the plurality of movable contacts to couple with/separate from the corresponding fixed contacts. A supporting device for the actuating shaft can be movably connected to a wall of the circuit breaker, and the actuating shaft can be operatively coupled to the supporting device to rotate around a rotation axis relative to the wall of the circuit breaker and the supporting device itself. The circuit breaker can include an adjustment device for adjusting at least the position of the actuating shaft relative to the wall.
Abstract:
An electronic device (1) for measuring a differential current (ID) in an electric line (100) having a plurality of conductors, said electronic device comprising: a sensing circuit (2) comprising: a current transformer (21) having a magnetic core (211) through which the conductors of said electric line pass, a secondary winding (212) and an excitation winding (213) along which an excitation current (IE) circulates to polarize said magnetic core (211); an output circuit section (22) electrically connected to said secondary winding (212) and configured to provide a first signal (V1). The electronic device (1) further comprises: a first signal processing block (3) configured to process said first signal (V1) and provide a second signal (VD) indicative of said differential current (ID); a second signal processing block (4) configured to process said second signal (VD) and provide a first measurement signal (IDCM) indicative of the absolute value of a time-invariant component of said differential current (ID); a third signal processing block (5) configured to process said first signal (V1) and provide third and fourth signals (S1, S2) indicating whether said magnetic core (211) operates in a positive and/or in a negative saturation region of the hysteresis loop of said magnetic core; a fourth signal processing block (6) configured to process said third and fourth signals (S1, S2) and provide a second measurement signal (SDC) indicative of the direction of the time-invariant component of said differential current (ID).
Abstract:
A hybrid current switching device has a casing which includes a main current switch having first fixed and movable contacts connected in series with first and second terminals, a power switch device connected in parallel with the main current switch and switchable between an on-state and an off-state, a secondary current switch having second fixed and movable contacts and being connected in series with the power switch device, and a movable-contacts holding shaft on which the first and second movable contacts are mounted. The contacts-holding shaft is positioned inside the casing rotating around a rotation axis to move the movable contacts between a closed position where they are coupled with the corresponding fixed contacts and an open position where they are electrically separated therefrom. The first and second movable contacts are mounted on the rotating shaft with an angular offset relative to each other when in the open position.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a computerized system and method for generating a life expectancy analysis report related to a low or medium voltage switching device. In the computerized system and method of the invention: first data (11) related to the operating status of said switching device are acquired; a preliminary text file (101) is generated, in which said first data and first text patterns (21) are paged in a plurality of sections arranged according to a selectable paging format; second data (12) related to the predicted life expectancy of said switching device are calculated depending on said first data (11); a classification of said first data (11) and/or said second data (12) is performed; predefined second text patterns (22) are selected and an association is created between said second text patterns (22) and said first data (11) and/or said second data; said first data (11), said second data (12), said first patterns (21) and/or said second text patterns (22) are merged in corresponding sections of said preliminary text file (101).
Abstract:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a component for circuit breakers showing the new design. FIG. 2 is right side view of the component of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a left side view of the component of FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a front view of the component of FIG. 1. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the component of FIG. 1. FIG. 6 is a top view of the component of FIG. 1; and, FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the component of FIG. 1. In these drawings, the solid lines illustrate the claimed ornamental design, whereas any broken lines illustrate unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.
Abstract:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a component for circuit breakers showing the new design. FIG. 2 is right side view of the component of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a left side view of the component of FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a front view of the component of FIG. 1. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the component of FIG. 1. FIG. 6 is a top view of the component of FIG. 1; and, FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the component of FIG. 1. In these drawings, the solid lines illustrate the claimed ornamental design, whereas any broken lines illustrate unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.
Abstract:
A transfer apparatus for a dual-power transfer switch and an associated dual-power transfer switch. The transfer switch includes a pair of pushing members adapted to be moved in opposite directions to control circuit breakers for the dual-power transfer switch in a mutually different manner; a transmission arm rotatably arranged between the pair of pushing members; a pair of pins arranged on radial ends of the transmission arm; and a pair of elastic reset components arranged on the pair of pushing members.