公开(公告)号：US07640080B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-29

申请号：US11783931

申请日：2007-04-13

Applicant: Yoshihide Nakamura ,  Akiyoshi Kanazawa

Inventor： Yoshihide Nakamura ,  Akiyoshi Kanazawa

IPC: G05D23/00 ,  H02H5/04

CPC classification number: H02H7/228 ,  G01K3/005 ,  G01K7/42 ,  H01H2011/0068 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H02H1/0015 ,  H02H5/04 ,  H02H6/005

Abstract: A protection device protecting a load circuit by shutting off a power thereof depending on an estimated present temperature of a wire provided in the load circuit to connect a load. The protection device has a first temperature estimation device estimating a rising temperature of a conductor including the wire based on both a current in the conductor and thermal properties of the conductor, a second temperature estimation device estimating a falling temperature of the conductor based on the thermal properties, a third temperature estimation device estimating an arc-induced rising temperature of the conductor when arcing occurs in the conductor, and a fourth temperature estimation device estimating the present temperature of the conductor deduced from the above estimated temperatures. If the estimated temperature exceeds a predetermined allowable temperature, the protection device shut off the power of the load circuit.

Abstract translation: 一种保护装置，通过根据负载电路中设置的导线的估计的当前温度关闭其功率来保护负载电路以连接负载。 保护装置具有第一温度估计装置，其基于导体中的电流和导体的热特性来估计包括导线的导体的上升温度，第二温度估计装置基于热量估计导体的下降温度 属性，第三温度估计装置估计在导体中发生电弧时导体的电弧引起的上升温度，以及估计从上述估计温度推断的导体的当前温度的第四温度估计装置。 如果估计温度超过预定的允许温度，则保护装置切断负载电路的电源。

公开(公告)号：US20090310324A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-17

申请号：US12139707

申请日：2008-06-16

Applicant: Patrick W. Mills ,  Richard G. Benshoff ,  James M. McCormick

Inventor： Patrick W. Mills ,  Richard G. Benshoff ,  James M. McCormick

IPC: H01R4/66 ,  H05K7/14

CPC classification number: H01H9/12 ,  H01H71/123 ,  H01H73/30 ,  H01H83/20 ,  H01H2083/201

Abstract: An aircraft circuit breaker includes a housing and a conductive member coupled thereto. The conductive member has a first conductive portion structured to be electrically and mechanically coupled to a conductive panel and a plurality of second conductive portions with a plurality of openings therethrough. An electronic circuit cooperates with an operating mechanism to trip open separable contacts. The circuit includes printed circuit boards having a plurality of conductive pads defining a ground. Each conductive pad has an opening therethrough. Each of a plurality of threaded conductive fasteners includes a conductive end portion, a conductive shaft disposed from the conductive end portion, and a plurality of conductive threads disposed on the conductive shaft. A number of the conductive threads electrically and mechanically engage a corresponding second conductive portion at a corresponding one of the openings. The conductive end portion electrically engages a corresponding one of the conductive pads.

Abstract translation: 飞机断路器包括壳体和与其连接的导电构件。 导电构件具有被构造成电导体和机械耦合到导电面板的第一导电部分和具有穿过其中的多个开口的多个第二导电部分。 电子电路与操作机构配合，以便打开可分开的触点。 该电路包括印刷电路板，其具有限定地面的多个导电焊盘。 每个导电垫具有穿过其中的开口。 多个螺纹导电紧固件中的每一个包括导电端部，从导电端部设置的导电轴和设置在导电轴上的多个导电螺纹。 一些导电线在相应的一个开口处电气和机械地接合相应的第二导电部分。 导电端部电接合相应的一个导电焊盘。

公开(公告)号：US07570146B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-04

申请号：US11782848

申请日：2007-07-25

Applicant: Patrick W. Mills ,  Richard G. Benshoff

Inventor： Patrick W. Mills ,  Richard G. Benshoff

IPC: H01H83/06 ,  H01H73/12 ,  H01H71/22

CPC classification number: H01H71/04 ,  H01H71/162 ,  H01H71/58 ,  H01H2083/201

Abstract: An aircraft circuit breaker includes a housing having an opening, separable contacts, an operating mechanism structured to open and close the contacts, and a trip mechanism structured to cooperate with the operating mechanism to trip open the operating mechanism. The trip mechanism includes a first bimetal to trip open the operating mechanism responsive to a thermal fault, a second ambient compensation bimetal to compensate the first bimetal, and an arc fault trip circuit to trip open the operating mechanism responsive to an arc fault. An indicator includes an indicator portion and a leg disposed from the indicator portion. A spring biases the indicator portion. The second bimetal holds the leg of the indicator, thereby holding the indicator against the spring bias. The second bimetal releases the leg of the indicator responsive to the arc fault trip circuit and the arc fault, thereby releasing the indicator to the spring bias.

Abstract translation: 飞机断路器包括具有开口的壳体，可分离触点，构造成打开和闭合触点的操作机构，以及构造成与操作机构配合以跳开打开操作机构的跳闸机构。 跳闸机构包括第一双金属片，以响应于热故障来打开操作机构，第二环境补偿双金属来补偿第一双金属片，以及电弧故障跳闸电路，以响应于电弧故障而跳闸打开操作机构。 指示器包括从指示器部分设置的指示器部分和腿部。 弹簧偏压指示器部分。 第二双金属片保持指示器的腿部，从而使指示器抵抗弹簧偏压。 第二双金属片响应于电弧故障跳闸电路和电弧故障释放指示器的支脚，从而将指示器释放到弹簧偏置。

公开(公告)号：US20090052098A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-26

申请号：US12176735

申请日：2008-07-21

Applicant: Nicholas L. DiSalvo ,  William R. Ziegler

Inventor： Nicholas L. DiSalvo ,  William R. Ziegler

IPC: H02H3/00

CPC classification number: H01H71/62 ,  H01H71/524 ,  H01H83/04 ,  H01H2083/045 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H02H1/0015 ,  H02H3/338 ,  H02H5/083

Abstract: Resettable circuit interrupting devices, such as GFCI devices, that include reverse wiring protection, and optionally an independent trip portions and/or a reset lockout portion are provided. The reverse wiring protection operates at both the line and load sides of the device so that in the event line side wiring to the device is improperly connected to the load side, fault protection for the device remains. The trip portion operates independently of a circuit interrupting portion used to break the electrical continuity in one or more conductive paths in the device. The reset lockout portion prevents the reestablishing of electrical continuity in open conductive paths if the circuit interrupting portion is non-operational or if an open neutral condition exists.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括反向布线保护的可复位电路中断装置，例如GFCI装置，以及可选地独立的跳闸部分和/或复位锁定部分。 反向接线保护在器件的线路和负载侧都工作，以便在连接到器件的线路接线不正确地连接到负载侧时，器件的故障保护功能保持不变。 跳闸部分独立于用于破坏装置中的一个或多个导电路径中的电连续性的电路中断部分。 如果电路中断部分不可操作或者存在开放中性条件，则复位锁定部分防止重新建立开放导电路径中的电连续性。

公开(公告)号：US20070263329A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

申请号：US11431332

申请日：2006-05-10

Applicant: Xin Zhou ,  Jerome Hastings ,  Joseph Zuercher

Inventor： Xin Zhou ,  Jerome Hastings ,  Joseph Zuercher

IPC: H02H3/00

CPC classification number: H01H83/20 ,  G01R31/1272 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H02H1/0023

Abstract: A circuit breaker includes a first lug and second and third acoustic lugs electrically connected to a power circuit. Separable contacts are electrically connected in series between the first lug and the second acoustic lug. An operating mechanism opens and closes the separable contacts. A first acoustic sensor is coupled to the second acoustic lug and senses a first acoustic signal from the second acoustic lug. A second acoustic sensor is coupled to the third acoustic lug and senses a second acoustic signal from the third acoustic lug. The first and second acoustic signals are operatively associated with a power circuit fault. A current sensor senses a current flowing between the first and second lugs. A circuit inputs the sensed acoustic signals and the sensed current and detects and distinguishes a parallel arc fault or a series arc fault from the sensed acoustic signals and the sensed current.

Abstract translation: 断路器包括电连接到电源电路的第一凸耳和第二和第三声学凸耳。 可分离的触点串联地电连接在第一凸耳和第二声学凸耳之间。 操作机构打开和关闭可分离触点。 第一声​​传感器耦合到第二声耳，并且感测来自第二声耳的第一声信号。 第二声传感器耦合到第三声耳片并感测来自第三声耳的第二声信号。 第一和第二声信号与电源电路故障可操作地相关联。 电流传感器感测在第一和第二凸耳之间流动的电流。 A电路输入感测到的声信号和检测到的电流，并检测并区分平行电弧故障或串联电弧故障与感测到的声信号和检测到的电流。

公开(公告)号：US20070253132A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：US11783931

申请日：2007-04-13

Applicant: Yoshihide Nakamura ,  Akiyoshi Kanazawa

Inventor： Yoshihide Nakamura ,  Akiyoshi Kanazawa

IPC: H02H5/04

CPC classification number: H02H7/228 ,  G01K3/005 ,  G01K7/42 ,  H01H2011/0068 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H02H1/0015 ,  H02H5/04 ,  H02H6/005

Abstract: A protection device protecting a load circuit by shutting off a power thereof depending on an estimated present temperature of a wire provided in the load circuit to connect a load. The protection device has a first temperature estimation device estimating a rising temperature of a conductor including the wire based on both a current in the conductor and thermal properties of the conductor, a second temperature estimation device estimating a falling temperature of the conductor based on the thermal properties, a third temperature estimation device estimating an arc-induced rising temperature of the conductor when arcing occurs in the conductor, and a fourth temperature estimation device estimating the present temperature of the conductor deduced from the above estimated temperatures. If the estimated temperature exceeds a predetermined allowable temperature, the protection device shut off the power of the load circuit.

Abstract translation: 一种保护装置，通过根据负载电路中设置的导线的估计的当前温度关闭其功率来保护负载电路以连接负载。 保护装置具有第一温度估计装置，其基于导体中的电流和导体的热特性来估计包括导线的导体的上升温度，第二温度估计装置基于热量估计导体的下降温度 属性，第三温度估计装置估计在导体中发生电弧时导体的电弧引起的上升温度，以及估计从上述估计温度推断的导体的当前温度的第四温度估计装置。 如果估计温度超过预定的允许温度，则保护装置切断负载电路的电源。

公开(公告)号：US20060254893A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-16

申请号：US11129909

申请日：2005-05-16

Applicant: Patrick Mills ,  Kevin Gonyea ,  Richard Benshoff

Inventor： Patrick Mills ,  Kevin Gonyea ,  Richard Benshoff

IPC: H01H9/00

CPC classification number: H01H71/123 ,  H01H71/04 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H01H2219/062

Abstract: An electrical switching apparatus, such as an aircraft circuit breaker or an aerospace circuit breaker, is for a corresponding aircraft or aerospace panel including a first aperture and a second aperture. The circuit breaker includes a status, such as a health status or trip status, a housing adapted to be coupled to the panel, separable contacts and an operating mechanism adapted to open and close the separable contacts. The operating mechanism includes an operating handle adapted to pass through the first panel aperture and a light indicator adapted to be disposed through the second panel aperture to indicate the status of the circuit breaker.

公开(公告)号：US07019952B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-28

申请号：US10368429

申请日：2003-02-20

Applicant: Huadao Huang ,  Chengli Li

Inventor： Huadao Huang ,  Chengli Li

IPC: H02H3/16

CPC classification number: H01H83/04 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H01R13/7135 ,  H02H1/0015

Abstract: A circuit interrupting system has an upper cover, an intermediate support, and a base. A mounting strap is installed between the upper cover and the intermediate support, and a electric circuit board installed between the intermediate support and the base. The upper cover includes an electric output plug, a test button, and a reset button. The mounting strap includes a ground point that is connected to a ground receptacle of the electric output plug; the intermediate support on both sides a pair of output conductors. The electric circuit board comprises a differential transformer, a solenoid coil having a plunger inside, a reset button bias member, and a flexible switch; both sides of the base respectively comprise in parallel a pair of electric input connection screws and a pair of electric output point. The ground fault circuit interrupting system is installed within an output box on the wall of an ordinary household which prevents hazard caused to human and household electronics by errors in the installation of the connection lines.

Abstract translation: 电路中断系统具有上盖，中间支撑件和底座。 安装带安装在上盖和中间支架之间，电路板安装在中间支架和底座之间。 上盖包括电输出插头，测试按钮和复位按钮。 安装带包括连接到电输出插头的接地插座的接地点; 两侧的中间支撑一对输出导体。 电路板包括差动变压器，具有柱塞的螺线管线圈，复位按钮偏压构件和柔性开关; 基座的两侧分别并联包括一对电输入连接螺钉和一对电输出点。 接地故障电路中断系统安装在普通家庭墙壁上的输出箱内，防止连接线安装错误导致人身和家庭电子设备的危害。

公开(公告)号：US20040264077A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-30

申请号：US10729396

申请日：2003-12-05

Inventor： Dejan Radosavljevic ,  Thomas Packard

IPC: H02H003/00

CPC classification number: H01H71/20 ,  H01H83/04 ,  H01H2071/044 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H02H3/05 ,  H02H3/335 ,  H02H3/338

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a protective device that includes a plurality of line terminals configured to be connected to an electrical distribution system, and a plurality of load terminals configured to be connected to a load. The device includes a fault detection circuit coupled to the plurality of line terminals and the plurality of load terminals. The fault detection circuit is configured to detect at least one fault in the electrical distribution system. A power interruption circuit couples the plurality of line terminals to the plurality of load terminals to thereby provide power to the load under normal operating conditions. The power interruption circuit also is coupled to the fault detection circuit, and configured to decouple the plurality of line terminals from the plurality of load terminals in response to the fault detection circuit detecting the at least one fault. A test circuit is coupled to the fault detection circuit and the power interruption circuit. The test circuit is configured to provide a simulated fault signal to the fault detection circuit in response to a user stimulus. An end-of-life indication circuit is coupled to the test circuit and the power interruption circuit. The end-of-life indication circuit provides the user with an end-of-life alarm indicator if the fault detection circuit fails to respond to the simulated fault signal within a predetermined period of time.

公开(公告)号：US06813126B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-02

申请号：US10223284

申请日：2002-08-19

Applicant: Nicholas L. DiSalvo ,  William R. Ziegler

Inventor： Nicholas L. DiSalvo ,  William R. Ziegler

IPC: H02H300

CPC classification number: H02H3/335 ,  H01H71/524 ,  H01H71/62 ,  H01H83/04 ,  H01H2083/045 ,  H01H2083/201 ,  H02H1/0015 ,  H02H3/338 ,  H02H5/083

Abstract: Resettable circuit interrupting devices, such as GFCI devices, that include reverse wiring protection, and optionally an independent trip portions and/or a reset lockout portion are provided. The reverse wiring protection operates at both the line and load sides of the device so that in the event line side wiring to the device is improperly connected to the load side, fault protection for the device remains. The trip portion operates independently of a circuit interrupting portion used to break the electrical continuity in one or more conductive paths in the device. The reset lockout portion prevents the reestablishing of electrical continuity in open conductive paths if the circuit interrupting portion is non-operational or if an open neutral condition exists.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括反向布线保护的可复位电路中断装置，例如GFCI装置，以及可选地独立的跳闸部分和/或复位锁定部分。 反向接线保护在器件的线路和负载侧都工作，以便在连接到器件的线路接线不正确地连接到负载侧时，器件的故障保护功能保持不变。 跳闸部分独立于用于破坏装置中的一个或多个导电路径中的电连续性的电路中断部分。 如果电路中断部分不可操作或者存在开放中性条件，则复位锁定部分防止重新建立开放导电路径中的电连续性。