Abstract:
Stimulating power line carrier injection with reactive oscillation comprises exciting a tank circuit to oscillate at the carrier frequency by sinking pulses of current between one node of a capacitor in the tank circuit and the other node of the capacitor. A power transformer is connected to a distribution system to inject power line carrier onto the power line. An excitation circuit sinks short pulses of current between one node of a capacitor and the other node of the capacitor that is connected in a tank circuit arrangement with an inductor and the secondary winding of the power transformer. The tank circuit oscillates at the frequency of the excitation pulses if the resonant frequency of the tank circuit is close to the frequency of excitation. The oscillating current is coupled onto the power line system through the power transformer. The phase of the power line carrier signal is shifted by shifting the phase of the excitation pulses.
Abstract:
A voltage indicating device comprises a test port disposed in a casing that allows the test port to operate during extreme conditions, such as corrosive or explosive environments. The indicating device is coupled to a housing enclosing an electrical apparatus and is connected to a power source of the electrical apparatus. The test port is accessible outside the housing and allows a user to determine voltage or current presence prior to opening the housing, thus preventing electrocution.
Abstract:
A fuse test and ground device includes an insulated housing with a bore that extends from the front of the housing towards the rear of the housing. An electrical contact is disposed partially within the bore. A current interrupter, such as a fuse, is electrically connected between the contact and a testing ground lead. An eye, having it's surface insulated by the housing, can be attached to the housing and provide a connection point for manipulation of the device. A grounding bore extends from a second aperture into the housing and provides an electrical connection to the contact. A grounding plug can be connected to ground on one end and inserted into the grounding bore to create a permanent ground for the device. An annunciator is connected to the current interrupter such that the annunciator provides an indication when a current flows through the current interrupter.
Abstract:
A sealed device with integral weatherproof cover includes a device integral with a weatherproof cover to prevent the introduction of moisture into the device. A portion of the device is positioned within the weatherproof cover housing. The device includes wires extending out through one or more openings along or near the back of the device. The openings are environmentally sealed around the wires to prevent moisture from passing therethrough. The weatherproof cover housing includes a pair of openings. A portion of the device is positioned next to, and sometimes through, one of the openings. A door is coupled to the weatherproof cover housing and positioned adjacent the other opening. The door can be moved about an axis along an edge of the weatherproof cover housing such that the door can be adjusted between an open position and a closed position about the second opening.
Abstract:
An environmentally sealed wiring device with removable weather-resistant cover includes a wiring device with a device housing, a shoulder extending from the device housing and a sealing element disposed about the shoulder. The wiring device includes wires extending through one or more openings in the device housing. The openings are environmentally sealed around the wires to prevent moisture from entering the device. A weatherproof cover housing includes a pair of openings. The wiring device is positioned next to, and sometimes through, one of the openings. The sealing element is disposed between the weatherproof cover housing and the shoulder of the wiring device, providing a weatherproof seal therebetween, to prevent moisture from entering the device. A door is coupled to the weatherproof cover housing and can be rotated about an axis along an edge of the weatherproof cover housing between an open position and a closed position.
Abstract:
A hangar bar assembly for a recessed luminaire is disclosed. The hangar bar assembly includes a first hangar bar member having a first attachment structure disposed on an end thereof, and a second hangar bar member having a second attachment structure disposed on an end thereof, the second hangar bar member being adjacent to the first hangar bar member. The first and the second attachment structures each include a first wall having a first fastener aperture and a second wall having a second fastener aperture, the first and second fastener apertures being formed about a common central longitudinal axis.
Abstract:
A transformer switch, such as a multi-deck tap changer, includes an assembly with a first housing coupled to a first cover. The first cover holds at least a first stationary electric contact. A second housing is formed integrally with the first cover, and is coupled to a second cover, the second cover holding at least a second stationary electric contact. The first housing and first cover together define a first interior volume within which the first stationary electric contact is disposed. The second cover and the second housing together define a second interior volume within which the second stationary electric contact is disposed. Each housing-cover coupled pair includes an interior rotor rotatable relative to the stationary electric contact in the cover of the pair. At least one movable contact is coupled to each rotor. The covers and housings can be molded from a non-conductive plastic.
Abstract:
A transformer switch, such as a dual voltage switch or a tap changer. The switch includes a cover, a housing, and a rotor sandwiched between the cover and the housing. The cover and housing are molded from a non-conductive plastic. An interior space of the cover includes at least one pocket within which stationary contacts are disposed. Each stationary contact is electrically coupled to one or more windings of a transformer. The rotor extends within a channel of the housing, from a top of the transformer switch to an interior surface of the cover. The interior surface includes a protrusion about which the rotor and at least one movable contact coupled thereto can rotate. The movable contact is configured to be selectively electrically coupled to at least one of the stationary contacts. For example, different stationary contact-movable contact pairs can correspond to different voltages of the transformer.
Abstract:
Retainers for movable surge arrester disconnectors to prevent relative displacement of the disconnectors with respect to the arrester within predetermined limits.