公开(公告)号：US06198062B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-06

申请号：US09313012

申请日：1999-05-17

申请人： Brian D. Mather ,  Edward A. Steele

发明人： Brian D. Mather ,  Edward A. Steele

IPC分类号： H01H3302

CPC分类号： H01H33/666 ,  H01H9/16 ,  H01H33/022 ,  H01H33/027 ,  H01H33/38 ,  H01H2033/024 ,  H01H2033/568

摘要： In accordance with the present invention, a recloser assembly including three modular recloser units operating under the control of a controller. The recloser units are interchangeable and are suitable for use in a three phase power distribution system where three phase tripping is desired or each recloser unit may be operated independently as in a single phase power distribution system. For use in a three phase system, a gang rod mechanically couples pivoting actuation levers extending from a solenoid switching assembly of each of the recloser units. The gang rod insures that all three switching assemblies open and close in unison, thus, each power is transmitted by all three recloser units or power is not transmitted by any of the three recloser units. For single phase power distribution operation, the gang rod is removed and the recloser units operate independently. Each recloser unit includes a cube shaped base, a tapered cylindrical support affixed to an upper surface of the base. The support includes an opening to receive a ceramic insulator supporting a switch terminal and a second threaded opening to receive a bushing and polymer insulator supporting a line terminal. Each recloser unit utilizes a vacuum interrupter switch or terminal contact assembly to contain electrical arcing and maximize terminal contact life. The interior region defined by each support is filled with an environmentally friendly, nonvolatile insulation material. An interior region of each base houses a solenoid switch assembly and a pressure equalization assembly.

摘要翻译： 根据本发明，重合器组件包括在控制器的控制下操作的三个模块化重合器单元。 重合器单元是可互换的，并且适用于需要三相跳闸的三相配电系统，或者每个重合单元可以独立地操作，如在单相配电系统中。 为了在三相系统中使用，组合杆机械地联接从每个重合器单元的电磁开关组件延伸的枢转致动杆。 组合杆确保所有三个开关组件一致地打开和关闭，因此，每个功率由所有三个重合器单元传输，或者电力不被三个重合器单元中的任一个传递。 对于单相配电操作，拆卸组合杆，重合器单元独立运行。 每个重合器单元包括立方形基座，固定到基座的上表面的锥形圆柱形支撑件。 支撑件包括用于容纳支撑开关端子的陶瓷绝缘体的开口和用于接纳支撑线路端子的衬套和聚合物绝缘体的第二螺纹开口。 每个重合器单元使用真空断路器开关或端子触点组件来容纳电弧并最大化端子接触寿命。 由每个支撑件限定的内部区域填充有环境友好的非挥发性绝缘材料。 每个基座的内部区域容纳螺线管开关组件和压力均衡组件。

公开(公告)号：US5464956A

公开(公告)日：1995-11-07

申请号：US225221

申请日：1994-04-08

申请人： Edward A. Steele ,  James K. Niemira

发明人： Edward A. Steele ,  James K. Niemira

IPC分类号： H01H33/18 ,  H01H9/44 ,  H01H1/56

CPC分类号： H01H33/187

摘要： A loadbreak switch is provided that utilizes a pivotally mounted movable jaw contact and a main stationary contact that is positioned in the middle of an arc runner. For operation at voltages 15 kV and above, the switch utilizes a shunt contact that bridges the arc runner and that is above and coplanar with the main stationary contact. A magnetic field is developed by the current that flows through a coil of wire disposed around the arc runner. This configuration when utilized in an environment of insulating gas, provides efficient extinguishing of arcs upon opening of the contacts. Further, the open jaw contact is easily visible to establish an open gap.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种使用枢转安装的可动夹爪接触件和位于电弧转子中间的主固定触头的耐负荷开关。 为了在15kV及以上的电压下工作，开关利用一个分流接触器，桥接电弧流道并且与主固定触头上方并且共面。 磁场是通过流经电弧线圈周围的线圈的电流产生的。 当在绝缘气体的环境中使用时，该配置在开启触点时提供有效的电弧灭弧。 此外，开放式夹爪接触容易可见以建立开放间隙。

公开(公告)号：US5372543A

公开(公告)日：1994-12-13

申请号：US44333

申请日：1993-04-07

申请人： Edward A. Steele

发明人： Edward A. Steele

IPC分类号： F24F13/08 ,  F24F7/00 ,  F24F13/20

CPC分类号： F24F13/08

摘要： A vent arrangement for enclosures that prevents the penetration of a pry bar. The vent arrangement includes a first predetermined pattern of openings of predetermined shape and dimensions provided at the exterior wall of the enclosure. The dimensions of the openings and the spacing between the openings are determined relative to the pry bar and the material in which openings are formed, such that the pry bar cannot fully enter the openings and such that the portion of the pry bar that can be applied to the openings does not cause any substantial deformation of the material surrounding the openings that could permit widening of the openings so as to allow full entry of the tip of the pry bar. In a preferred embodiment, to permit the maximum percentage area of openings within the pattern of openings while achieving the desired tamper-resistant characteristics, the first predetermined pattern of openings includes staggered rows of openings such that the openings of adjacent rows are not aligned.

摘要翻译： 用于防止撬棒穿透的外壳的排气装置。 排气装置包括设置在外壳的外壁处的预定形状和尺寸的第一预定图案的开口。 开口的尺寸和开口之间的间距相对于撬棒和其中形成开口的材料确定，使得撬棒不能完全进入开口并且使得可以施加的撬棒的部分 到开口处不会引起围绕开口的材料的任何实质的变形，这可能允许开口的扩大，从而允许撬棒的尖端完全进入。 在优选实施例中，为了允许开口图案中的开口的最大百分比面积达到期望的防篡改特性，第一预定图案的开口包括交错的开口行，使得相邻行的开口不对齐。

公开(公告)号：US5201879A

公开(公告)日：1993-04-13

申请号：US761582

申请日：1991-09-18

申请人： Edward A. Steele

发明人： Edward A. Steele

IPC分类号： F24F13/08

CPC分类号： F24F13/08

摘要： A vent arrangement is provided for enclosures that prevents the entry of water into the enclosure and that also prevents the penetration of a pry bar or probe wire. The vent arrangement includes a first predetermined pattern of openings of predetermined shape and dimensions provided at the exterior wall of the enclosure. The dimensions of the openings and the spacing between the openings are determined relative to the pry bar and the material in which openings are formed, such that the pry bar cannot fully enter the openings and such that the portion of the pry bar that can be applied to the openings does not cause any substantial deformation of the material surrounding the openings that could permit widening of the openings so as to allow full entry of the tip of the pry bar. In a preferred embodiment, to permit the maximum percentage area of openings within the pattern of openings while achieving the desired tamper-resistant characteristics, the first predetermined pattern of openings include staggered rows of openings such that the openings of adjacent rows are not aligned. The vent arrangement also includes a baffle plate spaced behind the predetermined pattern of openings. The baffle plate includes facilities to freely pass air, but prevents the ingress of any water than may enter through the first predetermined pattern of openings. The baffle plate is arranged to direct all such water out through the bottom of the first predetermined pattern of openings. In a preferred arrangement, the vent arrangement also includes facilities to prevent the ingress of a probe wire beyond the baffle plate and into the enclosure even if the probe wire passes into the venting arrangement beyond the first predetermined pattern of openings. In a specific embodiment, this is achieved by the provision of a double layer of wire-mesh screen or the like disposed within the vent arrangement between the first predetermined pattern of openings and the baffle plate. The double layer of wire-mesh screen is arranged in a closed path in the shape of a cage or the like.

公开(公告)号：US5521567A

公开(公告)日：1996-05-28

申请号：US225218

申请日：1994-04-08

申请人： David H. Devonald, III ,  James A. Hansen ,  Henry W. Kowalyshen ,  Chester H. Lin ,  Buddy B. McGlone ,  James K. Niemira ,  Edward J. Rogers ,  Edward A. Steele

发明人： David H. Devonald, III ,  James A. Hansen ,  Henry W. Kowalyshen ,  Chester H. Lin ,  Buddy B. McGlone ,  James K. Niemira ,  Edward J. Rogers ,  Edward A. Steele

IPC分类号： H01H9/12 ,  H01H9/16 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H33/02 ,  H01H33/12 ,  H01H33/56 ,  H01H33/66 ,  H02B13/00 ,  H02B13/035 ,  H01H67/02

CPC分类号： H02B13/035 ,  H01H33/022 ,  H02B13/005 ,  H02B13/0356 ,  H02B13/0358 ,  H01H11/0031 ,  H01H2009/0292 ,  H01H2033/568 ,  H01H31/003 ,  H01H33/027 ,  H01H33/122 ,  H01H33/56 ,  H01H33/6661 ,  H01H9/12 ,  H01H9/16

摘要： A switchgear module is provided that is assembled from one or more molded housing portions to provide a gas-tight volume for the housing of electrical components. The switchgear modules include provisions for assembly of various combinations of switchgear modules into a variety of electrical circuit configurations while maintaining a gas seal of the switchgear modules. In a preferred arrangement, the switchgear module includes bus conductors that are integrally incorporated during the molding of the switchgear module housing and that are accessible from opposite sides of the module. Further, the switchgear module includes integrally molded features for providing access to make electrical interconnections between the bus conductors of adjacently positioned switchgear modules. Thus, the finally assembled and tested switchgear modules with pressurized internal volume may be configured to provide a variety of different electrical circuit combinations of the internal components and are also capable of being reconfigured as desired into different configurations or lineups without the loss of the seal of the interior volume of the switchgear modules. The switchgear module includes a complete internal and integral system to satisfy desirable operating practices to deenergize, test and ground the circuit before working thereon. Specifically, the switchgear module includes an integral indicator with test feature, a visible open gap in the circuit which is readily observable externally to the module, and a ground position for the internal switch to ground the circuit. In a preferred arrangement, an operating mechanism is internal to the module and controls the position of either a loadbreak switch or a disconnect switch between three operable positions, close, open, and ground. The operating mechanism is charged and operated by an operating train that is connected to an operator control.

摘要翻译： 提供一种开关柜模块，其从一个或多个模制的壳体部分组装以提供用于电气部件的壳体的气密体积。 开关柜模块包括用于将开关设备模块的各种组合装配到各种电路配置中的设置，同时保持开关设备模块的气体密封。 在优选的布置中，开关柜模块包括在开关柜模块壳体的模制期间整体结合并且可从模块的相对侧接近的总线导体。 此外，开关柜模块包括整体模制的特征，用于提供接近以在相邻定位的开关柜模块的总线导体之间进行电互连。 因此，具有加压内部体积的最终组装和测试的开关柜模块可以被配置为提供内部部件的各种不同的电路组合，并且还能够根据需要重新配置成不同的配置或阵容，而不会损失密封件的密封 开关柜模块的内部容积。 开关柜模块包括一个完整的内部和整体系统，以满足在对其进行加工之前对电路断电，测试和接地的所需操作实践。 具体来说，开关柜模块包括具有测试特征的整体指示器，电路中可见的开放间隙，其容易地从模块外部观察到，以及内部开关将电路接地的接地位置。 在优选的布置中，操作机构在模块的内部并且控制在三个可操作的位置之间，即关闭，打开和接地的负载断路开关或断开开关的位置。 操作机构由连接到操作员控制的操作列车进行充电和操作。

公开(公告)号：USD367267S

公开(公告)日：1996-02-20

申请号：US21873

申请日：1994-04-08

申请人： Buddy B. McGlone ,  David H. Devonald, III ,  James A. Hansen ,  Henry W. Kowalyshen ,  Chester H. Lin ,  James K. Niemira ,  Edward J. Rogers ,  Edward A. Steele

设计人： Buddy B. McGlone ,  David H. Devonald, III ,  James A. Hansen ,  Henry W. Kowalyshen ,  Chester H. Lin ,  James K. Niemira ,  Edward J. Rogers ,  Edward A. Steele