公开(公告)号：US06636401B1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-21

申请号：US09579424

申请日：2000-05-26

Applicant: Steven E. Meiners ,  Douglas M. Brandt ,  Michael F. Magazine

Inventor： Steven E. Meiners ,  Douglas M. Brandt ,  Michael F. Magazine

IPC: H02H300

CPC classification number: H02B1/21

Abstract: A bus assembly for a network protector, where the network protector includes a housing, and where the bus assembly includes a plurality of busses having laminations and a rack assembly. The plurality of busses are mounted in the rack assembly and the rack assembly is coupled to the housing.

Abstract translation: 一种用于网络保护器的总线组件，其中网络保护器包括壳体，并且其中总线组件包括多个具有叠片和机架组件的总线。 多个总线安装在机架组件中，并且机架组件联接到壳体。

公开(公告)号：US06667681B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-23

申请号：US10214076

申请日：2002-08-07

Applicant: Steven E. Meiners ,  Arthur J. Jur ,  Michael F. Magazine ,  Douglas M. Brandt ,  Stephen W. Oneufer

Inventor： Steven E. Meiners ,  Arthur J. Jur ,  Michael F. Magazine ,  Douglas M. Brandt ,  Stephen W. Oneufer

IPC: H01H8502

CPC classification number: H01H85/0026 ,  H01H85/204 ,  H01H85/2045

Abstract: A housing assembly for network protector fuses that includes a first and second C-shaped body and one or more cover plates. The first C-shaped body has a generally flat, rectangular front side and generally perpendicular first extension and second extension. The second C-shaped body has a generally flat, rectangular back side and generally perpendicular third extension and fourth. The first and second C-shaped bodies are coupled together forming an enclosure. The first body has one or more openings on the front side. The cover plates are coupled to the first C-shaped member and sealingly disposed over the openings in the first C-shaped body. The front side and the back side have a length sufficient to enclose more than one network protector fuse.

Abstract translation: 一种用于网络保护器熔断器的壳体组件，其包括第一和第二C形体和一个或多个盖板。 第一C形主体具有大致平坦的矩形前侧，并且大致垂直于第一延伸部和第二延伸部。 第二个C形体具有大致平坦的矩形后侧，大致垂直于第三延伸部和第四延伸部。 第一和第二C形体联接在一起形成外壳。 第一主体在前侧具有一个或多个开口。 盖板联接到第一C形构件并密封地设置在第一C形体中的开口上方。 前侧和后侧的长度足以包围多个网络保护器保险丝。

公开(公告)号：US06510047B2

公开(公告)日：2003-01-21

申请号：US09799239

申请日：2001-03-05

Applicant: Steven E. Meiners ,  Douglas M. Brandt

Inventor： Steven E. Meiners ,  Douglas M. Brandt

IPC: H01H7300

CPC classification number: H01H85/47 ,  H01H9/10 ,  H01H9/52

Abstract: A conductive heat sink is electrically interposed between a fuse and a switching apparatus within a watertight case of a network protector. The heat sink is advantageously configured to conduct current between the switching apparatus and the fuse. During operation, the skin effect causes the electricity conducted by the heat sink to flow primarily through the outer regions of the heat sink, thereby resulting in the generation of heat at the outer regions of the heat sink due to electrical resistance. The heat sink includes a core from which a plurality of fins extend. The fins conduct and convect heat away from the outer regions of the heat sink, which reduces the temperature thereof and correspondingly increases the conductivity of the outer regions of the heat sink.

公开(公告)号：US6034861A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-07

申请号：US197842

申请日：1998-11-23

Applicant: Steven E. Meiners ,  Michael F. Magazine ,  Douglas M. Brandt

Inventor： Steven E. Meiners ,  Michael F. Magazine ,  Douglas M. Brandt

IPC: H01H71/08 ,  H01H73/00

CPC classification number: H01H71/08 ,  H01H2071/1036

Abstract: A network protector system is provided in which the internal bussing of the network protector enclosure is constructed to adapt a four-pole circuit breaker for a three-pole network protection operation. This is provided by joining the central two bus conductors of the four line transformer input busses to make a single stab connection which interconnects with two central poles of the four-pole circuit breaker. The load output of the four-pole circuit breaker is interconnected with are overlapping stab which in turn is connected to a signal output bus bar so that the network protector system essentially converts a four-pole circuit breaker and line transformer system to a three-pole output system.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种网络保护器系统，其中网络保护器外壳的内部总线被构造成使四极断路器适用于三极网络保护操作。 这是通过连接四条线路变压器输入总线的中央两个总线导体来提供的，以便与四极断路器的两个中心极互连的单个连接点。 四极断路器的负载输出互相连接，重叠的连接线连接到信号输出母线，使得网络保护器系统基本上将四极断路器和线路变压器系统转换为三极 输出系统。

公开(公告)号：US06786749B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-07

申请号：US10289012

申请日：2002-11-06

Applicant: Steven E. Meiners ,  Arthur J. Jur ,  Douglas M. Brandt

Inventor： Steven E. Meiners ,  Arthur J. Jur ,  Douglas M. Brandt

IPC: H01R430

CPC classification number: H02G5/10 ,  H01H9/52 ,  H01H71/08 ,  H02G5/00

Abstract: An electrical connector may be utilized to connect bus bars having a wide variety of configurations to a wide variety of electrical equipment, without modification to the bus bars, electrical equipment, or connector, with the exception of cutting the electrical connector to a desired length.

Abstract translation: 除了将电连接器切割成期望长度之外，可以使用电连接器来将具有各种配置的汇流条连接到各种各样的电气设备，而不改变汇流条，电气设备或连接器。

公开(公告)号：US06710696B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US10116954

申请日：2002-04-08

Applicant: Steven E. Meiners ,  Arthur J. Jur ,  Stephen W. Oneufers ,  Douglas M. Brandt

Inventor： Steven E. Meiners ,  Arthur J. Jur ,  Stephen W. Oneufers ,  Douglas M. Brandt

IPC: H01H8502

CPC classification number: H01H85/47 ,  H01H9/10 ,  H01H85/20 ,  H01H85/2045

Abstract: An improved fuse housing includes a main body and a cover and is configured to receive a fuse. The main body includes a plurality of fins that are configured to increase the surface area of the fuse housing in order to enhance heat dissipation. The main body is formed with a cavity for the fuse and a pair of conductors extending between the interior of the fuse housing and the exterior thereof for connection with the fuse. The cavity is configured to minimize the quantity of air between the fuse and the fuse housing to facilitates heat transfer. Each conductor includes excess studs for connection with the fuse to enhance heat conduction from the fuse. The cover is fastened to the main body with sufficient fasteners to permit the cover to be a stressed member to resist fracturing of the fuse housing from magnetic and other forces from the conductors.

Abstract translation: 改进的保险丝壳体包括主体和盖，并且被配置为接收保险丝。 主体包括多个翅片，其被配置为增加保险丝壳体的表面积以增强散热。 主体形成有用于保险丝的空腔和一对导体，其在保险丝壳体的内部和其外部之间延伸以与保险丝连接。 空腔被配置为使保险丝和保险丝壳体之间的空气量最小化以便于热传递。 每个导体包括用于与保险丝连接的多余螺柱，以增强保险丝的热传导。 盖子具有足够的紧固件固定到主体上，以允许盖子成为应力部件，以防止熔断器壳体从导体的磁力和其他力破裂。

公开(公告)号：US06679737B1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-20

申请号：US10209575

申请日：2002-07-31

Applicant: Steven E. Meiners ,  Arthur J. Jur ,  Douglas M. Brandt ,  Stephen W. Oneufer

Inventor： Steven E. Meiners ,  Arthur J. Jur ,  Douglas M. Brandt ,  Stephen W. Oneufer

IPC: H01R450

CPC classification number: H01R4/489 ,  H01R4/38 ,  H01R13/7135 ,  Y10T24/44504

Abstract: A removable clamp assembly for a network protector bus, the network bus having at least one opening therethrough. The clamp assembly is structured to couple the network protector bus to a vault bus. The clamp assembly includes a mounting bracket structured to be removably coupled to the network protector bus and a gripping assembly for selectively gripping the vault bus. The gripping assembly is coupled to the mounting bracket. The gripping assembly includes threaded tubes surrounding a rod with opposite threads at each end for driving the tubes, whereby the gripping fingers on the gripping assembly are movable to grip the vault buss blocks.

Abstract translation: 一种用于网络保护总线的可移除的夹具组件，该网络总线具有至少一个穿过其中的开口。 夹具组件被构造成将网络保护器总线耦合到保险库总线。 夹具组件包括构造成可移除地联接到网络保护器总线的安装支架和用于选择性地夹紧保险库总线的夹持组件。 夹持组件联接到安装支架。 夹持组件包括围绕杆的螺纹管，在每个端部处具有相对的螺纹，用于驱动管，由此夹持组件上的夹持指状物可移动以夹紧拱顶总成块。

公开(公告)号：US06592388B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-15

申请号：US09951033

申请日：2001-09-10

Applicant: Steven E. Meiners ,  Arthur J. Jur ,  Douglas M. Brandt ,  Stephen W. Oneufer ,  Michael F. Magazine

Inventor： Steven E. Meiners ,  Arthur J. Jur ,  Douglas M. Brandt ,  Stephen W. Oneufer ,  Michael F. Magazine

IPC: H01R1362

CPC classification number: H05K7/1454 ,  G06F1/183 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H01R13/6315 ,  H01R13/633

Abstract: A spring-biased electrical connector permits the connector to be moved into a retracted position for installation and removal of the components to which the connector is attached, and then extended to form an electrical connection with its mating connector. The spring-biased connector may be secured in electrical connection with its mating connector. Such a spring-biased connector is particularly useful for connecting a control relay to a network protector, although not limited to such use.

Abstract translation: 弹簧偏置的电连接器允许连接器移动到缩回位置，用于安装和移除连接器所连接的部件，然后延伸以与其配合连接器形成电连接。 弹簧偏置连接器可以与其配合连接器电连接固定。 这种弹簧偏置的连接器对于将控制继电器连接到网络保护器特别有用，尽管不限于此。

公开(公告)号：US06590756B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-08

申请号：US09993263

申请日：2001-11-21

Applicant: Steven E. Meiners ,  Stephen W. Oneufer ,  Arthur J. Jur ,  Douglas M. Brandt

Inventor： Steven E. Meiners ,  Stephen W. Oneufer ,  Arthur J. Jur ,  Douglas M. Brandt

IPC: H02H300

CPC classification number: H02B1/38 ,  H01H3/36

Abstract: A cable trip assembly includes an actuating assembly, a mounting assembly, and a cable assembly. The cable assembly includes a cable member disposed within a sheath. The cable member has a first end and a second end. The cable member first end is coupled to a lever, which is part of the actuating assembly, which is structured to move between a first position and a second position, similar to the prior art lever. The cable member second end is coupled to the circuit breaker trip bar. The sheath is mounted on a rigid frame, preferably a portion of the circuit breaker. Thus, with the sheath held stationary, the lever can move the cable within the sheath between a first and second position as the lever moves between its first position and second position. Because the cable member second end is coupled to the circuit breaker trip bar, the trip bar is also moved between the trip bar first and second positions as the lever moves between the lever first position and second position.

公开(公告)号：US06407897B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-18

申请号：US09540407

申请日：2000-03-31

Applicant: Robert Yanniello ,  John R. Moffat ,  Steven E. Meiners ,  Joseph C. Engel ,  Thomas J. Kenny

Inventor： Robert Yanniello ,  John R. Moffat ,  Steven E. Meiners ,  Joseph C. Engel ,  Thomas J. Kenny

IPC: H02H300

CPC classification number: H02H3/042 ,  H02H3/003 ,  H02H3/046

Abstract: A network protector is provided with diagnostics which alert a utility of component problems in detail. Selected measurements are used to assess the condition of various components such as for example, main contact electrical resistance, a blown fuse, the availability of sufficient voltage for charging the springs which close the main contacts and adequate voltage for tripping the contacts open. These abnormal operating conditions are transmitted to a remote station at the utility so that proper maintenance can be efficiently provided.

Abstract translation: 网络保护器具有诊断功能，可以详细地提醒组件问题的实用性。 所选的测量用于评估各种部件的状况，例如主接触电阻，熔断的保险丝，充满电压的充足电压，使弹簧闭合主触头和足够的电压以使触点断开。 这些异常操作条件被传送到公用事业的远程站，以便有效地提供适当的维护。