Abstract:
A tank for a dead tank circuit breaker includes a body having an interior volume defined by an interior surface. A particle trap structure includes a pair of recessed surfaces in a bottom portion of the interior surface. Each recessed surface is disposed in spaced relation with respect to the interior surface so as to define a channel. A raised surface is spaced from the recessed surfaces and separates the recessed surfaces. The channels are constructed and arranged to trap foreign particles in the interior volume, with the raised surface being constructed and arranged to raise an electric field in the interior volume to be above the channels so as to eliminate electrical activity that would affect the particles in the channels.
Abstract:
Mounting structure is provided for mounting a tank to support structure. The tank has a flange extending from a body thereof. The mounting structure includes at least a pair of first bores extending into the flange in a first direction. At least a pair of second bores. Each second bore extends into the flange in a direction generally transverse with respect to an associated first bore so that each second bore communicates with the associated first bore. A pin is disposed in each of the second bores. Each pin has a threaded pin bore that aligns axially with the associated first bore. A bolt is disposed through a bolt hole in the support structure, into an associated first bore and in threaded engagement with the threaded pin bore of an associated pin so as to secure the tank to the support structure.
Abstract:
A tank for a dead tank circuit breaker includes a body having an interior volume defined by an interior surface. A particle trap structure includes a pair of recessed surfaces in a bottom portion of the interior surface. Each recessed surface is disposed in spaced relation with respect to the interior surface so as to define a channel. A raised surface is spaced from the recessed surfaces and separates the recessed surfaces. The channels are constructed and arranged to trap foreign particles in the interior volume, with the raised surface being constructed and arranged to raise an electric field in the interior volume to be above the channels so as to eliminate electrical activity that would affect the particles in the channels.
Abstract:
Mounting structure is provided for mounting a tank to support structure. The tank has a flange extending from a body thereof. The mounting structure includes at least a pair of first bores extending into the flange in a first direction. At least a pair of second bores. Each second bore extends into the flange in a direction generally transverse with respect to an associated first bore so that each second bore communicates with the associated first bore. A pin is disposed in each of the second bores. Each pin has a threaded pin bore that aligns axially with the associated first bore. A bolt is disposed through a bolt hole in the support structure, into an associated first bore and in threaded engagement with the threaded pin bore of an associated pin so as to secure the tank to the support structure.