Abstract:
A high- or medium-voltage circuit breaker, in which a movable contact (1) is moved in sliding in order to separate stationary contacts (11, 12) from its sliding surface (2). In accordance with the invention, the stationary contacts (11, 12) have switching portions (9) that separate from the movable contact more or less simultaneously as a result of a setback (19) in the movable contact (1), thereby causing two simultaneous switching arcs to appear (14, 15), which arcs are extinguished much more quickly than a single arc, before the current is transferred to the conventional arcing contacts (5). This disposition enables the stationary contacts (11, 12) and their environment to be less exposed to damage.
Abstract:
A protection device for providing protection against the particles generated by an electric arc when a first electrically conductive part and a second electrically conductive part of an electrical connection unit are separated from each other, the protection device including at least one protection element disposed in the proximity of the place at which the first part and the second part separate in order to form a shield against the particles.
Abstract:
An electrical contact device of the contact finger type for high nominal current between a first part that is conductive and a conductive surface of a second part comprising a flexible rod connected to a first connection element for mechanical and electrical connection to the first part, a contact portion applied on the conductive surface of the second part, and at least one metal contact blade placed at a first end between a first end of the flexible rod and the first part, wherein the flexible rod is conductive, and wherein the at least one metal blade is connected at its second end to the second end of the flexible rod by means of a second mechanical and electrical connection element.
Abstract:
A high- or medium-voltage circuit breaker, in which a movable contact (1) is moved in sliding in order to separate stationary contacts (11, 12) from its sliding surface (2). In accordance with the invention, the stationary contacts (11, 12) have switching portions (9) that separate from the movable contact more or less simultaneously as a result of a setback (19) in the movable contact (1), thereby causing two simultaneous switching arcs to appear (14, 15), which arcs are extinguished much more quickly than a single arc, before the current is transferred to the conventional arcing contacts (5). This disposition enables the stationary contacts (11, 12) and their environment to be less exposed to damage.
Abstract:
An electrical contact device of the contact finger type for high nominal current between a first part that is conductive and a conductive surface of a second part comprising a flexible rod connected to a first connection element for mechanical and electrical connection to the first part, a contact portion applied on the conductive surface of the second part, and at least one metal contact blade placed at a first end between a first end of the flexible rod and the first part. The flexible rod is conductive, and the at least one metal blade is connected at its second end to the second end of the flexible rod by a second mechanical and electrical connection element.
Abstract:
A protection device for providing protection against the particles generated by an electric arc when a first electrically conductive part and a second electrically conductive part of an electrical connection unit are separated from each other, the protection device including at least one protection element disposed in the proximity of the place at which the first part and the second part separate in order to form a shield against the particles.