Current limiting system and method
    1.
    发明授权
    Current limiting system and method 失效
    限流系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US5867356A

    公开(公告)日:1999-02-02

    申请号:US964595

    申请日:1997-11-05

    CPC分类号: H01H9/542 H02H3/025

    摘要: A current limiting system for a circuit limits current flow through the system. The current limiting system comprises at least one main switch comprising first and second main switch contacts and a contactor connecting the first and second main switch contacts; at least one current limiting device and at least one solid-state switch, which are mechanically unconnected to the main switch, and the at least one current limiting device and least one solid-state switch are arranged in series on a series side of the circuit; the at least one main switch is on a main switch side of the circuit arranged in parallel with the series side; a control that senses a predetermined condition of the circuit, and operably connected with the at least one solid state switch to open and it. Under normal operating conditions, most current flows through the at least one main switch side. When the predetermined condition causes the main switch to open, and the resistance increases in a main switch side. Thus, current flows to the series side of the circuit side. The current limiting device then switches its state from a low resistance to a high resistance state to limit the current passing through the current limiting system, where the control has sensed a predetermined condition and signals the solid-state switch to open, thereby interrupting current flow through of the current limiting system.

    摘要翻译: 电流限流系统限制了通过系统的电流。 电流限制系统包括至少一个主开关,其包括第一和第二主开关触点和连接第一和第二主开关触点的接触器; 与主开关机械地不连接的至少一个限流装置和至少一个固态开关,以及至少一个限流装置和至少一个固态开关串联布置在电路的串联侧 ; 所述至少一个主开关位于与所述串联侧并联布置的所述电路的主开关侧上; 感测电路的预定状态并且与至少一个固态开关可操作地连接以打开的控制器。 在正常工作条件下,大多数电流流经至少一个主开关侧。 当预定条件导致主开关打开时,并且主开关侧的电阻增加。 因此,电流流向电路侧的串联侧。 电流限制装置然后将其状态从低电阻切换到高电阻状态,以限制通过限流系统的电流,其中控制器已经感测到预定条件并且将固态开关发信号通过打开,从而中断电流 通过目前的限流系统。

    Current limiting device with grooved electrode structure
    2.
    发明授权
    Current limiting device with grooved electrode structure 失效
    带槽电极结构的限流装置

    公开(公告)号:US5977861A

    公开(公告)日:1999-11-02

    申请号:US811669

    申请日:1997-03-05

    IPC分类号: H01C1/14 H01C7/02 H01C7/10

    CPC分类号: H01C7/028 H01C1/1406

    摘要: A current limiting device utilizes an electrically conductive composite material and an inhomogeneous distribution of resistance structure. The current limiting device has a conducting filler and at least two electrodes, where at least one of the electrodes comprises a grooved electrode structure. The grooved electrode structure maintains contact between the electrodes and the composite material, even with consumption of the composite material and production of residue during a high current condition.

    摘要翻译: 限流装置利用导电复合材料和电阻结构的不均匀分布。 限流装置具有导电填料和至少两个电极,其中至少一个电极包括沟槽电极结构。 带槽电极结构保持电极和复合材料之间的接触,即使在高电流条件下消耗复合材料并产生残留物。

    Current limiter device with an electrically conductive composite material and method of manufacturing
    3.
    发明授权
    Current limiter device with an electrically conductive composite material and method of manufacturing 失效
    具有导电复合材料的限流装置及制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US06323751B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-11-27

    申请号:US09443753

    申请日:1999-11-19

    IPC分类号: A01K710

    摘要: A current limiter device comprises at least two electrodes; an interlocked-array electrically conductive composite material disposed between the electrodes; interfaces disposed between the electrodes; an inhomogeneous distribution of resistance at the interfaces whereby, during a high current event, adiabatic resistive heating at the interfaces causes rapid thermal expansion and vaporization and physical separation at the interfaces; and means for exerting compressive pressure on the electrically conducting composite material. The interlocked-array electrically conductive composite material comprises an interlocked-array of spaced apart discrete regions of at least one insulating flexible material and at least one electrically conductive composite material. A method for forming the interlocked-array electrically conductive composite material structure is also set forth by the invention.

    摘要翻译: 限流器装置包括至少两个电极; 设置在电极之间的互锁阵列导电复合材料; 接口设置在电极之间; 在界面处的电阻不均匀分布,由此在高电流事件期间,界面处的绝热电阻加热导致界面处的快速热膨胀和蒸发和物理分离; 以及在导电复合材料上施加压缩压力的装置。 互锁阵列导电复合材料包括至少一种绝缘柔性材料和至少一种导电复合材料的间隔开的离散区域的互锁阵列。 本发明还阐述了形成互锁阵列导电复合材料结构的方法。

    High voltage current limiting device
    4.
    发明授权
    High voltage current limiting device 失效
    高压限流装置

    公开(公告)号:US6157286A

    公开(公告)日:2000-12-05

    申请号:US286063

    申请日:1999-04-05

    摘要: A high voltage, current limiting device is connected in series with a high voltage power source and a protected load to interrupt current for an over-current condition [Typically 50 kA]. The current limiting device includes a current sensor/isolator and a switch connected in series. A current limiter, which may include a fuse or polymer current limiting material, is connected in parallel to the current sensor/isolator. The current sensor/isolator includes a pair of electrically insulated supports secured to a plurality of support rods to maintain the insulated supports at a predetermined fixed spacing to support an expulsion fuse. The expulsion fuse link includes a pair of copper conductors of adequate current carrying capability that are attached to ends of a main weak link fuse. A pair of coil springs hold the weak link fuse under tension to repel the conductors apart when the weak link fuse melts open during an over-current condition. An electrically insulating flapper pivotally connected at one end of a support rod provides a barrier between the source side and the load side of the current sensor/isolator when the main weak fuse melts open. One embodiment of the current limiter may include a high voltage polymer current limiting (PCL) device having a conductor-filled polymer composite material disposed between a pair of electrodes. The electrodes are forced inwardly by a pair of opposing springs to compress the composite material. The composite material, electrodes and springs are surrounded by pure silica, e.g., sand, within an enclosure.

    摘要翻译: 高压限流装置与高电压电源和受保护的负载串联连接以中断过电流状态的电流[通常为50 kA]。 限流装置包括电流传感器/隔离器和串联连接的开关。 可以包括保险丝或聚合物限流材料的限流器并联连接到电流传感器/隔离器。 电流传感器/隔离器包括固定到多个支撑杆的一对电绝缘支撑件,以将绝缘支撑件保持在预定的固定间隔以支撑排出保险丝。 排出熔断体包括一对具有足够载流能力的铜导体,其连接到主弱连接熔断器的端部。 一对螺旋弹簧在弱电连接保险丝在过电流状态下熔断时,将弱连接保险丝固定在张力下,以将导线分开。 当主弱熔丝熔化开启时,在支撑杆的一端枢转地连接的电绝缘挡板在电流传感器/隔离器的源侧和负载侧之间提供阻挡层。 电流限制器的一个实施例可以包括具有设置在一对电极之间的导体填充的聚合物复合材料的高电压聚合物电流限制(PCL)器件。 电极被一对相对的弹簧向内压迫以压缩复合材料。 复合材料,电极和弹簧在外壳内由纯二氧化硅(例如砂)包围。

    Current limiting device having a web structure
    5.
    发明授权
    Current limiting device having a web structure 失效
    具有网状结构的限流装置

    公开(公告)号:US6133820A

    公开(公告)日:2000-10-17

    申请号:US133159

    申请日:1998-08-12

    IPC分类号: H01C7/102 H01C7/13

    CPC分类号: H01C7/102 H01C7/13

    摘要: An exemplary current limiting device comprises first and second electrodes; a composite material between the first and second electrodes, the composite material comprising: (a) a binder, and (b) an electrically conductive filler; a thin layer which provides an inhomogeneous distribution of resistance to the device; a web which reinforces the composite material; and a pressurizer for pressing the electrodes against the composite material; wherein the web is disposed in a volume of the composite material which does not include the thin layer. The current limiting device is simple and reusable, and can be tailored to a plurality of applications, including high voltage/current distribution systems, to protect sensitive components from high fault currents. The device has a robust structure which allows it to repeatedly withstand the high mechanical and thermal stresses which typically accompany switching events in high voltage/current circuits. The robust structure improves the lifetime of the device and provides impact resistance to the device. The device operates without relying on the PTCR effect to limit current.

    摘要翻译: 示例性的限流装置包括第一和第二电极; 在第一和第二电极之间的复合材料,所述复合材料包括:(a)粘合剂,和(b)导电填料; 提供对器件的电阻的不均匀分布的薄层; 加强复合材料的网; 以及用于将电极压在复合材料上的加压器; 其中所述纤维网设置在不包括所述薄层的所述复合材料的体积中。 限流装置简单且可重复使用,可以针对多个应用(包括高压/电流分配系统)进行调整,以保护敏感元件免受高故障电流的影响。 该器件具有坚固的结构,允许其反复承受通常伴随高压/电流电路中的开关事件的高机械和热应力。 坚固的结构提高了器件的使用寿命并提供了对器件的抗冲击性。 该设备运行时不依赖于PTCR效应来限制电流。

    Method of manufacturing composite array structure
    6.
    发明授权
    Method of manufacturing composite array structure 失效
    复合阵列结构的制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US06711807B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-03-30

    申请号:US10288673

    申请日:2002-11-05

    IPC分类号: H01C1702

    摘要: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a composite array structure that comprises a plurality of elements of an electrically conductive composite material interconnected by at least one region of an electrically insulating material. The method comprises forming regions of the electrically insulating material around regions of the electrically conductive material such that at least a surface of the regions of the electrically insulating material is below a surface of the regions of the electrically conductive material.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种制造复合阵列结构的方法,其包括通过电绝缘材料的至少一个区域互连的导电复合材料的多个元件。 该方法包括在导电材料的区域周围形成电绝缘材料的区域,使得电绝缘材料的区域的至少一个表面低于导电材料区域的表面。

    Current limiting device with at least one flexible electrode
    7.
    发明授权
    Current limiting device with at least one flexible electrode 失效
    具有至少一个柔性电极的限流装置

    公开(公告)号:US5929744A

    公开(公告)日:1999-07-27

    申请号:US801766

    申请日:1997-02-18

    CPC分类号: H01C7/13 H01C1/1406 H01C7/021

    摘要: A current limiting device has an electrically conductive composite material, an inhomogeneous distribution of resistance structure comprises a conducting filler, and at least two electrodes. At least one of the electrodes is a flexible electrode to maintain contact between the electrode and the composite material, regardless of the consumption of the composite material during a high current condition.

    摘要翻译: 限流装置具有导电复合材料,电阻结构的不均匀分布包括导电填料和至少两个电极。 至少一个电极是柔性电极,以保持电极和复合材料之间的接触,而不管复合材料在高电流条件下的消耗如何。

    Methods, apparatus, and rollers for cross-web forming of optoelectronic devices
    8.
    发明授权
    Methods, apparatus, and rollers for cross-web forming of optoelectronic devices 失效
    用于光电子器件横向成形的方法,装置和辊子

    公开(公告)号:US07741140B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-22

    申请号:US12017142

    申请日:2008-01-21

    IPC分类号: H01L21/00

    CPC分类号: H01L51/0004 Y02E10/549

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for forming optoelectronic devices such as an array of light emitting diodes or photovoltaic cells in one embodiment a roll-to-roll process in which a uniquely configured roller having a raised spiral coating surface is aligned with a plurality of first electrodes disposed on an angle on a substrate for coating a plurality of spaced-apart angled coated strips of optoelectronic materials along the cross-web direction of the substrate.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,用于形成诸如发光二极管或光伏电池阵列的光电器件的装置和方法是一种卷对卷工艺,其中具有凸起螺旋涂层表面的唯一配置的辊与设置在其上的多个第一电极对准 在衬底上的角度,用于沿着衬底的横向方向涂覆多个间隔开的光电子材料的成角度涂覆条带。

    COLOR TUNABLE ILLUMINATION SOURCE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLED ILLUMINATION
    9.
    发明申请
    COLOR TUNABLE ILLUMINATION SOURCE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLED ILLUMINATION 有权
    颜色可控的照明源和控制照明的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080136337A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-12

    申请号:US11567478

    申请日:2006-12-06

    IPC分类号: H01J1/62 H05B33/02

    摘要: An illumination source including a first OLED layer capable of emitting light of a first color, a second OLED layer capable of emitting light of a second color and disposed on the first OLED layer, each of said first, second OLED layers including alternating active light-emitting areas and inactive non-light emitting areas; said first OLED layer comprising a first substrate, a first transparent electrode layer disposed on the substrate, a first electroluminescent layer capable of emitting light of the first color disposed on the first transparent electrode layer, and a first patterned metallized electrode layer forming the alternating active light-emitting areas and inactive non-light emitting areas; and said second OLED layer comprising a second substrate, a second transparent electrode layer disposed on the substrate, a second electroluminescent layer capable of emitting light of the second color disposed on the second transparent electrode layer, and a second patterned metallized electrode layer forming the alternating active light-emitting areas and inactive non-light emitting areas; wherein light emitted by the active light-emitting areas of the first OLED layer is transmitted through the inactive non-light emitting areas of the second OLED layer. A method for tuning color and/or intensity of the light output of an illumination source is also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 一种照明源,包括能够发射第一颜色的光的第一OLED层,能够发射第二颜色的光并设置在第一OLED层上的第二OLED层,所述第一,第二OLED层中的每一个包括交替的主动发光层, 发光区域和非发光区域; 所述第一OLED层包括第一衬底,设置在衬底上的第一透明电极层,能够发射设置在第一透明电极层上的第一颜色的光的第一电致发光层和形成交替活性的第一图案化金属化电极层 发光区域和非发光区域; 并且所述第二OLED层包括第二衬底,设置在衬底上的第二透明电极层,能够发射设置在第二透明电极层上的第二颜色的光的第二电致发光层和形成交替的第二图案化金属化电极层 主动发光区域和非发光区域; 其中由所述第一OLED层的有源发光区域发射的光透射通过所述第二OLED层的非活性非发光区域。 还公开了一种用于调节照明源的光输出的颜色和/或强度的方法。