公开(公告)号：US12237136B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-25

申请号：US18190316

申请日：2023-03-27

Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED

Inventor： Joseph Michael Manahan ,  Adam Ledgerwood ,  Andrew Butler ,  Graig DeCarr

IPC: H01H71/02 ,  H01H9/04 ,  H01H71/10 ,  H01H89/00

Abstract: Compliant electrical circuit protection devices are described for use in hazardous environments without presenting ignition risks for potentially explosive environmental conditions. Sensing features and systems may evaluate wiring limits and user selected settings for compatibility, detect loose connections and operating parameters to ensure safe operation of the device, and to intelligently diagnose and manage issues of concern for the circuit protection devices as well as the larger electrical power system.

公开(公告)号：US20230298830A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-21

申请号：US18190316

申请日：2023-03-27

Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED

Inventor： Joseph Michael Manahan ,  Adam Ledgerwood ,  Andrew Butler ,  Graig DeCarr

IPC: H01H9/04 ,  H01H71/02 ,  H01H89/00 ,  H01H71/10

CPC classification number: H01H9/042 ,  H01H71/025 ,  H01H89/00 ,  H01H71/10 ,  H01H2223/002

Abstract: Compliant electrical circuit protection devices are described for use in hazardous environments without presenting ignition risks for potentially explosive environmental conditions. Sensing features and systems may evaluate wiring limits and user selected settings for compatibility, detect loose connections and operating parameters to ensure safe operation of the device, and to intelligently diagnose and manage issues of concern for the circuit protection devices as well as the larger electrical power system.

公开(公告)号：US20220090765A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-24

申请号：US17544125

申请日：2021-12-07

Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

Inventor： Benjamin Avery Freer ,  Daniel Robert Treible, JR. ,  Joseph Michael Manahan ,  Andrew Francis Scarlata ,  Adikaramge Asiri Jayawardena

IPC: F21V15/01 ,  F21V5/04 ,  H01Q1/42 ,  H01Q19/06 ,  H05B47/11 ,  H05B47/16 ,  H05B47/175 ,  F21V29/77 ,  F21V29/83 ,  F21V17/02 ,  F21V17/10 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21V25/12 ,  G01V8/12 ,  F21V19/00 ,  H01Q1/00

Abstract: A light fixture can include a housing comprising at least one wall that forms a cavity, wherein the housing complies with applicable standards for a hazardous environment. The light fixture can also include an antenna assembly disposed on an outer surface of the housing. The antenna assembly can provide communication with another device within the hazardous environment without compromising the applicable standards for the hazardous environment.

公开(公告)号：US11221127B2

公开(公告)日：2022-01-11

申请号：US16875517

申请日：2020-05-15

Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED

Inventor： Benjamin Avery Freer ,  Daniel Robert Treible, Jr. ,  Joseph Michael Manahan ,  Andrew Francis Scarlata ,  Adikaramge Asiri Jayawardena

IPC: H01Q1/00 ,  H01Q1/42 ,  F21V25/12 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21V15/01 ,  F21V5/04 ,  H01Q19/06 ,  H05B47/11 ,  H05B47/16 ,  H05B47/175 ,  F21V29/77 ,  F21V29/83 ,  F21V17/02 ,  F21V17/10 ,  G01V8/12 ,  F21V19/00 ,  H05B45/10 ,  H05B47/19 ,  H05B47/105 ,  F21V3/00 ,  F21V31/00 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21Y115/10

Abstract: A light fixture can include a housing comprising at least one wall that forms a cavity, wherein the housing complies with applicable standards for a hazardous environment. The light fixture can also include an antenna assembly disposed on an outer surface of the housing. The antenna assembly can provide communication with another device within the hazardous environment without compromising the applicable standards for the hazardous environment.

公开(公告)号：US20200300449A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-24

申请号：US16811941

申请日：2020-03-06

Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

Inventor： Stewart Parfitt ,  Joseph Michael Manahan ,  Adikaramge Asiri Jayawardena

IPC: F21V23/04 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/14 ,  H04B10/50 ,  H04W4/029 ,  G01J1/44

Abstract: Wearable devices for monitoring light sources, and light fixtures are presented. For instance, a device includes a light detection sensor, a user interface device, and a controller operably coupled to the light detection sensor and the user interface device. The controller configured to: monitor a plurality of light sources for an availability status indication; determine, from the status data availability indication, that status data of the equipment is available from the light source; receive a modulated light signal from the light source; decode the modulated light signal into decoded status data; determine a status of the equipment based on the decoded status data; process the decoded status data to determine a diagnosis of the equipment; and indicate via the user interface device the diagnosis of the equipment and a diagnostic action related thereto. The light fixture includes a light source and a controller operably coupled to the light source, The controller is configured to receive status data from equipment, encode the status data in a modulated light signal, and output the modulated light signal using the light source.

公开(公告)号：US20200212666A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-02

申请号：US16723374

申请日：2019-12-20

Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED

Inventor： Joseph Michael Manahan ,  Adam Ledgerwood ,  Andrew Butler ,  Graig DeCarr ,  Edmund Leubner

IPC: H02H5/04 ,  H01H71/02

Abstract: Solid state and hybrid circuit protection devices include improved arc-less switching capability and overcurrent protection, improved terminal assemblies and improved thermal management features that reduce or eliminate ignition sources for hazardous environments. The solid state and hybrid circuit protection devices are ignition protected and avoid possible explosions and therefore obviate a need for conventional explosion-proof enclosures to ensure safe operation of an electrical power system in hazardous locations.

公开(公告)号：US10656668B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-19

申请号：US16410288

申请日：2019-05-13

Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

Inventor： Andrew James Butler ,  Graig Edmund DeCarr ,  Joseph Michael Manahan

IPC: G05G1/00 ,  G05G1/54 ,  G05G1/02 ,  G05G1/08

Abstract: An operator mechanism for a control enclosure includes a shaft assembly having an adjustable length. A shaft extender may be selectively slidable longitudinally along an operator shaft to selectively adjust the length of the shaft assembly, and selectively lockable on the operator shaft to inhibit sliding of the shaft extender on the operator shaft to retain a selected length of the shaft assembly. A shaft extender may be received in a longitudinal passage of a mount sleeve and extend distally outward from the mount sleeve. The shaft extender may be selectively movable longitudinally within a longitudinal passage of the mount sleeve relative to a shaft operator to selectively adjust the length of the shaft assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20190304649A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-03

申请号：US16429867

申请日：2019-06-03

Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED

Inventor： Benjamin Avery Freer ,  Stephan P. Iannce ,  Joseph Michael Manahan

IPC: H01F7/06 ,  H05K5/03 ,  H05K5/02

Abstract: A system comprises an industrial enclosure, first and second magnetic controls in close proximity to one another, and a magnetic field sensor. The first and second magnetic controls are secured to an outer surface of a cover of the industrial enclosure without penetrating an inner surface of the cover. The magnetic field sensor within the industrial enclosure senses a characteristic of the first magnetic control and a characteristic of the second magnetic control, and generates a signal corresponding to each of the characteristics. The signal is used by a controller to identify a setting of each of the first and second magnetic controls. Each of the first and second magnetic controls are positioned proximate to one another and each has a polarity and/or magnetic field strength that does not interfere with the detection of the others respective characteristic.

公开(公告)号：US20190159007A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-23

申请号：US16259196

申请日：2019-01-28

Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

Inventor： Joseph Michael Manahan ,  Adikaramge Jayawardena ,  Stephan Iannce ,  Benjamin Avery Freer

IPC: H04W4/80 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C17/04

Abstract: A control system for hazardous environments decreases flame paths, decreases punctures to the control system when installing interfaces, and increases safety. The control system may be characterized as a “one size fits all” controller that is able to automatically recognize a plurality of user interfaces. The controller has an enclosure to which the interfaces can be attached. The interfaces may interact with control electronics wholly contained in the enclosure using a variety of “wireless” mechanisms. Such mechanisms include reflecting light waves, infrared (IR) communication, radio-frequency identification, inductive coils, short-range wireless communication, camera images, piezoelectricity, and magnetism, and the like. The interfaces may include switches, indicator lights, smoke detectors, and the like.

公开(公告)号：US10156602B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-18

申请号：US15984748

申请日：2018-05-21

Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

Inventor： Jesse Wade Taylor ,  Joseph Michael Manahan

IPC: G01R31/02 ,  G01N27/00 ,  G01N17/00

Abstract: A system for diagnosing integrity of an electrical conductor-carrying system can include an electrical conductor-carrying network having a number of electrical conductor-carrying devices mechanically coupled to each other, where at least a portion of the electrical conductor-carrying network is made of electrically conductive material. The system can also include a number of sensor modules coupled to the electrical conductor-carrying network. The system can further include a control unit communicably coupled to the sensor modules. The sensor modules can measure at least one impedance in the electrical conductor-carrying devices of the electrical conductor-carrying network.