Contactor with integrated drive shaft and yoke

    公开(公告)号:US12080496B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-03

    申请号:US17348557

    申请日:2021-06-15

    申请人: Gigavac, LLC

    摘要: Contact assemblies are described herein having certain components, or portions thereof, that are formed integral to one another to reduce the complexity of manufacturing, improve the operation characteristics, and increase operational reliability of devices using the contact assemblies. New shapes to features and components of the contact assemblies are also disclosed, with the shapes providing the desired operational characteristics. Embodiments of the invention are also directed contactors or fuses (i.e., electrical switching devices) utilizing the contactor assemblies according to the present invention, and to electrical circuits and systems utilizing the electrical switching devices according to the present invention.

    CONTACTOR WITH INTEGRATED DRIVE SHAFT AND YOKE

    公开(公告)号:US20210391123A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-16

    申请号:US17348557

    申请日:2021-06-15

    申请人: Gigavac, LLC

    摘要: Contact assemblies are described herein having certain components, or portions thereof, that are formed integral to one another to reduce the complexity of manufacturing, improve the operation characteristics, and increase operational reliability of devices using the contact assemblies. New shapes to features and components of the contact assemblies are also disclosed, with the shapes providing the desired operational characteristics. Embodiments of the invention are also directed contactors or fuses (i.e., electrical switching devices) utilizing the contactor assemblies according to the present invention, and to electrical circuits and systems utilizing the electrical switching devices according to the present invention.

    CONTACT LEVITATION TRIGGERING MECHANISMS FOR USE WITH SWITCHING DEVICES INCORPORATING PYROTECHNIC FEATURES

    公开(公告)号:US20210142969A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-13

    申请号:US17032774

    申请日:2020-09-25

    申请人: Gigavac, LLC

    IPC分类号: H01H39/00 F15B15/19

    摘要: Electrical switching device are disclosed having a housing with internal component within the housing. The internal components comprise contacts configured to operate, to change the state of the switching device from a closed state, allowing current flow through the switching device to an open state which interrupts current flow through the switching device. A pyrotechnic feature is included that is configured to interact with the internal components to transition the switching device from the closed state to the open state when the pyrotechnic feature is activated. The pyrotechnic feature is configured to trigger in response to levitation between the contacts at elevated current signal flowing through the switching device.

    MECHANICAL FUSE DEVICE
    4.
    发明申请
    MECHANICAL FUSE DEVICE 有权
    机械保险丝装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160343527A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-24

    申请号:US15146300

    申请日:2016-05-04

    申请人: Gigavac, LLC

    IPC分类号: H01H50/54 H01H50/56 H01H50/02

    摘要: Disclosed herein are efficient mechanical fuse devices that are capable of functioning at high current levels. These devices comprise mechanical features configured such that the fuse devices have a non-triggered state, which allows current to flow through the device, and a triggered state, which does not allow current to flow through the device. In some embodiments, the devices are configured such that a certain pre-determined current level flowing through the device will generate a sufficient electromagnetic field to cause the mechanical elements to transition the fuse device into the triggered state and thus interrupt a connected electrical circuit, device or system. In some embodiments, these devices can also comprise hermetically sealed components.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了能够以高电流水平运行的有效的机械熔断器件。 这些装置包括机械特征,其被配置为使得熔丝装置具有非触发状态,其允许电流流过装置,并且触发状态不允许电流流过装置。 在一些实施例中,这些装置被配置为使得流过该装置的一定的预定电流电平将产生足够的电磁场,以使机械元件将熔丝装置转换到触发状态,从而中断连接的电路,装置 或系统。 在一些实施例中,这些装置还可以包括气密密封的部件。

    Contact levitation triggering mechanisms for use with switching devices incorporating pyrotechnic features

    公开(公告)号:US11443910B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-13

    申请号:US17032774

    申请日:2020-09-25

    申请人: Gigavac, LLC

    IPC分类号: H01H39/00 F15B15/19

    摘要: Electrical switching device are disclosed having a housing with internal component within the housing. The internal components comprise contacts configured to operate, to change the state of the switching device from a closed state, allowing current flow through the switching device to an open state which interrupts current flow through the switching device. A pyrotechnic feature is included that is configured to interact with the internal components to transition the switching device from the closed state to the open state when the pyrotechnic feature is activated. The pyrotechnic feature is configured to trigger in response to levitation between the contacts at elevated current signal flowing through the switching device.

    Passive triggering mechanisms for use with switching devices incorporating pyrotechnic features

    公开(公告)号:US11387061B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-12

    申请号:US16794030

    申请日:2020-02-18

    申请人: GIGAVAC, LLC

    摘要: Disclosed herein are passive triggering mechanisms for activation of pyrotechnic features within electrical switching devices, such as contactor devices and fuse devices. The activation of the pyrotechnic features is configured to change the configuration of the internal components of the switching device and prevent current flow through the device. In some embodiments, the triggering mechanisms comprise features that respond to a magnetic field, such as a reed switch. In some embodiments, threshold strength of a magnetic field needed to trigger the passive triggering mechanism, which corresponds to a threshold level of current running through the switching devices indicating a dangerous overcurrent, can be adjusted based upon the distance between the passive triggering mechanism and a portion of the device such as a power terminal or feature connected to a power terminal.

    CONTACT LEVITATION TRIGGERING MECHANISMS FOR USE WITH SWITCHING DEVICES INCORPORATING PYROTECHNIC FEATURES

    公开(公告)号:US20230005685A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-05

    申请号:US17942797

    申请日:2022-09-12

    申请人: Gigavac, LLC

    IPC分类号: H01H39/00 F15B15/19

    摘要: Electrical switching device are disclosed having a housing with internal component within the housing. The internal components comprise contacts configured to operate, to change the state of the switching device from a closed state, allowing current flow through the switching device to an open state which interrupts current flow through the switching device. A pyrotechnic feature is included that is configured to interact with the internal components to transition the switching device from the closed state to the open state when the pyrotechnic feature is activated. The pyrotechnic feature is configured to trigger in response to levitation between the contacts at elevated current signal flowing through the switching device.

    Contactor device integrating pyrotechnic disconnect features

    公开(公告)号:US10388477B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-20

    申请号:US16101143

    申请日:2018-08-10

    申请人: GIGAVAC, LLC

    摘要: Disclosed herein are contactor devices, for example, devices that can be utilized as switching elements, comprising fixed contacts that are electrically isolated from one another and one or more moveable contacts that are configured to electrically contact the fixed contacts to provide an electrical connection between them. Movement of the fixed contacts into and out of electrical contact with the fixed contacts controls flow of electricity through the devices. The contactor devices also include pyrotechnic disconnect elements, which function as a circuit break or fuse-like element to protect against overcurrent. When the electrical current through the contactor device reaches a threshold level, a pyrotechnic charge activates, permanently forcing the moveable contacts out of electrical contact with the fixed contacts.