Title:
GROUNDING SWITCH
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/166437
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A grounding switch is comprised of a structural frame, at least one first contact, at least one second contact, at least one spacer, and a geared drive assembly. The opening and closing of the grounding switch is controlled by the geared drive assembly. The geared drive assembly is operable to rotate the at least one second contact around the axis of a connecting rod to move the at least one second contact into and out of contact with the at least one first contact. The closing of the grounding switch first and second contacts serve to connect a transformer or other electrical device to ground potential.
Inventors:
JOHNSON CHARLES W (US)
OUTTEN SAMUEL S (US)
IBARRA CLAUDIO (US)
SARVER CHARLIE (US)
OUTTEN SAMUEL S (US)
IBARRA CLAUDIO (US)
SARVER CHARLIE (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2012/038980
Publication Date:
January 24, 2013
Filing Date:
May 22, 2012
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ABB TECHNOLOGY AG (CH)
JOHNSON CHARLES W (US)
OUTTEN SAMUEL S (US)
IBARRA CLAUDIO (US)
SARVER CHARLIE (US)
JOHNSON CHARLES W (US)
OUTTEN SAMUEL S (US)
IBARRA CLAUDIO (US)
SARVER CHARLIE (US)
International Classes:
H01H3/40; H01H31/00; H01H3/58
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2008001589A1 | 2008-01-03 |
Foreign References:
| US20060254890A1 | 2006-11-16 | |||
| EP2073332A1 | 2009-06-24 | |||
| US2820862A | 1958-01-21 | |||
| DE4436118A1 | 1996-03-28 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
SZCZEPANIK, Melissa, J. (29801 Euclid AvenueWickliffe, OH, US)
Download PDF:
Previous Patent: CYCLIC RADIO FREQUENCY STIMULATION
Next Patent: SUBSEA MOTOR-COMPRESSOR COOLING SYSTEM
Next Patent: SUBSEA MOTOR-COMPRESSOR COOLING SYSTEM