Title:
SWITCHING MODULE FOR VOLTAGE REGULATOR
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2014/144501
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides techniques for an improved switching module for voltage regulators or transformers with voltage regulating taps. The switching module disclosed herein includes a first bypass switch and a second bypass switch coupled to the first bypass switch, at least one prime mover coupled to and configured to actuate at least one of the first bypass switch and the second bypass switch, and at least one load breaking switch coupled between the first and second bypass switches. In certain example embodiments, a separate prime move is configured to actuate each of the bypass switches and the load breaking switch. In certain other example embodiments, one or more of the bypass switches and the load breaking switch is actuated by a shared prime mover.
Inventors:
SCHAAR JONATHAN MICHAEL (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2014/028934
Publication Date:
November 06, 2014
Filing Date:
March 14, 2014
Export Citation:
Assignee:
COOPER TECHNOLOGIES CO (US)
International Classes:
H02P13/06; H01F29/04
Foreign References:
| US5107200A | 1992-04-21 | |||
| GB1340356A | 1973-12-12 | |||
| US3206580A | 1965-09-14 | |||
| US20110297517A1 | 2011-12-08 | |||
| RU2115187C1 | 1998-07-10 | |||
| RU1838844C | 1993-08-30 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 2973991A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
KING & SPALDING LLP (1100 Louisiana St. Suite 400, Houston TX, US)
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