Conductor Temperature Detector
AssigneeSolaredge Technologies Ltd.
InventorsYoav Galin, Meir Adest, Israel Gershman, Guy Sella
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Abstract
Various implementations described herein are directed to a method for detecting, by a device, an increase in temperature at certain parts of an electrical system, and taking appropriate responsive action. The method may include measuring temperatures at certain locations within the system and estimating temperatures at other locations based on the measurements. Some embodiments disclosed herein include an integrated cable combining electrical conduction and heat-detection capabilities, or an integrated cable or connector combining electrical conduction with a thermal fuse.
Claims20
A method comprising;
- providing a first conductor and a second conductor in electrical contact with one another;
- compressing a spring between the first conductor and a first surface to apply a force to the first conductor;
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- providing a pellet between the first conductor and a second surface, the pellet sized and positioned to of apply a counterforce to the first conductor, wherein the pellet is configured to deform at a predetermined temperature,
- wherein, when the pellet deforms at the predetermined temperature, the spring is configured to disconnect the electrical contact between the first conductor and the second conductor.
A system comprising:
- a first conductor and a second conductor in electrical contact with one another;
- a spring compressed between the first conductor and a first surface to apply a force to the first conductor;
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- a pellet disposed between the first conductor and a second surface, the pellet sized and positioned to of apply a counterforce to the first conductor, wherein the pellet is configured to deform at a predetermined temperature,
- wherein, when the pellet deforms at the predetermined temperature, the spring is configured to disconnect the electrical contact between the first conductor and the second conductor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.