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US 2023/0420892 A1Published application
Separable Loadbreak Design With Enhanced Ratings
AssigneeRichards Mfg. Co., A New Jersey Limited Partnership
InventorGlenn Luzzi
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Abstract
A new and improved separable loadbreak connector system capable of providing higher switching and fault close ratings by various means of dividing the arc energy within the connector system.
Claims19
1-12. (canceled)
A loadbreak connector assembly for use with a moveable probe having a probe-conducting portion, comprising:
- a first contact zone;
- a second contact zone that is spaced apart from the first contact zone, each of the first and second contact zones including electrically conductive material, the second contact zone being in a fixed position relative to the first contact zone;
- an insulated zone located between the first contact zone and the second contact zone;
- and
- wherein, in response to the probe being moved relative to the second contact zone, electrical contact is made between (i) the probe conducting portion and the second contact zone and between (ii) the first contact zone and the second contact zone.
2 more elements
A loadbreak connector assembly, comprising:
- a first contact zone;
- a second contact zone that is spaced apart from the first contact zone, each of the first and second contact zones including electrically conductive material, the second contact zone being in a fixed position relative to the first contact zone, the second contact zone is capable of receiving a moveable conductor;
- an insulated zone located between the first contact zone and the second contact zone;
- and
- wherein, in response to the conductor moving relative to the second contact zone, electrical contact is made between (i) the conductor and the second contact zone and between (ii) the first contact zone and the second contact zone.
2 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.