High-voltage wildlife mitigation covers
AssigneeAclara Technologies LLC
InventorsNejib Masghouni, Cauley Sean Price, Jennifer Emily Mays, Irineo Cruz Valenzuela, Alton Darren Barnett
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are wildlife mitigation covers for protecting high-voltage components, e.g., in electrical power distribution systems, that have improved stability and performance. An example cover includes a polyurea and a silicone. Also disclosed herein are methods of making the cover and high-voltage assemblies including the cover.
Claims20
A cover for protecting a high-voltage component from wildlife, the cover comprising:
- a polyurea;
- and
- a silicone.
A cover for protecting a high-voltage component from wildlife, the cover comprising, by weight:
- about 70% polyurea, wherein the polyurea is derived from equal parts of an amine and an isocyanate;
- about 5% polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) oil;
- about 9.5% alumina trihydrate;
- and
- about 0.5% tinuvin.
A high-voltage assembly comprising:
- a component capable of operating in a high-voltage environment;
- and
- a cover at least partially enclosing the component, the cover comprising
- a polyurea, and
- a silicone.
A method of making a cover for protecting a high-voltage component from wildlife, the method comprising:
- mixing a silicone with an amine, an isocyanate, or both;
- and
- spraying the silicone, the amine, and the isocyanate onto a mold to provide the cover.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.