H02B1/20

Electricity Distribution System for a Domestic Installation Comprising Multiple Electrical Sources

An electricity distribution system for a domestic installation including multiple electrical sources. The system includes a connecting device arranged for distributing an electric current in the installation, from sources including an electricity distribution network and at least one auxiliary electrical supply source, to at least one electricity consuming load, the connecting device including at least one linear segment, each linear segment including a plurality of electrical conductors adapted to route the electric current along an electrical conduction path. The system further includes a switching device principal configured for switching between two states which, respectively, allow or prevent the flow of electric current from the electricity distribution network to the connecting device, an auxiliary switching device for each auxiliary electrical supply source being configured for switching between two states which, respectively, allow or prevent the flow of electric current from the associated auxiliary electrical supply source to the connecting device. The system further includes at least one load switching device configured for switching between two states which, respectively, allow or prevent the flow of electric current from the connecting device to at least one electricity consuming load, the or each load switching device being electrically connected to the connecting device at an intermediate connection point between said first connection point and the or each second connection point.

Electricity Distribution System for a Domestic Installation Comprising Multiple Electrical Sources

An electricity distribution system for a domestic installation including multiple electrical sources. The system includes a connecting device arranged for distributing an electric current in the installation, from sources including an electricity distribution network and at least one auxiliary electrical supply source, to at least one electricity consuming load, the connecting device including at least one linear segment, each linear segment including a plurality of electrical conductors adapted to route the electric current along an electrical conduction path. The system further includes a switching device principal configured for switching between two states which, respectively, allow or prevent the flow of electric current from the electricity distribution network to the connecting device, an auxiliary switching device for each auxiliary electrical supply source being configured for switching between two states which, respectively, allow or prevent the flow of electric current from the associated auxiliary electrical supply source to the connecting device. The system further includes at least one load switching device configured for switching between two states which, respectively, allow or prevent the flow of electric current from the connecting device to at least one electricity consuming load, the or each load switching device being electrically connected to the connecting device at an intermediate connection point between said first connection point and the or each second connection point.

ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR SYSTEM FOR A ROTOR BLADE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR SYSTEM

An electrical conductor assembly for a rotor blade includes a substrate and at least one electrical conductor. The substrate includes an inboard end portion and an outboard end portion. The at least one electrical conductor is attached to the substrate and extends between the inboard end portion and the outboard end portion. The at least one electrical conductor is configured to transmit electricity along a length of the rotor blade. The inboard end portion and the outboard end portion are structured such that when the electrical conductor assembly is installed within the rotor blade, the inboard end portion is securable relative to the rotor blade and the outboard end portion is movable relative to the rotor blade.

POWER CABLE ASSEMBLY FOR A POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HAVING AN INTEGRATED COOLING SYSTEM

A high voltage power cable assembly for a power distribution system of a vehicle incorporating an integrated cooling system is presented. The power cable assembly comprises first and second electrical conductors spaced apart from one another and extending longitudinally. The power cable assembly further comprises a longitudinally extending cooling tube arranged between the first and second electrical conductors such that opposing portions of an external surface of the cooling tube are provided in direct contact with corresponding portions of the insulating material of the electrical conductors over a heat exchange region so as to transfer heat from the electrically conductive core of the electrical conductors to a coolant medium circulating in an internal channel of the cooling tube.

POWER CABLE ASSEMBLY FOR A POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HAVING AN INTEGRATED COOLING SYSTEM

A high voltage power cable assembly for a power distribution system of a vehicle incorporating an integrated cooling system is presented. The power cable assembly comprises first and second electrical conductors spaced apart from one another and extending longitudinally. The power cable assembly further comprises a longitudinally extending cooling tube arranged between the first and second electrical conductors such that opposing portions of an external surface of the cooling tube are provided in direct contact with corresponding portions of the insulating material of the electrical conductors over a heat exchange region so as to transfer heat from the electrically conductive core of the electrical conductors to a coolant medium circulating in an internal channel of the cooling tube.

Energy subsystems integrated into structural components of an aircraft
11613219 · 2023-03-28 · ·

The present disclosure provides a structural member for a vehicle. The structural member comprises a plurality of finned spar members interlocked with one another, wherein each finned spar member of the plurality of finned spar members includes a main body, a plurality of web members extending from a flange of the main body, a circuit board formed on the main body, and a bus bar comprising a tube positioned in an opening formed in the main body, the bus bar being in electrical communication with the circuit board, wherein a compartment is formed between adjacent web members, the compartment being sized to receive a battery.

Energy subsystems integrated into structural components of an aircraft
11613219 · 2023-03-28 · ·

The present disclosure provides a structural member for a vehicle. The structural member comprises a plurality of finned spar members interlocked with one another, wherein each finned spar member of the plurality of finned spar members includes a main body, a plurality of web members extending from a flange of the main body, a circuit board formed on the main body, and a bus bar comprising a tube positioned in an opening formed in the main body, the bus bar being in electrical communication with the circuit board, wherein a compartment is formed between adjacent web members, the compartment being sized to receive a battery.

WIRING DEVICE FOR CIRCUIT BREAKER, AND CIRCUIT BREAKER HAVING SAME
20230087191 · 2023-03-23 ·

Disclosed are a wiring device for a circuit breaker and a circuit breaker having same. The wiring device comprises: a wire holder having a plurality of busbar slots distributed in the height direction; a plurality of wiring busbars correspondingly inserted into the plurality of busbar slots, the wiring busbars being provided with first busbar parts which are vertically arranged; a plurality of first conductive elements arranged on the wire holder at intervals in the width direction, the first conductive elements being provided with first connecting plates which are arranged in the vertical direction; and a first fastening structure which is used for fixedly connecting the first busbar parts and the first connecting plates. Since the plurality of first connecting plates are vertically arranged in the width direction in a staggered manner, the plurality of first busbar parts arranged in the height direction can be directly connected to the corresponding first connecting plates, such that the structure is simpler; the first busbar part and the first connecting plate of each layer are vertically arranged, such that the length of the wiring device for a circuit breaker is greatly reduced, and compared with the prior art, the wiring device for a circuit breaker is more miniaturized; and in addition, due to a small amount of copper materials being used, the temperature rise of the wiring device for a circuit breaker is not only lower, but the cost is also lower.

AIRCRAFT COMPRISING AN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

An aircraft including a first electrical distribution busbar and a second electrical distribution busbar extending at least in part in a fuselage of the aircraft, in a longitudinal direction of the fuselage. A first electric generator is connected to the distribution conductors of the first electrical distribution busbar via a first coupling switch directly connected to the first electric generator and to the distribution conductors of the first busbar. A second electric generator is connected to the distribution conductors of the second electrical distribution busbar via a second coupling switch directly connected to the second electric generator and to the distribution conductors of the second busbar. The first coupling switch and the second coupling switch are positioned in the aircraft independently of one another.

AIRCRAFT COMPRISING AN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

An aircraft including a first electrical distribution busbar and a second electrical distribution busbar extending at least in part in a fuselage of the aircraft, in a longitudinal direction of the fuselage. A first electric generator is connected to the distribution conductors of the first electrical distribution busbar via a first coupling switch directly connected to the first electric generator and to the distribution conductors of the first busbar. A second electric generator is connected to the distribution conductors of the second electrical distribution busbar via a second coupling switch directly connected to the second electric generator and to the distribution conductors of the second busbar. The first coupling switch and the second coupling switch are positioned in the aircraft independently of one another.