A corona protection device can include a body. The corona protection device can include an arm. The arm can extend from the body. The corona protection device can include a retention member. The retention member can define a cavity adapted to engage a portion of an end fitting of an insulator assembly.

A corona protection device can include a body. The corona protection device can include an arm. The arm can extend from the body. The corona protection device can include a retention member. The retention member can define a cavity adapted to engage a portion of an end fitting of an insulator assembly.

High-voltage insulators are disclosed that are capable of handling diverse requirements, such as providing high standoff voltages, high temperature cycling, and the ability to withstand flexural stress. One high-voltage insulator includes a first piece formed from a first material, a second piece formed from a second material, and an interface section where the first piece contacts with and forms a seal with the second piece. The interface includes a first groove located that accommodates a first gasket, sets of matching threads on the first and second pieces. The interface section further accommodates a second gasket. In this multi-piece high-voltage insulator, the first material can have a first set of flexural, heat resistance, and electrical standoff characteristics suitable for a first environment, and the second material can have a second set of flexural, heat resistance and electrical standoff characteristics suitable for a second environment.

High-voltage insulators are disclosed that are capable of handling diverse requirements, such as providing high standoff voltages, high temperature cycling, and the ability to withstand flexural stress. One high-voltage insulator includes a first piece formed from a first material, a second piece formed from a second material, and an interface section where the first piece contacts with and forms a seal with the second piece. The interface includes a first groove located that accommodates a first gasket, sets of matching threads on the first and second pieces. The interface section further accommodates a second gasket. In this multi-piece high-voltage insulator, the first material can have a first set of flexural, heat resistance, and electrical standoff characteristics suitable for a first environment, and the second material can have a second set of flexural, heat resistance and electrical standoff characteristics suitable for a second environment.

The invention relates to a high-voltage insulator (1) comprising a long rod-type insulator (10) having a shaft (11) and circular shields (12) which are arranged thereon, comprising an insulator cap (2) at the top end of the long rod-type insulator (10) for fastening the high-voltage insulator (1) to a high-voltage mast, and comprising an arc protection ring (3) which surrounds the insulator cap (2) or that portion of the long rod-type insulator (10) which is situated closest to the insulator cap (2), wherein at least the topmost shield (12) of the long rod-type insulator (10), which shield is situated closest to the insulator cap (2), is designed as a protective shield (12) for the other shields (12), wherein the maximum diameter of the other shields (12) is at least 30 mm smaller than the inside diameter of the arc protection ring (3), the diameter of the at least one protective shield (12) is at least 10 mm smaller than the inside diameter of the arc protection ring (3), and the diameter of the at least one protective shield (12) is at least 20 mm larger than the maximum diameter of the other shields (12).

The invention relates to a high-voltage insulator (1) comprising a long rod-type insulator (10) having a shaft (11) and circular shields (12) which are arranged thereon, comprising an insulator cap (2) at the top end of the long rod-type insulator (10) for fastening the high-voltage insulator (1) to a high-voltage mast, and comprising an arc protection ring (3) which surrounds the insulator cap (2) or that portion of the long rod-type insulator (10) which is situated closest to the insulator cap (2), wherein at least the topmost shield (12) of the long rod-type insulator (10), which shield is situated closest to the insulator cap (2), is designed as a protective shield (12) for the other shields (12), wherein the maximum diameter of the other shields (12) is at least 30 mm smaller than the inside diameter of the arc protection ring (3), the diameter of the at least one protective shield (12) is at least 10 mm smaller than the inside diameter of the arc protection ring (3), and the diameter of the at least one protective shield (12) is at least 20 mm larger than the maximum diameter of the other shields (12).

Some embodiments include a structure, comprising: an insulator forming at least a part of a wall of a vacuum chamber, the insulator having a first end and a second end wider than the first end; a first conductive structure disposed at the first end of the insulator; and a second conductive structure disposed at the second end of the insulator, contacting the insulator, and including at least a portion surrounded by the insulator; wherein: a portion of an outer surface of the insulator extends radially outward from a triple junction between the insulator, the second conductive structure, and a medium contacting the outer surface of the insulator.

Some embodiments include a structure, comprising: an insulator forming at least a part of a wall of a vacuum chamber, the insulator having a first end and a second end wider than the first end; a first conductive structure disposed at the first end of the insulator; and a second conductive structure disposed at the second end of the insulator, contacting the insulator, and including at least a portion surrounded by the insulator; wherein: a portion of an outer surface of the insulator extends radially outward from a triple junction between the insulator, the second conductive structure, and a medium contacting the outer surface of the insulator.

A bus support includes a corona shield portion and a bus support portion on the corona shield portion. The bus support portion includes an insulator engagement ledge including one or more mounting apertures configured to receive a fastener therethrough for mounting the bus support to an insulator. The bus support portion includes first and second bus support walls extending upwardly from opposite sides of the insulator engagement ledge. Each bus support wall includes a U-shaped channel defined therein that is configured to receive and support a cylindrical and/or tubular bus conductor. The corona shield portion and the bus support portion form a monolithic structure.

A bus support includes a corona shield portion and a bus support portion on the corona shield portion. The bus support portion includes an insulator engagement ledge including one or more mounting apertures configured to receive a fastener therethrough for mounting the bus support to an insulator. The bus support portion includes first and second bus support walls extending upwardly from opposite sides of the insulator engagement ledge. Each bus support wall includes a U-shaped channel defined therein that is configured to receive and support a cylindrical and/or tubular bus conductor. The corona shield portion and the bus support portion form a monolithic structure.