Patent classifications
H01H71/32
System, method, and apparatus for power distribution in an electric mobile application using a combined breaker and relay
A mobile application including a motive power circuit including a power storage device and an electrical load electrically coupled through a power bus; a power distribution unit (PDU) electrically interposed between the power storage device and the electrical load, wherein the PDU comprises a breaker/relay positioned on one of a high side and a low side of the power storage device; wherein the breaker/relay comprises: a fixed contact electrically coupled to the power bus; a movable contact selectively electrically coupled to the fixed contact; an armature operationally coupled to the movable contact; a first biasing member biasing the armature into one of the first position or the second position; and a means for adjusting a down force value of the movable contact during run-time operations of the motive power circuit, wherein the down force value biases the moveable contact into electrical coupling with the fixed contact.
System, method and apparatus for power distribution in an electric mobile application using a combined breaker and relay
A system including a vehicle having a motive electrical power path; a power distribution unit including a current protection circuit comprising a breaker/relay including: a fixed contact; a movable contact; a physical opening response portion responsive to a current value in the motive power circuit; a current source circuit electrically coupled to the breaker/relay and structured to inject a current across the fixed contact; and a voltage determination circuit electrically coupled to the breaker/relay and structured to determine at least one of an injected voltage amount and a contactor impedance value, wherein the voltage determination circuit comprises a high pass filter having a cutoff frequency selected in response to a frequency of the injected current.
System, method and apparatus for power distribution in an electric mobile application using a combined breaker and relay
A system including a vehicle having a motive electrical power path; a power distribution unit including a current protection circuit comprising a breaker/relay including: a fixed contact; a movable contact; a physical opening response portion responsive to a current value in the motive power circuit; a current source circuit electrically coupled to the breaker/relay and structured to inject a current across the fixed contact; and a voltage determination circuit electrically coupled to the breaker/relay and structured to determine at least one of an injected voltage amount and a contactor impedance value, wherein the voltage determination circuit comprises a high pass filter having a cutoff frequency selected in response to a frequency of the injected current.
System, method, and apparatus for power distribution in an electric mobile application using a combined breaker and relay
- Martin Wayne Mensch ,
- Brandon William Fisher ,
- Robert Stephen Douglass ,
- Austin Robert Zurface ,
- Jeff Howard Urian ,
- James David ,
- Bharath Suda ,
- Asheesh Soni ,
- Karsten Gerving ,
- Guido Völlmar ,
- Gerd Schmitz ,
- Christoph Bausch ,
- Ute Molitor ,
- Lutz Friedrichsen ,
- Kai Schroeder ,
- Julia Otte ,
- Madeline Philipsohn ,
- Norbert Roesner ,
- Volker Lang ,
- Johannes Meissner ,
- Paolo D'Amico ,
- Jalpa Shah ,
- Meng Wang ,
- Damrongrit Piyabongkarn ,
- Niles Stephen Ramseyer ,
- Dennis Dukaric ,
- Matt Haylock ,
- Justin Keith Griffiths
A mobile application includes a motive power circuit having a power storage device and an electrical load, where the power storage device and the electrical load are selectively electrically coupled through a power bus. The application includes a power distribution unit (PDU) electrically interposed between the power storage device and the electrical load, where the PDU includes a breaker/relay positioned on one of a high side and a low side of the power storage device. The breaker/relay includes a fixed contact and a moveable contact selectively electrically coupled to the fixed contact, where the moveable contact allows power flow through the power bus when electrically coupled to the fixed contact, and prevents power flow through the power bus when not electrically coupled to the fixed contact. The breaker/relay includes an armature coupled to the moveable contact, and capable to open or close the motive power circuit.
System, method, and apparatus for power distribution in an electric mobile application using a combined breaker and relay
- Martin Wayne Mensch ,
- Brandon William Fisher ,
- Robert Stephen Douglass ,
- Austin Robert Zurface ,
- Jeff Howard Urian ,
- James David ,
- Bharath Suda ,
- Asheesh Soni ,
- Karsten Gerving ,
- Guido Völlmar ,
- Gerd Schmitz ,
- Christoph Bausch ,
- Ute Molitor ,
- Lutz Friedrichsen ,
- Kai Schroeder ,
- Julia Otte ,
- Madeline Philipsohn ,
- Norbert Roesner ,
- Volker Lang ,
- Johannes Meissner ,
- Paolo D'Amico ,
- Jalpa Shah ,
- Meng Wang ,
- Damrongrit Piyabongkarn ,
- Niles Stephen Ramseyer ,
- Dennis Dukaric ,
- Matt Haylock ,
- Justin Keith Griffiths
A mobile application includes a motive power circuit having a power storage device and an electrical load, where the power storage device and the electrical load are selectively electrically coupled through a power bus. The application includes a power distribution unit (PDU) electrically interposed between the power storage device and the electrical load, where the PDU includes a breaker/relay positioned on one of a high side and a low side of the power storage device. The breaker/relay includes a fixed contact and a moveable contact selectively electrically coupled to the fixed contact, where the moveable contact allows power flow through the power bus when electrically coupled to the fixed contact, and prevents power flow through the power bus when not electrically coupled to the fixed contact. The breaker/relay includes an armature coupled to the moveable contact, and capable to open or close the motive power circuit.
LEAKAGE CURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE EMPLOYING A PIVOTING ACTUATOR IN THE TRIP ASSEMBLY
A leakage current protection device includes a shell and a core assembly disposed within the shell. The core assembly includes a control circuit board, a trip assembly disposed on the control circuit board, and an input end and an output end connected to the trip assembly. The trip assembly includes a first driving member movable linearly in a first direction and a second driving member pivotable around a pivotal support axis, where the first and second driving members are mechanically engaged with each other and move together with each other. The second driving member has two driving points configured to move in a second direction as the second driving member pivots, the second direction being non-parallel to the first direction. Movements of the two driving points of the second driving member in the second direction are operable to electrically connect or disconnect the input and output ends.
Reclosing switch capable of stably opening and closing
A reclosing switch capable of stably opening and closing, including a bracket, a permanent magnet moving core, a driving member, a linkage assembly, a limit assembly, an opening assembly and a contact mechanism. The permanent magnet moving core is configured to provide a force to drive a magnet to move axially along the permanent magnet moving core. When closing the switch, the driving member applies a pressure to the linkage assembly to drive the limit assembly to limit driving member. The opening assembly is configured to provide a force to push the limit assembly to reset, so as to release the driving member. The magnet is provided with a transmission member for connection with the contact mechanism. The contact mechanism is configured to contact with contacts in the switch.
Reclosing switch capable of stably opening and closing
A reclosing switch capable of stably opening and closing, including a bracket, a permanent magnet moving core, a driving member, a linkage assembly, a limit assembly, an opening assembly and a contact mechanism. The permanent magnet moving core is configured to provide a force to drive a magnet to move axially along the permanent magnet moving core. When closing the switch, the driving member applies a pressure to the linkage assembly to drive the limit assembly to limit driving member. The opening assembly is configured to provide a force to push the limit assembly to reset, so as to release the driving member. The magnet is provided with a transmission member for connection with the contact mechanism. The contact mechanism is configured to contact with contacts in the switch.
TRIP FREE RELAY
An overload relay is disclosed in which a single operator coil is controlled for both tripping and resetting. A permanent magnet and a spring make the device bi-stable, so the coil may be unpowered when in the trip and reset states. Energization of the coil overcomes the magnet to allow tripping, while energization in an opposite direction adds to the magnet force to reset the device. An electromagnetic activation path overrides a mechanical activation path for electromagnetic tripping despite attempted manual resetting. The device may be pulse width modulated to reduce power consumption
System, method, and apparatus for multi-port power converter and inverter assembly
A multi-port power converter includes a housing that includes a plurality of ports structured to electrically interface to a plurality of loads, the plurality of loads having distinct electrical characteristics. The multi-port power converter also includes a plurality of solid state components configured to provide selected electrical power outputs and to accept selected electrical power inputs and a plurality of solid state switches configured to provide selected connectivity between the plurality of solid state components and the plurality of ports.