Patent classifications
H02B11/02
Methods and apparatuses for robotic breaker racking
Methods of operating a robotic breaker-racking apparatus are provided. A method of operating a robotic breaker-racking apparatus includes controlling a motor to drive the robotic breaker-racking apparatus to a first circuit breaker. The method includes accessing the first circuit breaker via remote or autonomous control of the robotic breaker-racking apparatus. Moreover, the method includes visually inspecting, via a camera of the robotic breaker-racking apparatus, a first relay of the first circuit breaker and/or a second relay of a second circuit breaker. Related robotic breaker-racking apparatuses are also provided.
Methods and apparatuses for robotic breaker racking
Methods of operating a robotic breaker-racking apparatus are provided. A method of operating a robotic breaker-racking apparatus includes controlling a motor to drive the robotic breaker-racking apparatus to a first circuit breaker. The method includes accessing the first circuit breaker via remote or autonomous control of the robotic breaker-racking apparatus. Moreover, the method includes visually inspecting, via a camera of the robotic breaker-racking apparatus, a first relay of the first circuit breaker and/or a second relay of a second circuit breaker. Related robotic breaker-racking apparatuses are also provided.
RAILWAY SHUNT ENCLOSURE
A railway termination shunt enclosure including one or more receptacles, each of the one or more receptacles being configured to receive a termination shunt. The enclosure also includes at least one mounting surface and a connector assembly rotatably attaching the one or more receptacles to one or more of the at least one mounting surface.
POWER DEVICE FOR CONTINUOUSLY DETECTING ENTRY AND EXIT POSITIONS
The present disclosure relates to a power device for continuously detecting entry and exit positions. The power device comprises: a cradle having a cradle terminal formed therein; a breaker main body mechanically and electrically connected to or separated from the cradle terminal; and a girder and a truck which are transfer devices for moving the breaker main body to a connection or separation position, wherein the power device comprises: a position detection area portion formed on a side surface of the breaker main body; and a sensor module provided with a non-contact sensor which faces the position detection area portion and detects the position of the breaker main body by sensing a moving position of the position sensing area. portion, the sensor module being fixedly coupled to the inner surface of the cradle.
RAILWAY SHUNT ENCLOSURE
A railway termination shunt enclosure including one or more receptacles, each of the one or more receptacles being configured to receive a termination shunt. The enclosure also includes at least one mounting surface and a connector assembly rotatably attaching the one or more receptacles to one or more of the at least one mounting surface.
PLUGGABLE ELECTRICAL DEVICE FOR SWITCHING AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT HAVING AN IMPROVED BACKPLATE
A pluggable electrical device for switching an electrical current includes a static frame including a rigid backplate fastened to the frame; connection terminals able to be connected to an electrical installation; and a removable portion including a device for switching an electrical current. The backplate is made of a thermosetting polymer and includes reinforcing beams integrated into the backplate and extending in a vertical direction.
PLUGGABLE ELECTRICAL DEVICE FOR SWITCHING AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT HAVING AN IMPROVED BACKPLATE
A pluggable electrical device for switching an electrical current includes a static frame including a rigid backplate fastened to the frame; connection terminals able to be connected to an electrical installation; and a removable portion including a device for switching an electrical current. The backplate is made of a thermosetting polymer and includes reinforcing beams integrated into the backplate and extending in a vertical direction.
Removable rack mountable power cell
A removable electrical power cell including an incoming electrical source connector with a circuit interrupting device and an electrically isolated outgoing electrical load connector, an electro-mechanical switching assembly connected to a movable disconnect switch to move the disconnect switch between an open and grounded position and a closed and energized position and a controller to provide an input signal for controlling the operation of the electro-mechanical switching assembly to control an operation of the removable electrical power cell. The electro-mechanical switching assembly includes a rack and pinion switching assembly and a lockout limit switch to control operation of the automatic power switching assembly. The electro-mechanical switching assembly including a motor driven switching assembly to automatically open and close the high voltage power isolation switch based on an incoming signal. The motorized removal power cell including a lock out assembly to prevent removing the power cell when closed and energized.
Removable rack mountable power cell
A removable electrical power cell including an incoming electrical source connector with a circuit interrupting device and an electrically isolated outgoing electrical load connector, an electro-mechanical switching assembly connected to a movable disconnect switch to move the disconnect switch between an open and grounded position and a closed and energized position and a controller to provide an input signal for controlling the operation of the electro-mechanical switching assembly to control an operation of the removable electrical power cell. The electro-mechanical switching assembly includes a rack and pinion switching assembly and a lockout limit switch to control operation of the automatic power switching assembly. The electro-mechanical switching assembly including a motor driven switching assembly to automatically open and close the high voltage power isolation switch based on an incoming signal. The motorized removal power cell including a lock out assembly to prevent removing the power cell when closed and energized.
Portable racking device for draw-out power circuit breakers
Disclosed are various embodiments for racking a draw-out circuit breaker. A portable motorized racking device may be connected or disconnected from an racking assembly of the circuit breaker. The portable racking device includes a gearmotor, a drive socket for engaging with the racking screw of the circuit breaker, and a locking disk for securing the portable racking device to the racking assembly of the circuit breaker. The gearmotor may be remotely controlled to rack the draw-out circuit breaker.