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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ

Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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19-01-2012 дата публикации

Keyboard illumination

Номер: US20120012448A1
Принадлежит: Apple Inc

Methods and apparatuses disclosed herein relate to backlit visual display elements. One embodiment may take the form a keyboard including at least one keycap, a dome switch layer underlying the keycap, and an encapsulation layer underlying the dome switch layer. The encapsulation layer may include a first printed circuit layer configured to transmit a signal corresponding to the at least one keycap. The keyboard may further include a light emissive layer underlying the encapsulation layer. The light emissive layer may include at least one emissive area corresponding to the at least one keycap and a second printed circuit layer configured to supply a voltage to the at least one emissive area.

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15-03-2012 дата публикации

Seal structure for switch mechanism and electric power tool

Номер: US20120061216A1
Автор: Takahiro Kawakami
Принадлежит: Makita Corp

A seal structure for a switch mechanism includes a switch disposed in a housing, an operating member protruding forward from the housing through an opening formed in the housing and configured to turn on or off the switch, a rubber cover attached to the operating member from a front-side of the operating member and having a rear end engageable with the opening, and a fixing cover fixed to the operating member from outside the rubber cover so as to integrate the rubber cover with the operating member. In this seal structure, the rubber cover seals gap between the opening and the operating member.

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Haptic keyboard featuring a satisfying tactile keypress experience

Номер: US20120092263A1
Принадлежит: Pacinian Corp

Described herein are techniques related to a haptic keyboard that features a satisfying tactile keypress experience. Using active tactile feedback (i.e., haptics) via its keys, one or more of the described example keyboards simulates the feel of a snap-over keypress of conventional keys, such as that of a rubber-dome keyboard. With its haptics, one or more of the described example keyboards feel like—through the user's fingers on keycaps—keys having the non-linear force/displacement characteristics of the snap-over of conventional keys. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

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24-05-2012 дата публикации

Seating sensor

Номер: US20120125698A1
Принадлежит: Fujikura Ltd, Honda Motor Co Ltd

The present invention relates to a seating sensor 100. the base table 10 includes a first part 11 provided with the sensor portion 1 and a second part 12 provided with the connector portion 2, and the second part 12 is arranged within a minimum rectangular area S 1 containing the first part 11.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Mems switches and fabrication methods

Номер: US20120138436A1
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

MEMS switches and methods of fabricating MEMS switches. The switch has a vertically oriented deflection electrode having a conductive layer supported by a supporting layer, at least one drive electrode, and a stationary electrode. An actuation voltage applied to the drive electrode causes the deflection electrode to be deflect laterally and contact the stationary electrode, which closes the switch. The deflection electrode is restored to a vertical position when the actuation voltage is removed, thereby opening the switch. The method of fabricating the MEMS switch includes depositing a conductive layer on mandrels to define vertical electrodes and then releasing the deflection electrode by removing the mandrel and layer end sections.

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21-06-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for providing visual-haptic information, and button having the same

Номер: US20120154134A1

A button for providing visual-haptic information includes a visual-haptic variable button that adaptively provides various types of visual-haptic information according to input of information to an electronic apparatus. The visual-haptic variable button includes a visual information output part that adaptively changes various types of button icons according to manipulation and touch of the visual-haptic variable button for the input of information, thereby outputting visual information, and a haptic information output part that adaptively changes various types of sense of button manipulation and sense of button touch according to the manipulation and touch of the visual-haptic variable button, thereby outputting haptic information. At least one visual-haptic variable button is provided in the electronic apparatus for the input of information.

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05-07-2012 дата публикации

Rf mems switch and fabricating method thereof

Номер: US20120168883A1
Автор: Chiung-I Lee, Jun-Kai Mao

A RF MEMS switch includes a substrate, a first electrode, a first insulating layer, a second insulating layer, a second electrode and a movable electrode. The first electrode is disposed on the substrate. The first insulating layer covers the first electrode. The second insulating layer covers a portion of the substrate. The second electrode is disposed in the second insulating layer and is located at a plane different from a plane of the first electrode. The movable electrode is partially disposed on a surface of the second insulating layer, and extends over the first electrode and the second electrode. A portion of the movable electrode not disposed on the surface of the second insulating layer is a movable portion. The second insulating layer has a gap exposing a space between the movable portion and the first insulating layer and a space between the movable portion and the second electrode.

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12-07-2012 дата публикации

Switch assembly having replaceable switch cap

Номер: US20120175233A1
Автор: Tsung-Mou Yu
Принадлежит: Individual

A switch assembly includes a base, a switch member and a switch cap. The switch member is received in a recess of the base and pivotally connected to the base. The switch member has a pressing piece which is lowered to push a bi-metallic strip in the base. The switch member has engagement portions. A switch cap has a hook unit on a bottom thereof and the hook unit includes a first hook, a second hook and a third hook. The first and second hooks are located at two opposing sides of the switch cap, and the third hook is located at another side of the switch cap. The hook unit is hooked with the engagement portions of the switch member so that the switch cap is connected to the switch member.

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16-08-2012 дата публикации

Electronic mobile device having a keypad assembly with a film overlay

Номер: US20120208590A1
Принадлежит: Individual

An electronic mobile device includes a plurality of keys. Each of the plurality of keys is defined by a corresponding one of a plurality of deflectable portions of a film layer, a corresponding one of a plurality of actuators, and a corresponding one of a plurality of switches. Each of the plurality of keys is actuatable by deflecting the corresponding one of the plurality of deflectable portions and a flexible frame to displace the corresponding one of the actuators and thereby actuate the corresponding one of the plurality of switches.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Remote control apparatus

Номер: US20120229708A1
Автор: Yong Seok Choi
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A remote control apparatus which includes a first operation unit including a first key part having a plurality of keys operable when the remote control is in a first mode, a first control unit to generate a key signal corresponding to a key input through the first key part and a first transmission unit to transmit the key signal to the image apparatus, and a second operation unit including a second key part provided on a surface of the remote control apparatus, the second key part is different from the first key part and has a plurality of keys to be manipulated when the remote control is in a second mode, a second control unit to generate a key signal corresponding to a key input through the second key part, and a second transmission unit to transmit the key signal to the image apparatus.

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11-10-2012 дата публикации

Electromagnetic relay

Номер: US20120256713A1
Принадлежит: Individual

In an electromagnetic relay, length from a movable contact to an end portion of a movable element on a first end side is set greater than length from the movable contact to another end portion of the movable element on a second end side opposite to the first end side. A direction of a Lorentz force acting on a portion of the movable element from the movable contact to the end portion of the movable element on the first end side is conformed to a direction for bringing fixed contacts and movable contacts into contact with each other. Thus, separation between the movable contacts and the fixed contacts due to an electromagnetic repulsive force can be inhibited.

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22-11-2012 дата публикации

Fault gas alarm system

Номер: US20120293333A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A fault gas alarm system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the fault gas alarm system includes: a gas sensor configured to fluidly connect with an oil valve in an oil-filled vacuum-type on-load tap changer (OLTC), the gas sensor for monitoring a gas level in an oil within the oil valve; and a bi-level alarm system electrically connected with the gas sensor, the bi-level alarm system including a visual alarm indicator configured to provide a visual alarm in response to receiving an indication the gas level in the oil exceeds a threshold.

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17-01-2013 дата публикации

Backlit Haptic Key

Номер: US20130015985A1
Принадлежит: Pacinian Corp

Various embodiments provide keyboards that utilize electrically-deformable material as an actuating mechanism to provide haptic feedback to a user of the keyboard. In at least some embodiments, the electrically-deformable material is utilized to impart, to a depressed key or keyboard element, a multi-vectored movement that produces a perceived acceleration of the key or keyboard element thus providing a user with haptic feedback which simulates a snapover movement. In at least some embodiments, a light source can be mounted or otherwise positioned relatively close to and beneath the top surface of one or more keys or keyboard elements to backlight a portion or portions of a keyboard.

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07-02-2013 дата публикации

Pushbutton switch

Номер: US20130032457A1
Автор: Ian Winston Quinn
Принадлежит: CoActive Tech LLC

A pushbutton switch configured to switch a mains voltage or line voltage while providing a tactile feedback to a user. The pushbutton switch includes a base having a plurality of fixed contacts, a movable contact having a plurality of contact points fitted within the base and configured to move from an open position to a closed position, a resilient actuator configured to receive and transfer a first pressure to the movable contact and shaped to provide a tactile feedback in response to the first pressure, and a retaining structure secured to the base and comprising a through-hole through which at least a portion of the actuator protrudes. In the pushbutton switch, conducting components on the movable contact and the plurality of fixed contacts are spaced apart such that the pushbutton switch is configured and rated to switch a line voltage.

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

Sealed electrical switch

Номер: US20130037397A1
Автор: Michael D. Tittle
Принадлежит: Judco Manufacturing Inc

A water resistant switch assembly comprises a sealed compartment, and an electrical switch within the compartment. The sealed compartment includes a housing defining a cavity that maintains the electrical switch therein, the housing having an upper opening and a lower opening. The sealed compartment further includes an elastomeric member sealing said upper opening, and a moldable member sealing said lower opening, whereby the electrical switch is sealed from the ambient. The elastomeric member is sufficiently flexible for moving a switch button of the switch within said cavity when the elastomeric member is pressed from outside the switch assembly.

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

High voltage dc breaker apparatus

Номер: US20130038975A1
Принадлежит: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG

A high voltage DC breaker apparatus configured to break a fault current occurring in a high voltage DC conductor includes a current limiting arrangement having at least one section with at least one semiconductor device of turn-off type and at least one arrester connected in parallel therewith, and a mechanical DC breaker connected in series with the current limiting arrangement and including a mechanical switch. The mechanical DC breaker is configured to enable breaking of a fault current in said DC conductor once said semiconductor devices of said arrangement have been turned off.

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28-02-2013 дата публикации

Switch device and vehicle door outer handle system

Номер: US20130048482A1
Автор: Tadashi Saitou
Принадлежит: Honda Lock Manufacturing Co Ltd

A switch device includes: a switch housing case; a holder fixedly placed inside the case; a switch fixedly housed inside the holder; and multiple switch buttons each capable of making pressing force act on the switch. An intermediate cap integrally including a lid portion covering the switch and a tubular portion continuing to a peripheral edge portion of the lid portion is attached to the holder. A first deformation portion on the tubular portion deforms the tubular portion by pressing on the lid portion from a first switch button. A second deformation portion on the lid portion deforms a center portion of the lid portion by pressing on the center portion of the lid portion from a second switch button. Two types of switch buttons without making changes to the parts exclusive of the switch buttons becomes possible.

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28-02-2013 дата публикации

M-blade snap action switch with optimal switch contact forces

Номер: US20130048483A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

A snap-action switch includes an M-blade snap spring, an actuation arm, a first bridge, and a second bridge. The M-blade snap spring includes a closed end, a double-loop end, a first outer leg, a second outer leg, a first inner leg, a second inner leg, and a cross member. The actuation arm is coupled to the first and second inner legs, and distorts the M-blade snap to exhibit snap-action movement between a first switch position and a second switch position. When the M-blade snap spring is in the first switch position, the double-loop end engages the first bridge and does not engage the second bridge, and when the M-blade snap spring is in the second switch position, the double-loop end engages the second bridge and does not engage the first bridge.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Switch device, display with switch device, and electronic unit with switch device

Номер: US20130075243A1
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

A switch device includes: a switch; an operation section disposed to face the switch; a first resilient section that is deformed by first pressing force derived from the operation section; and a second resilient section that is brought into contact with the switch by the deformation of the first resilient section, and is deformed to activate the switch by second pressing force greater than the first pressing force.

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Circuit-breaker pole part and method for producing such a pole part

Номер: US20130126480A1
Автор: Wenkai Shang
Принадлежит: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG

Exemplary embodiments are directed to a method for producing a circuit-breaker pole part that includes an external insulating sleeve made of a solid synthetic material for supporting and housing a vacuum interrupter insert for electrical switching a medium-voltage circuit. An adhesive material layer at least on the lateral area of the interrupter insert is applied and the coated interrupter is embedded by molding with the solid synthetic material in order to form a single layer of the surrounding external insulating sleeve.

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Device for protecting an electrical circuit fed by an alternating current which can be integrated into a contactor

Номер: US20130127583A1
Принадлежит: ECE SAS

Device for protecting an electrical circuit fed by an alternating current, comprising a housing and a fuse element disposed in the housing. The housing comprises a first portion and a second portion which are mobile in relation to one another, and elastic means suitable for causing the first portion to bear against the second portion and causing the housing to be set in a closed state.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

Handle Switch Device

Номер: US20130140166A1
Принадлежит: Toyo Denso Co Ltd

A handle switch device capable of ensuring electrical insulation between switches with a simple structure and capable of being easily mounted to a handle of a vehicle. An inner casing of the handle switch device is disposed on an outer periphery of the handle pipe, and front and rear casings are disposed on an outer periphery of the inner casing to hold the inner casing therebetween. The inner casing is formed with partition ribs each of which partitions between corresponding ones of microswitches disposed on the inner casing. Passages are defined by the partition ribs to correspond to respective ones of the microswitches, and are each configured to achieve a drain passage function and achieve a wiring guide function for corresponding ones of electric cords connected to the microswitches.

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Circuit breaker provided with mechanical trip mechanism

Номер: US20130168213A1
Принадлежит: LSIS Co Ltd

A circuit breaker having a mechanical trip mechanism enabling a circuit breaker to perform an emergency manual trip operation is provided. The circuit breaker includes: a fixed contactor connected to a circuit; a movable contactor movable to a closed state in which the movable contactor is in contact with the fixed contactor and a broken state in which the movable contactor is separated from the fixed contactor, an opening and closing mechanism configured to convert a rotational motion of a plurality of links and a rotational shaft to enable the movable contactor to be brought into contact with the fixed contactor or separated therefrom; a trip latch locked to or unlocked from a main link provided in the opening and closing mechanism; and an OFF button configured to rotate the trip latch to unlock the trip latch from the main link when manually pressed.

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Electroactive polymer transducers for tactile feedback devices

Номер: US20130207793A1
Принадлежит: BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE AG

Electroactive transducers as well as methods of producing a haptic effect in a user interface device simultaneously with a sound generated by a separately generated audio signal and electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications in user interface devices are disclosed.

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Button assembly with drive assembly

Номер: US20130220789A1
Принадлежит: Apple Inc

A process is provided for characterizing a tactile response of a first mechanical actuator (e.g., button) based on a back off distance. The first mechanical actuator may include a plunger, a dome-shaped flexible membrane, and an electrical contact, all aligned with each other so that a contact signal is generated when the flexible membrane touches the contact. The plunger can be moved a first distance towards the contact until the contact signal is generated at a contact point. Then the plunger can be backed off a second distance from the contact point. This second distance may be called the “back off distance”. The particular feel of the first mechanical actuator can then be correlated to a particular back off distance. This process can be repeated a number of times to classify a number of different “feels” for the first mechanical actuator based on a number of different back off distances.

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

Dual Port Heat Pipe Structure For Switchgear

Номер: US20130319024A1
Автор: Patrick Fischer-Carne
Принадлежит: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG

A cooling apparatus is provided for a switchgear. The switchgear has an enclosure having a plurality of compartments. The cooling apparatus includes at least one evaporator constructed and arranged to be mounted in one of the compartments. The evaporator includes an evaporator plate having surfaces defining passage structure therein, and a cover plate covering a portion of the evaporator plate to seal the passage structure. A condenser is located at a higher elevation than the evaporator. First and second conduits fluidly connect the evaporator plate with the condenser. A working fluid is in the passage structure so as to be heated to a vapor state at the evaporator, with the first fluid conduit transferring the vapor to the condenser and with the second fluid conduit passively returning condensed working fluid back to the passage structure of the evaporator.

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

Connection module and connection module system

Номер: US20130344750A1
Автор: Rainer Bröcker
Принадлежит: Beckhoff Automation GmbH and Co KG

A connection module and to a connection module system for supplying a drive module with electrical current, the connection module including a first connecting contact and a second connecting contact, wherein the first and the second connecting contacts each have a contact element, wherein the first contact element of the first connecting contact is arranged in a movable manner and the second contact element of the second connecting contact is arranged in a fixed manner, wherein the second contact element of the second connecting contact is configured to provide a connection to a corresponding first contact element of an adjacent module, wherein the second connecting contact includes a spring terminal configured to press the corresponding first contact element of the adjacent module against the second contact element of the second connecting contact.

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

Electronic device and method of manufacturing the same

Номер: US20140009035A1
Автор: Osamu Toyoda
Принадлежит: Fujitsu Ltd

An electronic device includes a substrate, an electrode formed on the substrate, and a movable portion provided above the electrode, the movable portion being elastically deformable, in which the movable potion includes a shape memory alloy film.

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

Flexible keyboard assembly

Номер: US20140069791A1
Принадлежит: Logitech Europe SA

Embodiments of the invention are directed to a method of assembling a folio case. The method comprises molding a set of molded key caps over a flexible fabric layer to form a fabric key cap layer, where the key caps do not pass through the flexible fabric layer. The method further comprises affixing a first portion of the flexible key cap layer opposite the set of molded key caps to an interior portion of a housing, and affixing an intermediate layer between the interior portion of the housing and a second portion of the fabric key cap layer corresponding to the set of molded key caps opposite the first portion. The method further comprises attaching a first portion of a holder to the first portion of the flexible key cap layer configured to receive a computing device, wherein a second portion of the holder is not fixedly attached to the flexible key cap layer.

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03-04-2014 дата публикации

Nanoelectromechanical Switch With Localized Nanoscale Conductive Pathway

Номер: US20140090964A1
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

The present invention is directed to a nanoelectromechanical (NEM) switch comprising two electrodes ( 12, 18 ), wherein: at least one ( 18 ) of the electrodes comprises an active layer ( 10 ) thereon; and at least one ( 12 ) of the electrodes is movable along a given direction (z), from a: non-contact position to a contact position where one of the electrodes contacts the other one ( 18 ) of the electrodes, at the level of a contact point (P); and the active layer exhibits a conductive pathway ( 16 ), which pathway: extends along said given direction (z) to enable electrical conduction from one of the electrodes to the other one of the electrodes in the contact position; and is confined to a given region (R 1 ) of the active layer, said region having nanoscale dimensions in a sectional plane (x, y) perpendicular to said given direction. The present invention is further directed to related devices, systems and methods.

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Surgical tool with ambidextrous safety switch

Номер: US20170000496A1
Автор: David Hershberger
Принадлежит: Stryker Corp

A powered surgical tool with a switch for regulating tool operation. A pair of opposed arms extend outwardly from opposed sides of the switch. The arms move between safety and run states. When the arms are in the safety state, the arms engage a static surface to prevent movement of the switch. When in the arms are in the run state the arms are spaced from the static surface so movement is allowed. The arms are connected together so that the movement of one arm results in simultaneous movement of the other arm.

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

SAFETY CIRCUIT FOR AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20170001833A1
Автор: Lustenberger Ivo
Принадлежит:

A safety circuit for an elevator system includes a first circuit having a plurality of switching contacts and a second circuit having a plurality of switching contacts. The switching contacts of the first circuit are connected in series, and the switching contacts of the second circuit are connected in parallel. Each switching contact of the first circuit is associated with a different switching contact of the second circuit. The switching contacts that are associated with each other are in opposite switching states. 110-. (canceled)11. A safety circuit for switching between a safe operation state of an elevator system and a safe idle state of the elevator system comprising:a first circuit having a plurality of switching contacts; anda second circuit having a plurality of switching contacts, wherein the switching contacts of the first circuit are connected in series and the switching contacts of the second circuit are connected in parallel, at least one switching contact of the first circuit being associated with a switching contact of the second circuit, switching states of the associated switching contacts being in opposite switching states, and the first circuit and the second circuit being responsive to safety elements of the elevator system for controlling the switching between the safe operation state and the safe idle state of the elevator system.12. The safety circuit according to wherein the at least one switching contact of the first circuit forcibly switches the associated switching contact of the second circuit.13. The safety circuit according to wherein during an open switching state of the at least one switching contact of the first circuit claim 11 , the associated switching contact of the second circuit is in a closed switching state.14. The safety circuit according to wherein during a closed switching state of the at least one switching contact of the first circuit claim 11 , the associated switching contact of the second circuit is in an open ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE INTERIOR TRIM ASSEMBLY CONFIGURED TO FORM A LIGHT PATTERN HAVING AN EMBLEM SHAPE AT THE FRONT OF A TRIM PART SUCH AS AN AIR BAG COVER

Номер: US20190001880A1
Принадлежит: JVIS-USA, LLC

A vehicle interior trim assembly and an illuminable emblem assembly is provided. The assembly includes a vehicle interior trim part such as an air bag cover which has at least one opening which defines an emblem pattern. An illumination module including at least one light source is configured to generate visible light rays when energized. A lens including at least one layer is molded in a molding process to have a 3D emblem shape fitted through and matching the at least one opening. The lens has at least one surface-defining portion which is sized and shaped to have the emblem pattern at the front surface of the part. The lens gathers and redirects light rays from the illumination module to generate light in the emblem pattern of substantially uniform intensity through the at least one surface-defining portion and into a passenger compartment of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle interior trim assembly having an illuminable emblem , the assembly comprising:a vehicle interior trim part having at least one opening which defines an emblem pattern, the at least one opening extending between front and back surfaces of the part, the front surface facing a passenger compartment of the vehicle;an illumination module mounted to the back surface of the part and including at least one light source configured to generate visible light rays when energized; anda lens including at least one layer molded in a molding process to have a 3D emblem shape fitted through and matching the at least one opening, the lens having at least one surface-defining portion which is sized and shaped to have the emblem pattern at the front surface of the part, the lens gathering and redirecting light rays from the illumination module to generate light in the emblem pattern of substantially uniform intensity through the at least one surface-defining portion and into the passenger compartment.2. The assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one layer comprises a single layer molded from a ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

Electric switch

Номер: US20220005664A1
Автор: Joerg Gassmann
Принадлежит: Johnson Electric Germany GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to an electric switch that serves to switch on and/or off electric devices and for this purpose has a contact system in the switch housing. By means of a manual actuating element or a remotely controlled actuator, a switching operation can be effected.

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

DOOR LOCKING DEVICE FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

Номер: US20170004933A1
Автор: ROCCHITELLI Stefano
Принадлежит: ELECTROTECNICA ROLD S.R.L.

The present invention relates to a door locking device () for household appliances. The device according to the present invention allows to detect a door closing or opening condition, to actuate, only with the door closed, an electromagnetic actuator () that triggers door locking means and a respective switch (), and finally to detect the door locking condition. The operation of the door lock required by current safety standards is obtained here by means of an architecture of the door lock which allows to simplify the architecture of the door lock itself, in particular by reducing the connecting contacts () with the household appliance to only two. 1. A locking device of a household appliance door , having a first and a second connecting contact to the household appliance , the device comprisinga door closing switch arranged on said first contacts;an actuator arranged electrically in series with said door closing switch;a door locking switch arranged electrically in series between said actuator and said second contact;a resistor, arranged between said actuator and said second connecting contact and electrically in parallel to said door locking switch.2. A device according to claim 1 , characterized in that said actuator is formed by a solenoid.3. A device according to claim 2 , characterized in that said resistor is formed by a PTC.4. A device according to claim 1 , characterized in that said actuator is formed by a shape-memory element. The present invention relates to a control circuit for actuating a door locking device for household appliances.So-called locking devices for locking the door of a household appliance, typically a washing machine, which comprise a device for detecting a closing condition of a household appliance door, a device for locking and possibly unlocking the household appliance door and a device for detecting the locking condition of such a door, are known and commonly used in the field of household appliances.The device for detecting the ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Power Contactor with High Mechanic Shock Resistance

Номер: US20180005773A1
Принадлежит: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH

A power contactor having an electromagnetic driving unit, a rotating armature, and a reset element. The rotating armature is switched by the electromagnetic driving unit between an open position and a closed position. The reset element exerts a reset force onto the rotating armature when in the closed position.

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Power Contact Fault Clearing Device

Номер: US20210005401A1
Принадлежит:

A power contact fault clearing device includes a first pair of terminals adapted to be connected across a first set of switchable contacts, and a second pair of terminals adapted to be connected across a second set of switchable contacts. The second set of switchable contacts coupled to an arc suppressor. A current sensor is adapted to be connected between a power load and the second set of switchable contacts. The current sensor is configured to measure a power load current associated with the power load. A controller circuit is operatively coupled to the current sensor and the first and second pairs of terminals. The controller circuit is configured to detect a fault condition based at least on the power load current, and sequence deactivation of the first set of switchable contacts and the second set of switchable contacts based on the detected fault condition. 1. (canceled)2. An electrical circuit , comprising:a dry contact with a first pair of switchable electrodes, the dry contact configured to cycle through make and break transitions without conducting current;a wet contact with a second pair of switchable electrodes, the wet contact operatively coupled in series with the dry contact and configured to cycle through the make and break transitions while conducting current;an arc suppressor operatively coupled across the second pair of switchable electrodes and configured to extinguish an arc formed across the second pair of switchable electrodes during the make and break transitions of the wet contact; anda controller circuit operatively coupled to the arc suppressor and the first and second pairs of switchable electrodes, the controller circuit configured to detect a fault condition associated with the wet contact, and sequence contact opening of the wet contact prior to contact opening of the dry contact based on the detected fault condition.3. The electrical circuit of claim 2 , wherein the fault condition is based on a presence of a fault arc between the ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE BASE THAT ATTACHES TO THE PADDLE ACTUATOR OF A MECHANICAL SWITCH

Номер: US20190006129A1
Принадлежит: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC.

A remote control device may control electrical loads and/or load control devices of a load control system without accessing electrical wiring. The remote control device may include a control unit and a base for the control unit. The base may include a frame and a mounting tab that attaches to the paddle actuator of a mechanical switch. The mounting tab may be monolithic with the frame. Alternatively, the base may include a resilient attachment member that extends from the frame and is captively retained by the mounting tab. The frame and the attachment member may be configured such that the attachment member is held in a fixed in position by the frame, or such that the attachment member is translatable relative to the frame. The base may include one or more alignment members. The base may cause a rear surface of the frame to be biased against the mechanical switch. 1. A base configured to be attached to a paddle actuator of an installed mechanical switch that controls whether power is delivered to an electrical load , the base comprising:a mounting tab that is configured to be attached to a protruding portion of the paddle actuator, the protruding portion projecting outward when the mechanical switch is operated into a position that causes power to be delivered to the electrical load; anda frame that defines an opening that is configured to receive the protruding portion of the paddle actuator therein, wherein, when the protruding portion is received in the opening, the frame at least partially surrounds the paddle actuator,wherein the mounting tab and the frame are configured to, when the base is attached to the paddle actuator, cause a rear surface of the frame to be biased against a structure that surrounds the paddle actuator.2. The base of claim 1 , wherein the mounting tab is monolithic with the frame.3. The base of claim 2 , wherein the mounting tab defines an attachment surface that is angularly offset relative to the rear surface of the frame.4. The base of ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Multi-pole electrical switching apparatus and trip cam assembly therefor

Номер: US20190006131A1
Автор: James G. Maloney
Принадлежит: Eaton Corp

A trip cam assembly is for a multi-pole electrical switching apparatus. The trip cam assembly includes a first trip cam, a second trip cam, and an interconnect member coupled to the first trip cam and the second trip cam.

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

OPERATION UNIT STRUCTURE OF STRADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE, AND STRADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE

Номер: US20200010139A1
Автор: YAMAZAKI Sekai, Yoneda Jun
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An operation unit structure of the embodiment includes a switch case disposed close to a grip part of a handlebar of a straddle-type vehicle, an operating element provided in the switch case, and indicators and provided in the switch case common to the operating element. 1. An operation unit structure of a straddle-type vehicle comprising:a switch case disposed close to a grip part of a handlebar of a straddle-type vehicle;an operating element provided in the switch case; andindicators provided in the switch case common to the operating element.2. The operation unit structure of a straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the indicators are disposed on a surface protruding furthest rearward of the switch case.3. The operation unit structure of a straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein display surfaces of the indicators are directed inward in a vehicle width direction.4. The operation unit structure of a straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the operating element is a start switch, andthe indicators are disposed above the start switch.5. The operation unit structure of a straddle-type vehicle according to claim 4 ,wherein a recess which is recessed forward from the installation surface of the indicators is provided in the switch case, andthe start switch is disposed in the recess.6. The operation unit structure of a straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising:a push switch including a pair of an upper pushing operation unit and a lower pushing operation unit vertically adjacent to each other, whereinthe indicators are disposed below the push switch.7. The operation unit structure of a straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising:a push switch including the pair of an upper pushing operation unit and a lower pushing operation unit vertically adjacent to each other, wherein,in a side view, the switch case includes a raised part that is raised outward with respect to the upper pushing operation ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

Concurrent Transformer Test System and Method

Номер: US20180011131A1
Принадлежит: AVO Multi Amp Corp

A tester for testing a transformer is provided. The tester comprises a primary voltmeter and a plurality of secondary voltmeters. The tester may also comprise an ammeter in series with a voltage source configured to apply voltage to the transformer. The primary voltmeter is configured to measure voltage induced across a primary winding of the transformer, while the secondary voltmeters may simultaneously measure voltage outputs at secondary windings of the transformer. The tester is configured to calculate ratios, saturation curves, and knee points for multiple winding combinations based on the measurements simultaneously obtained by the ammeter and the primary and secondary voltmeters.

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Device For Switching A Direct Current

Номер: US20170011875A1
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A device for switching a direct current includes an operating current path which has a mechanical switch, a switch-off current path which is connected in parallel to the operating current path and has a power-electronic switch, and a commutation device which allows commutation of the direct current from the operating current path into the switch-off current path. The commutation device includes a transformer. 115-. (canceled)16. A device for switching a direct current , the device comprising:an operating current path including a mechanical switch;a switch-off current path connected in parallel with said operating current path, said switch-off current path including a power electronic switch; anda commutation device enabling commutation of a direct current from said operating current path into said switch-off current path, said commutation device including a transformer.17. The device according to claim 16 , wherein said transformer includes a first winding and a second winding being electrically isolated.18. The device according to claim 16 , wherein said transformer includes a first winding claim 16 , a second winding and an electrical isolation being resistant to high voltages and being disposed between said first winding and said second winding.19. The device according to claim 17 , wherein said switch-off current path includes a series circuit of said second winding of said transformer and said power electronic switch.20. The device according to claim 17 , which further comprises a feed unit connected to said first winding of said transformer for influencing a voltage occurring at said second winding of said transformer.21. The device according to claim 20 , wherein said feed unit includes a converter.22. The device according to claim 20 , wherein said feed unit includes an energy storage device.23. The device according to claim 22 , wherein said energy storage device is a capacitor.24. The device according to claim 22 , wherein said energy storage device is ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Methods, Devices, and Methods for Creating Control Signals

Номер: US20190011987A1
Автор: Young Joshua Michael
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A interface comprising a hand operated input device with a series of activation points activated by the digits (fingers and/or thumb) of a user; a sensor component measuring a current motion, orientation, and/or position of the input device and a output component interconnected to the activation points and the sensor component for outputting in a series the currently active activation points and the current motion, orientation, and/or position of the input device. 1. An interface comprising:a hand operated input device with a plurality of activation points configured to be activated by the digits of the user;at least one sensor for measuring a current rotational motion, translational motion, position, or orientation value of the input device; andan output component interconnected to the activation points and said sensor for outputting a series of currently active activation points and at least one rotational motion, translational motion, position, or orientation value of the input device;2. The interface as claimed in wherein the device comprises components that attach the device to the user's hand.3. The interface as claimed in wherein claim 1 , when the device is in a fixed position relative to the user's hand claim 1 , said device includes at least one activation point capable of being actuated by contact with the distal phalanx of one of the user's digits and at least one more activation point capable of being actuated by contact with a segment of the same digit other than its distal phalanx.4. The interface as claimed in wherein the device's activation points are mapped to musical notes.5. The interface as claimed in wherein the number of activation points per digit on the device is at least 1.6. The interface as claimed in wherein the number of activation points per digit on the device is at least 2.7. The interface as claimed in wherein the number of activation points per digit on the device is at least 3.8. The interface as claimed in wherein the output of ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

DEFORMABLE CONTROLLER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20170013347A1
Автор: Yeates Kyle
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A deformable controller for an electronic device, such as a portable electronic device, is disclosed. A user can interact with the controller to cause it to “deform” and thereby provide user input to control the electronic device. The controller can be malleable and symmetrical, and user interaction with the controller can be provided with substantially arbitrary orientation. In one embodiment, the controller is an in-line controller with a cable that couples to the electronic device. In one particular implementation, the portable electronic device can be a portable media player and the controller can remotely control media playback functions for the portable media player. 1. A deformable controller for a portable electronic device , said controller comprising:a deformable outer shell; anda plurality of electrical contacts internal to said deformable outer shell.2. A deformable controller as recited in claim 1 , wherein through a rolling or twisting user interaction with the deformable outer shell claim 1 , a user can request at least one of a plurality of predetermined functions associated with the portable electronic device.3. A deformable controller as recited in claim 2 , wherein through a pressing user interaction with the deformable outer shell claim 2 , a user can request at least one other function associated with the portable electronic device.4. A deformable controller as recited in claim 1 , wherein at least a plurality of the electrical contacts are flexible outer contacts molded at least in part onto an inner surface of said deformable outer shell.5. A deformable controller as recited in claim 1 , wherein a first of the electrical contacts is a central electrical contact provide in a center region of said deformable outer shell claim 1 , and a plurality of the electrical contacts are outer electrical contacts adhered to said deformable outer shell.6. A deformable controller as recited in claim 5 , wherein during a rolling or twisting user interaction ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

DISCONNECTING DEVICE FOR INTERRUPTING A DIRECT CURRENT OF A CURRENT PATH, AND ON-BOARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20210012981A1
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A separating device for interrupting a direct current of a current path, in particular for an on-board electrical system of a motor vehicle. The separating device has a hybrid switch with a current-conducting mechanical contact system and a first semiconductor switch connected to the hybrid switch in parallel and having a switchable resistance cascade with at least one ohmic resistor which is connected to the contact system of the hybrid switch in parallel. 1. A disconnecting device for interrupting a direct current of a current path , comprising:a hybrid switch having a current-carrying mechanical contact system and a first semiconductor switch connected in parallel with said current-carrying mechanical contact system; anda switchable resistance cascade having at least one ohmic resistor, said switchable resistance cascade being connected in parallel with said current-carrying mechanical contact system of said hybrid switch.2. The disconnecting device according to claim 1 , wherein said switchable resistance cascade is embodied as a cascading switch-off overvoltage limiter.3. The disconnecting device according to claim 1 , wherein said switchable resistance cascade contains at least one second semiconductor switch connected in series with said at least one ohmic resistor.4. The disconnecting device according to claim 3 ,further comprising a third semiconductor switch; andwherein said switchable hybrid switch is able to be short-circuited by means of a series circuit formed by said switchable resistance cascade together with said third semiconductor switch.5. The disconnecting device according to claim 4 , further comprising a common controller claim 4 , each of said first claim 4 , second and third semiconductor switches is connected to said common controller on a driving side.6. The disconnecting device according to claim 1 , further comprising an overcurrent protection unit connected upstream of said hybrid switch.7. The disconnecting device according to claim 6 ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

ELECTRIC MOTOR MODULE WITH INTEGRATED CAM SWITCHES INCORPORATING A SINGLE WIRING CONNECTION POINT

Номер: US20190013714A1
Автор: DeYoung Roger
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Provided is an electric motor assembly and method for assembling an electric motor assembly within an appliance. The electric motor assembly eliminates the use of a rigid or flexible circuit board. It also eliminates the need for soldering contacts between the electrical switches, circuit board and motor which can increase the possibility of operational failures. The electric motor assembly further provides a single power point wiring connection between the switch and motor terminals and connector port allowing the motorized device to communicate with an appliance controller. Furthermore, by positioning certain mechanical components for operating electrical switches on the baseplate of the electric motor assembly and eliminating secondary components on adjacent brackets, a reduction in the dimensional tolerance stack-up among the electrical switches can be obtained. 1. An electric motor assembly comprising:a motor module housed within a motor housing shell having a front cover, a cylindrical side wall and an open back side;a motor housing baseplate attached to the open back side of the motor housing shell;a motor shaft which extends through the motor housing baseplate and which engages a cam;at least one microswitch module which is positioned adjacent to the cam, wherein the cam engages the microswitch at a contact point upon rotation of the cam by the motor;microswitch terminals which extend from the microswitch module;motor terminals which extend from the motor module through the motor housing shell;wherein the microswitch terminals are positioned adjacent to the motor terminals to provide a single power point connection for connecting sockets of a wiring harness.2. The electric motor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the motor shaft engages a radial cam.3. The electric motor assembly of claim 2 , wherein the radial cam engages at least one cam follower switch actuator.4. The electric motor assembly of claim 3 , wherein the cam follower switch actuator comprises a ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

Micro-loss combined mechanical dc circuit breaker and its control method

Номер: US20200014190A1
Автор: BIN Li, Weijie WEN
Принадлежит: TIANJIN UNIVERSITY

The present disclosure relates to a micro-loss combined mechanical DC circuit breaker and its control method, consisting n ports, n load current paths and a main breaker; wherein the n load current paths are parallel with the main breaker, and each load current path is divided into an upper bridge arm and a lower bridge arm at a connection point; each port is electrically connected to the connection point of a load current path; the upper bridge arm of each load current path is made of an ultra-fast mechanical switch; the lower bridge arm of each load current path is made of a residual current breaker and a fast closing switch; the main breaker consists of a high-voltage capacitor in series with a low-voltage capacitor that is pre-charged.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

MOTOR APPARATUS FOR A SWITCH DRIVE OF AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH, AND METHOD FOR OPERATION THEREOF

Номер: US20220037095A1
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A motor apparatus for a switch drive of an electric switch has an electric motor and a controller for controlling the electric motor. The controller has: a rectifier unit for rectifying a supply voltage of the motor apparatus, if the supply voltage is an alternating voltage, and for reverse polarity protection if the supply voltage is a direct voltage, a voltage measurement unit for detecting the supply voltage or a rectifier output voltage of the rectifier unit, a switch unit for generating a drive voltage for the electric motor from the supply voltage or from the rectifier output voltage and a control unit for controlling the switch unit as a function of the supply or rectifier output voltage detected. The electric motor is operable by direct current and the switch unit generates a drive direct voltage for the electric motor. 112-. (canceled)13. A motor apparatus for a switch drive of an electrical switch , the motor apparatus comprising:an electric motor to be operated with direct current;a control apparatus for controlling said electric motor, said control apparatus having:a rectifier unit for rectifying a supply voltage of the motor apparatus if the supply voltage is an AC voltage and for polarity reversal protection if the supply voltage is a DC voltage;a voltage measuring unit for capturing the supply voltage or a rectifier output voltage of said rectifier unit;a switching unit for generating a DC drive voltage for said electric motor from the supply voltage or from the rectifier output voltage; anda control unit for controlling said switching unit based on the supply voltage or rectifier output voltage captured by said voltage measuring unit.14. The motor apparatus according to claim 13 , wherein said electric motor to be operated with direct current is a DC motor or a series-wound motor.15. The motor apparatus according to claim 13 , wherein said switching unit is a buck converter or comprises a buck converter.16. The motor apparatus according to claim 13 , ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

HYBRID SWITCHING APPARATUS OF THE WITHDRAWABLE TYPE

Номер: US20220037097A1
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A switching apparatus for electric power distribution grids including: a withdrawable first switching unit having one or more first electric poles; a withdrawable second switching unit having one or more second electric poles and electrically connected ins series with said first switching unit; and a controller implementing control strategies directed to increase the safety of the withdrawal manoeuvres of said first and second switching units. 1. A switching apparatus for electric power distribution grids comprising:one or more first and second line terminals electrically connectable to corresponding first and second line conductors of an electric line, respectively;a first switching unit having one or more first electric poles, each first electric pole comprising a first pole contact electrically connectable to a corresponding first line terminal, a second pole contact and one or more solid-state switches electrically connected to said first and second pole contacts and adapted to operate in a conduction state or in an interdiction state to allow or interrupt a current flow,wherein said first switching unit is reversibly switchable between a closed condition, in which said solid-state switches are in a conduction state, and an open condition, in which said solid-state switches are in an interdiction state,wherein said first switching unit is reversibly movable between an insertion condition, in which said first pole contacts are coupled with said first line terminal, and a withdrawal condition, in which said first pole contacts are uncoupled from said first line terminals;a second switching unit having one or more second electric poles, each second electric pole comprising a third pole contact electrically connectable to a corresponding second pole contact of the first switching unit, a fourth pole contact electrically connectable to a corresponding second line terminal and electric contacts electrically connected to said third and fourth pole contacts and adapted ...

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

CONTACT STRUCTURE FOR ELECTROMECHANICAL SWITCH

Номер: US20150021149A1
Автор: SUN Richard Loon
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The present disclosure discloses a contact structure for electromechanical switch. The contact structure is using the design including a PCB and a moving contact to allow the actuations and have great switch characteristics whose range is from DC to high frequency. 1. A contact structure for an electromechanical switch , the contact structure is capable for transmitting signal having frequency higher than 1 GHz , the contact structure comprising:a basic layer made of a printed circuit board and including a static contact made of a printed conducting path on an upper face;a top layer made of a flexible circuit board and including a moving contact made of a printed conducting path;a spacing layer sandwiched between the basic layer and the top layer wherein a thickness of the spacing layer defines a gap between the static contact and the moving contact and the static contact and the moving contact are parallel with each other, andat least one tuning circuit formed on the vicinity of the static contact and moving contact respectively;wherein the moving contact and the static contact are micro strip lines and each of the static contact and the moving contact has a converging portion to render a minimum overlapping area to improve isolation;wherein the moving contact is actuated to move and then contact the static contact for conducting a waveguide for transmitting high frequency signal and the tuning circuit compensates impedance variation induced between the moving contact and the static contact due to line width change.2. The contact structure of claim 1 , wherein a grounding structure is arranged at a lower surface of the basic layer.3. The contact structure of claim 1 , wherein a lead for packaging is arranged at the lower surface of the basic layer.4. The contact structure of claim 1 , further comprising:a packaging structure for placing the contact structure therein, wherein the contact structure is connected to the packaging via wire bonding.5. The contact ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATED MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SWITCH

Номер: US20190019644A1
Принадлежит: Analog Devices Global Unlimited Company

An microelectromechanical switch uses electrostatic attraction to draw a beam toward a contact and electromagnetic repulsion to disengage and repel the beam from the contact. The electrostatic attraction is generated by a gate electrode. The electromagnetic repulsion is generated between the beam and a magnetic coil positioned on the same side of the beam as the contact. The magnetic coil produces a magnetic field, which induces a current in the beam that repels the magnetic coil. The gate electrode and the magnetic coil may be co-planar or in different planes. A circuit may also operate a coil-shaped structure act as the gate electrode and the magnetic coil, depending on the configuration. 1. A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) switch , comprising:a beam;a gate electrode underlying the beam; anda coil underlying the beam and configured to induce a current in the beam.2. The MEMS switch of claim 1 , further comprising a first source configured to drive the coil to produce a magnetic field and a second source configured to drive the gate electrode.3. The MEMS switch of claim 1 , wherein the coil is formed of a conducting material with conductivity greater than 10 claim 1 ,000 S/m.4. The MEMS switch of claim 1 , wherein the coil surrounds the gate electrode.5. The MEMS switch of claim 1 , wherein the coil is next to the gate electrode on a substrate underlying the beam.6. The MEMS switch of claim 1 , wherein the coil is a multi-layer coil including conductive traces positioned at multiple levels of a substrate underlying the beam.7. A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) switch claim 1 , comprising:a beam; anda coil underlying the beam and configured to induce a current in the beam.8. The MEMS switch of claim 7 , wherein the coil is coupled to a circuit configurable to operate the coil as an electrode or a coil.9. The MEMS switch of claim 8 , wherein the circuit comprises a capacitor coupled to the coil and having a capacitance between 1 nF-100 μF.10. The MEMS ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Direct Current Switch-Off Device And Control Method Thereof

Номер: US20190020193A1
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A direct current switch-off device comprises an on-state current branch circuit and a current commutating and breaking unit which are connected in parallel. The on-state current branch circuit has a mechanical switch (S) and a current transfer module which are connected in series. The current commutating and breaking unit comprises a bridge-type branch circuit and a current-breaking branch circuit. The current-breaking branch circuit and two bridge arms of the bridge-type branch circuit are connected in parallel. The current-breaking branch circuit comprises a nonlinear resistor (RI) and a valve group consisting of fully-controlled devices connected in series. The nonlinear resistor (RI) and the valve group are connected in parallel. Two ends of each fully-controlled device in the valve group are connected in parallel with a buffering and reclosing circuit. 1. A direct current switch-off device , comprising an on-state current branch circuit and a current commutating and breaking unit which are connected in parallel , the on-state current branch circuit comprising a mechanical switch and a current transfer module which are connected in series , and the current commutating and breaking unit comprising a bridge-type branch circuit and a current-breaking branch circuit , characterized in that , the current-breaking branch circuit and two bridge arms of the bridge-type branch circuit are connected in parallel; the current-breaking branch circuit comprises one or more current-breaking modules connected in series;each current-breaking module comprises a nonlinear resistor and a valve group consisting of fully-controlled devices connected in series, the nonlinear resistor and the valve group being connected in parallel, wherein two ends of each fully-controlled device in the valve group are connected in parallel with a buffering and reclosing circuit.2. The direct current switch-off device according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , the current transfer module ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DETECTING INSUFFICIENT CONTACT PRESSURE IN A SWITCHING UNIT, DEVICE FOR IMPLEMENTING SUCH A METHOD, AND SWITCHING UNIT INCLUDING SUCH A DEVICE

Номер: US20200020498A1
Принадлежит: Schneider Electric Industries SAS

A method for detecting insufficient contact pressure between the two contacts of an electrical switching unit, the unit including a device for resetting the mechanism for controlling the switching unit following closure of the mechanism, the resetting device including a motor able to complete the closure maneuver of the control mechanism. The method involves detecting whether the motor completes the closure and/or whether the resetting torque corresponds to a normal resetting torque, by analyzing the envelope curve of current consumed by the motor over time, in order to carry out the resetting following the closure manoeuvre of the control mechanism, and, if the motor completes the closure, deducing that the wear is the result of wear in the mechanism, the kinematic chain or even in the motor, and/or if the resetting torque corresponds to an abnormal resetting torque, deducing that the wear corresponds to wear in the motor or even in the parts involved in compressing the closure spring. 1. A method for detecting insufficient contact pressure between the two contacts of an electrical switching unit , said unit comprising means for resetting a control mechanism for controlling the switching unit following closure of the control mechanism , said resetting means comprising means for compressing a closure spring intended to bring the mechanism for controlling the switching unit to a position in which the control mechanism is ready to close , said resetting means also comprising a motor able to complete the closure manoeuvre of the control mechanism , in the event of incomplete closure by said control mechanism and before carrying out the resetting , said insufficient contact pressure being the result of wear in the control mechanism , the kinematic chain , the motor , the parts involved in compressing the closure spring , or in the event of incomplete closure exclusive of any wear ,wherein said method comprises detecting whether the motor completes the closure and/or ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Arc extinguishing unit of molded case circuit breaker

Номер: US20210020397A1
Принадлежит: LS Electric Co Ltd

The present disclosure relates to an arc extinguishing unit of a molded case circuit breaker with a barrier provided between a fixed contact and a movable contact when a circuit is cut off, including fixed contacts fixed to part of a base assembly case; movable contacts that come contact or are separated from the fixed contacts; and an arc extinguishing part that extinguishes an arc generated when the movable contacts are separated from the fixed contacts. The arc extinguishing part includes a pair of side plates; multiple grids installed at a fixed interval between the pair of side plates; and arc barriers each installed on a base assembly case in a slidable manner, and configured to be in an open state of being separated from the movable contacts when a normal current flows on the circuit or is cutoff, and to close when a fault current is cutoff.

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

ELECTRIC CURRENT SWITCHING APPARATUS

Номер: US20150027983A1
Принадлежит: ABB Oy

An electric switch includes a movable contact, a stationary contact to be contacted by the movable contact, one or more quenching plates, and a permanent magnet for directing an arc, which is formed when the contacts are separated from each other, to the quenching plate. The quenching plate has a base portion and side portions extending away from the base portion. The permanent magnet is arranged such that the arc is directed towards one of the side portions of the quenching plate. 1. An electric switch , comprising:a movable contact;a stationary contact for being contacted by the movable contact;one or more quenching plates; anda permanent magnet for directing an arc, which is formed when the contacts are separated from each other, to the quenching plates,wherein the quenching plate has a base portion and side portions extending from the base portion, and the permanent magnet is placed closest to the base of the quenching plate such that the side portions extending from the base of the plate extend away from the permanent magnet, andwherein the permanent magnet is arranged to direct the arc towards one of the side portions of the quenching plates.2. An electric switch according to claim 1 , comprising:a magnet housing for receiving the permanent magnet, the magnet housing allowing mounting of the permanent magnet only in a position where the arc is directed towards one of the side portions of the quenching plates.3. An electric switch according to claim 2 , wherein when the permanent magnet is mounted to the magnet housing claim 2 , a magnetic field produced by the permanent magnet is substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the rotary contact at a point of rotation of the movable contact when it separates from the stationary contact.4. An electric switch according to claim 2 , wherein the magnet housing comprises a wall portion between the permanent magnet and the quenching plates.5. An electric switch according to claim 2 , comprising:a first ...

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

ELECTRIC CURRENT SWITCHING APPARATUS

Номер: US20150027984A1
Принадлежит: ABB Oy

An arc quenching plate for an electric switch includes a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion for mounting the quenching plate to respective recesses of the switch. The first mounting portion and the second mounting portion have a different form when compared to each other. 1. An arc quenching plate for an electric switch , the arc quenching plate comprising:a base portion;a first side portion; anda second side portion, the first and second side portions extending from the base portion and being substantially parallel to each other, the first and second side portions including a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion, respectively, for mounting of the quenching plate to respective recesses of the switch,wherein a propagation channel for the arc is formed between the side portions of the plate, the propagation channel being asymmetric, andwherein the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion have a different form when compared to each other.2. An arc quenching plate according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second side portions respectively comprise the first and second mounting portions on outer edges of the side portions claim 1 , andwherein the first and second mounting portions each respectively comprising a wall portion which are parallel to each other, the wall portion of the first mounting portion being longer than the wall portion of the second mounting portion.3. An arc quenching plate according to claim 1 , wherein the quenching plate has a form substantially of the letter U.4. An arc quenching plate according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion respectively comprises a first wall section on an outer edge of the corresponding one of the first and second side portions claim 1 , a second wall section arranged at an angle to the first wall section claim 1 , and a third wall section being substantially parallel to the first wall section.5. An arc quenching ...

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

SLOT MOTOR, SLOT MOTOR COVER, SLOT MOTOR - ARC PLATE ASSEMBLY, AND METHODS OF OPERATION

Номер: US20150028973A1
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

A slot motor apparatus for a circuit breaker is disclosed. The slot motor has first and second legs connected by a thin web, and an extending portion extending rearward from the rear faces of the legs. Slot motor-arc plate assemblies having an arc plate assembly received at least partially overtop of the extending portion are also disclosed, as are assemblies having the arc plate assembly received very close to the rear faces of the slot motor legs. Circuit breakers, slot motor-arc plate assemblies, slot motor covers, and methods of operating the slot motor-arc plate assemblies are disclosed, as are other aspects. 1. A slot motor apparatus , comprising:a first leg;a second leg spaced from the first leg, wherein each of the first leg and the second leg has a front face, and a rear face;a web connected between the first leg and the second leg; andan extending portion that extends rearward from the rear faces.2. The slot motor apparatus of claim 1 , comprising a thickness (te) of the extending portion being greater than a thickness (tw) of the web.3. The slot motor apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first leg claim 1 , second leg claim 1 , web claim 1 , and extending portion comprise a powdered metal material.4. The slot motor apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the powdered metal material comprises a density between about 6.0 g/cmand about 7.5 g/cm.5. The slot motor apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the first leg claim 1 , second leg claim 1 , web claim 1 , and extending portion comprises an epoxy coating layer.6. The slot motor apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first leg and second leg comprise a non-uniform transverse thickness.7. The slot motor apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the non-uniform transverse thickness comprises a relatively greater thickness adjacent to the rear faces.8. The slot motor apparatus of claim 1 , comprising a slot motor cover having a first cover portion covering at least a portion of the first leg and a second cover portion covering at least ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

Power Contact Fault Clearing Device

Номер: US20220044882A1
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An electrical circuit includes a contact with a pair of switchable electrodes, the contact configured to cycle through make and break transitions while conducting current. The electrical circuit further includes an arc suppressor, at least one sensor, and a controller circuit. The arc suppressor is coupled across the pair of switchable electrodes and is to extinguish an arc formed across the pair of switchable electrodes during the make and break transitions of the contact. The at least one sensor is coupled to the pair of switchable electrodes and is configured to generate sensor data. The controller circuit includes a plurality of registers and is configured to detect a fault condition associated with the contact based on the sensor data. The controller circuit further sequences contact opening of the contact based on the detected fault condition and a timing value stored in at least one register of the plurality of registers. 1. (canceled)2. An electrical circuit , comprising:a contact with a pair of switchable electrodes, the contact configured to cycle through make and break transitions while conducting current;an arc suppressor operatively coupled across the pair of switchable electrodes and configured to extinguish an arc formed across the pair of switchable electrodes during the make and break transitions of the contact;at least one sensor coupled to the pair of switchable electrodes, the at least one sensor configured to generate sensor data;a controller circuit operatively coupled to the at least one sensor, the arc suppressor, and the pair of switchable electrodes, the controller circuit comprising a plurality of registers and configured to detect a fault condition associated with the contact based on the sensor data, and sequence contact opening of the contact based on the detected fault condition and a timing value stored in at least one register of the plurality of registers.3. The electrical circuit of claim 2 , wherein the at least one register is a ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

Motor drive of electrical apparatuses

Номер: US20190027323A1
Автор: Krzysztof Milewski
Принадлежит: ABB Schweiz AG

This application discloses a motor drive of electrical apparatuses which drives medium and high voltage switch disconnectors, circuit breakers, disconnectors, and earthing switches. The disclosed drive includes a system of reduction transmissions including a worm transmission and a cycloidal transmission located in a common housing. The axis of the output shaft of the drive is situated centrically on the axis of a wormwheel of the worm transmission, in the axis of the output gear of the cycloidal transmission and in the axis of a revolving eccentric bush. The wormwheel of the worm transmission is mounted immovably on the revolving eccentric bush on which there is mounted rotatably a gear wheel of the cycloidal transmission whose output gear is coupled with a slidable bush of a disengaging coupling mounted on the free end of the output shaft of the drive.

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

SWITCHING PROFILE

Номер: US20210027956A1
Автор: Hosp Dietmar, Macher Heinz
Принадлежит: BBC BIRCHER AG

The invention relates to a switching profile () with a switching head () and a first side wing () and a second side wing (), wherein a convex profile () and a concave profile () are arranged in a manner oriented towards one another in an interior () of the switching head (), wherein the switching head () consists of a base (), a first side flank () and a second side flank (), wherein the first side flank () projects away from the base () at one end and merges into a crown () at the other end, wherein the second side flank () projects away from the base () at one end and likewise merges into the crown () at the other end. 1142312132944282122212819222819. Switching profile () with a switching head () and a first side wing () and a second side wing () wherein a convex profile () and a concave profile () are arranged in alignment with one another in an interior () of the switching head () , whereby the switching head () has a base () , a first side flank () and a second side flank () , whereby the first side flank () protrudes at one end from the base () and at the other end merges into a crest () , whereby the second side flank () protrudes at one end from the base () and at the other end also merges into the crest ().212642626. Switching profile () according to claim 1 , wherein a first binding point () is provided between the switching head () and the first side wing () claim 1 , whereby a first folding channel () is arranged at the first binding point ().312743727. Switching profile () according to claim 1 , wherein a second binding point () is provided between the switching head () and the second side wing () claim 1 , whereby a second folding channel () is arranged at the second binding point ().41142112. Switching profile () according to claim 1 , wherein a first convex strip () is formed on the first side flank () towards the convex profile ().51152212. Switching profile () according to claim 1 , wherein a second convex strip () is formed on the second side ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

On-load tap-changer for dry transformers and dry transformer

Номер: US20160033980A1
Принадлежит: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG

An on-load tap-changer for dry transformers, having an electric insulating hollow casing extending around a virtual axis, wherein several electric contact sections are foreseen along a path on the inner surface of the hollow casing, which are electrically joined through the wall of the hollow casing and a selector contact in the inner of the cylinder which is moveable along the path and that's outer end is selectively connectable with one of the contact sections by a respective movement. Respective cables are foreseen to electrically connect the contact sections from the radial outer side of the hollow casing, wherein at least some of the cables have a respective surrounding outer insulation at least at their respective connected end.

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

Switching Device Having A Damping Element For A Contact System During Abrupt Switching On

Номер: US20170032918A1
Принадлежит:

A switching device having a damping element for a contact system during abrupt switching on, wherein the contact system has a contact slide and a switching piece movably guided therein, and the movable switching piece is mounted opposite a fixed switching piece, where the contact slide has at least one projection that is operatively connected to the damping element when the switching device is switched on abruptly. 19.-. (canceled)10. A switching device comprising:a fixed switching piece; a contact slide including at least one projection which, upon the abrupt closing of the switching device, engages with the damping element; and', 'a movable switching piece movably guided in the contact slide and mounted opposite the fixed switching piece,, 'a damping element for a contact system during abrupt closing, the contact system including11. The switching device as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the contact slide has a U-shaped configuration claim 10 , with a center piece and two lateral guides claim 10 , upon which at least one projection is arranged.12. The switching device as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the damping element is a stamped-bent part.13. The switching device as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the damping element is a stamped-bent part.14. The switching device as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the damping element has a U-shaped configuration claim 10 , with two parallel and mutually-spaced apart lateral segments and a bridging piece.15. The switching device as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the damping element has a U-shaped configuration claim 11 , with two parallel and mutually-spaced apart lateral segments and a bridging piece.16. The switching device as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the damping element has a U-shaped configuration claim 12 , with two parallel and mutually-spaced apart lateral segments and a bridging piece.17. The switching device as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the lateral segments of the damping element include recesses which claim 14 , ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

Power Switchgear

Номер: US20160035501A1
Принадлежит: HITACHI LTD

Disclosed is a power switch gear that includes: a fixed electrode and a movable electrode disposed opposite to each other in a tank filled with insulting gas; and a movable conductor electrically connecting the fixed electrode and the movable electrode together. The fixed electrode and the movable electrode have a contactor through which current flows to the movable conductor. At least one of the fixed electrode and the movable electrode has ring-shaped sliding members, the ring-shaped sliding members being disposed, on both sides of the contactor. At least one grease pool is provided between the contactor and the sliding members.

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR AVERAGING THE VOLTAGE IN AN ON-LOAD TAP CHANGER

Номер: US20160035506A1
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a method for averaging the voltage in an on-load tap changer used to switch between various winding taps of a tapped transformer. The general inventive concept consists in reaching a predefined operating position of the on-load tap changer by having a parameterized control device activate a motor drive in a first rotational direction once the on-load tap changer has been turned on, such that the on-load tap changer starts running through its stationary operating positions, i.e. the various winding taps of the tapped transformer, in the direction of the first tap; the control device recognizes when the on-load tap changer has reached its final position, whereupon the motor drive is activated in a second rotational direction such that the on-load tap changer then runs through the control range in the opposite switching direction until reaching the first stationary operating position; the first stationary operating position is subsequently configured as a predefined operating position using the control device parameterization stored in a non-volatile manner. 1. A method of averaging values of an on-load tap changer that is actuatable by a motor drive , for switching between different winding taps of a tapped transformer , the method comprising the following method steps:after the on-load tap changer has been placed in operation, activating the motor drive by a parameterized control device in a first rotational direction so that the on-load tap changer begins to run through its stationary operating settings, thus the different winding taps of the tapped to transformer, in the direction of the first winding tap,detecting reaching of the end setting of the on-load tap changer by the control device,activating the motor drive in a second direction of rotation so that the on-load tap changer subsequently runs through the regulating range in the opposite switching direction until reaching the first stationary operating setting andsubsequently ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

DVC UTILIZING MIMS IN THE ANCHOR

Номер: US20180033553A1
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure generally relates to a MEMS DVC utilizing one or more MIM capacitors located in the anchor of the DVC and an Ohmic contact located on the RF-electrode. The MIM capacitor in combination with the ohmic MEMS device ensures that a stable capacitance for the MEMS DVC is achieved with applied RF power. 1. A DVC , comprising:a substrate having at least one RF electrode and at least one anchor electrode disposed therein;an insulating layer disposed on the at least one anchor electrode;a conductive layer disposed on the insulating layer, wherein the at least one anchor electrode, insulating layer and conductive layer form a MIM capacitor; andat least one MEMS bridge disposed over the substrate and coupled to the conductive layer, the at least one MEMS bridge movable from a position spaced a first distance from the RF electrode and a position spaced a second distance from the RF electrode that is less than the first distance.2. The DVC of claim 1 , further comprising an ohmic contact layer disposed on the conductive layer.3. The DVC of claim 2 , wherein the at least one MEMS bridge is coupled to the ohmic contact layer.4. The DVC of claim 3 , wherein the insulating layer is at least partially disposed on the RF electrode.5. The DVC of claim 4 , wherein at least a portion of the conductive layer is disposed on the RF electrode.6. The DVC of claim 5 , wherein the ohmic contact layer comprises a material selected from the group consisting of W claim 5 , Pt claim 5 , Ir claim 5 , Rh claim 5 , Ru claim 5 , RuO claim 5 , ITO and Mo.7. The DVC of claim 1 , wherein the at least one anchor electrode comprises two anchor electrodes.8. The DVC of claim 7 , wherein each anchor electrode has at least a portion of the insulating layer disposed thereon.9. The DVC of claim 8 , wherein at least a portion of the conductive layer is disposed on each anchor electrode.10. The DVC of claim 1 , wherein the at least one MEMS bridge comprises a plurality of MEMS bridge and ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

MICROELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICE, WHICH CAN BE USED AS NON-VOLATILE MEMORY MODULE OR RELAY, AND MEMORY INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF MICROELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICES

Номер: US20180033564A1
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A microelectromechanical device, in particular a non-volatile memory module or a relay, comprising: a mobile body including a top region and a bottom region; top electrodes facing the top region; and bottom electrodes, facing the bottom region. The mobile body is, in a resting condition, at a distance from the electrodes. The latter can be biased for generating a movement of the mobile body for causing a direct contact of the top region with the top electrodes and, in a different operating condition, a direct contact of the bottom region with the bottom electrodes. In the absence of biasing, molecular-attraction forces maintain in stable mutual contact the top region and the top electrodes or, alternatively, the bottom region and the bottom electrodes. 1. A microelectromechanical device , comprising:a mobile body configured to move in a direction, and including a first coupling region and a second coupling region;a first electrode and a second electrode, directly facing the first coupling region and electrically insulated from one another; anda third electrode and a fourth electrode, directly facing the second coupling region and electrically insulated from one another, wherein:said mobile body is, in a resting condition, at a distance from the first and second electrodes and from the third and fourth electrodes,the mobile body, the first and second electrodes, and the third and fourth electrodes are configured to be electrically biased into generating a movement of the mobile body in said direction for causing, in a first operating condition, a direct contact of the first coupling region with the first and second electrodes and, in a second operating condition, a direct contact of the second coupling region with the third and fourth electrodes,the first coupling region and the first and second top electrodes are configured, in the first operating condition and in the absence of electrical biasing, to remain in stable mutual contact as a result of molecular- ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

MEMS SWITCH

Номер: US20180033565A1
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Several features are disclosed that improve the operating performance of MEMS switches such that they exhibit improved in-service life and better control over switching on and off. 1. A MEMS component , comprising:a substrate;a support;a movable structure connected to the support and extending in a first direction and having a free end delimited by an edge and having a contact carrier extending therefrom;a control electrode;wherein: the support extends from the substrate and holds a portion of the movable structure adjacent the substrate; the movable structure overlaps with the control electrode; the control electrode extends past the edge of the movable structure in the first direction except in a region of a contact carrier portion of the movable structure; a spatial extent of the control electrode in a second direction is greater than the spatial extent of the movable structure in the second direction, and the control electrode is configured to shield the movable structure from charge that gets trapped in the substrate such that the movable structure returns without delay to a rest position when a control voltage which has been applied for more than a day is removed.2. A MEMS component as claimed in in which the movable structure returns without delay to the rest position when the control voltage is removed after being applied for several months.3. A MEMS component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction such that the control electrode extends beyond opposing sides of the movable structure in the second direction.4. A MEMS component as claimed in claim 1 , in which a second portion of the movable structure extends in a third direction from the support claim 1 , the third direction being substantially opposed to the first direction claim 1 , and where the second portion overlaps with a second control electrode.5. A MEMS component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the movable structure includes a depending bumper ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATING DEVICE WITH SOUND-GENERATING SWITCHING ELEMENT

Номер: US20180033573A1
Автор: WACHINGER Michael
Принадлежит: Audi AG

An operating device includes a casing, an operating button arranged at the casing for the manual actuation of the operating device, and a printed circuit board that is arranged in the casing. A switching element is mechanically coupled to the operating button and arranged on the printed circuit board. The switching element produces a pronounced sound when the operating button is actuated. To this end, next to the switching element, the printed circuit board is mechanically connected to the casing by at least one support element and each support element is designed to stabilize the printed circuit board against a tremor that is produced by the switching element when producing the sound. 110.-. (canceled)11. An operating device for a motor vehicle , comprising:a casing including a casing wall, the casing wall provided with an acoustic channel including a passage opening;an operating button, disposed at the casing, configured to manually actuate the operating device;a printed circuit board disposed in the casing;a switching element, disposed at the printed circuit board and mechanically coupled to the operating button, configured to produce a sound when the operating button is actuated, the sound produced by the switching element being transmitted out of the casing through the passage opening included in the acoustic channel provided in the casing wall; andat least two support elements disposed next to the switching element, configured to mechanically connect the printed circuit board to the casing, each of the at least two support elements being spaced apart from the switching element by a distance less than two centimeters and configured to stabilize the printed circuit board against a tremor produced by the switching element when the switching element produces the sound, and each of the at least two support elements correspond to a screw and is made of a metal material.12. The operating device as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the distance each of the at least two ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

ARC-EXTINGUISHING POWER DEVICE DRIVING APPARATUS AND ARC EXTINGUISHING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190035571A1
Автор: Guo Qiaoshi
Принадлежит: Guangzhou Kingser Electronics Co., LTD

An arc extinguishing power device driving apparatus and an arc extinguishing apparatus of the present disclosure belong to the electrical field, and are particularly an arc extinguishing power device driving apparatus applicable to an electronic arc extinguishing apparatus for driving a power device. The power device that needs to be driven is connected in parallel to a mechanical switch that requires arc extinguishing, and includes a first voltage detection switch. An input end of the first voltage detection switch is connected to two ends of the power device. The first voltage detection switch is connected in series in a driving loop of the power device. The first voltage detection switch is turned on when detecting that there is a potential difference between the two ends of the power device. A driving signal is transferred to the power device by using the first voltage detection switch, to drive the power device to be turned on. The first voltage detection switch is a semi-controllable switch, or a fully-controllable switch whose threshold is less than an on-state voltage of the power device. The present disclosure has advantages of no need of a semiconductor device with a high withstand voltage, real-time detection on disconnection of a mechanical switch, and low driving energy consumption. 1. An arc extinguishing power device driving apparatus , wherein a power device that needs to be driven is connected in parallel to a mechanical switch that requires arc extinguishing , and the arc extinguishing power device driving apparatus comprises a first voltage detection switch , wherein an input end of the first voltage detection switch is connected to two ends of the power device; the first voltage detection switch is connected in series in a driving loop of the power device; the first voltage detection switch is turned on when detecting that there is a potential difference between the two ends of the power device; a driving signal is transferred to the power device ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE FORCE TACTILE SWITCH

Номер: US20200035428A1
Автор: Schmitz Aaron
Принадлежит:

Methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for a user input device, such as a game controller, that includes a finger-pressable (“tactile”) switch. The switch is adjustable to change the amount of force used to actuate the switch. In an example implementation, a tactile switch comprises a housing, a button interposer, a dome switch, and an adjustment mechanism. A user or other entity may press the button interposer. The dome switch is contained in the housing, and is actuated by the button interposer being pressed. The adjustment mechanism is contained at least partially in the housing, and is configured to enable an amount of force used to press the button interposer to actuate the dome switch to be adjusted. 1. A tactile switch , comprising:a housing;a button interposer;a dome switch contained in the housing that is configured to be actuated by pressing the button interposer; andan adjustment mechanism contained at least partially in the housing that is configured to enable an amount of force used to press the button interposer to actuate the dome switch to be adjusted, the adjustment mechanism including a lever arm and a slideable fulcrum.2. The tactile switch of claim 1 , wherein the lever arm has opposing first and second end portions and opposing first and second surfaces claim 1 , such that the first surface of the lever arm receives a surface of the button interposer claim 1 , the second surface of the lever arm at the first end portion contacts the fulcrum claim 1 , and the second surface of the lever arm at the second end portion is coupled to the dome switch.3. The tactile switch of claim 2 , wherein the fulcrum has a handle that extends through an opening in a surface of the housing claim 2 , and is configured to be moveable to slide the fulcrum relative to the second surface of the lever arm to adjust the amount of the force.4. The tactile switch of claim 3 , wherein the handle slid to position the fulcrum closer to the ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

CONTACT DEVICE AND ELECTROMAGNETIC RELAY

Номер: US20200035434A1
Автор: INOUE Rei

A contact device according to an embodiment includes: a fixed contact assembly including a first fixed contact and a second fixed contact; and a moving contact assembly including a first moving contact and a second moving contact. The moving contact assembly includes: a first moving member; and a second moving member. The second moving member is arranged, in a first direction, between the first moving member and the fixed contact assembly and fixed to the first moving member at one end in a second direction intersecting with the first direction. The first moving contact and the second moving contact move as the first moving member moves. A first distance from the one end in the second direction to the first moving contact is longer than a second distance from the one end in the second direction to the second moving contact. 1. A contact device comprising:a fixed contact assembly including a first fixed contact and a second fixed contact; anda moving contact assembly including a first moving contact and a second moving contact;the first moving contact facing, in a first direction, the first fixed contact, and moving back and forth between a first closed position where the first moving contact comes into contact with the first fixed contact and a first open position where the first moving contact goes out of contact with the first fixed contact,the second moving contact facing, in the first direction, the second fixed contact, and moving back and forth between a second closed position where the second moving contact comes into contact with the second fixed contact and a second open position where the second moving contact goes out of contact with the second fixed contact,the moving contact assembly further including: a first moving member implemented as a leaf spring and provided with the first moving contact; and a second moving member provided with the second moving contact,the second moving member being arranged, in the first direction, between the first moving ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

Embedded cooling systems utilizing heat pipes

Номер: US20220053634A1

Embedded cooling systems and methods of forming the same are disclosed. An embedded cooling system includes a PCB having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and power device stacks embedded within the PCB between the first major surface and the second major surface. Each power device stack includes a first substrate and a second substrate, and an electrical insulation layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The embedded cooling system further includes a power device coupled to the first substrate of each power device stack and heat pipes having a first end and a second end spaced a distance apart from the first end. The first end is embedded within the PCB substrate and the second end extends outside of the PCB substrate. The second substrate of the one or more power device stacks is coupled to the one or more heat pipes.

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

OPERATING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20150041299A1
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This operating device for a vehicle includes: a holding portion provided at a steering wheel of the vehicle and adapted to be held by an operator; a first operation member provided on a surface of the holding portion, the first operation member having a first operating surface that is operatable by a finger of the operator through a contact operation and through a tilting operation; and a second operation member provided at a central portion of the first operating surface, the second operation member having a second operating surface that is operatable by the finger of the operator through a contact operation and through a pressing operation, wherein the first operating surface has an annular concave shape with the central portion being furthest recessed to an inside. 1. An operating device for a vehicle comprising:a holding portion provided at a steering wheel of the vehicle and adapted to be held by an operator;a first operation member provided on a surface of the holding portion, the first operation member having a first operating surface that is operatable by a finger of the operator through a contact operation and through a tilting operation; anda second operation member provided at a central portion of the first operating surface, the second operation member having a second operating surface that is operatable by the finger of the operator through a contact operation and through a pressing operation, whereinthe first operating surface has an annular concave shape with the central portion being furthest recessed to an inside.2. The operating device for the vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the second operating surface has a shape that is curved in a convex shape protruding toward the operator.3. The operating device for the vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein a boundary between the first operating surface and the second operating surface is located on a surface of the annular concave shape.4. The operating device for the vehicle according to claim 1 , ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

Automatic Transfer Switch utilizing back-to-back mounted Molded Case Circuit Breakers or Molded Case Switches to connect a load to a Normal Power Source and a Standby Power Source

Номер: US20200036222A1
Автор: Lu Wen-Feng
Принадлежит:

An automatic transfer switch (ATS) utilizing molded case circuit breakers (MCCB) or molded case switches (MCS) to connect and disconnect an electrical load to a Normal power source and a Standby power source. The ATS comprising two MCCB or MCS mounted back-to-back one connected to a Normal power source and the other to a Standby power source. Bus bars electrically connect the poles on the load side of the MCCB or MCS connecting the ATS to a load. A rotating cam drive mechanism drives Toggle Levers with attached stored energy opening springs toggles to open and close the MCCB or MCS through the leverage of fulcrum points. A ratchet mounted on the output shaft of a unidirectional gear motor rotates the cam drive mechanism. An interlock bar prevents both MCCB from closing at the same time. 1two molded case circuit breakers (MCCB) or molded case switches (MCS) mounted back-to-back to connect a load to a Normal power source and a Standby power sourcebus bars electrically connecting the poles on the load side of the MCCB or MCS connecting the ATS to a loada rotating cam drive mechanism driving Toggle Levers with attached stored energy opening springs to toggle open and closed the MCCB or MCS through the leverage of fulcrum pointsa ratchet mounted on the output shaft of a unidirectional gear motor to rotate the cam drive mechanism and declutch from motor shaft when cam drive mechanism is manually operateda fixed length non-conducting interlock bar located between movable elements of each MCS or MCCB to prohibit the opposite switch from closing at the same timea safety lock that blocks operation of cam drive by manual transfer handle and also signals the ATS controller to disconnect electric power to the gear motor. An automatic transfer switch (ATS) utilizing molded case circuit breakers (MCCB) or molded case switches (MCS) to connect and disconnect an electrical load to a Normal power source and a Standby power source, said ATS comprising: An automatic transfer switch ...

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08-02-2018 дата публикации

Switching System For Breaking A Current And Method Of Performing A Current Breaking Operation

Номер: US20180041021A1
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A switching system for breaking a current, including a contact arrangement having a first and second terminals, a resonance circuit connectable across the contact arrangement, In the closed state the first switch enables current to flow through the resonance circuit in a first flow direction and into the contact arrangement in a direction opposite to a contact arrangement arc current flow direction. A second switch connected to the resonance circuit and to the second terminal. In the closed state the second switch enables current to flow through the resonance circuit in a second flow direction opposite to the first flow direction. A control system arranged to alternatingly set the first and second switches in the closed state and then in the open state upon a current breaking operation, until a current pulse, emanating from energy supplied by a contact arrangement arc current, flowing through the resonance circuit and into the contact arrangement reaches an amplitude which is equal to or greater than a magnitude of a contact arrangement arc current. 1. A switching system for breaking a current , comprising:a contact arrangement having a first terminal and a second terminal,a resonance circuit connectable across the contact arrangement,a first switch connected to the resonance circuit and to the first terminal, wherein the first switch is switchable between an open state and a closed state, wherein in the closed state the first switch is arranged to enable current to flow through the resonance circuit in a first flow direction and into the contact arrangement in a direction opposite to a contact arrangement arc current flow direction,a second switch connected to the resonance circuit and to the second terminal of the contact arrangement, wherein the second switch is switchable between an open state and a closed state, wherein in the closed state the second switch is arranged to enable current to flow through the resonance circuit in a second flow direction opposite ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

Systems, devices and methods for managing glucose levels

Номер: US20220057868A1
Автор: Erwin S. Budiman
Принадлежит: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc

Systems, devices and methods for the management of glucose levels in the body of patient featuring user interface input mechanisms configured to provide haptic feedback to the user are provided.

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

Pressure trip unit for an electrical switch and electrical switch with such a pressure trip unit

Номер: US20190043679A1
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

A pressure trip unit for an electrical switch, including an actuating element and at least one flow channel per electrical pole, is disclosed. In an embodiment, the at least one pole of the electrical switch includes at least two switching contacts for making or disconnecting a flow path. The switching contacts of the at least one pole of the electrical switch are disconnectable via the actuating element which can respond to a pressure generated in a disconnection zone of the, in each case, two switching contacts by an electric arc drawn in the event of an electrodynamic recoil of the switching contacts. Further, the disconnection zone is connectable to the actuating element via the flow channel, the at least one flow channel including a nonreturn valve to permit a flow only from the disconnection zone in the direction of the actuating element.

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

ARC CHAMBER FOR A DC CIRCUIT BREAKER

Номер: US20200043676A1
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An arc chamber for a DC circuit breaker includes an entry side adapted to receive an electric arc, which was generated outside of the arc chamber and which propagates in a forward direction, a plurality of stacked splitter plates, and at least one inhibitor barrier. The at least one inhibitor barrier is arranged on the entry side to inhibit a reverse propagation of the electric arc out of the arc chamber in a reverse direction. DC circuit breaker comprising an arc chamber. Use of an arc chamber with a circuit breaker in a DC electrical system. 112-. (canceled)13. An arc chamber for a DC circuit breaker , comprising:an entry side adapted to receive an electric arc which was generated outside of the arc chamber and which propagates in a forward direction;a plurality of stacked splitter plates;at least one inhibitor barrier arranged on the entry side to inhibit a reverse propagation of the electric arc out of the arc chamber in a reverse direction.14. The arc chamber according to claim 13 ,wherein, in a top view of the arc chamber, the at least one inhibitor barrier is arranged in a corner part on the entry side of the arc chamber.15. The arc chamber according to claim 13 ,wherein the arc chamber comprises at least two inhibitor barriers, each arranged, in a top view of the arc chamber, in opposite corner parts on the entry side of the arc chamber.16. The arc chamber according to claim 14 ,wherein the arc chamber comprises at least two inhibitor barriers, each arranged, in the top view of the arc chamber, in opposite corner parts on the entry side of the arc chamber.17. The arc chamber according to claim 13 ,wherein, in a top view of the arc chamber, at least two inhibitor barriers are spaced apart from one another, such that a gap for the entry of the electric arc is formed on the entry side.18. The arc chamber according to claim 17 ,wherein, in the top view of the arc chamber, the at least two inhibitor barriers are spaced apart from one another, such that a gap for ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

Multilayer printed circuit board via hole registration and accuracy

Номер: US20200043690A1
Принадлежит: Sanmina Corp

A method of making printed circuit board vias using a double drilling and plating method is disclosed. A first hole is drilled in a core, the first hole having a first diameter. The first hole is filled and/or plated with an electrically conductive material. A circuit pattern may be formed on one or two conductive layers of the core. A multilayer structure may then be formed including a plurality of cores that also include pre-drilled and plated via holes, wherein at least some of the pre-drilled and plated via holes are aligned with the first hole. A second hole is then drilled within the first hole and the aligned pre-drilled and plated holes, the second hole having a second diameter where the second diameter is smaller than the first diameter. A conductive material is then plated to an inner surface of the second hole.

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

SWITCH APPARATUS

Номер: US20200044650A1
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Provided is a switch apparatus that provides a connection or a disconnect between an input terminal and an output terminal, including a mechanical switch section and a first semiconductor switch section that are connected in series, between the input terminal and the output terminal; a second semiconductor switch section that is connected in parallel with the mechanical switch section and the first semiconductor switch section, between the input terminal and the output terminal; and a switch control section that individually controls respective ON/OFF timings of the first semiconductor switch section and the second semiconductor switch section and an open/close timing of the mechanical switch section. 1. A switch apparatus that provides a connection or a disconnect between an input terminal and an output terminal , comprising:a mechanical switch section and a first semiconductor switch section that are connected in series, between the input terminal and the output terminal;a second semiconductor switch section that is connected in parallel with the mechanical switch section and the first semiconductor switch section, between the input terminal and the output terminal; anda switch control section that individually controls respective ON/OFF timings of the first semiconductor switch section and the second semiconductor switch section and an open/close timing of the mechanical switch section.2. The switch apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a current detecting section provided between the input terminal and the output terminal claim 1 , wherein the switch control section includes:a protection circuit that outputs OFF instructions when overcurrent is detected in response to a signal from the current detecting section;a pulse distribution circuit that, based on a signal from outside, outputs a predetermined pulse signal for opening/closing the mechanical switch section and turning ON/OFF each of the first semiconductor switch section and the second ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

Device for controlling a zip-closure system of an article and corresponding article

Номер: US20180047526A1
Принадлежит: Genius Objects

The invention relates to a monitor device for monitoring the closed or open state of an article, the monitor device being in the form of an electronic circuit comprising a zip closure system comprising two strips, each having fastened thereto a row of elements, referred to as “teeth” ( 11, . . . , 14, 20, . . . , 25 ), which elements are made of electrically conductive material. A slider ( 3 ) is mounted to slide along the strips and is configured, in one direction, to cause the teeth of one row to mesh with the teeth of the other row, and in the other direction, to separate the teeth. A detector-and-signaling device ( 4 ) is connected firstly to at least one of the teeth, referred to as a “first terminal” ( 21 ), and secondly to at least one of the other teeth, referred to as a “second terminal” ( 24 ). The detector-and-signaling device is configured to detect the state of electrical continuity between the first and second terminals ( 21, 24 ), and to issue a signal as a function of said detected continuity state. The first terminal ( 21 ) and the second terminal ( 24 ) are spaced apart from each other by at least one tooth ( 22, 23 ), said at least one tooth having no electrical connection with said terminals when the teeth of the two rows are in the separated state.

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

Switching device for operating at least one load

Номер: US20180048303A1

Switching device ( 1 ) for operating at least one load, comprising at least one switching unit ( 7; 8; 9 ), which switches a tapped current phase (L) to a load ( 2 - 1; 2 - 2; 2 - 3 ) connectable to the switching unit ( 7; 8; 9 ) to supply said load with current and which has a measurement unit ( 7 C; 8 C; 9 C) which measures a current phase progression of the at least one current phase (L); a local control unit ( 18 ), which after receiving a control command from an external control system ( 24 ) actuates a semiconductor switch ( 7 B; 8 B; 9 B) of the switching unit ( 7; 8; 9 ) in such a way that the semiconductor switch ( 7 B; 8 B; 9 B) switches at a zero of the current phase (L) measured by the measurement unit ( 7 C; 8 C; 9 C), and a local monitoring unit ( 20 ), which evaluates the current phase progression, measured by the measurement unit ( 7 C; 8 C; 9 C), of the at least one current phase (L) to detect an operational deviation from a normal current supply to the associated load ( 2 - 1; 2 - 2; 2 - 3 ) connected to the switching unit ( 7; 8; 9 ), and reports any detected operational deviation.

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26-02-2015 дата публикации

ELECTROMAGNETIC CONTACTOR

Номер: US20150054606A1
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The electromagnetic contactor has a pair of fixed contacts disposed to maintain a predetermined interval and a movable contact disposed so as to be attachable to and detachable from the pair of fixed contacts, and an electromagnet unit that drives the movable contact. The electromagnet unit has a magnetic yoke enclosing a plunger drive portion, a movable plunger having a leading end protruding through an aperture formed in the magnetic yoke and biased by a return spring, an annular permanent magnet fixedly disposed so as to enclose a peripheral flange portion formed on a protruding end side of the movable plunger and magnetized in a direction in which the movable plunger can move, and an auxiliary yoke disposed on the annular permanent magnet at a side opposite to that of the magnetic yoke and regulating a movement of the peripheral flange portion of the movable plunger. 1. An electromagnetic contactor , comprising:a pair of fixed contacts disposed to maintain a predetermined interval and a movable contact disposed so as to be attachable to and detachable from the pair of fixed contacts; andan electromagnet unit that drives the movable contact, including:a magnetic yoke enclosing a plunger drive portion,a movable plunger having a leading end protruding through an aperture formed in the magnetic yoke, the movable plunger supporting the movable contact via a connecting shaft and being urged by a return spring,an annular permanent magnet fixedly disposed so as to enclose a peripheral flange portion formed on a protruding end side of the movable plunger and magnetized in a direction in which the movable plunger can move, andan auxiliary yoke disposed on the annular permanent magnet at a side opposite to that of the magnetic yoke and regulating a movement of the peripheral flange portion of the movable plunger,wherein the auxiliary yoke includes a stepped plate portion formed in a central portion of a flat plate portion to protrude and having an aperture through which ...

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

Control and Monitoring Module

Номер: US20190049515A1
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A control and monitoring module is provided for activating an actuator assigned to the control and monitoring module and for monitoring a signal line and/or a power supply line connected to the control and monitoring module and/or to the actuator. The control and monitoring module is configured to detect a fault in the signal line and/or the power supply line, if, during a simulation executed by a testing device, an actual voltage at the control and monitoring module and/or the actuator exceeds a specified upper voltage threshold value or drops below a specified lower voltage threshold value. A system including the control and monitoring module and a method for operating a control and monitoring module are also provided. 115.-. (canceled)16. A control and monitoring module for activating an actuator assigned to the control and monitoring module and for monitoring a signal line and/or a power supply line connected to the control and monitoring module and/or to the actuator , the control and monitoring module comprising:a control device configured to activate the actuator;a measuring device configured to determine a current and/or power consumption of the actuator and to determine an actual voltage at the control and monitoring module and/or the actuator; anda testing device configured to simulate the determined current and/or power consumption of the actuator,wherein the control and monitoring module is configured to detect a fault in the signal line and/or the power supply line, if, during a simulation executed by the testing device, an actual voltage at the control and monitoring module and/or the actuator exceeds a specified upper voltage threshold value or drops below a specified lower voltage threshold value.17. The control and monitoring module of claim 16 , wherein the control and monitoring module is further configured to detect a fault in the signal line and/or the power supply line claim 16 , if claim 16 , when the actuator is driven:(a) a current ...

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

PUSH-BUTTON SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH IDENTIFICATION OF SWITCHING STATES

Номер: US20220068573A1
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A push-button switch assembly with identification of switching states includes: a push-button switch having an actuating head for actuating the push-button switch and having a push-button guide; and an adapter device for attaching the push-button switch to a housing body. The adapter device fastens the push-button switch in a bore of the housing body. The adapter device compensates for a different diameter of the bore of the housing body and the push-button guide. The push-button guide has a plunger which is arranged in a hollow body of the push-button guide and movable in the hollow body of the push-button guide when the actuating head is actuated. By actuating the actuating head, the push-button switch is switchable from a non-released state to a released state. The push-button switch is arranged such that a region thereof visibly protrudes from under the actuating head when the push-button switch is in the non-released state.

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

Compressible housing

Номер: US20190051470A1
Автор: Scott Gregory
Принадлежит: Hewlett Packard Development Co LP

Examples relate to a compressible housing. An electronic switch may include a circuit board. A first conductive surface may be coupled to the circuit board and a second conductive surface may be located proximate to the first conductive surface. A compressible spacer may be located between the first conductive surface and the second conductive surface to space the first conductive surface away from the second conductive surface. Further, a compressible housing may deform when under compression and may cause, via deformation of the compressible spacer, the first conductive surface to contact the second conductive surface.

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

Permanent magnet contactor

Номер: US20190051481A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A power system is disclosed. The system may include an electrical contactor including a pair of plates arranged to scissor between open and closed positions. The plates may have magnets embedded therein such that in the closed position, a subset of the magnets having opposite polarity are aligned to encourage touching of electrical contacts of the plates, and in the open position, a subset of the magnets having same polarity are aligned to encourage separation of the electrical contacts.

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22-02-2018 дата публикации

TOGGLE SWITCH HAVING IMPROVED MOULDED SEALING COMPONENT, AND ASSEMBLY WITH SUCH A TOGGLE SWITCH AND A SUPPORT PANEL

Номер: US20180053612A1
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A toggle switch includes a hollow base, a switch mechanism, a cover, a bushing extending from the cover, a toggle lever, and a one piece resilient sealing component. The sealing component includes a lever seal surrounding the toggle lever and covering the inner wall of the bushing for sealing a space between the toggle lever and the bushing. A cover seal forms a lower closed sealing ring compressed between the cover and the base for sealing the cover to the base. The one piece resilient sealing component also includes an upper closed sealing ring surrounding the bushing and extending on a portion of the upper surface of the cover for cooperating with a panel for mounting the switch. 1. A toggle switch comprising:a base open at its top for accommodating a switch mechanism;a cover closing the top of the base;a bushing vertically and upwardly extending from the cover;a toggle lever extending through the bushing and pivotally mounted with respect to the bushing; and a lever seal surrounding the toggle lever and covering an inner wall of the bushing for sealing a space between the toggle lever and the bushing, and', 'a cover seal forming a lower closed sealing ring that is compressed between the cover and the upper portion of the base for sealing the cover to the base,', 'wherein the resilient sealing component comprises an upper closed sealing ring surrounding the bushing and extending on a portion of the upper surface of the cover., 'a one piece resilient sealing component comprising2. The toggle switch of claim 1 , wherein:the cover comprises a through hole; andthe resilient sealing component comprises a connecting portion extending through the through hole for connecting the upper closed sealing ring to the lower closed sealing ring.3. The toggle switch of claim 2 , wherein:the cover comprises a plurality of through holes arranged around the bushing; andthe resilient sealing component comprises a plurality of connecting portions, each of the connecting portions ...

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05-03-2015 дата публикации

SELECTOR FOR A TAP CHANGER

Номер: US20150060244A1
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a selector for a tap changer for switching among winding taps of a step transformer without interruption, wherein the selector consists of a plurality of honeycomb segments arranged horizontally one over the other and vertically next to each other, which honeycomb segments can be fixed to each other by contact holders and pins. According to the invention, by means of such a modular design, a large variety of selector variants is possible using only few components. 2. The selector according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting regions have at least one bore and that when two honeycomb segments are connected at least one bolt for fixing is inserted through the bores.3. The selector according to claim 2 , wherein the mounting regions have at least one contact holder cut-out claim 2 , that a contact holder with at least one bore claim 2 , through which the bolt is insertable claim 2 , is selectably positioned in the contact holder cut-out and that a fixed contact can be arranged at the at least one contact holder.4. The selector according to claim 1 , wherein the selector comprises a fine selector and a preselector.5. The selector according to claim 4 , wherein the fine selector and the preselector are arranged vertically one above the other or horizontally adjacent to one another.6. The selector according to claim 4 , wherein the preselector is constructed as a reverser or coarse tap selector.7. The selector according to claim 4 , wherein the fine selector and the preselector are separated from one another in the interior by an intermediate transmission.8. The selector according to claim 1 , wherein the selector comprises five claim 1 , six or seven honeycomb segments per phase.9. The selector according to claim 3 , wherein a contact screen is arranged around the contacts.10. The selector according to claim 1 , wherein the honeycomb segment consists of PPA. The invention relates to a selector for a tap changer for uninterrupted switching between ...

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03-03-2016 дата публикации

SWITCH WITH USER FEEDBACK

Номер: US20160064166A1
Принадлежит:

A switch includes a substrate that has a contact area on a first face. At least one first conductor is located in the substrate and extends onto the contact area. At least one second conductor is located in the substrate and extends onto the contact area. A sensor is configured to detect when a user contacts the contact area. 1. A switch comprising:a substrate having a contact area on a first face;at least one first conductor located in the substrate extending onto the contact area;at least one second conductor located in the substrate extending onto the contact area; anda sensor configured to detect when a user contacts the contact area.2. The switch of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is located on a second face of the substrate opposite the first face.3. The switch of claim 2 , wherein the at least one second conductor and the at least one second conductor extend from the first face of the substrate to a second face of the substrate.4. The switch of claim 1 , wherein the at least one first conductor is configured to be electrically connected to a ground.5. The switch of claim 4 , wherein the at least one second conductor is configured to be connected to a positive electrical source.6. The switch of claim 5 , wherein the at least one first conductor and the at least one second conductor extend across a width of the substrate from a first edge of the substrate to a second opposite edge of the substrate.7. The switch of claim 5 , wherein the at least one first conductor forms a first ring and the at least one second conductor forms a second ring claim 5 , the first ring radially spaced from the second ring.8. The switch of claim 5 , wherein the at least one first conductor is cylindrical and extends from the first face to a second face of the substrate and the at least one second conductor is cylindrical and extends from the first face to the second face.9. The switch of claim 1 , further comprising a microprocessor claim 1 , wherein the sensor is configured to send a ...

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20-02-2020 дата публикации

LOW-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER DEVICE

Номер: US20200058454A1
Автор: Askan Kenan
Принадлежит:

A low-voltage protective switching device includes: at least one outer conductor path from an outer conductor supply terminal of the low-voltage protective switching device to an outer conductor load terminal of the low-voltage protective switching device; a neutral conductor path from a neutral conductor terminal of the low-voltage protective switching device to a neutral conductor load terminal of the low-voltage protective switching device; a mechanical bypass switch disposed in the outer conductor path; a first semiconductor circuit arrangement of the low-voltage protective switching device connected parallel to the mechanical bypass switch; an electronic control unit; a current measuring arrangement disposed in the outer conductor path, the current measuring arrangement being connected with the electronic control unit; and a first mechanical disconnecting switch disposed in series to the first semiconductor circuit arrangement and in parallel to the mechanical bypass switch. The electronic control controls the mechanical bypass switch. 1. A low-voltage protective switching device , comprising:at least one outer conductor path from an outer conductor supply terminal of the low-voltage protective switching device to an outer conductor load terminal of the low-voltage protective switching device;a neutral conductor path from a neutral conductor terminal of the low-voltage protective switching device to a neutral conductor load terminal of the low-voltage protective switching device;a mechanical bypass switch disposed in the outer conductor path;a first semiconductor circuit arrangement of the low-voltage protective switching device connected parallel to the mechanical bypass switch;an electronic control unit;a current measuring arrangement disposed in the outer conductor path, the current measuring arrangement being connected with the electronic control unit; anda first mechanical disconnecting switch disposed in series to the first semiconductor circuit ...

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20-02-2020 дата публикации

Conductive connection structure, multifunctional high-voltage connector and battery product

Номер: US20200059027A1
Принадлежит: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd

The present disclosure provides a conductive connection structure, a multifunctional high-voltage connector and a battery product, the conductive connection structure comprises: a main body portion; and two conductive connection portions. The main body portion comprises: a tube body having openings; and a conductive fusing body. The conductive connection portion has: a first contact segment connected to the conductive fusing body and sealing a corresponding opening; a second contact segment; and a transitional connection segment. It is not necessary to additionally provide the package plate, thereby making the structure of the conductive connection structure simple and the volume of the conductive connection structure small, reducing the assembling steps, and improving the space utilization of the multifunctional high-voltage connector. When the upper cover and the pedestal are assembled, the second contact segment is directly inserted into the corresponding mating terminal, thereby further reducing the connection resistance in the high-voltage circuit.

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27-02-2020 дата публикации

HANDLEBAR SWITCH DEVICE FOR SADDLED VEHICLE

Номер: US20200062332A1
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A handlebar switch device for a saddled vehicle is provided in which a handlebar switch case and a handlebar grip that is disposed on an outside in a vehicle width direction of the handlebar switch case are mounted on a handlebar forming part of a steering handle. A sub switch case is supported on a stay that is selected from a plurality of kinds of stays that can be mounted on the handlebar at a fixed relative position with respect to the handlebar switch case while being adjacent to the handlebar switch case from an inside in the vehicle width direction. This enables a sub switch case to be additionally disposed without impairing the ease of operation of a switch of the handlebar switch case. 18-. (canceled)9. A handlebar switch device for a saddled vehicle in which a handlebar switch case and a handlebar grip that is disposed on an outside in a vehicle width direction of the handlebar switch case are mounted on a handlebar forming part of a steering handle , wherein a sub switch case is supported on a stay that is selected from a plurality of kinds of stays that can be mounted on the handlebar at a fixed relative position with respect to the handlebar switch case while being adjacent to the handlebar switch case from an inside in the vehicle width direction ,wherein the stay is formed from a front stay and a rear stay, the rear stay being selected from a plurality of kinds of rear stays including a specific rear stay that can support the sub switch case and being separably joined to the front stay with the handlebar sandwiched between the rear stay and the front stay in a vehicle fore-and-aft direction, andwherein the specific rear stay is fastened to the front stay by means of a bolt having at a rear end in the vehicle fore-and-aft direction an enlarged diameter head portion that abuts against and engages with the specific rear stay, and the sub switch case is mounted on the specific rear stay so as to cover the enlarged diameter head portion.10. The handlebar ...

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12-03-2015 дата публикации

Desk Top Item with LED Means has USB-Units or USB-Module to Charge Other Electric or Digital Data Devices

Номер: US20150070896A1
Автор: Tseng-Lu Chien
Принадлежит: Individual

Desk top items with LEDs also include USB-unit(s) or USB-module(s) and, optionally, additional outlet-units, to supply charging power to other electric or digital devices such as a smart phone or digital data device. The USB-unit(s) or USB-module(s) are arranged to supply power only, and do not have an additional USB data transfer function.

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28-02-2019 дата публикации

MEMS DUAL SUBSTRATE SWITCH WITH MAGNETIC ACTUATION

Номер: US20190066937A1
Принадлежит: Innovative Micro Technology

Systems and methods for forming a magnetostatic MEMS switch include forming a movable beam on a first substrate, forming the electrical contacts on a second substrate, and coupling the two substrates using a hermetic seal. A shunt bar on the movable plate may close the switch when lowered onto the contacts. The switch may generally be closed, with the shunt bar resting on the contacts. However, a magnetically permeable material may also be inlaid into the movable plate. The switch may then be opened by placing either a permanent magnet or an electromagnet in proximity to the switch. 1. A method for manufacturing and using a magnetic MEMS switch , comprising:forming a movable plate on a first substrate, wherein the movable plate is coupled to the first substrate by a plurality of restoring springs;forming at least two electrical contacts on a second substrate; andforming an area of permeable magnetic material on at least one of the first and the second substrates;coupling the first substrate to the second substrate with an adhesive bond that seals the magnetic MEMS switch.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying a source of magnetic flux to the magnetic MEMS switch.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the source of magnetic flux is at least one of a permanent magnet and an electromagnet.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming electrical vias through a thickness of the second substrate and electrically coupled to the two electrical contact; andforming a shunt bar on the movable plate, which is dimensioned to span the contacts.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming the permeable magnetic material comprises:forming at least one void;depositing a seed layer in the at least one void;depositing a magnetic material onto the seed layer; andplanarizing a surface including the magnetic material.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein depositing the magnetic material onto the seed layer comprises plating nickel iron onto the seed layer claim 1 , wherein ...

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28-02-2019 дата публикации

Surface mount snap switch

Номер: US20190066945A1
Принадлежит: CoActive Technologies LLC

A surface mount snap switch and method of making the same, including a housing having a plurality of channels formed therein and a cover configured for snap-fit engagement with the housing. The snap switch also includes an actuator slidably disposed at least partially within the housing, a first terminal having an external surface mount portion and another portion press-fittingly held within one of the plurality of channels of the housing, and a second terminal having an external surface mount portion and another portion press-fittingly held within another one of the plurality of channels of the housing. The snap switch further includes a blade contact having a first end portion pivotally associated with the first terminal and a second end portion comprising a blade contact button, and the actuator is configured to interact with the blade contact to electrically couple the first terminal and the second terminal.

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11-03-2021 дата публикации

DIRECT CURRENT CIRCUIT BREAKER DEVICE

Номер: US20210074490A1
Принадлежит:

A DC circuit breaker includes: a first current section of a first electrical polarity from a first supply terminal of the DC circuit breaker to a first load terminal of the DC circuit breaker; a second current section of a second electrical polarity from a second supply terminal of the DC circuit breaker to a second load terminal of the DC circuit breaker; a mechanical bypass switch arranged in the first current section or the second current section, the mechanical bypass switch having at least one bypass switch excitation coil; a first semiconductor circuit arrangement connected in parallel with the mechanical bypass switch; an electronic control unit of the DC circuit breaker for actuating the first semiconductor circuit arrangement; a second semiconductor circuit arrangement to be actuated by the electronic control unit, which second semiconductor circuit arrangement is connected to the bypass switch excitation coil by circuitry. 1: ADC circuit breaker , comprising:a first current section of a first electrical polarity from a first supply terminal of the DC circuit breaker to a first load terminal of the DC circuit breaker;a second current section of a second electrical polarity from a second supply terminal of the DC circuit breaker to a second load terminal of the DC circuit breaker;a mechanical bypass switch arranged in the first current section or the second current section, the mechanical bypass switch having at least one bypass switch excitation coil;a first semiconductor circuit arrangement connected in parallel with the mechanical bypass switch;an electronic control unit of the DC circuit breaker configured to actuate the first semiconductor circuit arrangement;a second semiconductor circuit arrangement configured to be actuated by the electronic control unit, which second semiconductor circuit arrangement is connected to the bypass switch excitation coil by circuitry in order to actuate the second semiconductor circuit arrangement,wherein at least one ...

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07-03-2019 дата публикации

INFORMATION OUTPUT APPARATUS

Номер: US20190073923A1
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Provided is an information output apparatus. The information output apparatus includes: an expression surfae including a plurality of expression holes; a plurality of pins configured to protrude to the expression surface through the expression holes and express a protrusion signal on the expression surface; a plurality of first movement units located at an inner side of the expression surface and configured such that at least a portion of the plurality of first movement units moves in a first direction when an electric signal is applied thereto; and a plurality of second movement units located at the inner side of the expression surface and configured to move in a second direction different from the first direction in cooperation with the motion of the first movement units and drive each of the plurality of pins such that the each of the plurality of pins protrudes to the expression surface through each of the expression holes. 1. An information output apparatus comprising:an expression surface including a plurality of expression holes;a plurality of pins configured to protrude to the expression surface through the expression holes and express a protrusion signal on the expression surface;a plurality of first movement units located at an inner side of the expression surface and configured such that at least a portion of the plurality of first movement units moves in a first direction when an electric signal is applied thereto; anda plurality of second movement units located at the inner side of the expression surface and configured to move in a second direction different from the first direction in cooperation with the motion of the first movement units and drive each of the plurality of pins such that each of the plurality of pins protrudes to the expression surface through each of the expression holes.2. The information output apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the expression surface includes a curved surface.3. The information output apparatus of claim 1 , wherein ...

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15-03-2018 дата публикации

Haptic Notifications

Номер: US20180075715A1
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a haptic actuator or a device having a haptic actuator that is capable of producing short, sharp and crisp pulses in a short amount of time. 1100-. (canceled)101. A method of providing haptic output , the method comprising:applying an input voltage waveform to a haptic actuator comprising an actuator mass wherein:applying the input voltage waveform to the haptic actuator causes a momentum of the actuator mass to increase from substantially zero to a peak intensity; andwherein the increase in momentum from substantially zero to the peak intensity occurs during a first time period of between approximately three milliseconds and approximately twenty milliseconds, and wherein the first time period starts when the input voltage is initially applied to the haptic actuator.102. The method of claim 101 , wherein the peak momentum is approximately 1500 gram millimeters per second or higher.103. The method of claim 101 , wherein the input voltage waveform further causes the actuator mass of the haptic actuator to change from the peak intensity to less than or equal to ten percent of the peak intensity between approximately three milliseconds and approximately twenty milliseconds.104. A method of moving an actuator mass of a haptic actuator claim 101 , the method comprising:applying an input atom to the haptic actuator, wherein the input atom:causes the actuator mass of the haptic actuator to move in accordance with the atom; andcauses a momentum of the actuator mass to increase from a first momentum of substantially zero in an output momentum waveform to a peak intensity of in an output momentum waveform of approximately 1500 gram millimeters per second or higher between a first time period between approximately three milliseconds and approximately twenty milliseconds.105. The method of claim 104 , wherein the input atom is represented as a substantially square input waveform.106. The method of claim 104 , wherein the ...

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17-03-2016 дата публикации

High-voltage charging device

Номер: US20160079025A1
Принадлежит: Dr Ing HCF Porsche AG

A charging device for electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids has a housing. At least one printed circuit board with fuses thereon is arranged on the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board, together with the fuses, is arranged in the interior of the housing and is connected to the housing in a force-fitting and/or interlocking manner by at least one fastening element ( 2 ). A covering element ( 1 ) covers the printed circuit board and the fastening element ( 2 ) at least in sections, and insertion or removal of the fuses onto or from the printed circuit board can be carried out only by removing the printed circuit board from the interior of the housing. The covering element ( 1 ) has to be damaged at least in sections to remove the printed circuit board.

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