EP0789924B1 - Appareil d'evaluation pour systemes de verrouillage mutuel de sectionneurs de puissance - Google Patents

Appareil d'evaluation pour systemes de verrouillage mutuel de sectionneurs de puissance Download PDF

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EP0789924B1
EP0789924B1 EP95935835A EP95935835A EP0789924B1 EP 0789924 B1 EP0789924 B1 EP 0789924B1 EP 95935835 A EP95935835 A EP 95935835A EP 95935835 A EP95935835 A EP 95935835A EP 0789924 B1 EP0789924 B1 EP 0789924B1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/20—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms
    • H01H9/26—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for interlocking two or more switches
    • H01H9/262—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for interlocking two or more switches using flexible transmission elements, e.g. Bowden cable
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/20—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms
    • H01H9/26—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for interlocking two or more switches
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/22—Power arrangements internal to the switch for operating the driving mechanism
    • H01H3/30—Power arrangements internal to the switch for operating the driving mechanism using spring motor
    • H01H2003/3089—Devices for manual releasing of locked charged spring motor; Devices for remote releasing
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/20—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms
    • H01H9/26—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for interlocking two or more switches
    • H01H2009/267—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for interlocking two or more switches with interlocking of two out of three switches, e.g. two switches each connecting a power supply to a busbar and a bus coupling switch interlocked in such a way that the power supplies are never connected in parallel
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T74/00—Machine element or mechanism
    • Y10T74/20—Control lever and linkage systems
    • Y10T74/20207—Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element

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  • the invention relates to an evaluation device for transmission a mechanical movement for use in one System for interlocking circuit breakers with a carrier for a first input slide and one roughly parallel to the output slide and with a coupling member as a driver for inevitable transmission of a movement of the first Input slide in a movement of the output slide.
  • An evaluation device of the type mentioned is by DE 44 09 172 A1 has become known.
  • the coupling between two Input sliders and an output slider is replaced by a reached about T-shaped coupling member.
  • the T-shaped coupling member as a rocker with a limited swivel angle trained, it works Evaluation device as an AND gate.
  • the invention is based on the object, as an AND or OR element to create usable evaluation device, the Function can be easily changed by the user.
  • this object is achieved in that the coupling member in the first input slide releasable can be used that the carrier guide means for one with respect to the output slide approximately mirrored to that first input slider to be arranged second if necessary Has input slide and that the output slide in symmetrical arrangement boom as a stop for the Coupling member of the first input slide and, if necessary, the second input slide.
  • the version with only a first input slide and with a coupling element used in these forms the basic version of the evaluation device.
  • the function exists in that the input slide and the output slide are coupled together and thus the movement of the Transfer the input slide synchronously to the output slide becomes.
  • the Power transmission to be interrupted, like this when building of interlocks for testing purposes may be desired.
  • the evaluation device can optionally be used as an AND gate with two inputs.
  • the output slide has a role carries, whose diameter is greater than the distance between the is the first and the second input slide, the Distance between the first and the second input slider over part of its length to accommodate the roll by a Recess is expanded and the depth of each recess at least the difference between the diameter of the roll and the distance between the first and second Input slide corresponds and that the role across first and the second input slide is movable.
  • you consider the function of such an evaluation device in a version without coupling elements it must be determined that a movement of the output slide only at simultaneous or sequential movement of the Input slide occurs. Will only be one of the input sliders moved, the role moves sideways and the exit slide remains at rest.
  • the AND function and the OR function can also be in the same evaluation device can be combined in which only one of the input slides is provided with a coupling member.
  • the mobility of the mentioned roll across to the input slides can be achieved in that the role has a pivot bearing rigidly connected to the output slide and that the exit slide at its opposite the roller End is supported in a sliding guide. Around The exit slide then slides in a sliding motion out.
  • the invention is advantageous with a lock for Circuit breaker according to DE 43 33 828 C1 can be used.
  • This The device responds to all parameters required for the ready to switch on are essential and gives the engagement only free if the required requirements are met.
  • an evaluation device explained type provided movement of an output slide can be inserted as a further parameter.
  • Figures 1 and 2 show the basic form of an evaluation device with a first input slide and an output slide in two views.
  • Figures 3, 4, 5 and 6 show an evaluation device top view of two entrance slides in different Positions.
  • FIG. 7 is a side view of the evaluation device shown in Figures 4 to 6.
  • FIG. 8 schematically shows a first example of a mutual interlocking of three circuit breakers below Use of evaluation devices according to FIGS. 1 to 7 shown.
  • Figure 9 shows a second embodiment of the interlocking of three circuit breakers, from which two circuit breakers are switchable and the remaining third circuit breaker is locked.
  • the evaluation device 1 has one Carrier 2 with a total of four guide pins 3, the are assigned in pairs to an input slide.
  • the Evaluation device 1 has a first input slide 4, of the two elongated holes 5 for guidance on the guide pins 3 having.
  • the input slide 4 is at one end with a nut thread 6 in the form of a set nut Mistake.
  • a coupling member 7 in the form of a screw with an internal hexagon is in the nut thread 6 in FIG shown used, but omitted in Figure 2.
  • An output slide is approximately parallel to the input slide 4 10 arranged in a symmetrical arrangement Boom 11 as stops for coupling members 7 has.
  • a with the output slide 10 integrally formed or with passes through this connected separate guide rod 12 with a bend 13 a guide slot 14 of the carrier 2.
  • a guide arm 17 overlaps at the opposite end of the output slide 10, the input slide 4.
  • a return spring 19 supported, the input slide 4 in the illustrated Resting position leads when the cable 15 after previous Actuation is released again.
  • the return spring 19 is weaker than an energy store 40, which too belongs to a position indicator 36.
  • the evaluation device 24 the property of an AND gate in such a way that the actuation only the input slide 4 or the Input slide 25 according to Figures 4 and 5 without Effect on the position of the output slide 10 remains.
  • the Output slide 10 taken according to Figure 6. This Operation is based on the arrangement of a roller 26 on the front end of the exit slide 10. This roller is also shown in Figures 1 and 2, but has none there Effect. With the roller 26 acts a recess 8 of the Input slide 4 and a recess 27 of the Input slide 25 together.
  • the diameter D is Roller 26 larger than the distance L between the first Input slide 4 and the second input slide 25.
  • Die mentioned recesses 8 and 27 have a depth T that at least the difference between the diameter D and the Distance L corresponds.
  • the through a pivot bearing 30 with the Output slide 10 connected roller 26 can therefore in the Dodge direction of the input slide 25, if according to the Figure 4 only the input slide 4 is actuated. Will only the output slide 25 operated according to Figure 5, so the roller 26 in the recess 8 of the input slide 4th added. Only when the first is pressed at the same time Input slide 4 and the second input slide 25 according to Figure 6, the role 26 of the by the Recesses 8 and 27 formed shoulders detected and the Output slide 10 thus moved synchronously, as this Figure 6 shows.
  • the first can be chosen Input slide 4, the second input slide 25 or both Input slide valve with a coupling element according to FIG. 1 be provided.
  • the only one Actuation of the remaining input slide however, no effect on the exit slide 10.
  • the evaluation device 24 has the function an OR gate with two inputs.
  • Circuit breakers A, B, C serve as a feed switch for a transformer and the circuit breaker C as Feed switch for a generator.
  • the circuit breaker B is arranged in the course of a busbar, on the Sections of circuit breakers A and C are connected.
  • the circuit breakers are A, B and C are indicated by dash-dotted lines.
  • everyone who Circuit breakers A, B and C have a switch 31 and a switch-on half-wave to be actuated by the switch-on button 31 32 on which a latch 33 is supported is.
  • the release of the latch 33 causes in a known Way to close switching contacts, not shown.
  • actuation of the ON key 31 causes only one Rotation of the switch-on half-shaft 32 when one with the Output slide 10 connected gate valve 34 between the Power button 31 and one on the half shaft 32 seated extension 35 is located.
  • This arrangement forms one Switch-on lock, as described in more detail in DE 43 33 828 C1 is described.
  • Each of the circuit breakers A, B and C also has one Position indicator 36 or 41, one in a suitable manner with a switching shaft of the relevant circuit breaker has coupled actuating shaft 37. Through this Position indicator 36 or 41 is interposed by means of an Spring 40 actuates a cable.
  • the Position indicators 36 are for emitting a position signal provided, while the position indicator 41 double acting is formed and thus two the switching position is capable of emitting signaling mechanical movements.
  • the spring mechanism 40 has the tasks of jerky rotation the actuating shaft 37 when switching on the associated Keep circuit breakers A, B and C away from the cable, the position indicator 36 or 41 with an evaluation device 1 or 24 connects.
  • the spring accumulator 40 is dimensioned that he can overcome all friction and also actuated the associated input slide and the Return spring 19 tensions. So energy is available the entire system of evaluation device, cable pull and To move the position indicator back to the starting position when the associated circuit breakers A, B and C is turned off.
  • a lost motion clutch can ensure that also in this case jerky action on the cable (or a linkage provided for the same purpose) is omitted.
  • the circuit breakers A and B are each equipped with an evaluation device 1 according to FIGS. 1 and 2 in the version with an inserted coupling element 7.
  • the circuit breaker C has an evaluation device 24, likewise in the version with coupling members 7 inserted in both input slides.
  • a total of four cable pulls 42, 43, 44 and 45 establish the connection between the position indicators 36 and the evaluation devices 1 and 24, respectively.
  • the cable 42 connects the position indicator 36 of the circuit breaker A to the evaluation device 24 of the circuit breaker C.
  • the position indicator 36 of the circuit breaker B connects to the evaluation device 24 of the circuit breaker C.
  • the position indicator 41 of the circuit breaker C is connected via cables 44 and 45 to the Evaluation devices 1 of circuit breakers A and B in connection.
  • FIG. 9 In the further example according to FIG. 9 are also three circuit breakers A, B and C provided by Position indicator 41, each with two outputs and evaluation devices 24 with two input slides in such Dependency brought that only one of the Circuit breaker can be turned on.
  • Position indicator 41 of circuit breaker A by means of cables 46 and 47 with the evaluation device 24 of the circuit breaker B and C connected.
  • cables 50 and 51 lead from Circuit breaker B to the evaluation devices of the circuit breakers A and C.
  • the remaining circuit breaker is C by cables 52 and 53 with circuit breakers A and B connected. There are a total of six cable pulls.
  • the Evaluation devices 24 have this exemplary embodiment no coupling members 7 and therefore act as AND gates.

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Abstract

Un appareil d'évaluation (1, 24) qui transmet un mouvement mécanique dans un système de verrouillage mutuel de sectionneurs de puissance (A, B, C) comprend une première coulisse d'entrée (4) avec un organe d'accouplement libérable (10) qui entraîne une coulisse de sortie (10). Des éléments de guidage (3) d'une deuxième coulisse symétrique d'entrée (25) sont montés sur un support. L'appareil d'évaluation (1, 2, 4) fonctionne comme un élément OU et sélectivement comme un élément ET ou OU lorsque la coulisse de sortie (10) est pourvue d'un galet (26).

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  1. Appareil analyseur (1, 24) pour la transmission d'un déplacement mécanique, destiné à être utilisé dans un système de verrouillage mutuel de sectionneurs de puissance (A, B, C), comportant un support (2) pour un premier coulisseau d'entrée (4) et un coulisseau de sortie (10) guidé sensiblement parallèlement au coulisseau d'entrée (4), ainsi qu'un organe de couplage réalisé sous forme d'entraíneur pour la transmission forcée d'un déplacement du premier coulisseau d'entrée (4) en un déplacement du coulisseau de sortie (10),
    caractérisé en ce
    que l'organe d'accouplement (7) peut être inséré de manière amovible dans le premier coulisseau d'entrée (4), que le support (2) possède des moyens de guidage (3) pour un deuxième coulisseau d'entrée (25) qui peut, en cas de besoin, être disposé sensiblement symétriquement comme en un miroir au premier coulisseau d'entrée (4) par rapport au coulisseau de sortie (10) et que le coulisseau de sortie (10) pcssède des bras (11) symétriques servant de butée à l'organe d'accouplement (7) du premier coulisseau d'entrée (4) et éventuellement du deuxième coulisseau d'entrée (25).
  2. Appareil analyseur selon la revendication 1,
    caractérisé en ce
    que le ou les coulisseau(x) d'entrée (4, 25) comporte(nt) un filet femelle (6) dans lequel peut être inséré l'organe d'accouplement (7) réalisé sous forme de vis.
  3. Appareil analyseur selon la revendication 1 ou 2 avec un premier (4) et un deuxième coulisseau d'entrée (25),
    caractérisé en ce
    que le coulisseau de sortie (10) porte un galet (26) dont le diamètre (D) est supérieur à l'écart (L) entre le premier (4) et le second (25) coulisseaux d'entrée, l'écart (L) entre le premier (4) et le second (25) coulisseaux d'entrée étant élargi sur une partie de sa longueur en vue de loger le galet (26) dans un évidement (8, 27) et la profondeur (T) de chaque évidement (8, 27) correspondant au moins à la différence entre le diamètre (D) du galet et l'écart (L) entre le premier (4) et le second (25) coulisseaux d'entrée et que le galet (26) est mobile transversalement au premier (4) et au second (25) coulisseaux d'entrée.
  4. Appareil analyseur selon la revendication 3,
    caractérisé en ce
    que le galet (26) possède un palier de rotation (30) lié de manière rigide au coulisseau de sortie (10) et que le coulisseau de sortie (10) est supporté dans une coulisse (13, 14) à son extrémité située à l'opposé du galet (26).
  5. Appareil analyseur selon l'une des revendications précédentes,
    caractérisé en ce
    qu'un ressort de rappel (19) qui précontraint le premier coulisseau d'entrée (4) ou le deuxième coulisseau d'entrée (25) dans sa position de repos est supporté sur le support (2).
EP95935835A 1994-10-31 1995-10-30 Appareil d'evaluation pour systemes de verrouillage mutuel de sectionneurs de puissance Expired - Lifetime EP0789924B1 (fr)

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