EP0991093A1 - Method and device to interrupt electrical current - Google Patents

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EP0991093A1
EP0991093A1 EP99402370A EP99402370A EP0991093A1 EP 0991093 A1 EP0991093 A1 EP 0991093A1 EP 99402370 A EP99402370 A EP 99402370A EP 99402370 A EP99402370 A EP 99402370A EP 0991093 A1 EP0991093 A1 EP 0991093A1
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  • the present invention relates to a method of blowing an electric arc of break occurring between separable contacts of an electrical appliance, these contacts being traversed in the closed state by a main current and giving birth, during an opening under tension, to an arc which extends between the parts of contact and / or adjacent conductive parts leading to an extinguishing chamber, the arc being directed at the start of opening in a main direction.
  • a cut-off device comprising at least one line current with conductive parts carrying separable contacts and connecting these contacts at connection terminals, and comprising an extinguishing chamber arc associated with separable contacts; the contacts are traversed in the closed state by a main current, while their opening under voltage gives rise to an arc which extends between the contacts and / or their supporting conductive parts and / or adjacent conductive rails leading to the extinguishing chamber.
  • the object of the invention is to generate a high magnetic field for blowing the arc without requiring any complication of the conductive current supply parts.
  • a transient current transverse to the main direction of the arc is injected into one of the contacts or one of the conductive parts, the injected transient current generating a field magnetic arc blowing device.
  • the current supply parts can be simplified, usually dimensioned to favor self-blowing of the arc, and therefore reduce their cost; that on the other hand we can improve the energy balance observed at the level contact electrodes.
  • the transverse transient current is injected in the form of a pulse. of high energy current from the birth of the arc, the start of the pulse being determined from the displacement of the mobile contact or from its cause, and the magnetic blowing field created by the transverse transient current is added to the self-blowing magnetic field created by the main current.
  • the device of the invention is such that at least one of the conductive parts carrying the separable contacts is connected to a current source capable of injecting into the interruption of a transient current in the contact or in the conductive part which carries the contact or in an adjacent conductive part such as a guide rail of arc, the connections of the conductive part with the current source being suitable for establishing a direction for the transient current in the surface area flow transverse to the main direction.
  • FIG. 1 represents a cut-off device according to the invention at the start of opening with current injection at one of the contacts.
  • FIG. 2 shows a variant of the device with injection at the level of a rail provided for the displacement of a foot of arc.
  • the electrical device illustrated in FIG. 1 comprises separable contacts at 10.11 pads connected respectively to connection terminals 12.13 by conductive parts 14,15 which carry the pads and other conductive elements such as 16.17.
  • Contact pads 10.11 and conductive parts and components define a current line traversed, when the contacts 10,11 are closed, by a main current of intensity I1. This current flows from a contact to the other in a direction X.
  • the contact 10 is fixed and the contact 11 is mobile and subject to an opening system 18 of all types.
  • An auxiliary current circuit 20, which includes a pulse current source 21, has conductive parts 22, 23 which are connected at 24 and 25 to the contact pad 10 or preferably to its carrier conductive part 14. More the points 22 and 23 are close to the surface 26 of the contact 10 cooperating with the surface 27 of contact 11, the greater the intended effect.
  • the current source is shown subject to opening system 18, but can be ordered by any electrical, magnetic, mechanical device associated with the cause or effect of the opening phenomenon, so as to emit a transient current pulse I2 at the desired time to help extinguish the arc.
  • the target pulse is high frequency, i.e. it can be a single pulse with a steep edge or a train of high frequency pulses.
  • the pulse of current 12 is emitted with a stiff front by the source 21 and passes in the skin of contact 10 in a direction Y substantially transverse to the direction X.
  • the impulse transient current I2 generates a magnetic field B2 which exerts on the arc a force F2 causing a displacement of the arc A in the direction Y.
  • the arc is looped as indicated in A ', this which creates an additional magnetic field B1 helping to expel the arc in direction Y.
  • the current pulse I2 thus destabilizes the arc, which is therefore aware of the self-blowing produced by the main current I1.
  • the strong current densities produced have a thermal effect which helps drive out faster the arc.
  • the conductive parts 22, 23 may be rails provided to guide the foot corresponding from the arc to extinguishing chambers 28 for example provided fractionation fins.
  • FIG. 2 is shown an alternative embodiment of the device, implemented on rails 31, 32 for guiding the feet of the cutting arc A.
  • the circuit auxiliary current 20 is connected at 24 and 25 to a rail 31 so that the current transient I2 can flow in direction Y which is that of rail 31, at less in the part of it on which it is desired to accentuate the effect of bow hunting.
  • the main current line is deflected when the contacts open 10.11 towards the rails, so that the main current I1 passes through the rail 32, the arc and rail 31.
  • the current pulse I2 is injected at a time chosen by a member trigger 33 and, in the direction Y, induces a magnetic field B2 which subjects the arc to an effort F2. This effort is added to the F1 effort due to the loop main current I1 and the arc is driven more quickly towards the chamber extinction 28.
  • the electrical device described can be single or double cut and it is applicable in low, medium or high voltage.
  • High frequency current pulse is unique or can consist of a train of pulses.
  • the source of current is of any known type. Its energy can advantageously come from the main power line.

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In the closed position, a current (I1) flows through two contacts (10,11). When the contacts are opened an arc is formed. To extinguish the arc quickly, a second current (I2) is passed through one contact at right angles to the first, forming a magnetic field which extinguishes arc formations.

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La présente invention concerne un procédé de soufflage d'un arc électrique de coupure apparaissant entre des contacts séparables d'un appareil électrique, ces contacts étant parcourus à l'état fermé par un courant principal et donnant naissance, lors d'une ouverture sous tension, à un arc qui s'étend entre les pièces de contact et/ou des pièces conductrices adjacentes conduisant à une chambre d'extinction, l'arc étant dirigé en début d'ouverture selon une direction principale.The present invention relates to a method of blowing an electric arc of break occurring between separable contacts of an electrical appliance, these contacts being traversed in the closed state by a main current and giving birth, during an opening under tension, to an arc which extends between the parts of contact and / or adjacent conductive parts leading to an extinguishing chamber, the arc being directed at the start of opening in a main direction.

Elle concerne également un dispositif de coupure comprenant au moins une ligne de courant à pièces conductrices portant des contacts séparables et raccordant ces contacts à des bornes de connexion, et comprenant une chambre d'extinction d'arc associée aux contacts séparables ; les contacts sont parcourus à l'état fermé par un courant principal, tandis que leur ouverture sous tension donne naissance à un arc qui s'étend entre les contacts et/ou leurs pièces conductrices porteuses et/ou des rails conducteurs adjacents conduisant à la chambre d'extinction.It also relates to a cut-off device comprising at least one line current with conductive parts carrying separable contacts and connecting these contacts at connection terminals, and comprising an extinguishing chamber arc associated with separable contacts; the contacts are traversed in the closed state by a main current, while their opening under voltage gives rise to an arc which extends between the contacts and / or their supporting conductive parts and / or adjacent conductive rails leading to the extinguishing chamber.

On utilise habituellement, pour chasser rapidement l'arc, des pièces conductrices d'amenée de courant de forme particulière, par exemple en J, afin d'engendrer un champ magnétique de soufflage de l'arc, et on crée un champ magnétique supplémentaire au moyen d'un circuit magnétique auquel est associée une source de champ telle qu'un aimant. Ces pièces d'amenée de courant entraínent un encombrement et un surcoût du dispositif.Usually used to conduct the arc quickly, conductive parts of current supply of a particular shape, for example in J, in order to generate a arc blowing magnetic field, and an additional magnetic field is created by means of a magnetic circuit with which a source of field such as a magnet. These current supply parts cause congestion and an additional cost of the device.

L'invention a pour but d'engendrer un champ magnétique élevé de soufflage de l'arc sans nécessiter de complication des pièces conductrices d'amenée de courant.The object of the invention is to generate a high magnetic field for blowing the arc without requiring any complication of the conductive current supply parts.

Selon le procédé de l'invention, dès l'ouverture des contacts, un courant transitoire transversal à la direction principale de l'arc est injecté dans l'un des contacts ou l'une des pièces conductrices, le courant transitoire injecté engendrant un champ magnétique local de soufflage de l'arc. According to the method of the invention, as soon as the contacts open, a transient current transverse to the main direction of the arc is injected into one of the contacts or one of the conductive parts, the injected transient current generating a field magnetic arc blowing device.

II en résulte que d'une part on peut simplifier les pièces d'amenée de courant, habituellement dimensionnées pour favoriser l'autosoufflage de l'arc, et donc réduire leur coût ; que d'autre part on peut améliorer le bilan énergétique observé au niveau des électrodes de contact.As a result, on the one hand, the current supply parts can be simplified, usually dimensioned to favor self-blowing of the arc, and therefore reduce their cost; that on the other hand we can improve the energy balance observed at the level contact electrodes.

De préférence, le courant transitoire transversal est injecté sous forme d'impulsion de courant de forte énergie dès la naissance de l'arc, le début de l'impulsion étant déterminé à partir du déplacement du contact mobile ou à partir de sa cause, et le champ magnétique de soufflage créé par le courant transitoire transversal s'ajoute au champ magnétique d'autosoufflage créé par le courant principal.Preferably, the transverse transient current is injected in the form of a pulse. of high energy current from the birth of the arc, the start of the pulse being determined from the displacement of the mobile contact or from its cause, and the magnetic blowing field created by the transverse transient current is added to the self-blowing magnetic field created by the main current.

Le dispositif de l'invention est tel que l'une au moins des pièces conductrices portant les contacts séparables est reliée à une source de courant apte à injecter à la coupure un courant transitoire dans le contact ou dans la pièce conductrice qui porte le contact ou dans une pièce conductrice adjacente telle qu'un rail de guidage d'arc, les liaisons de la pièce conductrice avec la source de courant étant propres à établir pour le courant transitoire dans la zone de surface une direction d'écoulement transversale à la direction principale.The device of the invention is such that at least one of the conductive parts carrying the separable contacts is connected to a current source capable of injecting into the interruption of a transient current in the contact or in the conductive part which carries the contact or in an adjacent conductive part such as a guide rail of arc, the connections of the conductive part with the current source being suitable for establishing a direction for the transient current in the surface area flow transverse to the main direction.

La description va être faite, en regard des dessins annexés, d'un mode de réalisation non limitatif de l'invention.The description will be made, with reference to the accompanying drawings, of an embodiment non-limiting of the invention.

La figure 1 représente un dispositif de coupure selon l'invention en début d'ouverture avec injection de courant au niveau de l'un des contacts.FIG. 1 represents a cut-off device according to the invention at the start of opening with current injection at one of the contacts.

La figure 2 montre une variante du dispositif avec injection au niveau d'un rail prévu pour le déplacement d'un pied d'arc.FIG. 2 shows a variant of the device with injection at the level of a rail provided for the displacement of a foot of arc.

Le dispositif électrique illustré sur la figure 1 comprend des contacts séparables à pastilles 10,11 reliées respectivement à des bornes de connexion 12,13 par des pièces conductrices 14,15 qui portent les pastilles et d'autres éléments conducteurs tels que 16,17. Les pastilles de contact 10,11 et les pièces et éléments conducteurs définissent une ligne de courant parcourue, lorsque les contacts 10,11 sont fermés, par un courant principal d'intensité I1. Ce courant passe d'un contact à l'autre selon une direction X. Le contact 10 est fixe et le contact 11 est mobile et assujetti à un système d'ouverture 18 de tout type.The electrical device illustrated in FIG. 1 comprises separable contacts at 10.11 pads connected respectively to connection terminals 12.13 by conductive parts 14,15 which carry the pads and other conductive elements such as 16.17. Contact pads 10.11 and conductive parts and components define a current line traversed, when the contacts 10,11 are closed, by a main current of intensity I1. This current flows from a contact to the other in a direction X. The contact 10 is fixed and the contact 11 is mobile and subject to an opening system 18 of all types.

Un circuit de courant auxiliaire 20, qui comprend une source de courant impulsionnelle 21, présente des parties conductrices 22,23 qui se raccordent en 24 et 25 à la pastille de contact 10 ou de préférence à sa pièce conductrice porteuse 14. Plus les points 22 et 23 sont proches de la surface 26 du contact 10 coopérant avec la surface 27 du contact 11, plus l'effet visé est important. La source de courant est montrée assujettie au système d'ouverture 18, mais elle peut être commandée par tout dispositif électrique, magnétique, mécanique associé à la cause ou à l'effet du phénomène d'ouverture, de manière à émettre une impulsion de courant transitoire I2 à l'instant souhaité pour contribuer à l'extinction de l'arc. L'impulsion visée est à haute fréquence, c'est-à-dire qu'il peut s'agir d'une impulsion unique à front raide ou d'un train d'impulsions de haute fréquence.An auxiliary current circuit 20, which includes a pulse current source 21, has conductive parts 22, 23 which are connected at 24 and 25 to the contact pad 10 or preferably to its carrier conductive part 14. More the points 22 and 23 are close to the surface 26 of the contact 10 cooperating with the surface 27 of contact 11, the greater the intended effect. The current source is shown subject to opening system 18, but can be ordered by any electrical, magnetic, mechanical device associated with the cause or effect of the opening phenomenon, so as to emit a transient current pulse I2 at the desired time to help extinguish the arc. The target pulse is high frequency, i.e. it can be a single pulse with a steep edge or a train of high frequency pulses.

Quand le système d'ouverture 18 provoque la mise en mouvement du contact 11, celui-ci se sépare du contact 10 et il apparaít entre leurs surfaces un arc A. L'impulsion de courant 12 est émise avec un front raide par la source 21 et passe dans la peau du contact 10 dans une direction Y sensiblement transversale à la direction X.When the opening system 18 causes the contact 11 to move, it separates from contact 10 and there appears between their surfaces an arc A. The pulse of current 12 is emitted with a stiff front by the source 21 and passes in the skin of contact 10 in a direction Y substantially transverse to the direction X.

Le courant transitoire impulsionnel I2 engendre un champ magnétique B2 qui exerce sur l'arc un effort F2 entraínant un déplacement de l'arc A dans la direction Y. Dans l'exemple de la figure 1, l'arc se met en boucle comme indiqué en A', ce qui crée un champ magnétique supplémentaire B1 contribuant à chasser l'arc dans la direction Y. On comprend que l'impulsion de courant I2 déstabilise ainsi l'arc, qui est dès lors sensibilisé à l'autosoufflage produit par le courant principal I1. Les fortes densités de courant produites ont un effet thermique qui contribue à chasser plus rapidement l'arc. The impulse transient current I2 generates a magnetic field B2 which exerts on the arc a force F2 causing a displacement of the arc A in the direction Y. In the example of figure 1, the arc is looped as indicated in A ', this which creates an additional magnetic field B1 helping to expel the arc in direction Y. We understand that the current pulse I2 thus destabilizes the arc, which is therefore aware of the self-blowing produced by the main current I1. The strong current densities produced have a thermal effect which helps drive out faster the arc.

Les parties conductrices 22,23 peuvent être des rails prévus pour guider le pied correspondant de l'arc vers des chambres d'extinction 28 par exemple munies d'ailettes de fractionnement.The conductive parts 22, 23 may be rails provided to guide the foot corresponding from the arc to extinguishing chambers 28 for example provided fractionation fins.

Sur la figure 2 est représentée une variante de réalisation du dispositif, mis en oeuvre sur des rails 31,32 de guidage des pieds de l'arc de coupure A. Le circuit de courant auxiliaire 20 est raccordé en 24 et 25 à un rail 31 de manière que le courant transitoire I2 puisse s'écouler selon la direction Y qui est celle du rail 31, au moins dans la partie de celui-ci sur laquelle il est souhaité d'accentuer l'effet de chasse de l'arc. La ligne de courant principale est déviée à l'ouverture des contacts 10,11 vers les rails, de sorte que le courant principal I1 passe par le rail 32, l'arc et le rail 31. L'impulsion de courant I2 est injectée à un instant choisi par un organe de déclenchement 33 et, en passant dans la direction Y, induit un champ magnétique B2 qui soumet l'arc à un effort F2. Cet effort s'ajoute à l'effort F1 dû à la boucle de courant principal I1 et l'arc est chassé plus rapidement vers le chambre d'extinction 28.In Figure 2 is shown an alternative embodiment of the device, implemented on rails 31, 32 for guiding the feet of the cutting arc A. The circuit auxiliary current 20 is connected at 24 and 25 to a rail 31 so that the current transient I2 can flow in direction Y which is that of rail 31, at less in the part of it on which it is desired to accentuate the effect of bow hunting. The main current line is deflected when the contacts open 10.11 towards the rails, so that the main current I1 passes through the rail 32, the arc and rail 31. The current pulse I2 is injected at a time chosen by a member trigger 33 and, in the direction Y, induces a magnetic field B2 which subjects the arc to an effort F2. This effort is added to the F1 effort due to the loop main current I1 and the arc is driven more quickly towards the chamber extinction 28.

Le dispositif électrique décrit peut être à simple ou double coupure et il est applicable en basse, moyenne ou haute tension. L'impulsion de courant à haute fréquence est unique ou peut être constituée par un train d'impulsions. La source de courant est de tout type connu. Son énergie peut avantageusement provenir de la ligne de courant principale.The electrical device described can be single or double cut and it is applicable in low, medium or high voltage. High frequency current pulse is unique or can consist of a train of pulses. The source of current is of any known type. Its energy can advantageously come from the main power line.

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Procédé de soufflage d'un arc électrique de coupure apparaissant entre des contacts séparables d'un appareil électrique, ces contacts étant parcourus à l'état fermé par un courant principal (I1) et donnant naissance, lors d'une ouverture sous tension, à un arc qui s'étend entre les pièces de contact et/ou des pièces conductrices adjacentes conduisant à une chambre d'extinction, l'arc étant dirigé en début d'ouverture selon une direction principale,
caractérisé par le fait que, dès l'ouverture des contacts, un courant transitoire (I2) transversal à la direction principale de l'arc est injecté dans l'un des contacts ou l'une des pièces conductrices, le courant transitoire injecté engendrant un champ magnétique local de soufflage de l'arc.
Method for blowing an electric breaking arc appearing between separable contacts of an electrical appliance, these contacts being traversed in the closed state by a main current (I1) and giving rise, when opened under voltage, to an arc which extends between the contact parts and / or adjacent conductive parts leading to an extinguishing chamber, the arc being directed at the start of opening in a main direction,
characterized in that, as soon as the contacts open, a transient current (I2) transverse to the main direction of the arc is injected into one of the contacts or one of the conductive parts, the transient current injected generating a local arc blowing magnetic field.
Procédé selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que le courant transitoire transversal (I2) est injecté sous forme d'impulsion de courant de forte énergie dès la naissance de l'arc, le début de l'impulsion étant déterminé à partir du déplacement du contact mobile ou de sa cause.Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the transient current transverse (I2) is injected as a high energy current pulse from the birth of the arc, the start of the impulse being determined from the displacement of the mobile contact or its cause. Procédé selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que le champ magnétique de soufflage créé par le courant transitoire transversal (I2) s'ajoute au champ magnétique d'autosoufflage créé par le courant principal (I1).Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the magnetic field supply air created by the transverse transient current (I2) is added to the field self-blowing magnetic created by the main current (I1). Dispositif de coupure comprenant au moins une ligne de courant à pièces conductrices portant des contacts séparables (10,11) et raccordant ces contacts à des bornes de connexion, et comprenant une chambre d'extinction d'arc (28) associée aux contacts séparables, lesquels contacts sont parcourus à l'état fermé par un courant principal (I1), tandis que l'ouverture sous tension des contacts donne naissance à un arc (A) qui s'étend entre les contacts et/ou leurs pièces conductrices porteuses et/ou des pièces conductrices adjacentes conduisant à la chambre d'extinction, l'arc étant dirigé en début d'ouverture selon une direction principale (X),
caractérisé par le fait que l'une au moins des pièces conductrices (10,11,14,15) est reliée à une source de courant (21) apte à injecter à la coupure un courant transitoire (I2) dans une zone proche de la surface du contact (10,11) ou de la pièce conductrice (14,15) qui le porte ou de la pièce conductrice adjacente, les liaisons de la pièce conductrice avec la source de courant étant propres à établir pour le courant transitoire dans la zone de surface une direction (Y) transversale à la direction principale (X).
Cut-off device comprising at least one current line with conductive parts carrying separable contacts (10,11) and connecting these contacts to connection terminals, and comprising an arc extinguishing chamber (28) associated with the separable contacts, which contacts are traversed in the closed state by a main current (I1), while the opening under tension of the contacts gives rise to an arc (A) which extends between the contacts and / or their carrying conductive parts and / or adjacent conductive parts leading to the extinguishing chamber, the arc being directed at the start of opening in a main direction (X),
characterized in that at least one of the conductive parts (10,11,14,15) is connected to a current source (21) capable of injecting a transient current (I2) into the cut-off in an area close to the surface of the contact (10,11) or of the conductive part (14,15) which carries it or of the adjacent conductive part, the connections of the conductive part with the current source being suitable for establishing for the transient current in the area surface direction (Y) transverse to the main direction (X).
Dispositif de coupure comprenant au moins une ligne de courant à pièces conductrices portant des contacts séparables (10,11) et raccordant ces contacts à des bornes de connexion, et comprenant une chambre d'extinction d'arc (28) associée aux contacts séparables, lesquels contacts sont parcourus à l'état fermé par un courant principal (I1), tandis que l'ouverture sous tension des contacts donne naissance à un arc (A) qui s'étend entre les contacts (10,11) et/ou des rails conducteurs adjacents (31,32) conduisant à la chambre d'extinction pour s'étendre entre les rails selon une direction principale (X),
caractérisé par le fait que l'un au moins des rails (31,32) est relié à une source de courant (21) apte à établir à la coupure un courant transitoire (I2), les liaisons du rail avec la source de courant étant telles que le courant transitoire est acheminé le long du rail pour engendrer un champ magnétique tendant à chasser l'arc vers la chambre de coupure.
Cut-off device comprising at least one current line with conductive parts carrying separable contacts (10,11) and connecting these contacts to connection terminals, and comprising an arc extinguishing chamber (28) associated with the separable contacts, which contacts are traversed in the closed state by a main current (I1), while the opening under voltage of the contacts gives rise to an arc (A) which extends between the contacts (10,11) and / or adjacent conductive rails (31,32) leading to the extinguishing chamber to extend between the rails in a main direction (X),
characterized by the fact that at least one of the rails (31, 32) is connected to a current source (21) capable of establishing a transient current (I2) at the cut-off, the connections of the rail with the current source being such that the transient current is conveyed along the rail to generate a magnetic field tending to drive out the arc towards the breaking chamber.
Dispositif de coupure selon la revendication 5, caractérisé par le fait que le courant transitoire s'ajoute dans le rail au courant principal.Cut-off device according to claim 5, characterized in that the current transient is added to the main current in the rail. Dispositif de coupure selon la revendication 4 ou 5, caractérisé par le fait que la source de courant (21) est impulsionnelle et qu'il comprend un organe de déclenchement de l'impulsion (18,33) commandé en fonction du dépassement d'une valeur mécanique ou électrique associée à l'ouverture des contacts (10,11).Cut-off device according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the current source (21) is impulse and that it comprises a triggering member of the pulse (18.33) controlled as a function of exceeding a value mechanical or electrical associated with the opening of the contacts (10,11).
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