EP3234975B1 - Improved contact for disconnector - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a modified disconnector connected with a power supply line and more particularly, to a horizontal double break disconnector connected with the power supply line.
- Switchgear is a combination of switches, fuses and/or circuit breakers.
- Basic function of the switchgear is to control supply of electrical power and to protect electrical components of the electrical system in an event of abnormal condition.
- switchgear isolates multiple components or parts or modules from the electrical system in order to avoid the damage of various components or parts or modules of the electrical system.
- any abnormal condition like short circuit
- switchgear isolates multiple components or parts or modules from the electrical system in order to avoid the damage of various components or parts or modules of the electrical system.
- For the isolation or disconnection of various components and/or modules of the electrical system a variety of application and/or voltage dependent disconnectors are used within the electrical system.
- Disconnectors are classified based on the position of a disconnector in the electrical system. Types of disconnectors on the basis of position include, but not limited to, bus side disconnector, line side disconnector and transfer bus side disconnector. Disconnectors are also classified on the basis of system requirements. System requirement based disconnector classification includes, but not limited to, single break disconnector, double break disconnector and pantograph type disconnector.
- FIG 1 illustrates a basic assembly of a double break disconnector 100.
- the double break disconnector 100 includes three support insulators 102, 104 and 106, a support frame 108 and a motor 110.
- the motor 110 is connected with the centre support insulator 104 through a rotation mechanism 118.
- the three support insulators 102, 104 and 106 has one contact each 112, 114 and 116 at the top, as shown in FIG 1 .
- the three contacts 112, 114 and 116 are connected through a conductive tube 120.
- the motor 110 can rotate the centre support insulator 104 by using the rotation mechanism 118 which leads to a rotation motion of the contact 114 i.e.
- a first external bus bar 122 is connected with the fixed contact 112 and a second external bus bar 124 is connected with the fixed contact 116.
- the two fixed contacts 112 and 116 are remain connected through the moving contact 114 which allows the flow of current from the first bus bar 122 to the second external bus bar 124 via conductive tube 120, as illustrated in FIG 1 .
- the double break disconnector 100 Due to a horizontal connection of the conductive tube 120 with the first external bus bar 122 and the second external bus bar 124, through the contacts 112, 114 and 116, the double break disconnector 100 also referred as horizontal double break disconnector. When isolation is required, the double break disconnector 100 needs to disconnect the fixed contacts 122 and 116 from the first bus bar 122 and the second bus bar 124, respectively.
- the motor 110 rotates the centre support insulator 104 by using the rotation mechanism 118 which leads to a rotation of the moving contact 114. Due to the rotation of the moving contact 114, the conductive tube 120 also rotates on its axis which leads to the disconnection of the conductive tube 120 from the fixed contacts 112 and 116. The rotation action of the conductive tube 120 leads to the disconnection from both the fixed contacts 112 and 116 at once hence the break disconnector 100 is referred as the double break disconnector 100.
- the fixed contacts used in double break disconnectors have fingers that are connected with the terminal pads which connect with the external bus bars.
- a limitation of the fixed contacts known in the state of the art is, the terminal pads size are fixed hence a particular size of terminal pad can be used only for a specific external bus bar i.e. the size of terminal pads are limited by current rating of external bus bars.
- Another limitation is the fingers of the contacts are fixed with single bolt which increases the possibility of loosening and also mutual misalignment of the fingers of a contact.
- US 3134865 A discloses a rotating blade switch, that rotates about two axes, such that it initially rotates into loose contact with a fixed switch contact and subsequently rotates about its own axis into a tight secured contact with the fixed switch contact.
- US 5696364 A discloses a device combining the functions of a circuit interrupter and disconnect switching that quickly interrupts the line current and thereafter provides a large open air gap between the high voltage terminals.
- the device disclosed comprises an interrupter structure having a spring biased jaw contact comprising multiple contact fingers touching a switch blade.
- WO 2012007243 A1 discloses a disconnector providing a stable and effective electrical connection between its pins and its sockets.
- the sockets are C-shaped contact sockets with plurality of fixed contacts connected electrically to supporting arms of the sockets.
- It is therefore an object of the present invention is to provide an efficient contact for double break disconnector which is suitable for multiple current ratings and provides a very stable connection between a conductive tube of the disconnector and an external bus bar.
- an improved contact for disconnectors comprises one or more contact fingers and at least one U-bracket.
- the at least one U-bracket has at least one first section and at least one second section.
- a first section of the at least one first section of the U-bracket is isolated with a first section of at least one first contact finger of the one or more contact fingers.
- a first section of the at least one second section of the U-bracket is isolated with a first section of at least one second contact finger of the one or more contact fingers.
- the improved contact further comprises at least one support frame.
- the at least one support frame comprises bolts which are used for tightening the improved contact with at least one support insulator.
- the improved contact further comprises at least one terminal pad.
- the at least one terminal pad is electrically and/or physically connected with the at least one U-bracket.
- the at least one terminal pad comprises a plurality of holes for electrically and/or physically connecting at least one external bus bar.
- the at least one terminal pad has one or more first holes from plurality of holes at one end of the at least one terminal pad and one or more second holes from plurality of holes at another end of the at least one terminal pad.
- the improved contact further comprises one or more isolation mechanisms.
- the one or more isolation mechanisms comprise one or more studs and/or one or more springs.
- the one or more isolation mechanisms isolate the first section of the at least one first section of the at least one U-bracket with the first section of the at least one first contact finger of the one or more contact fingers.
- the one or more isolation mechanisms isolate the first section of the at least one second section of the at least one U-bracket with the first section of the at least one second contact finger of the one or more contact fingers.
- the improved contact further comprises one or more bolted joints.
- the one or more bolted joints comprise at least one first bolted joint and at least one second bolted joint.
- the at least one first bolted joint of the one or more bolted joints connects a second section of the at least one first section of the at least one U-bracket with a second section of at least one first contact finger of the one or more contact fingers.
- the at least one second bolted joint of the one or more bolted joints connects a second section of the at least one second section of the at least one U-bracket with a second section of at least one second contact finger of the one or more contact fingers.
- the present invention provides an improved contact for a horizontal double break disconnector.
- FIG 2 illustrates a current path 200 of a horizontal double break disconnector in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- the current path includes contacts 202, 204, and 206 connected through a conductive tube 208 of the horizontal double break disconnector.
- Support frame, motor, rotation mechanism and support insulators are also parts of the horizontal double break disconnector however the support frame, motor, rotation mechanism and support insulators are not illustrated in FIG 2 in order to simplify the description.
- the contacts 202 and 206 are improved fixed contacts and the contact 204 is moving contact that are coupled together with the conductive tube 208 as illustrated in FIG 2 .
- a first external bus bar, not shown in FIG 2 will connect with a terminal pad 210 of the improved fixed contact 202 and a second external bus bar, not shown in FIG 2 , will connect with a terminal pad 212 of the improved fixed contact 206.
- a flow of current from the external bus bars thorough the conductive tube 208 of the current path 200 is same as a flow of current in the horizontal double break disconnector 100, as described in FIG 1 .
- the method and operation of disconnection of the conductive tube 208 from the improved fixed contacts 202 and 206 is also similar to the horizontal double break disconnector 100, illustrated in FIG 1 .
- the improved fixed contacts 202 and 206 are exactly same in look and design however a front view of the improved fixed contact 202 and a back view of the improved fixed contact 206 are illustrated in FIG 2 so that the conductive tube 208 can be isolated and connected from both the fixed contacts 202 and 204 simultaneously when the moving contact 204 rotates at its axis.
- FIG 3 illustrates a prospective view of an improved contact 300 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- the improved contact 300 can be used as, but not limited to, an improved fixed contact in a horizontal double break disconnector.
- the improved contact 300 has a terminal pad 302, contact fingers 304A and 304B, a U-bracket 306 and a support frame 312. Bottom side of the support frame 312 of the improved contact 300 has bolts 314 which are used for tightening the improved contact 300 with a support insulator, not shown in FIG 3 .
- the improved contact 300 is attached with an external bus bar, not shown in FIG 3 , by using the terminal pad 302.
- the terminal pad 302 has holes 308 and 310 on either side of it, as illustrated in FIG 3 .
- the holes are used for tightening the external bus bars with the terminal pad, to establish a connection between the external bus bar and the improved contact 300. Due to different combination of holes 308 and 310 i.e. four holes 308 and two holes 310, different kinds of external bus bars can be connected with the terminal pad 302 and as the holes 308 and 310 are on either side of the terminal pad 302 hence the external bus bar can be connected on either side of the improved contact 300.
- the improved contact 300 illustrated in FIG 3 , is an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and in a preferred embodiment of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the terminal pad 302 of the improved contact 300 has multiple holes on either side of it.
- the terminal pad 302 of the improved contact 300 is in contact with the U-bracket 306, as illustrated in FIG 3 .
- Current flows from the external bus bar to the U-bracket 306 through the terminal pad 302. The current flows through a lower portion 306A and an upper portion 306B of the U-bracket 306.
- a lower contact finger 304A is contacted to the lower portion 306A of the U-bracket 306 through a bolted joint 320A and an upper contact finger 304B is contacted to the upper portion 306B of the U-bracket 306 through a bolted joint 320B, as illustrated in FIG 3 .
- a conductive tube is connected between the lower contact finger 304A and the upper contact finger 304B of the improved contact 300. The current flows from the external bus bar to terminal pad 302 then to the lower portion 306A and the upper portion 306B of the U-bracket 306, then it flows from the lower contact finger 304A and the upper contact finger 304B the improved contact 300 to the conductive tube.
- the lower contact finger 304A and the upper contact finger 304B are connected with the lower portion 306A and the upper portion 306B of the U-bracket 306 via bolted joints 320A and 320B, respectively, from one end, as illustrated in FIG 3 .
- the lower contact finger 304A is separated from the lower portion 306A of the U-bracket 306 by using a lower non-conductive stud 318A along with a lower insulated spring 316A.
- the upper contact finger 304B is separated from the upper portion 306B of the U-bracket 306 by using an upper non-conductive stud 318B along with an upper insulated spring 316B.
- a combination of non-conductive studs 318A, 318B and the insulated springs 316A, 316B can call as an isolation mechanism.
- the lower and upper non-conductive studs 318A and 318B of the isolation mechanism are made of non-conductive material which is, but not limited to, nylon hence the non-conductive studs 318A and 318B prevent leakage of current from the contact fingers 304A and 304B to the U-bracket 306 through the insulated springs 316A and 316B.
- the lower non-conductive stud 318A along with the lower insulated spring 316A provides separation between a portion, other than the lower bolted joint 320A, of the lower contact finger 304A and of the lower portion 306A of the U-bracket 306.
- the upper non-conductive stud 318B along with the upper insulated spring 316B provides separation between a portion, other than the upper bolted joint 320B, of the upper contact finger 304B and of the upper portion 306B of the U-bracket 306.
- the flow of current in the separated portion of the lower contact finger 304A is in opposite direction with respect to the flow of current in the separated portion of the lower portion 306A of the U-bracket 306 which in turns develops a repulsive force between the separated portion of the lower contact finger 304A and the separated portion of the lower portion 306A of the U-bracket 306.
- a same kind of repulsive force also develops between the separated portion of the upper contact finger 304B and the separated portion of the upper portion 306B of the U-bracket 306 due to opposite flow of current.
- the contact fingers 304A and 304B pushed away from the lower and upper portions 306A and 306B of the U-bracket 306 which provides a firm grip for the conductive tube, not shown in FIG 3 , inserted between the lower contact finger 304A and the upper contact finger 304B.
- the repulsive forces will be applicable either the current flows from the conductive tube to the external bus bar or the current flows from the external bus bar to the conductive tube.
- the flow of current is in opposite directions between the lower contact finger 304A and the lower portion 306A of the U-bracket 306 and also the flow of current is in opposite directions between the upper contact finger 304B and the upper portion 306B of the U-bracket 306 under both the conditions hence due to the innovative reverse loop design of the improved contact 300 disclosed in the present invention, the improved contact 300 can also referred as reverse loop contact.
- the present invention provides an improved contact for horizontal double break disconnector which is efficient and can use with external bus bars of different current ratings.
- the improved contact provides a stable and firm grip to a conductive tube due to the design of contact fingers explained above. Also, during a fault condition, when a high current flows from the external bus bars to the conductive tube, due to the reverse loop design of the improved contact, repulsive forces are developed between the contact fingers and the U-bracket, which leads to tightening the grip of the contact fingers on the conductive tube that opposes the electrodynamic force developed due to high current.
- the rigid bolted joints and repulsive forces between the U-bracket and the contact fingers eliminate the possibility of misalignment of the contact fingers. Also, due to the innovative reverse loop design of the improved contact, disclosed in the present invention, less amount of raw material is required for manufacturing the improved contact in comparison to the raw material required for manufacturing the fixed contacts known in the state of the art.
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- The present invention relates to a modified disconnector connected with a power supply line and more particularly, to a horizontal double break disconnector connected with the power supply line.
- From last few decades there is a continuously increasing demand of electrical power for various residential and industrial applications. Hence electrical systems are becoming increasingly complex, heavy and powerful. An essential component of an electrical system is switchgear. Switchgear is a combination of switches, fuses and/or circuit breakers. Basic function of the switchgear is to control supply of electrical power and to protect electrical components of the electrical system in an event of abnormal condition. In case of any abnormal condition, like short circuit, switchgear isolates multiple components or parts or modules from the electrical system in order to avoid the damage of various components or parts or modules of the electrical system. For the isolation or disconnection of various components and/or modules of the electrical system a variety of application and/or voltage dependent disconnectors are used within the electrical system.
- Disconnectors are classified based on the position of a disconnector in the electrical system. Types of disconnectors on the basis of position include, but not limited to, bus side disconnector, line side disconnector and transfer bus side disconnector. Disconnectors are also classified on the basis of system requirements. System requirement based disconnector classification includes, but not limited to, single break disconnector, double break disconnector and pantograph type disconnector.
- Double break disconnectors are very commonly used in electrical distribution systems for the isolation of various electrical distribution system components and/or modules.
FIG 1 illustrates a basic assembly of adouble break disconnector 100. Thedouble break disconnector 100 includes threesupport insulators support frame 108 and amotor 110. Themotor 110 is connected with thecentre support insulator 104 through arotation mechanism 118. The threesupport insulators FIG 1 . The threecontacts conductive tube 120. Themotor 110 can rotate thecentre support insulator 104 by using therotation mechanism 118 which leads to a rotation motion of thecontact 114 i.e. connected with thecentre support insulator 104 hence thecontact 114 also referred as movingcontact 114. The twoside support insulators contacts fixed contacts external bus bar 122 is connected with thefixed contact 112 and a secondexternal bus bar 124 is connected with the fixedcontact 116. - During normal operation of the electrical system, the two
fixed contacts contact 114 which allows the flow of current from thefirst bus bar 122 to the secondexternal bus bar 124 viaconductive tube 120, as illustrated inFIG 1 . Due to a horizontal connection of theconductive tube 120 with the firstexternal bus bar 122 and the secondexternal bus bar 124, through thecontacts double break disconnector 100 also referred as horizontal double break disconnector. When isolation is required, thedouble break disconnector 100 needs to disconnect thefixed contacts first bus bar 122 and thesecond bus bar 124, respectively. To achieve disconnection, themotor 110 rotates thecentre support insulator 104 by using therotation mechanism 118 which leads to a rotation of the movingcontact 114. Due to the rotation of the movingcontact 114, theconductive tube 120 also rotates on its axis which leads to the disconnection of theconductive tube 120 from thefixed contacts conductive tube 120 leads to the disconnection from both thefixed contacts break disconnector 100 is referred as thedouble break disconnector 100. - From the working principle of the
double break disconnector 100, illustrated inFIG 1 , it is evident that shape and design of thecontacts conductive rod 120 with thefixed contacts - According to the state of the art, the fixed contacts used in double break disconnectors have fingers that are connected with the terminal pads which connect with the external bus bars. A limitation of the fixed contacts known in the state of the art is, the terminal pads size are fixed hence a particular size of terminal pad can be used only for a specific external bus bar i.e. the size of terminal pads are limited by current rating of external bus bars. Another limitation is the fingers of the contacts are fixed with single bolt which increases the possibility of loosening and also mutual misalignment of the fingers of a contact. In addition to it, when there is a flow of high current through the external bus bars an electrodynamic force develops which leads to vibrations in the external contacts that in turns loosens or opens the fixed contacts and also enhances the chances of mutual misalignment between the fingers of the contacts.
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US 3134865 A discloses a rotating blade switch, that rotates about two axes, such that it initially rotates into loose contact with a fixed switch contact and subsequently rotates about its own axis into a tight secured contact with the fixed switch contact. -
US 5696364 A discloses a device combining the functions of a circuit interrupter and disconnect switching that quickly interrupts the line current and thereafter provides a large open air gap between the high voltage terminals. The device disclosed comprises an interrupter structure having a spring biased jaw contact comprising multiple contact fingers touching a switch blade. -
WO 2012007243 A1 discloses a disconnector providing a stable and effective electrical connection between its pins and its sockets. The sockets are C-shaped contact sockets with plurality of fixed contacts connected electrically to supporting arms of the sockets. - From the above mentioned problems associated with contacts, specifically fixed contacts, of horizontal double break disconnector in accordance with the state of the art it is clearly evident that there is a strong need of a fixed contact that can be used for various current ratings, should be capable of holding external bus bars rigidly for a long time and also capable to sustain high flow current.
- It is therefore an object of the present invention is to provide an efficient contact for double break disconnector which is suitable for multiple current ratings and provides a very stable connection between a conductive tube of the disconnector and an external bus bar.
- The object is achieved by providing an improved contact according to claim 1. Further embodiments of the present invention are addressed in the dependent claims.
- In the present invention, an improved contact for disconnectors is disclosed. The improved contact comprises one or more contact fingers and at least one U-bracket. The at least one U-bracket has at least one first section and at least one second section. A first section of the at least one first section of the U-bracket is isolated with a first section of at least one first contact finger of the one or more contact fingers. Also, a first section of the at least one second section of the U-bracket is isolated with a first section of at least one second contact finger of the one or more contact fingers.
- In accordance with the present invention, the improved contact further comprises at least one support frame. The at least one support frame comprises bolts which are used for tightening the improved contact with at least one support insulator.
- Further in accordance with the present invention, the improved contact further comprises at least one terminal pad. The at least one terminal pad is electrically and/or physically connected with the at least one U-bracket. The at least one terminal pad comprises a plurality of holes for electrically and/or physically connecting at least one external bus bar. The at least one terminal pad has one or more first holes from plurality of holes at one end of the at least one terminal pad and one or more second holes from plurality of holes at another end of the at least one terminal pad.
- Further in accordance with the present invention, the improved contact further comprises one or more isolation mechanisms. The one or more isolation mechanisms comprise one or more studs and/or one or more springs. The one or more isolation mechanisms isolate the first section of the at least one first section of the at least one U-bracket with the first section of the at least one first contact finger of the one or more contact fingers. Also, the one or more isolation mechanisms isolate the first section of the at least one second section of the at least one U-bracket with the first section of the at least one second contact finger of the one or more contact fingers.
- Furthermore in accordance with the present invention, the improved contact further comprises one or more bolted joints. The one or more bolted joints comprise at least one first bolted joint and at least one second bolted joint. The at least one first bolted joint of the one or more bolted joints connects a second section of the at least one first section of the at least one U-bracket with a second section of at least one first contact finger of the one or more contact fingers. In addition to it, the at least one second bolted joint of the one or more bolted joints connects a second section of the at least one second section of the at least one U-bracket with a second section of at least one second contact finger of the one or more contact fingers.
- Accordingly, the present invention provides an improved contact for a horizontal double break disconnector.
- The present invention is further described hereinafter with reference to illustrated embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, in which:
- FIG 1
- illustrates a double break disconnector in accordance with the state of the art,
- FIG 2
- illustrates current path of a horizontal double break disconnector in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, and
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- illustrates a prospective view of an improved contact in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- Various embodiments are described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purpose of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more embodiments. It may be evident that such embodiments may be practiced without these specific details.
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FIG 2 illustrates acurrent path 200 of a horizontal double break disconnector in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The current path includescontacts conductive tube 208 of the horizontal double break disconnector. Support frame, motor, rotation mechanism and support insulators are also parts of the horizontal double break disconnector however the support frame, motor, rotation mechanism and support insulators are not illustrated inFIG 2 in order to simplify the description. In thecurrent path 200, thecontacts contact 204 is moving contact that are coupled together with theconductive tube 208 as illustrated inFIG 2 . A first external bus bar, not shown inFIG 2 , will connect with aterminal pad 210 of the improved fixedcontact 202 and a second external bus bar, not shown inFIG 2 , will connect with aterminal pad 212 of the improved fixedcontact 206. A flow of current from the external bus bars thorough theconductive tube 208 of thecurrent path 200 is same as a flow of current in the horizontaldouble break disconnector 100, as described inFIG 1 . In addition to it, the method and operation of disconnection of theconductive tube 208 from the improved fixedcontacts double break disconnector 100, illustrated inFIG 1 . The improved fixedcontacts contact 202 and a back view of the improved fixedcontact 206 are illustrated inFIG 2 so that theconductive tube 208 can be isolated and connected from both the fixedcontacts contact 204 rotates at its axis. -
FIG 3 illustrates a prospective view of animproved contact 300 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Theimproved contact 300 can be used as, but not limited to, an improved fixed contact in a horizontal double break disconnector. Theimproved contact 300 has aterminal pad 302,contact fingers support frame 312. Bottom side of thesupport frame 312 of theimproved contact 300 hasbolts 314 which are used for tightening theimproved contact 300 with a support insulator, not shown inFIG 3 . Theimproved contact 300 is attached with an external bus bar, not shown inFIG 3 , by using theterminal pad 302. Theterminal pad 302 hasholes FIG 3 . The holes are used for tightening the external bus bars with the terminal pad, to establish a connection between the external bus bar and theimproved contact 300. Due to different combination ofholes holes 308 and twoholes 310, different kinds of external bus bars can be connected with theterminal pad 302 and as theholes terminal pad 302 hence the external bus bar can be connected on either side of theimproved contact 300. Theimproved contact 300, illustrated inFIG 3 , is an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and in a preferred embodiment of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, theterminal pad 302 of theimproved contact 300 has multiple holes on either side of it. - The
terminal pad 302 of theimproved contact 300 is in contact with the U-bracket 306, as illustrated inFIG 3 . Current flows from the external bus bar to the U-bracket 306 through theterminal pad 302. The current flows through alower portion 306A and anupper portion 306B of theU-bracket 306. Alower contact finger 304A is contacted to thelower portion 306A of the U-bracket 306 through a bolted joint 320A and anupper contact finger 304B is contacted to theupper portion 306B of the U-bracket 306 through a bolted joint 320B, as illustrated inFIG 3 . Due to the boltedjoints terminal pad 302, passes from thelower portion 306A of the U-bracket 306 to thelower contact finger 304A and from theupper portion 306B of the U-bracket 306 to theupper contact finger 304B. A conductive tube, not shown inFIG 3 , is connected between thelower contact finger 304A and theupper contact finger 304B of theimproved contact 300. The current flows from the external bus bar toterminal pad 302 then to thelower portion 306A and theupper portion 306B of the U-bracket 306, then it flows from thelower contact finger 304A and theupper contact finger 304B theimproved contact 300 to the conductive tube. - The
lower contact finger 304A and theupper contact finger 304B are connected with thelower portion 306A and theupper portion 306B of the U-bracket 306 via boltedjoints FIG 3 . Other than the bolted joint 320A section, thelower contact finger 304A is separated from thelower portion 306A of the U-bracket 306 by using a lower non-conductive stud 318A along with a lower insulated spring 316A. Also, Other than the bolted joint 320B section, theupper contact finger 304B is separated from theupper portion 306B of the U-bracket 306 by using an upper non-conductive stud 318B along with an upper insulated spring 316B. A combination of non-conductive studs 318A, 318B and the insulated springs 316A, 316B can call as an isolation mechanism. The lower and upper non-conductive studs 318A and 318B of the isolation mechanism are made of non-conductive material which is, but not limited to, nylon hence the non-conductive studs 318A and 318B prevent leakage of current from thecontact fingers lower contact finger 304A and of thelower portion 306A of theU-bracket 306. Also the upper non-conductive stud 318B along with the upper insulated spring 316B provides separation between a portion, other than the upper bolted joint 320B, of theupper contact finger 304B and of theupper portion 306B of theU-bracket 306. - Due to the separation between the
lower contact finger 304A and of thelower portion 306A of the U-bracket 306, the flow of current in the separated portion of thelower contact finger 304A is in opposite direction with respect to the flow of current in the separated portion of thelower portion 306A of the U-bracket 306 which in turns develops a repulsive force between the separated portion of thelower contact finger 304A and the separated portion of thelower portion 306A of theU-bracket 306. A same kind of repulsive force also develops between the separated portion of theupper contact finger 304B and the separated portion of theupper portion 306B of the U-bracket 306 due to opposite flow of current. Due to the repulsive forces, thecontact fingers upper portions FIG 3 , inserted between thelower contact finger 304A and theupper contact finger 304B. - The repulsive forces, explained above, will be applicable either the current flows from the conductive tube to the external bus bar or the current flows from the external bus bar to the conductive tube. The flow of current is in opposite directions between the
lower contact finger 304A and thelower portion 306A of the U-bracket 306 and also the flow of current is in opposite directions between theupper contact finger 304B and theupper portion 306B of the U-bracket 306 under both the conditions hence due to the innovative reverse loop design of theimproved contact 300 disclosed in the present invention, theimproved contact 300 can also referred as reverse loop contact. - From the foregoing description it is evident that the present invention provides an improved contact for horizontal double break disconnector which is efficient and can use with external bus bars of different current ratings.
- In addition to it, the improved contact, disclosed in the present invention, provides a stable and firm grip to a conductive tube due to the design of contact fingers explained above. Also, during a fault condition, when a high current flows from the external bus bars to the conductive tube, due to the reverse loop design of the improved contact, repulsive forces are developed between the contact fingers and the U-bracket, which leads to tightening the grip of the contact fingers on the conductive tube that opposes the electrodynamic force developed due to high current.
- Further, the rigid bolted joints and repulsive forces between the U-bracket and the contact fingers eliminate the possibility of misalignment of the contact fingers. Also, due to the innovative reverse loop design of the improved contact, disclosed in the present invention, less amount of raw material is required for manufacturing the improved contact in comparison to the raw material required for manufacturing the fixed contacts known in the state of the art.
- While the present invention has been described in detail with reference to certain embodiments, it should be appreciated that the present invention is not limited to those embodiments. In view of the present disclosure, many modifications and variations would present themselves, to those of skill in the art without departing from the scope of various embodiments of the present invention, as described herein. The scope of the present invention is, therefore, indicated by the following claims.
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- A contact (300) for attaching with an external bus bar by using a terminal pad (302) with multiple holes (308, 310) on either side of the terminal pad (302),
wherein the contact (300) comprises:- a first contact finger (304A);- a second contact finger (304B);- at least one first section (306A) of at least one U-bracket (306), wherein a first section of the at least one first section (306A) is isolated with a first section of the first contact finger (304A);- at least one second section (306B) of the at least one U-bracket (306), wherein a first section of the at least one second section (306B) is isolated with a first section of the second contact finger (304B); and- at least a second section of the at least one first section (306A) of the at least one U-bracket (306), that is electrically connected with a second section of the first contact finger (304A);- at least a second section of the at least one second section (306B) of the at least one U-bracket (306), that is electrically connected with a second section of the second contact finger (304B);characterized in that:- the first contact finger (304A) is attached and electrically connected at the outer end of the at least one first section (306A) of the at least one U-bracket (306) and the second contact finger (304B) is attached and electrically connected at the outer end of the at least second section (306B) of the at least one U-bracket (306),- the first contact finger (304A) and the second contact finger (304B) extend toward the base of the at least one U-bracket (306), wherein the free ends the first contact finger (304A) and the second contact finger (304B) are isolated from the at least one U-bracket (306) by insulated springs (316A, 316B) or insulated studs (318A, 318B),- a current received at the U-bracket (306) passes from a lower portion of the first section (306A) of the U-bracket (306) to the first contact finger (304A) and from an upper portion of the second section (306B) of the U-bracket (306) to the second contact finger (304B),wherein a flow of the current in the first contact finger (304A) is in opposite direction with respect to a flow of current in the lower portion of the first section (306A) of the U-bracket (306), due to isolating the first contact finger (304A) and the lower portion of the first section (306A) of the U-bracket (306),
wherein a flow of the current in the second contact finger (304B) is in opposite direction with respect to a flow of current in the upper portion of the second section (306B) of the U-bracket (306), due to isolating the second contact finger (304B) and the upper portion of the second section (306B) of the U-bracket (306). - The contact (300) according to claim 1 further comprises at least one support frame (312).
- The contact (300) according to claim 1 wherein the at least one U-bracket (306) is in contact with at least one terminal pad (302).
- The contact (300) according to claim 3 wherein the at least one terminal pad (302) comprises a plurality of holes (308, 310) for connecting at least one external bus bar.
- The contact (300) according to claim 1 further comprises one or more bolted joints (320A, 320B) for electrical connection of the contact fingers (304A, 304B) with the at least one U-bracket (306).
- The contact according to claim 5 wherein at least one first bolted joint (320A) of the one or more bolted joints (320A, 320B) connects a second section of the at least one first section (306A) of the at least one U-bracket (306) with a second section of the first contact finger (304A).
- The contact according to claim 5 wherein at least one second bolted joint (320B) of the one or more bolted joints (320A, 320B) connects a second section of the at least one second section (306B) of the at least one U-bracket (306) with a second section of the second contact finger (304B).
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