EP3567623A1 - Leistungsschalter mit vakuumtrennschalter - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a vacuum interrupter circuit breaker, arranged to be disposed in an electrical circuit and to withstand current flow as long as the current does not exceed a predetermined current threshold, and to interrupt the flow of current when the current exceeds the threshold. predetermined current.
- a vacuum interrupter or "vacuum circuit breaker” has a vacuum interrupter comprising a vacuum chamber within which extends a first electrical contact and a second movable electrical contact with respect to the first electrical contact between a closed position, wherein the second electrical contact is in contact with the first electrical contact to allow current flow, and an open position, wherein the second electrical contact is spaced from the first electrical contact to interrupt current flow.
- Such an electric circuit breaker may for example be arranged in an electrical supply circuit of a train operating with electrical energy to protect the electric supply circuit in the event of a short circuit.
- US5206616A discloses a vacuum circuit breaker comprising a vacuum interrupter and a mechanical locking system configured to lock the second electrical contact in the closed position, the mechanical locking system being releasable by means of an electromagnet unlocking system to release the second electrical contact and allow the opening of the vacuum switch under the effect of a return spring acting on the second electrical contact.
- One of the aims of the invention is to provide a circuit breaker that is reliable, simple and inexpensive to manufacture.
- the invention proposes a circuit breaker comprising a vacuum interrupter comprising a first electrical contact and a second movable electrical contact with respect to the first electrical contact between a closed position, in which the second electrical contact is in contact with the first contact.
- electrical apparatus for permitting current flow, and an open position in which the second electrical contact is spaced from the first electrical contact to interrupt current flow, and a locking system comprising at least one permanent magnet arranged to generate a magnetic force opposing the movement of the second electrical contact from the closed position to the open position.
- such a locking system can be reset easily, which facilitates operations to close the circuit breaker after an opening thereof.
- the invention also relates to a rail vehicle comprising a power supply network, a sensing device connected to the power supply network and capable of picking up an electric current from a power supply line and a circuit breaker, and a circuit breaker. as defined above disposed between the sensing device and the power supply network.
- the railway vehicle comprises a voltage probing device, configured to determine the voltage level of the supply current supplied by the supply line, the probing device being connected to the sensing device by said breaker.
- Circuit breaker 2 Figures 1 and 2 is configured to be disposed in an electrical circuit to withstand current flow as long as the current through the circuit breaker 2 is below a predetermined current magnitude threshold, and interrupt the current flow when the current intensity reaches or exceeds the predetermined current threshold.
- the circuit breaker 2 comprises a vacuum switch 4, a return system 6 configured to cause the opening of the vacuum switch 4, a locking system 8 configured to hold the vacuum switch 4 closed against the system. 6, and an unlocking system 10 configured to unlock on the locking system 8 so as to allow the opening of the vacuum switch 4 under the effect of the return system 6.
- a circuit breaker 2 having a vacuum switch 4 is generally referred to as a “vacuum interrupter” or “vacuum circuit breaker”.
- the vacuum interrupter 4 (or “vacuum bulb”) comprises a vacuum chamber 12 inside which extend a first electrical contact 14 and a second electrical contact 16, the second electrical contact 16 being movable relative at the first electrical contact 14 between a closed position, in which the second electrical contact 16 is in contact with the first electrical contact 14 inside the vacuum chamber 12 to allow the passage of current through the circuit breaker 2, and a open position, in which the second electrical contact 16 is spaced from the first electrical contact 14 inside the vacuum chamber 12 to interrupt the flow of current through the circuit breaker 2.
- the vacuum switch 4 When the second electrical contact 16 is in the closed position, the vacuum switch 4 is closed, and the circuit breaker 2 supports the passage of current. When the second electrical contact 16 is in the open position, the vacuum switch 4 is open, and the circuit breaker 2 interrupts the flow of current and ensures the isolation between the electrical contacts 14, 16.
- the first electrical contact 14 and the second electrical contact 16 comprise respective contact portions 14A, 16A intended to come into contact, and respective connection portions 14B, 16B for the connection of the electrical contacts 14, 16 to the electrical circuit in which the circuit breaker 2 is integrated.
- the contact portions 14A, 16A are located inside the vacuum chamber 12.
- Each connecting portion 14B, 16B extends from the corresponding contact portion 14A, 16A to the outside of the chamber 12.
- Each connection portion 14B, 16B leaves the vacuum chamber 12 through a wall delimiting the vacuum chamber 12.
- connection portions 14B, 16B here have the shape of rods, the contact portion 14A, 16A of each of the first electrical contact 14 and the second electrical contact 16 being disposed at one end of the connection portion 14B, 16B of this contact electric.
- the first electrical contact 14 is stationary and the second electrical contact 16 is movable between the closed position and the open position.
- the second electrical contact 16 is here slidably mounted along a longitudinal axis A with respect to the first electrical contact 14, to move between the closed position and the open position.
- the connecting portion 16B of the second electrical contact 16 extends along the longitudinal axis A being slidably guided along the longitudinal axis A to allow the displacement of the second electrical contact 16 between the closed position and the open position.
- the vacuum chamber 12 is delimited by an enclosure 18 comprising walls.
- the connection portion 16B of the second electrical contact 16 is mounted movably through a wall of the enclosure 18, here sliding through this wall of the enclosure 18.
- the enclosure 18 here comprises a cylindrical side wall 20 extending along the longitudinal axis A and two transverse end walls 22.
- the connection portions 14B, 16B of the first contact and the second electrical contact 16 each pass through a respective end wall 22 to exit the vacuum chamber 12.
- connection portion 16B of the second electrical contact 16 extends for example along the longitudinal axis A and slidably traverses the corresponding end wall 22 delimiting the vacuum chamber 12.
- the vacuum interrupter 4 comprises a sealing bellows 24 arranged to seal between the connection portion 16B of the second electrical contact 16 and the wall of the enclosure 18 through which this connecting portion 16B passes, while allowing the moving the connection portion 16B through the wall of the enclosure 18.
- the return system 6, the locking system 8 and the unlocking system 10 are located outside the vacuum chamber 12.
- the return system 6, the locking system 8 and the unlocking system 10 are configured to act on the second electrical contact 16, more precisely on the portion of the connection portion 16B of the second electrical contact 16 extending to the outside the vacuum chamber 12
- the return system 6 comprises at least one resilient member 26, 28 arranged to exert on the second electrical contact 16 a return force from the closed position to the open position, at least when the second electrical contact 16 is in the closed position.
- Each elastic member 26, 28 is for example located outside the vacuum chamber 12.
- Each elastic member 26, 28 constantly exerts a return force on the second electrical contact 16.
- Each elastic member 26, 28 is for example a compression spring or a tension spring.
- the return system 6 comprises for example an elastic member 26 in the form of a compression spring arranged to be compressed when the second electrical contact 16 is in the closed position and to relax to push the second electrical contact 16 in the open position.
- the elastic member 26 in the form of a compression spring has for example an end bearing against a movable bearing surface carried by the second electrical contact 16.
- the other end is for example supported on a fixed support surface.
- the fixed bearing surface is here defined on a fixed partition 30, located outside the vacuum chamber 12 and traversed by the connecting portion 16B of the second electrical contact 16.
- the fixed partition 30 is here reported in an insulating outer envelope 56 inside which are arranged the vacuum switch 4, the return system 6, the locking system 8 and the unlocking system 10.
- the fixed partition 30 is integrally formed of a single piece of material with the outer casing 56
- the fixed support surface is defined on the outer casing 56.
- the elastic member 26 in the form of a compression spring is for example helical and extends along the longitudinal axis A and around part of the connecting portion 16B of the second electrical contact 16 coming out of the vacuum chamber 12 .
- the return system 6 comprises for example an elastic member 28 in the form of a tension spring (shown schematically in phantom on the Figures 1 and 2 ) arranged to be stretched when the second electrical contact 16 is in the closed position and to contract to pull the second electrical contact 16 in the open position.
- a tension spring shown schematically in phantom on the Figures 1 and 2
- the elastic member 28 in the form of a tension spring is for example arranged between a fixed connection point and a mobile connection point carried by the second electrical contact 16.
- the elastic member 28 in the form of a tension spring extends here along the longitudinal axis A and around the portion of the connecting portion 16B of the second electrical contact 16 extending outside the chamber empty 12.
- the locking system 8 comprises at least one permanent magnet 42 arranged to generate on the second electrical contact 16 a magnetic retaining force opposing the displacement of the second electrical contact 16 from the closed position to the open position.
- the locking system 8 acts here against the return system 6.
- Each permanent magnet 42 is for example carried by the second electrical contact 16, and thus mobile, or fixed mounted.
- Each permanent magnet 42 is for example arranged to cooperate with another permanent magnet or with a ferromagnetic element able to be magnetized under the effect of the magnetic field of the permanent magnet 42.
- the locking system 8 comprises a ferromagnetic fixed locking element 44 and a ferromagnetic movable locking element 46 which are in contact with each other in the closed position of the second electrical contact 16 and spaced apart. one of the other in the open position of the second electrical contact 16, each permanent magnet 42 of the locking system being arranged to generate a force of attraction between the fixed locking element 44 and the movable locking element 46 at least in closed position of the second electrical contact 16.
- each permanent magnet 42 is fixedly mounted relative to the second electrical contact 16, as is the fixed locking element 44.
- Each permanent magnet 42 is for example fixed to an inner wall of the circuit-breaker 2 substantially parallel to the fixed partition 30 and the fixed locking element 44 is integral with each permanent magnet 42.
- the movable locking element 46 is carried by the second electrical contact 16, more specifically here by the portion of the connection portion 16B of the second electrical contact 16 extending outside the vacuum chamber 12.
- the fixed locking element 44 and the movable locking element 46 are in mutual contact, preferably in plane contact, with respective contact surfaces.
- the contact surfaces extend for example each transversely to the longitudinal axis A.
- the fixed locking element 44 and the movable locking element 46 have the form of plates extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis A, each contact surface being defined by a face of the plate located next to the other plate.
- the locking system 8 comprises for example at least one stationary permanent magnet 42 secured to the fixed locking element 44 and / or at least one movable permanent magnet 42 secured to the movable locking element 46.
- the locking system 8 here comprises two fixed permanent magnets 42 fixed to the fixed locking element 44.
- the movable support surface 30, on which the compression spring bears is defined on the movable locking element 46 carried by the second electrical contact 16.
- ferromagnetic locking elements in particular in the form of plates, makes it possible to generate a magnetic retaining force over an extended surface, a priori larger than that of the permanent magnet (s), thus ensuring effective restraint.
- the unlocking system 10 is configured to generate a magnetic repulsion force opposite to that generated by the locking system 8 when the intensity of the electric current exceeds the predetermined current intensity threshold, so as to allow the opening of the circuit breaker 2, here under the effect of the return system 6.
- the unlocking system 10 comprises for example at least one electromagnet 48 arranged to generate a magnetic force opposite to that generated by the permanent magnet (s) 42 of the locking system 8, so as to allow the opening of the circuit breaker 2 under the effect of the booster system 6.
- the unlocking system 10 comprises a respective electromagnet 48 associated with each permanent magnet 42 of the locking system 8.
- Each electromagnet 48 is for example arranged facing the associated permanent magnet 42.
- each electromagnet 48 When the unlocking system 10 is activated, each electromagnet 48 generates a magnetic field opposite to that of the associated permanent magnet 42, so that the magnetic retaining force generated by the locking system 8 is canceled by the magnetic repulsion force generated. by the electromagnet (s) 48 of the unlocking system 10.
- the locking system 8 with permanent magnet (s) 42 and the unlocking system 10 with electromagnet (s) 48 together form a magnetic lock or "magnetic suction cup" which is locked by default and can be unlocked on command.
- the circuit breaker 2 comprises a control system 50 for controlling the unlocking system 10.
- the control system 50 comprises for example a current sensor 52 arranged to measure the intensity of the current flowing through the circuit breaker 2, the unlocking system 10 being configured to control each electromagnet so as to open the circuit breaker 2 when the current measured by the current sensor 52 exceeds the predetermined current intensity threshold.
- the current sensor 52 comprises for example an annular-shaped magnetic core surrounding the connection portion of the second electrical contact 16 and an electrical coil surrounding the magnetic core.
- the current sensor uses other technologies, such as the hall effect.
- the control system 50 includes a control unit 54 configured to control the unlocking system 10 in accordance with the measurement signal provided by the current sensor 52.
- Electromagnets 48 are for example supplied with electrical energy from a power source.
- the circuit breaker 2 comprises a hollow outer casing 56 inside which are arranged the vacuum switch 4, the return system 6, the locking system 8 and the unlocking system 10.
- the outer casing 56 extends around the vacuum switch 4, the return system 6, the locking system 8 and the unlocking system 10.
- the outer casing 56 is electrically insulating. It is made of an electrically insulating material.
- the outer casing 56 is generally tubular in shape extending along the longitudinal axis A.
- connection portion 14B of the first electrical contact 14 leaves at one longitudinal end of the outer envelope 56
- connection portion 16B of the second electrical contact 16 leaves at the other longitudinal end of the outer envelope 56.
- the outer casing 56 comprises a first section 58A receiving the vacuum switch 4 and a second section 58B receiving the return system 6, the locking system 8 and the unlocking system 10.
- the internal partition 30 separates the first section 58A and the second section 58B.
- End walls 60 close the internal cavity defined by the outer casing 56 at its longitudinal ends.
- An end wall 60 is integral with the outer shell 56, the other end wall 60 being attached to the outer shell 56.
- the outer casing 56 comprises circumferential annular fins 62 formed protruding on the outer surface of the outer casing 56.
- the fins 62 are parallel to each other. These fins 62 give the outer casing 56 a wavy shape when the outer surface of the outer casing 56 is traversed along the axis longitudinal A. These fins 62 limit the risk of propagation of a surface electric current on the outer surface of the outer casing 56, increasing the path to be covered, and therefore the resistance opposing the passage of such an electric current .
- the fixed locking element 44, the permanent magnets 42 and the electromagnets 48 are carried by support elements 64 fixed to the outer casing 56, and more particularly recessed into the outer casing 56.
- Each support member 64 extends projecting inside the outer casing 56.
- the vacuum switch 4 is initially closed.
- the first electrical contact 14 and the second electrical contact 16 are in contact with each other, thus allowing the current to flow through the circuit breaker 2.
- the current sensor 52 supplies the control unit 54 with a signal representative measurement of the current flowing through the circuit breaker 2.
- control unit 54 sends a control signal to the unlocking system 10 to supply each electromagnet 48 so as to release the second electrical contact 16, which then moves into position open, here under the effect of the booster system 6.
- the resetting can for example be carried out manually by an operator by acting on the second electrical contact 16 against the return system 6, directly or via a manual reset mechanism, comprising for example a lever to facilitate the operation.
- the circuit breaker 2 of the Figure 3 differs from that of Figures 1 and 2 in that the control system 50 comprises a reserve 66 of electrical energy capable of storing electrical energy, the reserve 66 being connected to each electromagnet 48 by means of an electric switch 68, provided for example under the form of an electrical relay, the control unit 50 being configured to control the closing of the electrical relay 68 and thus cause the supply of each electromagnet 48 by the reserve 66, and thus the opening of the vacuum switch 4 when the intensity of the current flowing through the circuit breaker 2 exceeds the predetermined current intensity threshold.
- the control system 50 comprises a reserve 66 of electrical energy capable of storing electrical energy, the reserve 66 being connected to each electromagnet 48 by means of an electric switch 68, provided for example under the form of an electrical relay, the control unit 50 being configured to control the closing of the electrical relay 68 and thus cause the supply of each electromagnet 48 by the reserve 66, and thus the opening of the vacuum switch 4 when the intensity of the current flowing through the circuit breaker 2 exceeds the predetermined current intensity threshold
- the reserve 66 is for example a capacitance. Such a reserve 66 can be filled quickly and empty quickly into each electromagnet 48 to cause rapid opening of the vacuum switch 4.
- the reserve 66 is for example supplied with electrical energy from the current flowing in the circuit breaker 2. In operation, electrical energy is stored in the reserve 66 when the circuit breaker 2 is closed.
- control unit 50 controls the closing of the electrical switch 68, which causes the supply of each electromagnet 48 to from the reserve 66, the unlocking of the second electrical contact 16, and its displacement in the open position, here under the effect of the return system 6.
- the resetting can be carried out in a manner similar to the embodiment of the Figures 1 and 2 .
- the power supply of the supply 66 may be provided by an external power source.
- control system 50 is shown schematically partially outside the casing 56, but can in practice be integrated inside the casing 56
- control system 50 comprises an electrical coil 70 arranged to feed the control system 50, in particular each electromagnet 48 of the unlocking system 10, by magnetic induction from the current flowing through the circuit breaker 2.
- the electric coil 70 is for example arranged around the connection portion 16B of the second electrical contact 16 and electrically connected to each electromagnet 48, so that the flow of an electric current in the second electrical contact 16 generates a current induced in the electrical coil 70 by electromagnetic induction, each electromagnet 48 being supplied with electric current from the induced electric current.
- the locking system 8, the unlocking system 10 and the control system are configured so that when the intensity of the current flowing through the circuit breaker 2 exceeds the predetermined current intensity threshold, the unlocking system 10 generates a magnetic force. sufficient to release the second electrical contact 16 and cause are displacement in the open position under the effect of the return system 6.
- the resetting can be carried out in a manner similar to the embodiment of the Figures 1 and 2 .
- the exemplary embodiment of the Figure 5 differs from that of Figures 1 and 2 in that the circuit-breaker 2 does not have an unlocking system 10 and a control system 50.
- the passage of a current through the circuit breaker 2 generates a repulsive electric force between the first electrical contact 14 and the second electrical contact 16, this repulsive electric force tending to separate the first electrical contact 14 and the second electrical contact 16 one the other.
- the repulsive electric force is a function of the intensity of the current flowing through the circuit breaker 2.
- the locking system 8 is configured to retain the second electrical contact 16 in the closed position against the repulsive electric force generated by the passage of current through the circuit breaker 2 and the restoring force generated by the return system 6 as long as the intensity of the current is below the predetermined current intensity threshold, and to allow the displacement of the second electrical contact 16 in the open position when the intensity of the current is equal to or greater than the predetermined current intensity threshold under the effect of the repulsive electric force and the restoring force.
- the holding force generated by the locking system 8 and the vacuum in the vacuum switch 4 is substantially equal to or less than the sum of the restoring force and the repulsive electric force generated by the passing through the circuit breaker 2 a current whose intensity is equal to or greater than the predetermined current intensity threshold.
- the resetting can be carried out in a manner similar to the embodiment of the Figures 1 and 2 .
- the exemplary embodiment of the Figure 6 differs from that of Figures 1 and 2 in that the control system 50 comprises a sacrificial electrical component 72 electrically connected to the second electrical contact 16 and adapted to be damaged when the current flowing through the circuit breaker 2 exceeds the predetermined current intensity threshold, and a configured control unit 54 to activate the unlocking system 10 when the sacrificial electrical component 72 is damaged, thus causing the unlocking of the second electrical contact 16 and its displacement in the open position under the effect of the return system 6.
- the control system 50 comprises a sacrificial electrical component 72 electrically connected to the second electrical contact 16 and adapted to be damaged when the current flowing through the circuit breaker 2 exceeds the predetermined current intensity threshold, and a configured control unit 54 to activate the unlocking system 10 when the sacrificial electrical component 72 is damaged, thus causing the unlocking of the second electrical contact 16 and its displacement in the open position under the effect of the return system 6.
- the sacrificial electrical component 72 is for example a fuse or a part in a low melting temperature alloy configured to break when the intensity of the current exceeds the predetermined current intensity threshold, or a component explosive electric device configured to explode when the current intensity exceeds the predetermined current intensity threshold.
- the reset circuit breaker 2 can be performed in a similar manner to the embodiment of the Figures 1 and 2 except that the fuse or explosive electrical component should be replaced, preferably before resetting.
- the invention makes it possible to obtain a circuit breaker 2 of simple design and operation, which can be obtained at low cost and whose handling is simple to carry out.
- the circuit breaker 2 can be arranged in a supply circuit of a railway vehicle 74.
- the railway vehicle 74 comprises, for example, a sensing device 76 for sensing an electric current from a supply line 77.
- the supply line 76 is for example an overhead line and the sensing device 76 is for example a pantograph.
- the railway vehicle 74 comprises a main circuit breaker 78 disposed between the sensing device 76 and a high-voltage electrical network 80 of the railway vehicle 74.
- the railway vehicle 74 further comprises a voltage probing device 82 connected to the sensing device 76 for supplying a low-voltage supply network 84 from the sensing device, and an auxiliary circuit-breaker 2 complying with FIG. invention being disposed between the sensing device 76 and the voltage sensing device 82.
- the voltage sensing device 82 advantageously comprises a transformer and is configured to determine the voltage level of the supply current supplied by the power supply line. 77.
- the network connected upstream of the main circuit breaker 78 and in particular the probing device 82 can be protected at a reasonable cost and without increasing the complexity of the electrical circuit or the complexity of its handling.
- the circuit breaker 2 makes it possible to avoid undesirably soliciting a substation supplying the supply line 77 in the event of a short circuit at the probing device 82.
- Another application is the installation of the circuit breaker in series with a main circuit breaker in order to achieve an additional ultimate electrical protection against short circuits or over-currents.
- a selectivity of the tripping thresholds of the two circuit breakers can be considered in this case.
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