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• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
  • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
  • H01H85/00—Protective devices in which the current flows through a part of fusible material and this current is interrupted by displacement of the fusible material when this current becomes excessive
  • H01H85/02—Details
  • H01H85/0241—Structural association of a fuse and another component or apparatus
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
  • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
  • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
  • H01H9/10—Adaptation for built-in fuses
  • H01H9/106—Adaptation for built-in fuses fuse and switch being connected in parallel
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
  • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
  • H01H39/00—Switching devices actuated by an explosion produced within the device and initiated by an electric current
  • H01H39/006—Opening by severing a conductor
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
  • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
  • H01H37/00—Thermally-actuated switches
  • H01H37/02—Details
  • H01H37/32—Thermally-sensitive members
  • H01H37/52—Thermally-sensitive members actuated due to deflection of bimetallic element
  • H01H37/54—Thermally-sensitive members actuated due to deflection of bimetallic element wherein the bimetallic element is inherently snap acting
  • H01H2037/5463—Thermally-sensitive members actuated due to deflection of bimetallic element wherein the bimetallic element is inherently snap acting the bimetallic snap element forming part of switched circuit
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
  • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
  • H01H37/00—Thermally-actuated switches
  • H01H37/74—Switches in which only the opening movement or only the closing movement of a contact is effected by heating or cooling
  • H01H37/76—Contact member actuated by melting of fusible material, actuated due to burning of combustible material or due to explosion of explosive material
  • H01H37/761—Contact member actuated by melting of fusible material, actuated due to burning of combustible material or due to explosion of explosive material with a fusible element forming part of the switched circuit
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
  • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
  • H01H39/00—Switching devices actuated by an explosion produced within the device and initiated by an electric current
  • H01H39/002—Switching devices actuated by an explosion produced within the device and initiated by an electric current provided with a cartridge-magazine

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• TITLE Electrical device, electrical cut-off system comprising such a device
• the invention relates to an electrical apparatus and an electrical system for interrupting an electrical current.
• the invention is particularly applicable to the field of electrical protection.
• Fuses usually feature a fuse link placed in a case filled with a material such as silica.
• the blade is configured to melt when the intensity of the current flowing through the fuse exceeds a predetermined value for a certain period of time.
• Some contemporary applications today require the ability to interrupt a high-intensity electric current with a very fast reaction time. This is for example the case of applications related to electric vehicles or photovoltaic panels.
• WO 2018/167169 A1 describes an example of such an electrical device, in which a fuse is connected in parallel with a pyrotechnic circuit breaker.
• the pyrotechnic circuit breaker is configured to trigger with a very short reaction time in the event of an electrical fault, and the fuse is configured to ensure total interruption of the current, for example to prevent any reformation of a electric arc in the pyrotechnic circuit breaker.
• the fuse helps interrupt an electrical current that the circuit breaker alone could not safely and effectively cut.
• the fuse must only be connected in parallel with the circuit breaker when the circuit breaker is tripped, to prevent the fuse from being permanently crossed by an electric current, as this could lead premature aging of the fuse.
• the invention relates to an electrical device comprising a body delimiting a closed interior volume, a first electrode, a second electrode and a third electrode, a free end of each electrode emerging inside the interior volume, said free ends of each electrode being arranged, inside the interior volume, at a distance from each other and opposite with respect to the other electrodes, the electrical apparatus being configured for:
• such a device can incorporate one or more of the following characteristics, taken in isolation or according to any technically acceptable combination: the device comprises an electrically conductive element connecting the first electrode to the second electrode, the fuse element being configured to change when the current passing through it exceeds said threshold value; the apparatus comprises an electrically conductive fuse element, such as a wire, connecting the first electrode to the second electrode, the fuse element being configured to melt when the current passing through it exceeds said threshold value; the apparatus includes a shape-memory deformable conductive element connecting the first electrode to the second electrode, the conductive element being configured to deform and interrupt the electrical contact between the first electrode and the second electrode when the current passing through it exceeds said threshold value;
• the free ends of the first electrode and of the second electrode are partially separated by an electrically insulating barrier; inside the volume, the free end of the third electrode is separated from the free ends of the first electrode and the second electrode by a fusible wall;
• the first electrode, the second electrode and the third electrode are spaced from each other and separated by a volume of gas, such as air, the electrical breakdown voltage between the second electrode and the first electrode being lower than the electrical breakdown voltage between the second electrode and the third electrode. ;
• the second electrode is off-center relative to the first electrode and to the third electrode;
• the body has a tubular shape, the first electrode and the third electrode being aligned with each other and emerging on opposite sides of the tubular body, the second electrode emerging into the body through the cylindrical wall of the body, offset from the first electrode and the third electrode.
• the invention relates to an electrical system for interrupting an electrical current, comprising a circuit breaker, a fuse and an electrical device according to any one of the preceding claims, the electrical device being connected in series with the fuse, the fuse and the electrical device being connected together in parallel with the circuit breaker via the first electrode and the third electrode, the second electrode opening into a cut-off chamber of the circuit breaker.
• such an electrical system can incorporate one or more of the following characteristics, taken in isolation or in any technically permissible combination:
• the second electrode is connected to an internal electrical conductor of the circuit breaker before or after actuation of the circuit breaker, this internal conductor being coupled to at least one of the terminals of the circuit breaker;
• the second electrode is connected to the internal electrical conductor via an insulating element such as a voltage suppressor element or a varistor;
• the system comprises an additional circuit breaker connected in series with said circuit breaker by their respective terminals, the second electrode being connected to the junction between said circuit breakers;
• the second electrode is arranged, in the interrupting chamber, opposite and at a distance from one of the terminals of the circuit breaker; - the fuse and the electrical device are integrated within the same body;
• circuit breaker and the electrical device are integrated within the same body
• the circuit breaker is a pyrotechnic circuit breaker.
• Figure 1 schematically represents an apparatus for interrupting an electric current comprising an electric cut-off element in accordance with embodiments of the invention
• FIG 2 schematically shows two alternative embodiments of the electrical cut-off element of the apparatus of Figure 1;
• FIG 3 schematically shows a first operating state of the apparatus of Figure 1;
• FIG 4 schematically represents a second operating state of the apparatus of Figure 1;
• FIG 5 schematically represents a third operating state of the apparatus of Figure 1;
• FIG 6 Figure 6 schematically shows another embodiment of the apparatus of Figure 1;
• FIG 7 schematically shows two construction examples of an electrical switching element, respectively for the switching device of figures 1 and 6 (insert a) and for the switching device of figure 8 (insert b);
• FIG 8 Figure 8 schematically represents another embodiment of the apparatus of Figure 1.
• FIG. 1 represents an embodiment of an electrical system 2 configured to interrupt an electrical current, for example in order to protect an electrical load or an electrical installation.
• the device 2 comprises a circuit breaker 4 comprising terminals 6 and 8, making it possible to connect the circuit breaker 4 to an electrical circuit, for example between an electrical load and a generator.
• Device 2 also includes an electrical device 10 and a fuse 12 electrically connected in parallel to circuit breaker 4 between terminals 6 and 8.
• fuse 12 is a fuse cartridge comprising one or more fuse blades F2.
• the circuit breaker 4 can be switched from an electrically conductive state to an electrically blocking (or open) state.
• the circuit breaker 4 can be a pyrotechnic circuit breaker.
• circuit breaker 4 may have an explosive charge configured to, when triggered, physically sever an electrical conductor extending between terminals 8 and 6 of circuit breaker 4.
• the circuit breaker 4 comprises a body 20 and a cut-off member 22 (such as a piston) configured to move by translation in the body 20, for example following the triggering of a pyrotechnic charge (not shown).
• a cut-off member 22 such as a piston
• the cut-off device 22 is configured to cut an internal electrical conductor housed inside the body 20, this electrical conductor connecting the terminal 6 to the terminal 8.
• FIG. 1 the circuit breaker 4 is shown in a tripped position.
• the electrical conductor, severed by the cut-off member 22, is divided between a first portion 24 which extends the first terminal 6, a second conductor portion 26 which extends the second terminal 8, and an intermediate portion 28 located between the first and second portions 24, 26 of the electrical conductor.
• An electrode 29, the role of which will be clarified below, is arranged in the interrupting chamber, such that its free end is placed facing and at a distance from one or the other of the portions 24 or 26 .
• the electrode 29 can be made of any conductive material, for example aluminum, tungsten, or preferably copper (in particular for cost reasons).
• the electrode 29 can be molded directly into the body 20 (to improve sealing).
• the circuit breaker 4 can be a fuse cartridge, or an electromechanical device, such as for example an electromagnetic contactor, or a semiconductor switch, or any other appropriate device.
• the electrical device 10 comprises a body 30 delimiting a closed interior volume, a first electrode E1, a second electrode E2 and a third electrode E3.
• the electrodes E1, E2, E3 can be made of any electrically conductive material, for example aluminum, tungsten, or preferably copper (in particular for cost reasons).
• the electrodes E1, E2, E3 can each be made of a different material to optimize the costs.
• the electrodes E1, E2, E3 can be molded directly into the body 30 (to improve sealing)
• the body 30 is preferably made of an electrically insulating material, for example plastic, or of thermoset polymer, for example of polyamide PA6.6.
• the electrodes E1, E2 and E3 are configured such that a free end of each electrode emerges inside the volume delimited by the body 30.
• each electrode E1, E2, E3 are arranged, inside the interior volume defined by the body 30, at a distance from each other and opposite with respect to the other electrodes.
• the body 30 has the shape of a block.
• the electrodes E1, E2 and E3 open into the body 30 by different faces of the body 30.
• electrode E1 is connected to terminal 8 by an electrical conductor 14. End 29 of electrode E2 (or of any electrode connected to electrode E2) opens into the interrupting chamber of the circuit breaker 4.
• the third electrode E3 is connected to one terminal of fuse 12, the other terminal of the fuse is connected to terminal 6.
• the electrical apparatus 10 is connected in series with the fuse 12, the fuse and the electrical apparatus being connected together in parallel to the circuit breaker 4 via the first electrode and the third electrode, the second electrode opening into a cut-off chamber of the circuit breaker.
• the device 10 is configured for:
• apparatus 10 includes an electrically conductive fuse element F1, such as a copper or silver wire, connecting the first electrode E1 to the second electrode E2, the fuse element being configured to melt when the current passing through it exceeds said threshold value.
• the electrically conductive fuse element F1 can also be a strip, or a strip, or a sheet of cables or wires, or any other appropriate connection structure, the electrically conductive fuse element F1 preferably being made of metal.
• those skilled in the art can refer to the known state of the art in the production of electrical circuit protection fuses.
• the device 10 is more particularly configured for:
• the device 10 makes it possible to deflect the electric current coming from the first electrode E1 to send it from the second electrode E2, to the third electrode E3, according to the intensity value of the electric current.
• the arrangement, the dimensioning and the spacing of the electrodes E1, E2, E3 and of their free ends is chosen accordingly.
• the distance D1 separating E1 and E2 can be defined to be greater than the distance D2 separating E1 and E3, typically D1 greater than or equal to 1.2 times D2. This has the effect of favoring the deviation of arc A from E2 to E3.
• the first and third electrodes E1 and E3 have their respective terminal ends aligned with each other.
• the terminal end of the first electrode is here curved and has an L shape.
• the end of the electrode E3 can be conical and pointed in order to favor the attraction of the arc A.
• the first electrode E1, the second electrode E2 and the third electrode E3 are spaced from each other and separated by a volume of gas, such as air.
• the volume delimited by the body 30 can comprise one or more energy-absorbing elements 32, 34, such as a metal foam or a ball of stainless steel wire, or silica, or any suitable material, which contribute to cooling the interior of the body 30 and attenuating the electric arc in the event of the current threshold being exceeded.
• Insert (a) represents a first alternative embodiment 10a of apparatus 10 of Figure 1.
• Device 10a is basically identical to device 10 and has a similar operation, except that the terminal ends 40, 42 of the electrodes E1 and E2, respectively, are curved and have an L-shape.
• the free ends 40, 42 of the first electrode and of the second electrode are partially separated by an electrically insulating barrier 44.
• the insulating barrier 44 is made of the same material as the body 30.
• the fuse element F1 then has a U-shape. This facilitates the deflection of the electric arc towards the third electrode E3.
• Insert (b) represents a second alternative embodiment 10b of apparatus 10 of Figure 1.
• the fusible conductive element F1 is omitted and replaced by an air gap, for example filled with air.
• the threshold is an electrical voltage threshold. Dielectric breakdown in the air between electrodes E1 and E2 is caused when the voltage generated by the electric arc A1 (described below) established between conductors 26 (connected to E1) and 28 (connected to E2) exceeds a threshold value.
• the device is arranged such that the breakdown voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode E2 is lower than the breakdown voltage between the first electrode E1 and the third electrode E3.
• the body 50 of the device 10b has a tubular or cylindrical shape.
• the first electrode E1 and the third electrode E3 are aligned with each other and with the tubular body and emerge on opposite faces of the tubular body.
• the second electrode E2 opens into the body 50 through the cylindrical wall of the body, off-center (or asymmetrical) with respect to the first electrode E1 and to the third electrode E3.
• the second electrode E2 is offset (or asymmetrical) with respect to the first electrode E1 and to the third electrode E3.
• the distance between the electrodes E1 and E3 is greater than 1.2 times the distance between the electrodes E1 and E2.
• the end faces 52, 54 of the body 50 can have a conical or trapezium shape.
• the inner wall of said faces may comprise electrically conductive pads.
• the conductive fuse element F1 can be replaced by a bimetallic strip, or more generally by an electrical conductor made of shape memory material, connecting the first electrode E1 to the second electrode E2.
• the bimetallic strip is configured to deform and interrupt the electrical contact between the first electrode E1 and the second electrode E2 when the current passing through it exceeds said threshold value.
• the apparatus 10 comprises an electrically conductive element connecting the first electrode E1 to the second electrode E2, the electrically conductive element being configured to be modified when the current passing through it exceeds said threshold value.
• said modification consists of melting fuse element F1 .
• the electrically conductive element is a deformable material with shape memory, such as a bimetallic strip
• the modification consists of a deformation.
• the device 10 as well as its variants, can be used independently of the electrical system 2.
• FIG. 3 represents a first state of system 2 immediately after circuit breaker 4 has been triggered. to circulate through the circuit breaker, because electric arcs, denoted A, have formed on the one hand between the conductor portions 24 and 26 and on the other hand between the conductor portions 26 and 28.
• FIG. 4 represents a second state of the system 2 subsequent to the first state. Electric current C1 continues to flow through circuit breaker 4 due to the presence of electric arcs A1 and A2.
• the fuse-conducting element F1 does not melt. This means that the voltage generated by the electric arcs A1 and A2 then A2 and A3 was enough on its own to oppose the passage of the current and to cancel it. In this case, the current C1 is canceled whereas the fuse F1 is simply heated by the Joule effect, but is not not melted.
• the final electrical insulation is ensured in the circuit breaker by the distances between the free ends of the conductors, and in the device 10 by the distance in the air between the electrodes E1 and E3 (or the wall 62 if present).
• FIG. 5 represents a third state of system 2, subsequent to the second state. After the fusible conductive element F 1 has melted, the electric arc A established between the first electrode E1 and the second electrode E2 is deflected to establish itself between the first electrode E1 and the third electrode E3 (electric arc A on the figure 5).
• the air surrounding the ends of the electrodes is ionized by the electric arc A.
• the electric arc A is attracted by the third electrode E3, which is at the same potential as the terminal 6.
• the potential difference between the first electrode E1 and the second electrode E2 is less than the potential difference between the first electrode E1 and the third electrode E3.
• the fuse 12 melts to interrupt the flow of the electric current C1. The flow of current in the electrical system 2 is then interrupted.
• the characteristics of the fuse 12 are chosen according to the cooling time of the ionized gases in the case 30.
• the device 10 is a passive device, that is to say that the deflection of the electric arc by the device 10 does not require actuation of the device 10 by an action external, such as a trigger or a manual control, unlike the circuit breaker 4 for example.
• FIG. 6 represents a first alternative embodiment 2a of the electrical system 2 of FIG. 1.
• the electrical system 2b is globally identical to the system 2 and has a similar operation, except that the second electrode E2 is now connected to the central conductor portion 28, instead of emerging freely into the interrupting chamber.
• the second electrode is connected to an internal electrical conductor (the central portion 28) of the circuit breaker 4, this internal conductor being coupled to at least one of the terminals 6, 8 of the circuit breaker 4.
• the second electrode E2 can either be connected directly to the central portion 28, or be connected indirectly via a spacing (air gap), for example by being placed at a distance of at least 0.1 mm from the portion central 28. This last variant in particular avoids premature wear of the fuse element F1 by preventing the circulation in the fuse conductor element F1 of a weak current, derived from the current C1 when the circuit breaker is in the closed position (on state) .
• the central portion 28 can be movable or deformable over a stroke greater than or equal to the distance which separates it from the electrode 29.
• the central portion 28 can be moved by the piston 22 up to to come into contact with the electrode 29.
• the electrode 29 opens into a space located between the central portion 28 and the piston 22, the piston 22 being positioned between the electrode 29 and the end 26.
• this facilitates the extinction of arc A1 and the appearance of arc A3.
• the current C1 is thus completely diverted in the conductive fuse element F1.
• the central portion 28 is the only moving part inside the circuit breaker, the portions 24 and 26 remaining fixed. The central portion 28 can thus move until it comes into contact with the electrode 29.
• the second electrode E2 is connected to the internal electrical conductor (to the central portion 28) via an insulating element 60, such as a discharge tube suppressor ( "gas arrester" in English).
• This element can also be a varistor (MOV) or any other element preventing the circulation of a weak current.
• the insulating element 60 is a voltage suppressor element
• its voltage threshold can be low, for example of the order of 10 volts. This makes it possible to prevent the passage of electric current in the device 10 as long as no arc electricity is present in the circuit breaker 4, while letting the current pass through the conductive fuse element F1 very quickly after the tripping of the circuit breaker and the appearance of the electric arc A1.
• the insulating element 60 could be connected to a different location.
• the insulating element 60 can also have a high voltage threshold, for example close to the nominal voltage of the system to be protected. This has the effect of delaying the passage of current in the conductive fuse element F1, in order to allow time for the electric arcs A1 and A2 to oppose the passage of the current C1.
• the circuit breaker 4 is composed of a series assembly of several circuit breakers, for example two circuit breakers: the circuit breaker described above, and an additional circuit breaker connected in series with said circuit breaker, the connection being carried out by the respective terminals 6 or 8 of the two circuit breakers.
• electrode E2 or electrode 29 does not open into the interrupting chamber strictly speaking, but preferentially opens at the junction point between the two circuit breakers. In other words, the second electrode E2, 29 being connected to the junction between said circuit breakers.
• the free end of the third electrode E3 is separated from the free ends of the first electrode E1 and of the second electrode E2 by a wall fuse 62, shown in dotted lines in Figure 6.
• the fuse wall 62 is configured, or for example to melt, under the effect of the temperature given off by the electric arc A3 or to break under the effect of the pressure inside the device 10
• the fusible wall 62 can, for example, be made of plastic or any other electrically insulating material.
• the wall makes it possible to reduce the distance between the electrodes E1 and E3, because its electrical insulating power is greater than that of air. Once this wall is broken, the arc forming between the first electrode E1 and the third electrode E3 is of reduced length, therefore the energy it releases is reduced.
• the apparatus 10 previously described (or any of its variants) can be used.
• Such a wall can also be used in all or part of the variants of the device 10 previously described.
• the inserts (a) and (b) of FIG. 7 illustrate two possible variants of encapsulation of all or part of the elements of the system 2 in a common body.
• the insert (a) represents a first embodiment of a cartridge 70 in which the device 10 and the fuse 12 are integrated.
• a tubular (or cylindrical) body 72 delimits a first region 74 (or compartment) corresponding to the fuse 12 and a second region 76 (or compartment) corresponding to the device 10.
• the tubular body 72 is made of electrically insulating material, for example plastic, or ceramic, or a composite material comprising glass fibers embedded in a resin matrix, or any suitable material.
• the first region 74 and the second region 76 are separated by an electrically conductive wall, so as to bring components present in these two regions into contact.
• the terminal ends of the body 72 include caps 78, which may be metal caps crimped onto the tubular body 72.
• the first region 74 includes one or more fuse links F2 immersed in a silica material, such as sand.
• the second region 76 comprises the electrodes E1 and E2 (opening outside the cap 78) the electrode E3 (for example integrated within a metal contact part which here forms the wall separating the regions 74 and 76, to ensure an electrical connection with fuse links F2). If necessary, the second region also includes the fuse conductor element F1.
• the second region 76 comprises an electrically insulating body, for example made of plastic, which covers the internal walls of the second region 76 and which serves to hold the electrodes E1 and E2 in position.
• an electrically insulating body for example made of plastic, which covers the internal walls of the second region 76 and which serves to hold the electrodes E1 and E2 in position.
• region 76 includes absorbent elements 32, 34 as well as, where applicable, voltage suppressor element 60.
• the fusible conductor element F1 connects the first electrode E1 to the voltage suppressor element 60 or directly to the second electrode E2.
• the insert (b) of FIG. 7 represents a second embodiment of a cartridge 80 in which are integrated at least part of the components of the apparatus 10. This embodiment is especially applicable to the embodiment of the system electric 2b illustrated in Figure 8.
• This embodiment differs in particular from the other embodiments of the system 2a in that the apparatus 10 is produced in the form of an assembly 90 in which the fuse element F1 is associated with a second circuit breaker 92 comprising a pyrotechnic charge 94, a movable contact 96 and connection terminals 98.
• One of the terminals 98 is connected to the fuse 12 while the other terminal 98 is connected to a first electrode A connected to the terminal 8.
• a second electrode B connects the fuse element F1 to the central portion 28 through the voltage suppressor element 60 and a third electrode C.
• it is possible not to use a voltage suppressor element in this case the electrode C is connected directly to the electrode B.
• Pyrotechnic charge 94 is connected to electrode B and electrode A, so as to be triggered when fuse element F1 has melted.
• the system makes it possible to divert the current arriving from the terminal 8 of the circuit breaker 4 towards the fuse 12.
• the cartridge 80 comprises a tubular or cylindrical body 82 which delimits a region 84 comprising a fuse blade F1 immersed in a silica material, such as sand, and extending between the electrodes A and B.
• the tubular body 82 is made of electrically insulating material, for example plastic, or ceramic, or a composite material comprising glass fibers embedded in a resin matrix, or any suitable material
• the terminal ends of body 82 include caps 86. Electrode A is placed at one end of body 82, while electrodes B and C are placed at the other end of body 82.
• the inside of the tubular body 82 comprises, on the end which carries the electrodes B and C, an electrically insulating body which serves to hold the electrodes C and B in position.
• the device 10 can be integrated inside the circuit breaker 4.
• the electrodes E1 and E2 are arranged in the switching device 22, emerging from the switching device. circuit breaker 22, the latter being electrically conductive, while the electrode E3 is arranged in the body 20 of the circuit breaker 4, so as to be facing and aligned with the electrode E1 when the switching device 22 is in deployed position.
• the fuse 12 is connected in parallel with the circuit breaker 4 only when the circuit breaker 4 is triggered and only on condition that the energy passing through the circuit breaker has exceeded a threshold value, this to prevent the fuse 12 from being permanently crossed by an electric current, as this could lead to premature aging of the fuse.
• the invention also allows to guarantee rapid opening of the circuit even when the current flowing through it when it is triggered is low or zero.
• the threshold value determined by the rating of fuse element F1 has many advantages from a practical point of view and in terms of ease of industrial production.
• the threshold value is easy to set during product development, and can be easily controlled during mass production.
• This threshold value is also stable over time, being insensitive to aging (unlike a plastic membrane for example) and insensitive to ambient pressure.
• the threshold value tends to be little dependent on the inductance value of the installation.

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