GB1381955A - Vacuum switches - Google Patents

Vacuum switches

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Publication number
GB1381955A
GB1381955A GB1718172A GB1718172A GB1381955A GB 1381955 A GB1381955 A GB 1381955A GB 1718172 A GB1718172 A GB 1718172A GB 1718172 A GB1718172 A GB 1718172A GB 1381955 A GB1381955 A GB 1381955A
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United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
contact
arcing
contacts
annular
eccentric
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Expired
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GB1718172A
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Siemens AG
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Siemens AG
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Publication of GB1381955A publication Critical patent/GB1381955A/en
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H33/00—High-tension or heavy-current switches with arc-extinguishing or arc-preventing means
    • H01H33/60—Switches wherein the means for extinguishing or preventing the arc do not include separate means for obtaining or increasing flow of arc-extinguishing fluid
    • H01H33/66—Vacuum switches
    • H01H33/664—Contacts; Arc-extinguishing means, e.g. arcing rings
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H33/00—High-tension or heavy-current switches with arc-extinguishing or arc-preventing means
    • H01H33/02—Details
    • H01H33/04—Means for extinguishing or preventing arc between current-carrying parts
    • H01H33/12—Auxiliary contacts on to which the arc is transferred from the main contacts
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H33/00—High-tension or heavy-current switches with arc-extinguishing or arc-preventing means
    • H01H33/60—Switches wherein the means for extinguishing or preventing the arc do not include separate means for obtaining or increasing flow of arc-extinguishing fluid
    • H01H33/66—Vacuum switches
    • H01H33/664—Contacts; Arc-extinguishing means, e.g. arcing rings
    • H01H33/6644—Contacts; Arc-extinguishing means, e.g. arcing rings having coil-like electrical connections between contact rod and the proper contact

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  • Arc-Extinguishing Devices That Are Switches (AREA)
  • High-Tension Arc-Extinguishing Switches Without Spraying Means (AREA)

Abstract

1381955 Vacuum switches SIEMENS AG 13 April 1972 [13 April 1971] 17181/72 Heading H1N A vacuum switch comprises a pair of axially spaced relatively movable contact assemblies each of which comprises an annular arcing contact 5, (6) surrounding an eccentric main contact 1, (2) the arcing contact 5 (6) being electrically connected to the main contact 1 (2) by a contact carrier 7 (8) and a connecting member 9, (10). Each arcing contact 5 (6) has a discontinuity gasket 18 in its annular path, and each eccentric main contact 1 (2) provides a contriction in the gap between it and the arcing contact 5 (6) whose narrowest point 17 is situated an angle α from the adjacent side of the region joining the contact carrier 7 (8) to the arcing contact 5, (6), the angle α being between 0 and 30 degrees. The discontinuities 18 eccentric contacts 1 and 2 and the narrowest points 17 of the constrictions are axially aligned. An arc between the main contacts 1 and 2 is magnetically shifted to the arcing contacts 5, 6 and then magnetically rotated around the annular arcing paths. The slots 18 may be tangential to the region joining the contact carriers 7, 8 to the arcing contacts 5, 6 and extend perpendicularly or obliquely between the axially spaced end faces of the arcing contacts. A metal shield 11 prevents metal deposits on the insulating body 12 of the vacuum switch.
GB1718172A 1971-04-13 1972-04-13 Vacuum switches Expired GB1381955A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE2117845A DE2117845C3 (en) 1971-04-13 1971-04-13 Contact arrangement for vacuum switch

Publications (1)

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GB1381955A true GB1381955A (en) 1975-01-29

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GB1718172A Expired GB1381955A (en) 1971-04-13 1972-04-13 Vacuum switches

Country Status (5)

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US (1) US3717739A (en)
JP (1) JPS5429700B1 (en)
DE (1) DE2117845C3 (en)
GB (1) GB1381955A (en)
SE (1) SE376325B (en)

Families Citing this family (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4171474A (en) * 1977-05-27 1979-10-16 Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. Current interrupter electrode configuration
JPS5816731B2 (en) * 1977-12-28 1983-04-01 株式会社明電舎 Vacuum shield electrode
US4345126A (en) * 1980-04-01 1982-08-17 Westinghouse Electric Corp. Vacuum interrupter with transfer-type axial magnetic field contacts
DE4112113A1 (en) * 1991-04-10 1991-11-07 Slamecka Ernst Vacuum switch contact arrangement with two current guides - is for long-term and short-term guidance of arc current struck between oppositely moving coaxial electrodes

Family Cites Families (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3008022A (en) * 1960-06-15 1961-11-07 Gen Electric Contact structure for a vacuum-type circuit interrupter
GB1163271A (en) * 1965-08-06 1969-09-04 English Electric Co Ltd Circuit Interrupters
US3462572A (en) * 1966-10-03 1969-08-19 Gen Electric Vacuum type circuit interrupter having contacts provided with improved arcpropelling means
US3592987A (en) * 1968-03-19 1971-07-13 Westinghouse Electric Corp Gettering arrangements for vacuum-type circuit interrupters comprising fibers of gettering material embedded in a matrix of material of good conductivity
US3591742A (en) * 1968-10-07 1971-07-06 Westinghouse Electric Corp Separable contacts for vacuum circuit interrupters with asymmetric weld-breaking contact configurations

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
US3717739A (en) 1973-02-20
JPS5429700B1 (en) 1979-09-26
DE2117845C3 (en) 1975-08-21
SE376325B (en) 1975-05-12
DE2117845B2 (en) 1975-01-23
DE2117845A1 (en) 1972-10-19

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Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PS Patent sealed [section 19, patents act 1949]
PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee