US3936701A
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Timing circuit for electronic undervoltage detecting device and latch
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1974-08-29
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Granted: 1976-02-03
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Expires: 1994-08-29
Abstract
Abstract A timing device utilizing a transistor and silicon controlled rectifier to provide a momentary relatively high voltage for the solenoid coil of a tripping device which is part of an undervoltage detecting and tripping circuit to thus energize the coil to allow closing of a circuit breaker which is controlled by the undervoltage device when low voltage which originally caused the circuit breaker to trip is no longer present on the line to be protected by the circuit breaker. The relatively high voltage changes to a normal value shortly thereafter.
Inventors
- 👤 John T. Wilson
- 👤 Wardell Gary
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:14
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02H; H02H3/00; H02H3/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
An undervoltage protection device, comprising: a. circuit breaker means for opening an electrical system when the system voltage is below a first predetermined value and for closing said electrical system when said system voltage is above a second predetermined value; b. sensing means for sensing said system voltage; c. alternating current coil means energizable at a predetermined alternating coil voltage for preventing said circuit breaker means from closing upon said electrical system, said coil means controlling a spring loaded plunger means, said coil means when energized with said predetermined coil voltage keeping said spring loaded plunger means from causing said circuit breaker means to close upon said electrical system; d. control means interconnected with said sensing means and said coil means, said control means deenergizing said coil means when said system voltage is below said first predetermined value but applying a coil voltage significantly larger than said predetermined coil voltage to said coil means for a predetermined period of time to positively load said plunger means against its spring to allow said circuit breaker means to be closed by independent means when said system voltage is above said second predetermined value, said control means thereafter maintaining said coil means at said predetermined coil voltage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
An undervoltage protection device, comprising: a. circuit breaker means for opening an electrical system when the system voltage is below a first predetermined value and for closing said electrical system when said system voltage is above a second predetermined value; b. sensing means for sensing said system voltage; c. alternating current coil means energizable at a predetermined alternating coil voltage for preventing said circuit breaker means from closing upon said electrical system, said coil means controlling a spring loaded plunger means, said coil means when energized with said predetermined coil voltage keeping said spring loaded plunger means from causing said circuit breaker means to close upon said electrical system; d. control means interconnected with said sensing means and said coil means, said control means deenergizing said coil means when said system voltage is below said first predetermined value but applying a coil voltage significantly larger than said predetermined coil voltage to said coil means for a predetermined period of time to positively load said plunger means against its spring to allow said circuit breaker means to be closed by independent means when said system voltage is above said second predetermined value, said control means thereafter maintaining said coil means at said predetermined coil voltage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said control means comprise solid state circuit elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said sensing means comprises a control transformer having the primary winding thereof connected to a portion of said electrical system and the secondary winding thereof connected to said control means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said circuit breaker means comprises a circuit breaker having separable main contacts, said circuit breaker being tripped when said coil means is deenergized, said circuit breaker having a mechanism therein for preventing the closing of said separable main contacts for any significant period of time when said coil means is in a deenergized state.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said coil means comprises a solenoid coil.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-02-02 | 1979-08-04 | 1980-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-02 | 1983-08-04 | 1984-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-02 | 1987-08-04 | 1988-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |