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US4030058A
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Inductive coupler
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1976-03-30
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Granted: 1977-06-14
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Expires: 1996-03-30
Abstract
Abstract The primary and secondary core sections of a split core transformer forming an inductive coupler are secured within separate sealed containments in intimate contact with a thin non-magnetic portion of the respective containments which permits inductive coupling and decoupling of the primary and secondary core sections in corrosive fluid environments such as water. The sealed containments isolate the core sections from contact with the corrosive environment thus permitting the use of efficient laminated iron in otherwise corrosive environments.
Inventors
- 👤 Delmar R. Riffe
- 👤 Richard D. Olson
- 👤 David M. Edison
- 👤 Robert J. Spreadbury
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:55
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01F; H01F38/00; H01F38/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S336/00; Y10S336/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
349 words
An inductive coupler apparatus for connecting and disconnecting electrical power in an underwater environment, comprising: first and second water-tight sealed stainless steel housings adapted for mechanical mating and each including a stainless steel mating wall having internal and external surfaces, each of said stainless steel mating walls being of a thickness between 0.002 and about 0.010 inches, mechanical alignment means extending from said water-tight sealed stainless steel housing for mechanically aligning said first and second water-tight sealed stainless steel housing during mating in an underwater environment, said external surfaces of said stainless steel mating walls being aligned in intimate contact when said first and second water-tight sealed stainless steel housings are mechanically mated, sacrificial anode means extending from at least one of said first and second water-tight sealed stainless steel housings to minimize corrosion of said housings in an underwater environment, at least one primary transformer core section including a C-core element and corresponding pole faces and primary coil windings thereabout, said primary transformer core section being positioned within said first water-tight sealed stainless steel housing with said pole faces in ultimate contact with the internal surface of the stainless steel mating wall of said first water-tight sealed stainless steel housing, at least one secondary transformer core section including a C-core element and corresponding pole faces and secondary coil windings thereabout, said secondary transformer core section being positioned within said second water-tight sealed housing with said pole faces in intimate contact with the internal surface of the stainless steel mating wall of said second water-tight sealed stainless steel housing, said primary and secondary transformer core sections being positioned such that the pole faces of the respective core sections are physically aligned when said first and second water-tight sealed stainless steel housings are mechanically mated to thereby complete a magnetic circuit between said primary transformer core section and said secondary transformer core section, and fill composition filling the internal volumes of said first and second water-tight sealed stainless steel housings to provide mechanical support to enable the stainless steel mating walls to withstand the external pressure of an underwater environment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
349 words
An inductive coupler apparatus for connecting and disconnecting electrical power in an underwater environment, comprising: first and second water-tight sealed stainless steel housings adapted for mechanical mating and each including a stainless steel mating wall having internal and external surfaces, each of said stainless steel mating walls being of a thickness between 0.002 and about 0.010 inches, mechanical alignment means extending from said water-tight sealed stainless steel housing for mechanically aligning said first and second water-tight sealed stainless steel housing during mating in an underwater environment, said external surfaces of said stainless steel mating walls being aligned in intimate contact when said first and second water-tight sealed stainless steel housings are mechanically mated, sacrificial anode means extending from at least one of said first and second water-tight sealed stainless steel housings to minimize corrosion of said housings in an underwater environment, at least one primary transformer core section including a C-core element and corresponding pole faces and primary coil windings thereabout, said primary transformer core section being positioned within said first water-tight sealed stainless steel housing with said pole faces in ultimate contact with the internal surface of the stainless steel mating wall of said first water-tight sealed stainless steel housing, at least one secondary transformer core section including a C-core element and corresponding pole faces and secondary coil windings thereabout, said secondary transformer core section being positioned within said second water-tight sealed housing with said pole faces in intimate contact with the internal surface of the stainless steel mating wall of said second water-tight sealed stainless steel housing, said primary and secondary transformer core sections being positioned such that the pole faces of the respective core sections are physically aligned when said first and second water-tight sealed stainless steel housings are mechanically mated to thereby complete a magnetic circuit between said primary transformer core section and said secondary transformer core section, and fill composition filling the internal volumes of said first and second water-tight sealed stainless steel housings to provide mechanical support to enable the stainless steel mating walls to withstand the external pressure of an underwater environment.
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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) | 1980-06-13 | 1980-12-13 | 1981-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-13 | 1984-12-13 | 1985-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-13 | 1988-12-13 | 1989-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |