公开(公告)号：US20060086694A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-27

申请号：US10974168

申请日：2004-10-26

Applicant: James Benke ,  Thomas Fogle ,  Walter Jenkins ,  Anthony Ricciuti

Inventor： James Benke ,  Thomas Fogle ,  Walter Jenkins ,  Anthony Ricciuti

IPC: H01H33/34

CPC classification number: H01H33/666 ,  H01H2003/323

Abstract: The present invention provides improved and more efficient methods and apparatus for maintaining and/or adjusting over-travel gaps and contact wipe portions in operating rod assemblies of circuit interrupters. According to one embodiment of the invention, a circuit interrupter comprises a fixed electrical contact; a moveable electrical contact; an operating rod assembly comprising at least one contact spring for imparting a corresponding opening or closing force to the contacts; a moveable contact stem operatively coupled between the moveable electrical contact and the operating rod assembly for positioning the moveable electrical contact into or out of engagement with the fixed electrical contact; and an adjustment member adjustably disposed on an opposite end of the circuit interrupter relative to the moveable electrical contact from the at least one contact spring; wherein motion of the operating rod assembly causes the moveable electrical contact to move into or out of engagement with the fixed electrical contact via motion of the moveable contact stem and wherein the moveable electrical contact moves into or out of engagement with the fixed electrical contact with application of force imparted by the contact spring, and wherein the adjustment member is capable of adjusting the force imparted by the contact spring when moving the moveable electrical contact into or out of engagement with the fixed electrical contact.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于在电路断路器的操作杆组件中维持和/或调节过行程间隙和接触擦拭部分的改进和更有效的方法和装置。 根据本发明的一个实施例，电路断续器包括固定的电触点; 可动电触点; 操作杆组件，其包括用于向所述触头施加相应的开启或关闭力的至少一个接触弹簧; 操作地联接在可移动电触点和操作杆组件之间的可移动接触杆，用于将可移动电触点定位成与固定电触点接合或脱离接合; 以及调节构件，其相对于来自所述至少一个接触弹簧的可移动电接触可调节地设置在所述电路断续器的相对端上; 其中操作杆组件的运动通过可移动接触杆的运动使可移动电接触件通过运动移动进入或脱离与固定电接触件的接合，并且其中可移动电触点移动进入或脱离与施加的固定电触点的接合 由所述接触弹簧施加的力，并且其中当所述可移动电触头移动或接触所述固定电触点时，所述调节构件能够调节所述接触弹簧施加的力。

公开(公告)号：US20060119344A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-08

申请号：US11338349

申请日：2006-01-24

Applicant: James Benke ,  Joseph Engel ,  James Lagree ,  Charles Luebke ,  Mark Solveson

Inventor： James Benke ,  Joseph Engel ,  James Lagree ,  Charles Luebke ,  Mark Solveson

IPC: G01R1/20

CPC classification number: H01H1/0015 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01K2215/00 ,  H01H2071/006 ,  H01H2300/03 ,  H02H1/0061 ,  H02H1/063 ,  H02H5/04 ,  H02H7/22 ,  Y02B70/3241 ,  Y02B90/224 ,  Y04S20/14 ,  Y04S20/227

Abstract: A system displays information from and controls electrical switching apparatus, such as circuit breakers. The system includes a plurality of circuit breakers having separable contacts and a plurality of conditions, such as bus temperature and contact wear. A plurality of sensors are structured to sense the conditions of the circuit breakers and to communicate the sensed conditions over corresponding wireless signals. A display and control unit is operatively associated with the circuit breakers and is structured to receive the corresponding wireless signals and display information corresponding to the sensed conditions or to control the circuit breakers based upon one or more of the sensed conditions.

Abstract translation: 系统显示来自电控开关装置的信息，例如断路器。 该系统包括具有可分离触点和多个条件的多个断路器，例如总线温度和接触磨损。 多个传感器被构造为感测断路器的状况并且将感测到的条件传送到相应的无线信号上。 显示和控制单元与断路器可操作地相关联，并且被构造为接收相应的无线信号并显示与所感测到的条件相对应的信息，或者基于感测到的一个或多个条件来控制断路器。

公开(公告)号：US20050063107A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-24

申请号：US10668074

申请日：2003-09-22

Applicant: James Benke

Inventor： James Benke

IPC: H01H1/00 ,  H01H1/58 ,  H01H33/42 ,  H01H33/66 ,  H01H33/666 ,  H01H71/02 ,  H01H71/10 ,  H01H71/12 ,  H01H71/52 ,  H02H3/00

CPC classification number: H01H33/666 ,  H01H1/0015 ,  H01H1/5822 ,  H01H33/423 ,  H01H33/6606 ,  H01H71/02 ,  H01H71/1018 ,  H01H71/123 ,  H01H71/125 ,  H01H71/52 ,  H01H2071/088 ,  H01H2083/203 ,  H01H2300/03 ,  Y02B90/224 ,  Y04S20/14

Abstract: An encapsulated medium voltage vacuum circuit interrupter includes a line terminal, a load terminal, a vacuum interrupter, an operating mechanism and an elongated, insulated, generally cylindrical encapsulating housing. The vacuum interrupter includes a vacuum envelope containing a fixed contact assembly and a movable contact assembly movable between a closed circuit position in electrical communication with the fixed contact assembly and an open circuit position spaced apart from the fixed contact assembly. The fixed contact assembly is electrically interconnected with the line terminal. A flexible conductor electrically connects the movable contact assembly with the load terminal. The operating mechanism moves the movable contact assembly between the closed circuit position and the open circuit position. The housing includes a first end supporting the line terminal and an opposite second end supporting the load terminal. The housing encloses the vacuum interrupter, the flexible conductor and the operating mechanism.

Abstract translation: 封装的中压真空断路器包括线路端子，负载端子，真空断路器，操作机构和细长绝缘的大致圆柱形的封装壳体。 真空断路器包括一个包含固定接触组件的真空外壳和一个在与固定触头组件电气连通的闭路位置和与固定触头组件间隔开的开路位置之间可移动的活动触头组件。 固定接触组件与线路端子电互连。 柔性导体将可动触点组件与负载端子电连接。 操作机构将可动接点组件移动到闭路位置与开路位置之间。 壳体包括支撑线路端子的第一端和支撑负载端子的相对的第二端。 外壳包围真空断路器，柔性导体和操作机构。

公开(公告)号：US07905748B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-15

申请号：US12357568

申请日：2009-01-22

Applicant: James Benke

Inventor： James Benke

IPC: H01R33/945

CPC classification number: H01R31/06

Abstract: A temporary connect enables a structure to receive electrical power via a simple extension cord before a utility meter is installed. The temporary connect incorporates the form factor of a standard power meter and mounts to the meter cabinet. It includes a standard male connector or breaker, fuse or lug recessed within a base. A female end of an extension cord may be plugged into the male connector, and the opposite end may be plugged into a temporary meter pole or other power source. The temporary connect connects the prongs of the connector to the load leads of the meter cabinet, but isolates the connector and load prongs from the line leads. The structure thereby can easily receive power for testing the circuits, lights, and other devices. When construction is complete, the temporary connect can be easily removed and replaced with a permanent power meter.

Abstract translation: 临时连接使结构能够在安装公用仪表之前通过简单的延长线接收电力。 临时连接结合了标准功率计的外形尺寸，并安装在仪表柜上。 它包括标准的公连接器或断路器，保险丝或凸耳凹入底座内。 延长线的母端可以插入阳连接器中，并且相对端可以插入临时仪表杆或其他电源中。 临时连接将连接器的插脚连接到仪表柜的负载引线，但隔离连接器并将引脚与引线相连。 因此，该结构可以容易地接收用于测试电路，灯和其它设备的电力。 施工完成后，可以轻松拆除临时连接，并用永久功率计更换。

公开(公告)号：US20070253124A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：US11414918

申请日：2006-05-01

Applicant: Xin Zhou ,  Brad Leccia ,  Lian Zou ,  James Benke

Inventor： Xin Zhou ,  Brad Leccia ,  Lian Zou ,  James Benke

IPC: H02H3/00

CPC classification number: H01H9/563 ,  H01H33/022 ,  H01H33/666

Abstract: A circuit breaker includes a circuit breaker housing and a plurality of independent poles. Each of the independent poles includes separable contacts, a voltage sensor mounted on or within the circuit breaker housing and being structured to sense voltage operatively associated with the separable contacts, and an electro-magnetic actuator structured to open and close the separable contacts. A point-on-wave controller is housed by the circuit breaker housing and cooperates with the sensors and the actuators of the independent poles to independently and synchronously open and close the separable contacts of the independent poles.

Abstract translation: 断路器包括断路器壳体和多个独立的极点。 每个独立的极包括可分离触点，安装在断路器壳体上或其内部的电压传感器，并被构造为感测与可分离触点可操作地相关联的电压，以及构造成打开和闭合可分离触点的电磁致动器。 点对点控制器由断路器壳体容纳并与传感器和独立电极的致动器配合，以独立和同步地打开和闭合独立电极的可分离触点。

公开(公告)号：US20070035292A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：US11518611

申请日：2006-09-11

Applicant: Francois Marchand ,  James Benke ,  Russell Long

Inventor： Francois Marchand ,  James Benke ,  Russell Long

IPC: G01R31/28

CPC classification number: G01R31/3271

Abstract: A method monitors a vacuum interrupter for leakage or loss of vacuum. The vacuum interrupter includes a line side, a load side and separable contacts electrically connected therebetween. The line side has a line side voltage and the load side has a load side voltage. The method includes determining whether the separable contacts of the vacuum interrupter are intended to be open or closed, comparing the line side voltage to the load side voltage, and determining the leakage or the loss of vacuum when the separable contacts of the vacuum interrupter are intended to be open and when the load side voltage is within a predetermined amount of the line side voltage.

Abstract translation: 一种方法监测真空断路器是否泄漏或真空损失。 真空断路器包括线路侧，负载侧和电连接在它们之间的可分离触点。 线侧具有线侧电压，负载侧具有负载侧电压。 该方法包括确定真空断路器的可分离触点是打开还是闭合，将线路侧电压与负载侧电压进行比较，以及确定真空断路器的可分离触点时的泄漏或真空损失 当负载侧电压在线路侧电压的预定量内时打开。

公开(公告)号：US20090247016A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12357568

申请日：2009-01-22

Applicant: James Benke

Inventor： James Benke

IPC: H01R31/06

CPC classification number: H01R31/06

Abstract: A temporary connect enables a structure to receive electrical power via a simple extension cord before a utility meter is installed. The temporary connect incorporates the form factor of a standard power meter and mounts to the meter cabinet. It includes a standard male connector or breaker, fuse or lug recessed within a base. A female end of an extension cord may be plugged into the male connector, and the opposite end may be plugged into a temporary meter pole or other power source. The temporary connect connects the prongs of the connector to the load leads of the meter cabinet, but isolates the connector and load prongs from the line leads. The structure thereby can easily receive power for testing the circuits, lights, and other devices. When construction is complete, the temporary connect can be easily removed and replaced with a permanent power meter.

Abstract translation: 临时连接使结构能够在安装公用仪表之前通过简单的延长线接收电力。 临时连接结合了标准功率计的外形尺寸，并安装在仪表柜上。 它包括标准的公连接器或断路器，保险丝或凸耳凹入底座内。 延长线的母端可以插入阳连接器中，并且相对端可以插入临时仪表杆或其他电源中。 临时连接将连接器的插脚连接到仪表柜的负载引线，但隔离连接器并将引脚与引线相连。 因此，该结构可以容易地接收用于测试电路，灯和其它设备的电力。 施工完成后，可以轻松拆除临时连接，并用永久功率计更换。

公开(公告)号：US20060181267A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-17

申请号：US11058610

申请日：2005-02-15

Applicant: Francois Marchand ,  James Benke ,  Russell Long

Inventor： Francois Marchand ,  James Benke ,  Russell Long

IPC: G01R31/28

CPC classification number: G01R31/3271

Abstract: A method monitors a vacuum interrupter for leakage or loss of vacuum. The vacuum interrupter includes a line side, a load side and separable contacts electrically connected therebetween. The line side has a line side voltage and the load side has a load side voltage. The method includes determining whether the separable contacts of the vacuum interrupter are intended to be open or closed, comparing the line side voltage to the load side voltage, and determining the leakage or the loss of vacuum when the separable contacts of the vacuum interrupter are intended to be open and when the load side voltage is within a predetermined amount of the line side voltage.

Abstract translation: 一种方法监测真空断路器是否泄漏或真空损失。 真空断路器包括线路侧，负载侧和电连接在它们之间的可分离触点。 线侧具有线侧电压，负载侧具有负载侧电压。 该方法包括确定真空断路器的可分离触点是打开还是闭合，将线路侧电压与负载侧电压进行比较，以及确定真空断路器的可分离触点时的泄漏或真空损失 当负载侧电压在线路侧电压的预定量内时打开。