HIGH VOLTAGE, HIGH CURRENT SPARK GAP SWITCH

Patent · Tue Apr 17 00:00:00 EST 1962

OSTI ID:4786503

Dike, R S; Lier, D W; Schofield, A E; Tuck, J L

A high voltage and current spark gap switch comprising two main electrodes insulatingly supported in opposed spaced relationship and a middle electrode supported medially between the main electrodes and symmetrically about the median line of the main electrodes is described. The middle electrode has a perforation aligned with the median line and an irradiation electrode insulatingly supported in the body of the middle electrode normal to the median line and protruding into the perforation. (AEC)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-16-013368
• Assignee: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 3030547
• OSTI ID: 4786503
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-62
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

ENGINEERING AND EQUIPMENT
ELECTRIC ARCS
ELECTRIC POTENTIAL
ELECTRODES
IRRADIATION