Remote switch actuator

Haas, Edwin Gerard; Beauman, Ronald; Palo, Stefan

Title: Remote switch actuator

Abstract

The invention provides a device and method for actuating electrical switches remotely. The device is removably attached to the switch and is actuated through the transfer of a user's force. The user is able to remain physically removed from the switch site obviating need for protective equipment. The device and method allow rapid, safe actuation of high-voltage or high-current carrying electrical switches or circuit breakers.

Inventors:: Haas, Edwin Gerard; Beauman, Ronald; Palo, Jr., Stefan

Issue Date:: 2013-01-29

Research Org.:: Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE

OSTI Identifier:: 1082662

Patent Number(s):: 8362379

Application Number:: 12/823,426

Assignee:: U.S. Department of Energy (Washington, DC)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):: H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01H - ELECTRIC SWITCHES

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H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01H - ELECTRIC SWITCHES
H01H2300/056 - Tools for actuating a switch
H01H3/02 - Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch

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Resource Type:: Patent

Resource Relation:: Patent File Date: 2010 Jun 25

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 42 ENGINEERING

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