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Title: System and method for evaluating a wire conductor

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1107600

A method of evaluating an electrically conductive wire segment having an insulated intermediate portion and non-insulated ends includes passing the insulated portion of the wire segment through an electrically conductive brush. According to the method, an electrical potential is established on the brush by a power source. The method also includes determining a value of electrical current that is conducted through the wire segment by the brush when the potential is established on the brush. The method additionally includes comparing the value of electrical current conducted through the wire segment with a predetermined current value to thereby evaluate the wire segment. A system for evaluating an electrically conductive wire segment is also disclosed.

Research Organization:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC (Detroit, MI)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
EE0002629
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC (Detroit, MI)
Patent Number(s):
8,564,306
Application Number:
12/950,796
OSTI ID:
1107600
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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