201 |
INTELLIGENT SAFETY DISCONNECT SWITCHING |
US15366488 |
2016-12-01 |
US20170099031A1 |
2017-04-06 |
Raymond Kenneth Orr; Antoine Marc Joseph Richard Paquin; Edward Keyes |
Intelligent safety disconnect switching methods and arrangements for PhotoVoltaic (PV) panels are disclosed. A switching device that is connected between a PV panel and a PV panel string detects a low current condition or an arc fault condition in the PV panel string. The switching device is automatically controlled to disconnect thePV panel from the PV panel string responsive to detection of the low current condition or the arc fault condition. Switching device control could also be responsive to a disconnect command. For example, such a command could be generated by a grid sensor responsive to determining that an inverter, to which the PV panel string is connected, is not connected to an electrical grid. |
202 |
Actuator control method and actuator control device |
US14232167 |
2012-06-21 |
US09558897B2 |
2017-01-31 |
Yasushi Yamamoto |
An actuator control method and an actuator control device that incorporate an element of feedback control in time optimal control, including: a calculation step of calculating a switching time at which an acceleration output is switched to a deceleration output and an end time of the deceleration output expressed by time elapsed from a calculation time at which calculation for control is performed using a maximum acceleration and a maximum deceleration, which are measured in advance, at the time of the maximum output of control force of an actuator; a control output step of setting the control force of the actuator to a maximum acceleration output from the calculation time to the switching time, setting the control force of the actuator to a maximum deceleration output from the switching time to the end time, and ending the output of the control force at the end time, and an update step of calculating and updating the switching time and the end time by repeating the calculation step at each preset time. |
203 |
Electronic device with automatic mode switching |
US14692621 |
2015-04-21 |
US09396434B2 |
2016-07-19 |
Fletcher R. Rothkopf |
An electronic device for predicting or anticipating a user's operational desires. The electronic device is ready to perform the anticipated function without input from the user by using sensors to sense environmental attributes. The sensors can include an ambient light sensor, a force sensor, a temperature sensor, an ambient noise sensor, and a motion sensor. The electronic device also includes a control mechanism for switching between modes for the device. |
204 |
Fusible switch assemblies, and load base assemblies, line base assemblies, line bus connector assemblies, fuse clip assemblies, fuse clip and lug assemblies, and operational methods thereof |
US14484543 |
2014-09-12 |
US09368296B2 |
2016-06-14 |
Michael J. Holland; Thomas Jameson |
A fusible switch assembly including a line base assembly and load base assembly is disclosed. Line base assembly includes a low-profile fuse clip assembly and line bus connector assembly with single-piece connector body and sliding nuts. Load base assembly includes a fuse clip and lug assembly having a lug body including a multiple lugs and a fuse clip at least partially formed by the lug body. Line base assemblies, load base assemblies, fuse clip assemblies, line bus connector assemblies, fuse clip and lug assemblies, and methods of operating line base assemblies are provided, as are other aspects. |
205 |
Method for evaluating the mechanical performances of a switchgear device and switchgear device for implementation of said method |
US14022974 |
2013-09-10 |
US09324513B2 |
2016-04-26 |
Francois Cazals |
The invention relates to a method for evaluating the mechanical performances of a switchgear device comprising at least one pole. Each pole comprises: a pair of contacts (12, 14); a support arm (16) for a first contact (14); a mechanism (22) for driving the support arm (16) comprising a rotary poles shaft (20) and energy accumulation means capable of driving a movement of the said arm in order to place the contacts (12, 14) in an open position. The method consists in: measuring the angle of rotation (θ) of the poles shaft (20) over a period of opening the contacts (12, 14); retrieving from the measurements at least one specific value; comparing the said specific value with specific initial operational specifications of the switchgear device; diagnosing the mechanical wear performances of the drive mechanism (22) as a function of a comparative state between the specific values obtained and those of the operational specifications. |
206 |
Hinge mounted switch control device |
US14056473 |
2013-10-17 |
US09228384B2 |
2016-01-05 |
Arturo J. Bonomie; Daniel Mark Graham; Mark J. Blahnik; Sean Petersen |
A switching system including a switch activation pin, a switch, and a switch connector is provided. The switch activation pin mounts to an arm that pivotally mounts a door to a body of a device. The switch activation pin moves with the arm when the door is opened or closed. The switch mounts to the device to control a component of the device. The switch connector mounts to the device to activate the switch based on a position of the switch activation pin. |
207 |
POLYAMIDE COMPOSITIONS |
US14669039 |
2015-03-26 |
US20150274940A1 |
2015-10-01 |
Jochen ENDTNER; Matthias BIENMUELLER; Fabio PASSERI |
Flame resistant compositions based on nylon-6 (PA 6) or nylon-6,6 (PA 66) may include melamine cyanurate, titanium dioxide, glass fibres, and non-fibrous and non-foamed ground glass having a specific particle size distribution, geometry and optionally sizing. Methods for producing the composition are also provided, as well as use of the compositions for production of products for the electrical industry, preferably electrical components such as residual current circuit breakers and other circuit breakers. |
208 |
High security switch device |
US14216032 |
2014-03-17 |
US09136070B2 |
2015-09-15 |
Jennifer Oetjen; Randall Woods |
A high security switch for use with an alarm includes a switch assembly for mounting to a fixed structural member. The switch assembly includes a pressure sensitive switch; a magnetic attractive movable body; a cavity having a first end and second end, the cavity confining, directing, limiting and defining the travel of the movable body; and a biasing element near the first end of the cavity to position the moveable body adjacent the first end of the cavity. The switch also includes an actuating element coupled to a movable structural member. In response to moving the actuating element away from the switch assembly the moveable body is magnetically acted upon by the biasing and moved from the second end to the first end of the cavity. The electrical state of the pressure sensitive switch is changed and an alarm activated. |
209 |
Power tool switching device |
US13691248 |
2012-11-30 |
US09123478B2 |
2015-09-01 |
Florian Esenwein; Manfred Lutz; Thomas Schomisch; Achim Trick |
A power tool switching device, in particular for portable power tools, includes at least one switching unit having at least one movably mounted control element configured to actuate a mechanical, electrical and/or electronic switching element. The power tool switching device further includes at least one guide unit, which, upon an actuation of the control element along a direction of main extent of the control element, is configured to convert a movement of the control element along the direction of main extent at least into a movement of the control element running transversely in relation to the direction of main extent. |
210 |
Integrated SPDT or DPDT switch with SPDT relay combination for use in residence automation |
US14045877 |
2013-10-04 |
US09018803B1 |
2015-04-28 |
David Elberbaum |
Method and apparatus for integrating one of single and plurality of hybrid SPDT or DPDT switch with one of SPDT and DPDT relay via contactors structured to connect the poles of the relay and the switch directly or via conductive structures including PCB assembly, for operating electrical appliances via the switch manual key and remotely by powering the relay coil having latching or non-latching armature, with a CPU program providing the manual key and the manual keys of each SPDT or DPDT connected in a traveler lines to the integrated switch-relay to switch on-off group of loads and all the loads of home automation network or grid via optical cable, RF, IR in line of sight and bus line. |
211 |
INTEGRATED SPDT OR DPDT SWITCH WITH SPDT RELAY COMBINATION FOR USE IN RESIDENCE AUTOMATION |
US14045877 |
2013-10-04 |
US20150097446A1 |
2015-04-09 |
David Elberbaum |
Method and apparatus for integrating one of single and plurality of hybrid SPDT or DPDT switch with one of SPDT and DPDT relay via contactors structured to connect the poles of the relay and the switch directly or via conductive structures including PCB assembly, for operating electrical appliances via the switch manual key and remotely by powering the relay coil having latching or non-latching armature, with a CPU program providing the manual key and the manual keys of each SPDT or DPDT connected in a traveler lines to the integrated switch-relay to switch on-off group of loads and all the loads of home automation network or grid via optical cable, RF, IR in line of sight and bus line. |
212 |
Soft opening for a hinge |
US14060773 |
2013-10-23 |
US08844097B2 |
2014-09-30 |
Arturo J. Bonomie; Daniel Mark Graham |
A hinge including a device bracket, a door bracket, a first arm, a second arm, and a door stop is provided. The device bracket mounts to a device surface. The door bracket mounts to a door surface of a door. The first arm is mounted for rotation about a first pin and a second pin. The second arm is mounted for rotation about a third pin and a fourth pin. The first pin and third pin are mounted to the device bracket, and the second pin and fourth pin are mounted to the door bracket. The first pin is closer to an axis of rotation of the door than the third pin when the door is in a closed position. The door stop is mounted to the second arm and positioned to contact the first arm when the door is opened to a selected angle. |
213 |
PHOTOVOLTAIC BYPASS SWITCHING |
US13840627 |
2013-03-15 |
US20140265601A1 |
2014-09-18 |
Raymond Kenneth Orr; Antoine Marc Joseph Richard Paquin |
A PhotoVoltaic (PV) panel bypass switching arrangement includes first and second switches. The first switch is to be coupled between a power system and a first end of a circuit path of the PV panel in which a PV cells are connected, and is controllable to connect the first end of the circuit path to a power system and to disconnect the first end of the circuit path from the power system. The second switch is to be coupled between (i) a point between the first switch and the power system and (ii) a point between a second end of the circuit path and the power system, and is controllable to open and close a bypass circuit path that bypasses the circuit path. The first and second switches are controlled based on a determination as to whether the circuit path of the PV panel is to be bypassed. |
214 |
Solenoid-Driven Automatic Transfer Switch |
US14272938 |
2014-05-08 |
US20140240064A1 |
2014-08-28 |
Howard H. Plude; Myron Moroz |
A solenoid-driven automatic bus transfer switch may automatically transfer one or more electrical loads from a first power source to a second power source, or vice versa, in the event of a power failure or other casualty that affects either power source. The transfer switch may be operated in response to the energization of a solenoid coil, which causes a main shaft having a transfer element to rotate from being in contact with the first power source to being in contact with the second power source. The transfer element may be spring-mounted to the shaft, which ensures that a sufficient electrical contact exists between the surfaces of the transfer element and the respective leads of the first and second power sources, regardless of any wear or degradation that may be experienced at any of the surfaces. |
215 |
SOLENOID-DRIVEN AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH |
US13768464 |
2013-02-15 |
US20140232490A1 |
2014-08-21 |
Howard H. Plude, JR.; Myron Moroz |
A solenoid-driven automatic bus transfer switch may automatically transfer one or more electrical loads from a first power source to a second power source, or vice versa, in the event of a power failure or other casualty that affects either power source. The transfer switch may be operated in response to the energization of a solenoid coil, which causes a main shaft having a transfer element to rotate from being in contact with the first power source to being in contact with the second power source. The transfer element may be spring-mounted to the shaft, which ensures that a sufficient electrical contact exists between the surfaces of the transfer element and the respective leads of the first and second power sources, regardless of any wear or degradation that may be experienced at any of the surfaces. |
216 |
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION EMERGENCY STOP WITH STATE INDICTOR |
US13756186 |
2013-01-31 |
US20140211358A1 |
2014-07-31 |
Gary Dotson |
The embodiments described herein include a system and a method. One embodiment provides an industrial automation system an emergency stop system configured to interrupt power to at least a portion of an industrial control system. The industrial automation system further includes a user perceptible indicator associated with the emergency stop system that in use provides an indication to a user of an operative state of the emergency stop system. |
217 |
HIGH SECURITY SWITCH DEVICE |
US14216032 |
2014-03-17 |
US20140197909A1 |
2014-07-17 |
Jennifer Oetjen; Randall Woods |
A high security switch for use with an alarm includes a switch assembly for mounting to a fixed structural member. The switch assembly includes a pressure sensitive switch; a magnetic attractive movable body; a cavity having a first end and second end, the cavity confining, directing, limiting and defining the travel of the movable body; and a biasing element near the first end of the cavity to position the moveable body adjacent the first end of the cavity. The switch also includes an actuating element coupled to a movable structural member. In response to moving the actuating element away from the switch assembly the moveable body is magnetically acted upon by the biasing and moved from the second end to the first end of the cavity. The electrical state of the pressure sensitive switch is changed and an alarm activated. |
218 |
ENHANCED CONTROL DEVICE WITH DRUM AND MULTIPLE SWITCHING CHANNELS |
US14082267 |
2013-11-18 |
US20140138220A1 |
2014-05-22 |
Jean-Christophe Villain |
A control device for generating electrical signals. The control device includes a bottom support, a first, a second, and a third fixed contacts, a first, a second, and a third moving contacts, each of which is elastically deformable. The control device also includes an intermediate control cradle thank includes first, second and third actuating pawls. The control device is suitable for occupying an inactive position in which at least one first, one second and one third bearing points of the intermediate cradle are in abutment, vertically upwards, each against an associated surface portion facing the bottom support, and a single top control member in the form of a drum. |
219 |
High security switch device |
US13274137 |
2011-10-14 |
US08674794B1 |
2014-03-18 |
Jennifer Oetjen; Randall Woods |
A high security switch for use with an alarm includes a switch assembly for mounting to a fixed structural member. The switch assembly includes a pressure sensitive switch; a magnetic attractive movable body; a cavity having a first end and second end, the cavity confining, directing, limiting and defining the travel of the movable body; and a biasing element near the first end of the cavity to position the moveable body adjacent the first end of the cavity. The switch also includes an actuating element coupled to a movable structural member. In response to moving the actuating element away from the switch assembly the moveable body is magnetically acted upon by the biasing and moved from the second end to the first end of the cavity. The electrical state of the pressure sensitive switch is changed and an alarm activated. |
220 |
HINGE MOUNTED SWITCH CONTROL DEVICE |
US14056473 |
2013-10-17 |
US20140042885A1 |
2014-02-13 |
Arturo J. Bonomie; Daniel Mark Graham; Mark J. Blahnik; Sean Petersen |
A switching system including a switch activation pin, a switch, and a switch connector is provided. The switch activation pin mounts to an arm that pivotally mounts a door to a body of a device. The switch activation pin moves with the arm when the door is opened or closed. The switch mounts to the device to control a component of the device. The switch connector mounts to the device to activate the switch based on a position of the switch activation pin. |