Oil-insulated switch

An oil-immersed switch characterized by movable contacts mounted on a piston for movement in a cylinder for forcing oil or dielectric fluid through stationary contacts for extinguishing any arc during opening and closing of the contacts, and whereby any arcing generated during closure of the contact...

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Main Author ELEY; EDGAR R
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 24.01.1984
Subjects
BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
ELECTRIC SWITCHES
ELECTRICITY
EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
RELAYS
SELECTORS
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Summary:An oil-immersed switch characterized by movable contacts mounted on a piston for movement in a cylinder for forcing oil or dielectric fluid through stationary contacts for extinguishing any arc during opening and closing of the contacts, and whereby any arcing generated during closure of the contacts generates gas pressure which acts upon a piston for aiding enclosure of the contacts.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19820350526