Surge arrestor

This disclosure relates to a voltage surge arrestor for use with an electric device having a component to be protected from a voltage surge. The arrestor comprises at least first and second electrodes, and a spacer connected to the electrodes and mounting the first and second electrodes in spaced re...

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Main Author GEORGE; KENNETH D
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 22.03.1988
Edition4
Subjects
BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
CORONA DEVICES
ELECTRICITY
GENERATING IONS TO BE INTRODUCED INTO NON-ENCLOSED GASES
OVERVOLTAGE ARRESTERS USING SPARK GAPS
SPARK GAPS
SPARKING PLUGS
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Summary:This disclosure relates to a voltage surge arrestor for use with an electric device having a component to be protected from a voltage surge. The arrestor comprises at least first and second electrodes, and a spacer connected to the electrodes and mounting the first and second electrodes in spaced relation. The electrodes have portions which are spaced relatively close to each other and form a gap therebetween, and a gravity movable member is in the space between the electrodes and movable by gravity into and out of the gap, thereby changing the voltage breakdown level in the gap. The arrestor further includes a voltage and current limiting block connected to one of the electrodes. The movable member may be electrically conductive or a dielectric member, and it may be liquid or solid.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19870034700