Hybrid switching device employing liquid metal contact

Details Hybrid switching device employing liquid metal contact Hybrid switching device employing liquid metal contact

1982-06-21

1985-02-19

Moose, Jr., Harry E.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

Arc suppression at switching point

361 13, H01H 930

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045009341

ABSTRACT:
A hybrid electrical current switching device comprises a triggerable solid-state current switch connected in parallel with a mechanical switch in which the current flow depends on the relative positioning of a liquid metal conducting medium. The solid-state switching device operates as a crowbar switch to mitigate effects of arcing.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3711668 (1973-01-01), Harnden, Jr.
patent: 3783305 (1974-01-01), Lefferts

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