Micro-electromechanical system based switching in...

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2007-06-15

2009-11-03

Ro, Bentsu (Department: 2837)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

Motor protective condition responsive circuits

C361S002000, C318S723000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07612971

ABSTRACT:
HVAC systems implementing micro-electromechanical system based switching devices. Exemplary embodiments include a HVAC system, including a load motor, a main breaker micro electromechanical system (MEMS) switch, and a variable frequency drive (VFD) disposed between and electrically coupled to the load motor and the main breaker MEMS switch.

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