Encapsulated vacuum interrupter and method of making same

Details Encapsulated vacuum interrupter and method of making same Encapsulated vacuum interrupter and method of making same

1997-11-03

1999-06-29

Friedhofer, Michael A.

High-voltage switches with arc preventing or extinguishing devic

Arc preventing or extinguishing devices

Vacuum

218139, 218155, H01H 3366

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059171677

ABSTRACT:
An interrupter includes a vacuum assembly, switching contacts enclosed within the vacuum assembly, a layer of compliant material around the vacuum assembly, and a layer of rigid encapsulation surrounding the vacuum assembly and layer. The vacuum assembly may be made from ceramic, the compliant material may be silicone, and the rigid encapsulation may be epoxy. The compliant material may also be a sleeve that is expanded so as to receive the vacuum assembly.

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