Series Z-source circuit breaker with pulse-testing capability

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12266915
APP PUB NO 20230009635A1
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17853970

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A series Z-source circuit breaker including a semiconductor switch that breaks source power being provided to a load in response to overcurrent. An electromechanical switch is electrically coupled in parallel with the semiconductor switch, a first capacitor is electrically coupled to an output side of the semiconductor switch, a second capacitor is electrically coupled in parallel with the semiconductor switch, and a delay circuit is electrically coupled in series with the first capacitor. The semiconductor switch is in an open position and the electromechanical switch is in a closed position when overcurrent is not present. Upon detection of overcurrent the semiconductor switch is closed, the electromechanical switch is opened and the delay circuit is controlled to delay when reverse bias current is provided from the first capacitor to the semiconductor switch to prevent source power from being provided to the load to give the electromechanical switch time to open.

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S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY6601 NORTH RIDGE BLVD CHICAGO IL 60626

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
French, John Chicago, US 31 1384
Lakirovich, Konstantin Skokie, US 7 124
Yadusky, William Franklin, US 6 10

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