Low profile current measurement connector

摘要

A current measurement connector may include a first part and a second part. Each part may include a mount and a joint. The first and second part may be joined via the respective joints through a current transformer interposed between the first and second parts. The respective mounts may be configured to receive a current from a current source and pass the received current through the current transformer via the first and second parts inducing a current in the current transformer. The induced current may be useable to measure the current from the current source. Methods for fabricating the current measurement connector may include die casting the first and second parts and press fitting the first and second parts at the respective joints through the current transformer. Methods for use may include withstanding a fault current pulse and dissipating heat associated with the pulse via the first and second parts.

主权项

1. A current measurement connector, comprising:
a first part, wherein the first part comprises:
a first mount; anda first joint; a second part, wherein the second part comprises:
a second mount; anda second joint; a current transformer, interposed between the first part and the second part; and a spacer, interposed between the first mount and the second mount, wherein the spacer is configured to:
isolate the first mount and second mount from mechanical vibration; andprevent an alternative electrical coupling between the first mount and second mount wherein the first part and the second part connect at the first and second joints through the current transformer, thereby electrically coupling the first mount to the second mount, wherein the first mount and the second mount are configured to receive a first current from a current source; and wherein the current measurement connector is configured to pass the first current from the current source through the first and second joints thereby inducing a second current in the current transformer, wherein the second current is useable to measure the first current.